Clare Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, is a writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the suicide prevention charity, James’ Place, in memory of her eldest son, James. Since his death in 2006, Clare has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on society by becoming an advocate for the well-being of communities in need.
She has worked tirelessly to lobby the UK government, raise awareness, and ultimately generate substantial funds so she was able to establish the first James’ Place in Liverpool in 2018, a second project in London and more recently a third one in Newcastle. The charity provides a safe space that offers free one-to-one therapy, delivered by qualified therapists, for men in suicidal crisis – the first non-clinical male suicide prevention centre in the UK. New centres in Birmingham and Bristol are planned. Her passion has not gone unnoticed: Clare was named the winner of the ‘Woman Making a Difference’ Award at the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards Ceremony in 2019.
Beyond her philanthropic work, Clare is an accomplished entrepreneur and...Clare Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, is a writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the suicide prevention charity, James’ Place, in memory of her eldest son, James. Since his death in 2006, Clare has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on society by becoming an advocate for the well-being of communities in need.
She has worked tirelessly to lobby the UK government, raise awareness, and ultimately generate substantial funds so she was able to establish the first James’ Place in Liverpool in 2018, a second project in London and more recently a third one in Newcastle. The charity provides a safe space that offers free one-to-one therapy, delivered by qualified therapists, for men in suicidal crisis – the first non-clinical male suicide prevention centre in the UK. New centres in Birmingham and Bristol are planned. Her passion has not gone unnoticed: Clare was named the winner of the ‘Woman Making a Difference’ Award at the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards Ceremony in 2019.
Beyond her philanthropic work, Clare is an accomplished entrepreneur and businesswoman. With a keen eye, she has established and managed successful ventures in diverse industries. Clare's ability to connect people and inspire collaboration has enabled her to forge partnerships that drive positive change.
Clare is also known for her love of equestrian sports. She has made significant contributions to the world of polo: as a player and impactful ambassador of the sport. Gallagher Insurance sponsor her polo team.
Clare has been a writer for three decades and has had articles published in GQ, The Times, Evening Standard and Homes & Gardens. She served as Social Editor on Tatler's editorial staff for eight years. Having written ‘The Magic Sandcastle’ years ago, based on her happy family holidays at her mother’s house on Nantucket Island, Clare decided to publish her children’s book during the Covid pandemic.READ MOREVIEW LESS
James' Place is the first non-clinical male suicide prevention charity in the UK. Clare's tireless work to establish the charity has led to the opening of crisis centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
Alliance of Suicide Prevention Charities
Co-chair
Nov 2010
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Present
The Alliance of Suicide Prevention Charities (TASC) is an alliance of the leading charities that address mental health issues and suicide prevention.
Clare was Social Editor at British magazine Tatler (published by Condé Nast Publications) for eight years. The magazine's target readership is the upper-middle class and upper class, and those with an interest in society events.
Pandora Morris hosts Clare on her Hurt to Healing podcast series exploring topics relating to Mental Health and Wellbeing. Clare shares her journey that inspired founding suicide prevention charity James' Place after the loss of her son, James, to suicide.
Clare is interviewed by Francisca Kellett at the second centre opened by her following the death of her son. James’ Place in London recently opened and offers free treatment to men in suicidal crisis.
Although written some years ago, Clare decided during Covid lockdown to revisit and publish her children's book inspired by holidays to her mother Annie's house on Nantucket Island with her family.
Clare was named as the winner of the 'Woman Making a Difference' Award for her commitment to make a difference to the lives of young men through the launch of James' Place in Liverpool, a suicide prevention crisis unit founded in memory of her son, James.
Global firm Gallagher Insurance approached Clare and chose to sponsor her polo team (called Gallagher Polo Team) based at Great Trippetts Farm in Sussex.
