LEADERSHIP TEAM & PARTNERS

Leadership, Trustees, & Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnerships

LEADERSHIP

TRUSTEES

PATRONS

OMHP

PARTNERS

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Executive team photos - Libby, CEO at Restore

Libby Peppiatt - Chief Executive Officer

Libby is a passionate mental health advocate with 20+ years experience in service design and delivery, strategy and campaigns, and an academic background in human rights. Libby came to Restore after eight years at Mind where she led national programmes including Mind’s whole school approach to mental health, and Mentally Healthy Universities.

Leadership team photos. Charlotte, Director of Delivery at Restore.

Charlotte Watmough - Director of Service Delivery & Development (Deputy CEO)

Charlotte joined Restore in 2018 following a 20 year career in care and support. Starting in learning disabilities and then working in homelessness, she has also spent time working for Portsmouth Mind. Charlotte oversees the effective delivery of recovery and coaching services, including quality and innovation.

Stephanie Hess - Head of Oxfordshire Recovery College

Stephanie leads the smooth day-to day running of the College, supervising the team, ensuring student well-being, strategic planning and policies to take the College forward. She is always interested to discuss the College and meet those keen in being a student or tutor.

Matt Jerwood - Head of Fundraising and Communications

Matt leads income and engagement and has 20 years’ experience of strategy, digital, partnerships and marketing. He spent seven years with Oxfam, was a trustee for Oxford Samaritans, and two years with Tommy's. Matt’s earlier career was in the commercial world in dot-coms, travel and media.

Sean Garden - Head of Finance and Administration

Sean has a senior leadership background in finance, with significant experience of IT, administration, HR and facilities, across the public and private sectors. Sean is also a school governor and parish councillor in his local community.

TRUSTEES

Sam Mostyn - Chair of Trustees & Company Secretary

Sam has run her business consultancy since 2011, following a career with Vodafone and large brands, and specialises in change management, communication, employee engagement and facilitation for international corporates. She became a Restore Trustee in January 2015 and Chair in 2021.

Lee Gray - Vice Chair of Trustees

Lee has over 20 years experience leading charities. She ran an award-winning non-profit in the USA, supported several African charities, consulted across the UK, and is CEO of local dementia charity, Daybreak. Her experience blends marketing, development, finance, and programme management.

Stuart Haigh - Treasurer

Stuart is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and former partner of Whitley Stimpson. With his knowledge of the local business community, he offers accounting and financial support.

Jon Turpin - Trustee

Jon is a business consultant at White Space Strategy in Oxford, with experience of across a range of industries and international charities. He joined through the Young Trustee Programme with skills including analysis, technology, and strategy.

David Wells - Trustee

David’s career in HR spans over 25 years in multi-national public-listed, private, private-equity-backed companies and public organisations, latterly as Director, People and Organisational Development at Imperial College NHS Trust. Since 2018 he has been an independent HR consultant.

Andrew Perry - Trustee

An experienced leader in change and transformation, with skills in leadership, communication, relationship management and strategic planning.

Neil Warriner - Trustee

Neil brings to Restore considerable experience as a Tax Partner, with particular experience in real estate and energy sectors, where he advised clients on direct and indirect tax. He joined Restore as a Trustee in 2023.

Peter Agulnik - President and Co-Founder

Peter is a retired NHS Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist who has lived and worked in Oxfordshire for 50 years. As a consultant with special interest in Rehabilitation and Counselling, he became involved in many innovative community projects, including founding Restore.

PATRONS

Monty Panesar - Patron

Monty Panesar is a former England cricketer renowned for exceptional spin bowling. Panesar rose to prominence through his performances for Northants before making his England debut in 2006 and winning The Ashes in 2009. Monty is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness.

Jeremy Irons - Patron

Jeremy Irons is an acclaimed English actor known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theatre. He won an Academy Award for Reversal of Fortune and is celebrated for performances in The Lion King, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and numerous Shakespearean productions.

Sophie Grigson - Patron

Sophie Grigson is a renowned English cookery writer and television presenter. Known for her accessible and flavorful recipes, she has authored numerous cookbooks and hosted popular cooking shows, making her a beloved figure in the culinary world.

Emily Maguire - Patron

Emily Maguire is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician known for her soulful voice and insightful lyrics. With several acclaimed albums, she blends folk, pop, and classical influences, and is also an advocate for mental health awareness, drawing on her own experiences in her work.

OXFORDSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

The partnership brings together NHS and third sector expertise to improve access and integrate service provision to get people back into employment, education, stable accommodation and relationships.