Our Mission

To support bereaved individuals and open the conversation around suicide-related grief.

 

Bereavement in all forms can be traumatic, however suicide often brings a range of added emotions to navigate.

 
 

The team’s passion for helping others deal with this specific type of grief comes from a variety of personal experience of losing a loved one to suicide. It all started with our co-founders, Amelia and Emma, who both lost a parent to suicide. With their entrepreneurial spirit and empathetic nature, this double act is determined to do things differently; providing the support needed whilst also opening up the conversation and addressing the stigma.

We strongly believe in the power of conversation and use a variety of initiatives to spark conversations and encourage open dialogues around bereavement from suicide and mental health more generally. In terms of the services we provide, we focus on one-on-one professional support such as through our Counselling Service. You can read more about our support pathways on our Access Support page here

There are also lots of resources on our website for you to explore that can support different aspects of your grief journey (e.g. books and podcast recommendations).

We’re glad you’ve found us and whatever your situation we hope we can support you today.

 

Meet The Team

  • Amelia Wrighton

    Co-Founder &
    Chief Executive Officer

  • Emma Morrisroe

    Co-Founder, Trustee

  • Hannah Pamplin

    Service Manager

  • Kevin Corrigan

    Chair & Treasurer

  • Amy Ropner

    Trustee

  • Chenali Senanayake

    Medical Expert Trustee

  • Adele Owen QPM

    Trustee

  • Paul McGregor

    Trustree

  • Cassie Staines

    Volunteer Policy Director

  • George Peters

    Volunteer Challenge Fundraising Coach

  • Rosie Forrest

    Communications Volunteer

  • Paul Bulpitt

    Volunteer Finance Director

  • Lauren England

    Legal Advisor

  • Ian Riddell

    Projects Volunteer

  • Tracey Thompson

    Volunteer Safeguarding Director

  • Shabnum Popat

    Clinical Advisor

  • Nick Martin

    Operations Director

  • James Shrager

    Volunteer Head of Tech

  • Dawn Anderson

    Trustee

  • Eve Smith

    Community Fundraising Manager

  • Joshua Doran

    Trustee

  • Natalie Haynes

    Suicide Bereavement Advisor

  • Sophie Day

    Senior Service Administrator

  • Will Isaac

    Digital Content Executive

  • Alice Watson

    Service Administrator

  • Nicky Hitchcock

    Clinical Director

  • Jess Wilkins

    Suicide Bereavement Advisor

  • Louise Williams

    Community Engagement Director

  • Sophie Scharlin-Pettee

    Suicide Bereavement Advisor

  • Nima Nair

    Suicide Bereavement Advisor

  • Tilly Fletcher

    Grants and Major Gifts Executive

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Our Celebrity Ambassadors

Shirley Ballas

Shirley has been an Ambassador for Suicide&Co since late 2023, after supporting us by hosting our Fundraising Gala. Shirley is a huge advocate for our mission and we are so grateful for her support in raising awareness of our services and we are proud to have her on this journey with us to open up the conversation about suicide loss.

Shirley Ballas is a champion ballroom dancer, world-renowned dance teacher and adjudicator, best-selling author, and the head judge of BBC1’s flagship show Strictly Come Dancing.

In addition to her role on Strictly, Shirley has been seen giving masterclasses and commentating on the American series Dancing with the Stars, is a frequent panellist on Loose Women, and was the subject of BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are?

Shirley’s sensational biography Behind The Sequins was released in 2020 to critical acclaim, immediately becoming an Amazon best-seller.

Whilst Shirley continues in her role as head judge on the biggest show on British television, she has also proved herself to be one of the country’s most versatile and much-loved personalities.

Credit to Blake Ezra Studio for this photo

Tom Swarbrick

Tom Swarbrick has been a dedicated supporter of Suicide&Co since 2025, officially joining us as an Ambassador in early 2026. Tom is deeply committed to our mission of supporting those bereaved by suicide, and we are so grateful for his help in raising the profile of our services. We look forward to working alongside him to ensure no one has to face their grief alone.

Tom Swarbrick is an award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and the host of LBC’s flagship afternoon programme. Known for his incisive interviewing style and ability to navigate the UK’s most complex news stories, Tom has become a leading voice in British talk radio.

Beyond the airwaves, Tom has a wealth of experience at the highest levels of communication, having previously served as a senior advisor at 10 Downing Street. His unique perspective on the intersection of media and public life has established him as one of the country's most respected commentators.

While Tom continues to lead the national conversation on LBC, he remains dedicated to using his platform to advocate for mental health awareness and meaningful social change.

Ore oduba

We are delighted to welcome Ore Oduba to the Suicide&Co team, having officially joined us as an Ambassador in April 2026. Ore is a passionate advocate for our mission to support those bereaved by suicide, and we are incredibly grateful for his commitment to helping us reach more people in need of our services. We are excited to collaborate with him to ensure that no one has to navigate the complexities of their grief in isolation.

Ore Oduba is an award-winning broadcaster, actor, and presenter, well-known for his versatility across both live television and the stage. From his early days in sports journalism to winning the fourteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore has become one of the UK’s most recognisable and beloved media personalities.

Beyond his television work, Ore has established himself as a talented performer in musical theatre, earning critical acclaim for his roles in major West End productions and national tours. His ability to connect with audiences, whether through a camera lens or from a stage, has made him a trusted and influential figure in the British entertainment industry.

While Ore continues to grace our screens and stages, he remains dedicated to using his platform to advocate for mental health awareness. He is passionate about fostering open conversations around emotional well-being and is a vocal champion for meaningful social change.

Our Ambassadors

  • Emily Steel

  • Harry Corin

  • Jack Cowlam

  • Sarah Hepple

  • Georgie, Tom and Will Carlisle

  • Rachel Mason

  • Hannah Murray

  • Georgina Hurter

  • Frankie Herbert

  • Jake Mills

  • Nikhwat Marawat

  • Sophie Hopkins

  • Tiffany Philippou

  • Ben West

  • Daniel Wilsher

  • Emma Davies

  • Melanie Cole

  • Linzi Meaden

  • Taran Randhawa

  • Natasha Scott

  • Rosa O'Reilly

  • Isabelle Farah

  • Maxine Roper

  • Tom Machell

  • Alexander Lewsley

  • Jasmin Harsono

  • Larissa Pearce

  • Nigel Linacre

  • Mimi Slinger