Staff and Trustee Training & Qualifications
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Claire has successfully completed numerous accredited mental health and suicide awareness and prevention courses since co-founding Spare 10 For Ben. These include:
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC ABUSE.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILL
Claire has successfully completed numerous accredited mental health and suicide awareness and prevention courses since co-founding Spare 10 For Ben. These include:
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC ABUSE.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING SKILLS.
TQUK LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN SELF-HARM & SUICIDE AWARENESS & PREVENTION.
MHFA ENGLAND - MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLES MENTAL HEALTH.
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN & ADULTS AWARENESS
ACAS EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCUSION 2023
HOME OFFICE PREVENT AWARENESS COURSE
In addition to this, Claire has also completed the 2 day ASIST Training with Papyrus which enables her to carry out suicide interventions, preparation of safety plans, reviews and referrals into other mental health organisations.
Claire is also a registered and fully insured Reiki Practitioner and qualified in Auricular Ear Seeding Therapy and Indian Head Massage. These holistic therapies are provided to our service users free of charge or in return for a donation as part of our 'pay it forward' initiative.
To further deveolp her understanding of addiction, Claire has completed Recovery Pathways Training provided by the University of Derby. This course is intended for professionals working in the addictions field, supporting people in recovery, or those working in peer recovery organisations. This provides her with knowledge to;
- understand what recovery is and means
- have knowledge of the history of recovery research and what we think we know
- understand the differences in recovery experiences between men and women
- understand what recovery is and how it works
which assists her with supporting individuals experiencing issues with addiction.
Claire continues with her mission to expand upon her knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting those struggling with their mental health and overall well-being.
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Linda Bates - Holistic Wellbeing & Community Practitioner
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Linda holds a degree in Midwifery and Psychology and has completed numerous mental health related courses, including divisions of neurodiverse and learning disability conditions.
Linda completed ASIST Training as of November 2025 and is now able to help individuals at risk of suicide complete a suicide safety plan. She has also recently q
Linda holds a degree in Midwifery and Psychology and has completed numerous mental health related courses, including divisions of neurodiverse and learning disability conditions.
Linda completed ASIST Training as of November 2025 and is now able to help individuals at risk of suicide complete a suicide safety plan. She has also recently qualified in Indian Head Massage which adds another treatment to Spare 10 For Ben's holistic services.
Ellemay Beeston - Trustee
Claire Dale - Co-Founder & Chair
Ellemay is the newest Trustee to Spare 10 For Ben, having joined the charity with a deep passion for supporting veterans and their families. Ellemay is committed to giving back to her community that help shape her life. Her commitment to Spare 10 For Ben is driven by a personal commitment to making a positive impact and supporting both ci
Ellemay is the newest Trustee to Spare 10 For Ben, having joined the charity with a deep passion for supporting veterans and their families. Ellemay is committed to giving back to her community that help shape her life. Her commitment to Spare 10 For Ben is driven by a personal commitment to making a positive impact and supporting both civilians and veterans and their family in any way possible.
Ellemay holds numerous qualifications including:
Level 4 - Associate Ambulance Practitioner (Emergency Medical Technician)
Level 3 - Clinical Healthcare Support
Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 2 - NCFE Understanding Common Health Conditions
Level 2 - NCFE Care and Management of Diabetes
Level 2 - NCFE Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
with more qualifications on the horizon!