About us
About the Uprawr Mental Health Foundation
UPRAWR Mental Health Foundation provides free counselling and mental health support for people who identify
with the rock and alternative music scene, the community at the heart of the UPRAWR brand.
UPRAWR launched as a rock, pop-punk, and metal club night. Since then, we’ve grown into a nationwide presence,
opening music studios and launching a music publishing company.
“Following the tragic loss of Chester Bennington, we recognised the urgent need to do more for our
community and knew someone had to take action.” – Founder Jack Davis
With mental health challenges rising UPRAWR set out to turn traditional mental health support on its head,
creating services that truly understand and connect with the alternative community.
Our Mission
'To improve the mental health and emotional resilience of the people who love rock and alternative music'.
From our founders, to the sponsors and ambassadors, and the people on the ground making it all happen – we are all focused on our mission.
With a shared vision, we come together to support our community, and reignite the passion for living life out loud.
What we do
We provide 100% free mental health counselling to people over the age of 18 who associate and connect with Alt music.
Why we do it
We decided that more needed to be done up support our community, and and help bring people back to a place where they can love life.
How we do it
Through events, fundraisers and donations we have a team of qualified and part qualified counsellors to deliver counselling in 1-2-1, group, and seminar settings.
Meet the team

Chester Bennington
No affiliation - Our inspiration

Jack Davis
CEO & Founder

Roy Davis
Co-Founder & Trustee

Tom Ross
Trustee, Ambassador and Chairman of the Board

Peter Suddock
Trustee

Tony Iommi
Black Sabbath

Adam Zindani
Stereophonics

James Phelps
Harry Potter - Fred Weasley

Oliver Phelps
Harry Potter - George Weasley

Bullet For My Valentine
Bullet For My Valentine

Dave Kai Piper
Photographer

Jessie
Singer - Dream State

John Saunderson
Head of Creative at Notting Hill Music

Craig Jennings
Director- Raw Power Management

Bethany & Ande
Vocals and Guitar - As December Falls

Matt Flood
Singer - Caskets

Craig Robinson
Guitarist - Caskets

Mike Exeter
Producer - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest

Dr Michael Swift
Head of Counselling & Consultant Psychologist

Dr Paige Karadag
Health Psychologist

Laura
Senior Counsellor

Kat Barbour
Counsellor

Heather Anderson
Counsellor - Online Groups

Liam Granelli
Counsellor
