Our Team

Our Trustees

Megan Karnes

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

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

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

Megan Karnes

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. 

Dave Smith

Dave Smith

Interim Director

Claudicia Weekes

Claudicia Weekes

Advocacy Support Officer

 

Training staff

Training Services

Julie Wilson

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.

 
Lee Markwick

Lee Markwick

Safety Officer Trainer

 

Lee, a retired Fire Officer and NHS Mental Health & Safety Officer, has a very pragmatic approach to challenging the perception, and managing the risk of hoarding and clutter.  He has worked with many Partner Agencies on making people safer inside and outside their homes.

Lee has worked with the following services:  Fire, Police & Ambulance Services, Adult & Children Safeguarding Boards, Social Services, Local Council & Housing Authorities, Community Safety Partnerships, Local Authority Hoarding/Clutter Panels, Local Authority & NHS Mental Health Teams, Professional/Multi-Agency/Disciplinary meetings, Care Providers, Environmental Health, J9 Domestic Abuse, Befriending Services, Careline Providers, Private Home Physio Companies, District Nurses, Crimestoppers, Occupational Therapy Assessment Services, Rapid Response Assessment Teams, Victim Support, Lone Worker Devices Companies, Keep Safe/Well Homes Safe Schemes, Anti-Social Behaviour Teams, Strategic Independent Advisory Group, Strategic Hate Crime Panel, Falls Prevention Service, Neighbourhood Watch, Troubled Families, Family Mosaic, Older Adults Health & Wellbeing Services, Home Oxygen/Respiratory Teams, Frailty Groups, Community Patient Forums, Community Agents, Local Area Coordinators, Psychological Therapy Services and Recovery College and Heart Failure Nurses.