ABOUT ME

Hey! Im Conor, a 19-year-old from North Devon. The last five years of my life have been a whirlwind.

At 14, I didn’t plan to start a national movement - I just wanted to make a difference with some friends. What began as a small student-led campaign in a classroom has grown into Spark UK, one of the country’s leading youth-led mental health charities. Our mission has always been simple: to spark conversations around mental health and empower young people to lead the change.

Today, I’m proud to serve as CEO of Spark UK, working alongside an incredible team of young people to create free resources, campaigns, and school programmes that reach thousands across the UK. From launching our character-led wellbeing series Sparkie & Friends to delivering national campaigns like All Star Advent and #ReclaimTheNet, we’re proving that young people aren’t just the future - we’re the now.

But my story didn’t start - or stop - there. Before Spark UK, I ran a digital agency, working with football clubs, comedians, and brands on social media strategy and web design. That early taste of entrepreneurship taught me the power of creativity and storytelling - skills I now channel into everything I do. .

Alongside my work, I speak across the UK about youth leadership, mental health, faith, and purpose, sharing my journey as a young founder navigating the balance between impact and identity. My talks are honest, real, and focused on sparking something lasting - whether in a classroom, conference hall, or church.

I have had the privilege to share my journey across the world over the past few years and work with some idols of mine including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Basil Brush.

But above all, I’m just Conor. A 19-year-old student studying Business at Exeter University, learning, growing, and trying to live with purpose. My faith plays a big part in who I am - it’s shaped how I lead, how I love, and how I see the world. I share my reflections in my Substack newsletter, Diary of a Young Entrepreneur, where I write openly about life, leadership, and faith in the modern world.

Everything I do — from running organisations to writing and speaking — comes back to one belief:
✨ When we’re honest about our struggles, we give others permission to heal.

Rotary Young Citizen Award - 2022

Coronation Champion Award - 2023

Prince of Wales Award - 2022

Outstanding Contribution to the VCSE Sector in North Devon - 2024