Our Team
Our Trustees
Megan Karnes
Chair
Lead by a recognised activist and authority on HB, Megan Karnes, is currently undertaking post graduate studies through Middlesex University. Her qualifications include Counsellor BA (Hons)., Dip. Clinical Supervision and Consultancy, Prim. Cert CBT, National Advocacy Qualification, Independent Mental Health Advocate, Registered MBACP. She came into Mental Health as an Organisational Development Consultant with experience transforming existing and building start up divisions and companies within the private, statutory and third sectors.
After running the organisation for thirteen years which resulted in incremental year-on-year growth across all areas, Ms Karnes recently stepped down as CEO to ensure the charity’s sustainability by moving it into a multi-leadership model.
Carole Murray
Mental Health Awareness Advisor
Carole is a Mental Health activist. She has worked with HoardingUK since its inception.
Carole is also a Trustee of two other mental health charities, CAPITAL Project Trust, in W.Sussex and Together for Mental Wellbeing, where she is also a member of the National Service User Steering Group.
Sharon Degen
Wellbeing Advisor
Sharon has been a part of HoardingUK since its inception.
Sharon Degen runs Archway Pilates. She started training in 2001 and now holds a Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, and is a qualified Body Control Matwork Teacher.
Our Staff
Dave Smith
Interim Director
Claudicia Weekes
Advocacy Support Officer
Training staff
Training Services
Megan Karnes
Founder/Director/Chair
Lead by a recognised activist and authority on HB, Megan Karnes, is currently undertaking post graduate studies through Middlesex University. Her qualifications include Counsellor BA (Hons)., Dip. Clinical Supervision and Consultancy, Prim. Cert CBT, National Advocacy Qualification, Independent Mental Health Advocate, Registered MBACP. She came into Mental Health as an Organisational Development Consultant with experience transforming existing and building start up divisions and companies within the private, statutory and third sectors.
After running the organisation for thirteen years which resulted in incremental year-on-year growth across all areas, Ms Karnes recently stepped down as CEO to ensure the charity’s sustainability by moving it into a multi-leadership model.
Julie Wilson
Housing Support & Trainer
Julie works directly with people with hoarding behaviour providing practical help and support in a person centred way.
Julie is passionate about raising awareness of Hoarding and the challenges it brings. She led Hoarding Awareness Week on behalf of Pan London Hoarding Taskforce (PLHT). Julie has worked directly with people with hoarding behaviour, provided training for internal staff/contractors at Optivo (formerly Amicus Horizon) for several years, and led on creating Optivo’s hoarding procedure. Julie has presented at Housemark’s Tenancy Sustainability and Anti-social Behaviour Clubs as well as to Fire And Rescue Services.
