determined to make lasting change.

LEWIS ALEXANDER BAXTER
Founder AND CEO
Lewis founded The Blurred Line Group in 2018. After suffering from major depression and considering suicide in 2016, Lewis has seen first-hand the challenges facing communities across the UK: limited mental health services available, the lack of clarity of where to access support and long waiting lists for help. In the last 2-years, with experience on the Board of mental health charities, Lewis is aware of the real struggles that small, local charities and community projects have in accessing funding. Lewis is a law student at Durham University, and an experienced public speaker, delivering engaging talks and workshops at businesses across the UK. He recently completed a TEDx talk on the topic of mental health.
“We may have begun our journey with a small event in Lancashire, but The Blurred Line Group aspires to become a leading organisation supporting mental health charities, projects and people across the UK.”
Email: lewis@theblurredlinegroup.org

Louise Young
Non-Executive Director: MARKETING

John Valentine
Non-Executive Director: Partnerships and Revenue

Hannah Beko
Non-Executive Director: CORPORATE SERVICES and training

Deji Bakare
Non-Executive Director: Funds and Philanthropy

AUSTYN CLOSE
Head of External Relations and Communications
Austyn focuses on streamlining The Blurred Line Group’s external communications strategy by liaising with key contacts across the media, political and voluntary sector landscapes as well as engaging with numerous other key stakeholder groups. An international communications practitioner by trade, Austyn currently works for London-headquartered communications consultancy, Newgate Communications, advising clients in the property industry. Austyn recently finished a secondment in Shanghai working for Asia’s largest bilingual mobile app and an award-winning APAC communications agency. Previously, Austyn graduated from the School of Oriental & African Studies with an undergraduate degree in International Relations and History – focusing on East Asia.
“It’s humbling to be part of a revolution in how we support and address mental health here in the UK. In the deepest of corners in the country, there are people suffering in isolation that The Blurred Line Group is committed to helping through sustainable and community-driven funding.”
Email: austyn@theblurredlinegroup.org

Jasmine Roebuck
Head of Social Media

laurie daws
corporate partnerships advisor
Laurie is an experienced salesperson at a FTSE250 IT reseller. Educated at Giggleswick School in the North West, Laurie decided to pursue a career in sales. As an Account Manager, Laurie works with various companies across the UK, building trusted relationships and working with contacts within businesses to advise and implement IT solutions. The Blurred Line Group values its relationships with businesses, both local and national. Laurie will generate income for The Blurred Line Group by managing new and existing partnerships, whilst building long-term and well-stewarded relationships with businesses whose objectives align with that of the Group’s.
“We are driving change in mental health support, funding and opportunities in the UK, and we want your business to join our journey. Get in touch.”
Email: laurie@theblurredlinegroup.org