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.

Richard Lingwood
HUK Trustee

Mandi Simms
HUK Trustee
Our Staff

Emma Strelert-Ross
Services Manager
I can see massive potential for the Healthy Homes Program to expand, take on more participants and make real changes to peoples’ lives. I am excited for the opportunity to work alongside staff, volunteers and the board, to make this happen.
If you have any queries about our Healthy Homes Project or Helpline Relaunch, please don’t hesitate to contact me at emma@hoardinguk.org

Claudicia Weekes
Advocacy Support Officer
If you feel that you need support from our advocacy team, please reach out to me at advocacy@hoardinguk.org, or read more about what we can do to help you or someone you know on our website.

Natalie
Media Consultant
The HUK Team have been so kind and supportive, I am proud to say that everyone here believes in the cause. I’m just happy to do my bit and help in any way I can.
If you have a story that you’d like to share, please feel free to contact me at media@hoardinguk.org and we can chat.

Rebecca
Volunteer Advocacy

Richard
Volunteer
Megan’s trainings enabled me to progress in understanding my friend’s relationship with her belongings. My friend is making significant progress in making the house habitable and safe. It is taking time to work through the backlog of personal issues and house repairs associated with the hoarding behaviour. However my friend says she feels more in control and is enjoying her life.
Since volunteering with HoardingUK, I completed a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills and followed trainings made available by The Gift of Reconnection: Becoming Trauma Informed Gold Level and ZSA Online Suicide Awareness Training. These trainings are useful in my telephone response work at HUK, but also they have helped me to understand myself and therefore to be an informed supporter for people with a hoarding disorder.
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.
