Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor is the Chief Executive of South East London Mind, a position he has held since April 2012.1 South East London Mind was formed in January 2024 through the merger of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich (BLG) Mind and Lambeth & Southwark Mind, covering all five boroughs.12

Career History

• Chief Executive at South East London Mind (formerly BLG Mind) since April 20121
• Deputy Chief Executive at Bromley Mind from April 2008 to April 20121
• Head of Mental Health Services at Bromley Mind from September 2005 to April 20081
• National Day Services Lead at National Social Inclusion Programme from 2007 to 20091
• Service Manager at Sussex Oakleaf from June 2002 to September 20051
• Centre Manager at Tunbridge Wells Mental Health Resource from January 1999 to September 20001

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work with Distinction from the University of Sussex (2000-2002)1
• Bachelor of Arts in History and Society (First) from the University of Exeter (1994-1997)1

Recent Developments

Under Ben Taylor's leadership, South East London Mind now has over 250 staff members and over 200 volunteers, supporting more than 11,500 people across five London boroughs annually.2 The organization provides 29 existing services and has expanded its mental health and dementia courses to businesses in Lambeth and Southwark.2