Tom Pollard

Tom Pollard is an accomplished professional with over twelve years of experience in policy development and public affairs, focusing on mental health, social security, and inequality. Currently serving as the Head of Policy Campaigns & Public Affairs at Mind since September 2025, Tom previously held the position of Head of Social Policy at the New Economics Foundation and worked as a Charity Policy & Campaigns Freelancer/Consultant. Tom's extensive background includes roles as a Mental Health Social Worker, Senior Mental Health Policy Adviser at the Department for Work and Pensions, and various positions at Mind, where responsibilities ranged from managing policy campaigns to supporting parliamentary activities. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of York, a Master of Science in Globalisation and Development from SOAS University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Philosophy from The University of Sheffield.