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Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Jon’s Story
Turning struggle into support
Jon Manning knows what it is like to feel lost and unheard. At just six years old, he was placed in a children’s mental health setting after facing a difficult year. Growing up, he tried to get help but was met with long waiting lists, complicated processes, and little support. Even when he was in crisis and placed on an urgent care list in his early twenties, he was told he would have to wait four years for help.
Instead of giving up, Jon turned his pain into purpose. He founded Arthur Ellis to create the support he never had, help that is fast, personal, and truly makes a difference. He is now thriving with weekly therapy, running the charity and a professional public speaker.
Jon’s journey has shaped everything we do, making sure no one has to feel as alone as he once did. Through his work, he is changing the way people access mental health support, proving that with the right help, no one is beyond hope.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
We provide compassionate, meaningful and timely emotional support to those who need it, when they need it. For the most part, we do this by delivering 8 emotional support sessions to someone through 1:1 mentoring. This means you'll meet online with the same Mentor, usually on a weekly basis, to talk through whatever's on your mind.
We aim for weekly sessions but this can sometimes change to suit holidays and other factors, like our Mentors' availability. Our sessions last up to 45 minutes, but can be shorter or less frequent if that suits you. We book these sessions for you, but they can change along the way if needed.
We can also deliver help through workplace wellbeing and community workshops, so no one is left behind. Browse our FAQ's for more information.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive and reliable emotional support to anyone who needs it, offering crucial support to the 1.7 million people who don't have access to mental health care.
Our Journey So Far
2017 - 2018
The Arthur Ellis Foundation is founded by Jon Manning after his own battle with the failing mental health support services.
Arthur Ellis wins the 'Natwest' Entrepreneur Accelerator Award.
2019 - 2020
Arthur Ellis started offering it's 1:1 service helping anyone over the age of 8 years old to access help without a waiting list.
Arthur Ellis wins the SME Business Awards for Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire.
Covid-19 hits and adjustments needed to be made to turn the service online.
2021 - 2023
Arthur Ellis recieves over 400 referrals in 2021.
In 2022, we had 1400 referrals.
In 2023, we had 2400 referrals.
Recieves a grant from MK Community Foundation to improve online services.
2024 - 2025
Arthur Ellis sustain a 3 day wait time until first appointment.
The Arthur Ellis Summer Festival was launched for its first year and became a success, seeing over 2,000 people from the community and 20+ organisations collaborating for wellbeing.
In 2024, we had 3,500+ referrals with an engagement rate of over 90% across the service.
Won 'Charity Of The Year 2025' at Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
2025 +
Arthur Ellis improves online services and business infrastructure to work towards supporting 10,000 people per year.
Growing our Summer Festival, introducing donation points to start expanding to become a 'LiveAid' for children in the UK.
Launch our Workplace Partnerships to support the growth of our charity.
Watch this space…
Support us to support them
You can make a real difference by supporting Arthur Ellis.
Using our services not only provides our clients with immediate support, but this also helps to fund vital mental health services for communities through donations, fundraising and sponsorship.
Organisations can sponsor our events, and even our clients, ensuring more people can receive support, quickly, while donations big or small help us reach those who need it most. Every contribution helps us shape the future of our emotional support, making it more accessible, inclusive and reliable to those who need it most.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
We provide compassionate, meaningful and timely emotional support to those who need it, when they need it. For the most part, we do this by delivering 8 emotional support sessions to someone through 1:1 mentoring. This means you'll meet online with the same Mentor, usually on a weekly basis, to talk through whatever's on your mind.
We aim for weekly sessions but this can sometimes change to suit holidays and other factors, like our Mentors' availability. Our sessions last up to 45 minutes, but can be shorter or less frequent if that suits you. We book these sessions for you, but they can change along the way if needed.
We can also deliver help through workplace wellbeing and community workshops, so no one is left behind. Browse our FAQ's for more information.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive and reliable emotional support to anyone who needs it, offering crucial support to the 1.7 million people who don't have access to mental health care.
Our Journey So Far
2017 - 2018
The Arthur Ellis Foundation is founded by Jon Manning after his own battle with the failing mental health support services.
Arthur Ellis wins the 'Natwest' Entrepreneur Accelerator Award.
2019 - 2020
Arthur Ellis started offering it's 1:1 service helping anyone over the age of 8 years old to access help without a waiting list.
Arthur Ellis wins the SME Business Awards for Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire.
Covid-19 hits and adjustments needed to be made to turn the service online.
2021 - 2023
Arthur Ellis recieves over 400 referrals in 2021.
In 2022, we had 1400 referrals.
In 2023, we had 2400 referrals.
Recieves a grant from MK Community Foundation to improve online services.
2024 - 2025
Arthur Ellis sustain a 3 day wait time until first appointment.
The Arthur Ellis Summer Festival was launched for its first year and became a success, seeing over 2,000 people from the community and 20+ organisations collaborating for wellbeing.
In 2024, we had 3,500+ referrals with an engagement rate of over 90% across the service.
Won 'Charity Of The Year 2025' at Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
2025 +
Arthur Ellis improves online services and business infrastructure to work towards supporting 10,000 people per year.
Growing our Summer Festival, introducing donation points to start expanding to become a 'LiveAid' for children in the UK.
Launch our Workplace Partnerships to support the growth of our charity.
Watch this space…
Support us to support them
You can make a real difference by supporting Arthur Ellis.
Using our services not only provides our clients with immediate support, but this also helps to fund vital mental health services for communities through donations, fundraising and sponsorship.
Organisations can sponsor our events, and even our clients, ensuring more people can receive support, quickly, while donations big or small help us reach those who need it most. Every contribution helps us shape the future of our emotional support, making it more accessible, inclusive and reliable to those who need it most.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
We provide compassionate, meaningful and timely emotional support to those who need it, when they need it. For the most part, we do this by delivering 8 emotional support sessions to someone through 1:1 mentoring. This means you'll meet online with the same Mentor, usually on a weekly basis, to talk through whatever's on your mind.
We aim for weekly sessions but this can sometimes change to suit holidays and other factors, like our Mentors' availability. Our sessions last up to 45 minutes, but can be shorter or less frequent if that suits you. We book these sessions for you, but they can change along the way if needed.
We can also deliver help through workplace wellbeing and community workshops, so no one is left behind. Browse our FAQ's for more information.
Supporting every mind, everywhere
Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive and reliable emotional support to anyone who needs it, offering crucial support to the 1.7 million people who don't have access to mental health care.
Our Journey So Far
2017 - 2018
The Arthur Ellis Foundation is founded by Jon Manning after his own battle with the failing mental health support services.
Arthur Ellis wins the 'Natwest' Entrepreneur Accelerator Award.
2019 - 2020
Arthur Ellis started offering it's 1:1 service helping anyone over the age of 8 years old to access help without a waiting list.
Arthur Ellis wins the SME Business Awards for Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire.
Covid-19 hits and adjustments needed to be made to turn the service online.
2021 - 2023
Arthur Ellis recieves over 400 referrals in 2021.
In 2022, we had 1400 referrals.
In 2023, we had 2400 referrals.
Recieves a grant from MK Community Foundation to improve online services.
2024 - 2025
Arthur Ellis sustain a 3 day wait time until first appointment.
The Arthur Ellis Summer Festival was launched for its first year and became a success, seeing over 2,000 people from the community and 20+ organisations collaborating for wellbeing.
In 2024, we had 3,500+ referrals with an engagement rate of over 90% across the service.
Won 'Charity Of The Year 2025' at Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
2025 +
Arthur Ellis improves online services and business infrastructure to work towards supporting 10,000 people per year.
Growing our Summer Festival, introducing donation points to start expanding to become a 'LiveAid' for children in the UK.
Launch our Workplace Partnerships to support the growth of our charity.
Watch this space…
Support us to support them
You can make a real difference by supporting Arthur Ellis.
Using our services not only provides our clients with immediate support, but this also helps to fund vital mental health services for communities through donations, fundraising and sponsorship.
Organisations can sponsor our events, and even our clients, ensuring more people can receive support, quickly, while donations big or small help us reach those who need it most. Every contribution helps us shape the future of our emotional support, making it more accessible, inclusive and reliable to those who need it most.
