Our People

Our Team

Experienced, qualified professionals who understand Burnley and the people who live here.

Leadership

Directors

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Dave Burnett

Director & Founder

35+ years in management. Founded CMM in January 2022. Extensive experience in homelessness, mental health, and rehabilitation. The driving force behind CMM's growth from a single idea to a fully operational support service.

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Helen Burnett

Director

Appointed director in July 2024. Supports the strategic direction and governance of CMM, helping to ensure the organisation meets its community interest objectives.

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Justin Pate

Director

Appointed director in September 2022. Brings operational and governance experience to CMM's board, supporting the organisation's growth and community impact.

Practitioners

Our Team

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Sue Blackshaw

Director of Counselling

IBA Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy. Qualified supervisor. Specialist in Brainspotting and The Rewind Technique for trauma recovery. Brings clinical depth to CMM's therapeutic offer.

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Amanda Waterworth

Mental Health Practitioner

RGN, RMN, BA(Hons). Person-centred accreditation. EMDR trained. Combines nursing expertise with therapeutic skills to support people with complex overlapping needs.

Community

Backed by Burnley

Our strength comes from the community around us. Local people fundraise, volunteer, and spread the word — because they've seen the difference CMM makes.

3.1K

Facebook Followers

An active, engaged community sharing our work, attending groups, and supporting each other online and in person.

~£5.78

Cost Per Group Session

A recent community donation of £520 funded approximately 90 group therapy sessions — exceptional value for every pound raised.

Active

Community Fundraising

Local families organise fundraising events, sponsored challenges, and awareness campaigns in memory of loved ones — turning loss into positive change.

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Want to get involved?

Whether you want to volunteer, fundraise, or partner with us — we would love to hear from you.

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