Callum Parr (He/Him)

Callum serves as the Chief Executive at A Little Bit of Sunshine UK, where he steers the strategic vision of the charity, having been a part of its team since its inception as a charity in 2019.

He also holds the position of Midlands steering group representative for the UK Youth Parliament, a role he has held since 2021. Prior to this, Callum represented Nottinghamshire as a Member of Youth Parliament and chaired the Nottinghamshire Young People’s Board. Callum is currently pursuing a degree in law at Oxford Brookes University.

Callum’s journey and interest in improving services stem from being diagnosed with autism since his first year of secondary school, which has fuelled his dedication to advocating for systematic improvements in support services for young people, with an emphasis on funding better mental health support.