CALM's Press and Media Centre

Simon Gunning is CEO of suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Since joining CALM in 2017, Simon has overseen rapid transformation of its brand and operations, more than doubling its helpline service provision to reach more people before the point of crisis. Award winning campaigns, like Missed Birthdays, Project 84 and the Last Photo, and partnerships with brands and agencies has driven huge growth in CALM’s profile and revenue, helping to drive awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide.

Wendy Robinson is the Director of Services for suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably, where she is responsible for service development and the delivery of CALM’S lifesaving helpline & digital support services. A qualified therapist with a Masters in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and qualifications in play therapy and systemic practice, Wendy has worked in frontline, strategic and leadership roles for a range of charities including the NSPCC, and Childline, where she led a 24/7 helpline operation with a 12-site national workforce of over 400 professional staff & 2000 volunteers.