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Our Trustees

David Ellis

David Ellis

Chair

David retired from teaching in 2017 after 35 years, twelve of which were served as a head teacher in York. David has recently become Captain of Sandburn Hall Golf Club and has chosen York Mind as his Captain’s Charity for the year. In his professional life David experienced first-hand the impact of mental health on the lives of young people and their families. David hopes that his experience as a senior leader and manager of a large comprehensive school will contribute to the work of York Mind allowing us to continue to make a difference to the lives of people of all ages across the City of York.

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Joy Wong

Trustee

Joy has been working in financial institutions in Hong Kong for 18 years, In her most recent role, she served as the General Manager for a US-based life insurer while concurrently holding a position on the Board of Directors. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in the corporate governance of the company, shouldering statutory responsibilities with dedication.

 
She graduated with a Degree in Business Administration, majoring in Finance. Later on, she advanced her study in Law and obtained a Master's Degree in this discipline.
 
Her journey towards advocacy for mental health support began after experiencing Postnatal Depression firsthand. Witnessing the profound impact of mental health challenges, Joy recognized the critical need for accessible support, care, and compassion within communities.
 
Relocating to York, Joy immersed herself in various voluntary roles focused on community engagement. Through her involvement in initiatives such as Kids Well-being in Church and Community Cafe, she continues to promote mental health awareness and support networks within her new community.
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David Geddes

Trustee

David has been a GP in York for over 32 years, with a long-standing special interest in mental health. Earlier in his career, he worked as a clinical assistant in adult psychiatry, and has held leadership roles in the NHS, including as Medical Director in York and North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust and Director of Primary Care commissioning in NHS England.

 

Beyond professional experience, mental health is personal to David. He has seen firsthand how it affects individuals and families, having been a carer for his sister, who lived with chronic mental health challenges. David believes that compassionate, accessible support is vital for anyone struggling with mental health problems, and is committed to ensuring that people in the community get the help they need.

York Mind are looking for new people to join our Board of Trustees!

Are you ready to help set York Mind's future direction? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the people that we serve? Our trustees make sure we're fully focused on the biggest challenges to mental health. We are currently looking for Trustees who can support us on our journey, so if you would like to get involved then please click here for more information about the role.

Our trustees set the strategic direction for York Mind and ensure we're having the greatest impact possible on the communities in our great city and surrounding areas. They make sure that we don't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both the support and respect they deserve.

Upcoming events

Dragon boat team

13thJul

13th July 2025, 9:00 - 5:00

Dragon Boat Racing Team

Join the York Mind Crew in the annual York Rotary Dragon Boat race, and help us raise vital funds to support mental health services in York.
A great day out for all the family! Read more

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