Patrick Regan OBE is the founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a new charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those struggling with emotional and mental health challenges. He is also the founder of urban youth work charity XLP. Patrick has travelled to over thirty countries working with and on behalf of the poorest communities and is a regular contributor on radio and TV on issues of poverty and justice. He received the Mayor of London Peace Award in 2010 for his valuable contribution towards peace and justice.Patrick is a passionate communicator and equally at home on the main stage at a major UK political party conference, engaging in robust debate in the media, connecting with business and community leaders, speaking to inmates in a maximum security prison or gang leaders in Jamaica. He received an Honorary Fellowship from South Bank University for his contribution to Justice, Peace and Wellbeing, He is also fellow of The Centre for Social Justice and is a UK ambassador for Compassion. He has written 5 books Patrick is married to Diane and they have four children.To find out more about Kintsugi Hope visit kintsugihope.comRead more about this authorRead less about this author