The Diana Award is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees who bring a diverse range of expertise in the areas of; mental health, anti-racism and gender equality alongside the creative industries of contemporary art and music.
The Diana Award is delighted to announce the appointment of four new Trustees who bring a diverse range of expertise in the areas of; mental health, anti-racism and gender equality alongside the creative industries of contemporary art and music.
Enya received the Diana Award in 2012 for using music as a tool for peace. She holds a PhD from Durham University on structural barriers to gender equity in classical music. Enya advises companies worldwide on building cultures of accountability, curiosity, and decency. She is an Associate Consultant with the African Caribbean Education Network (ACEN), a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a member of the Irish in Britain New Leaders Programme and has twice been a delegate at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
John leads high-profile organisations across the art, luxury, and investment sectors, he previously served as CEO of one of Europe’s most prominent contemporary art businesses. His philanthropic leadership has raised more than £2.5 million for UNICEF, Soccer Aid, CALM, Art for NHS, Haven House Children’s Hospice, and others, including establishing and managing charitable foundations and governance boards. John also serves on the Board of Directors of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Nana is a registered Clinical Nurse Specialist and therapist with over two decades of experience in children and young people’s mental health across the NHS, voluntary, and international sectors. Recognised for her innovation and strategic leadership, Nana conceived, secured funding for, and co-produced with young people the UK’s first Children and Young People’s Mental Health Crisis Prevention Café, bringing together voluntary and statutory partners to create an inclusive model of care.
Ben has worked across the independent and major music sectors, developing innovative initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented communities.
His leadership has helped drive programmes that champion gender equality, supported Black and ethnic minority artists, and strengthened pathways for underrepresented voices to thrive within the creative economy. Ben is the founder of Power Up, a transformative programme tackling anti-Black racism and racial disparity in the UK music sector. His work continues to influence industry-wide change and empower future generations of creative talent.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome four new Trustees to The Diana Award. They bring a diverse range of life experience and expertise which I know will be invaluable to the board. They are united by their deep commitment to empowering young people. We look forward to working with them.”
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Further info:
Emma Pelling: 07958 558172, emma@pellingpr.co.uk
About the charity – The Diana Award
The Diana Award was set up in memory of The Prince Wales and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. The charity exists to empower young people to make positive change by unlocking potential, creating opportunities and inspiring action through four key programmes which include; a mentoring programme for young people at risk, a youth-led anti-bullying ambassadors campaign, a collaborative Changemakers programme that aims to reimagine mental health support for young people from racialised communities and a prestigious award which publicly recognises young changemakers – The Diana Award.
CEO of The Diana Award awarded for her commitment to justice and hope.
The Diana Award was joined by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as young people led a panel discussion demonstrating how their engagement in social action has positively impacted both their mental health and resilience in life.
As millions of young people head back to school this September, new research, commissioned by leading youth charity The Diana Award and the UK’s largest online mental health support service Kooth, has revealed while more than half (56%) of the UK’s young people have experienced bullying, many are ‘suffering in silence’ with one in three (39%) saying they have avoided telling their parents or carers because they thought they wouldn’t understand.
