Who We Are - Artful Hearts Foundation
Creativity. Compassion. Community.
Artful Hearts Foundation is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) founded on the belief that creativity can transform lives. Through inclusive, arts-based wellbeing programmes, we support individuals facing emotional hardship, social isolation, and mental health challenges.
We work with people of all ages and backgrounds—providing access to therapeutic art, music, outreach, mentoring, and creative expression. Every project we run is designed to build confidence, connection, and hope.
Our Mission
To improve mental health, emotional wellbeing, and community resilience through accessible, creative, and therapeutic programmes rooted in compassion and inclusion.
Meet the team
Ashany Gujadhur
Ashany Gujadhur
Ashany Gujadhur
Program and Impact Director
Ashany designs and oversees our creative therapeutic programmes, ensuring they are inclusive, evidence-based, and aligned with our mission. Her expertise lies in trauma-informed care, creativity in mental health, and programme evaluation.
Karleen Tammik
Ashany Gujadhur
Ashany Gujadhur
Fundraising and Development Director
Karleen leads on grants, partnerships, and donor engagement. Her work secures essential resources to grow our reach and deepen our impact. She brings experience in charitable fundraising, grant writing, and strategic development.
Matthew Fellows
Ashany Gujadhur
Matthew Fellows
Marketing and Community Engagement Director
Matthew manages our public outreach, communications, and community partnerships. His focus is on amplifying our message, growing awareness, and ensuring the voices of participants and partners are heard.
Richard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins
Matthew Fellows
Finance and Operations Director
Richard ensures we remain transparent, accountable, and financially sustainable. He brings deep expertise in nonprofit operations, budgeting, and reporting—ensuring public funds and grants are used effectively.
Samuel Green
Richard Jenkins
Samuel Green
Strategy and Managing Director
Samuel leads the overall vision, development, and strategy for Artful Hearts. With a background in community leadership and mental health advocacy, he ensures that every programme remains rooted in social impact and sustainability.
Sam Keene
Richard Jenkins
Samuel Green
Compliance and Systems Director
Sam oversees regulatory compliance, safeguarding, data governance, and internal systems—ensuring we meet high standards of ethics, safety, and accountability in every aspect of our work.
Our Commitment
As a registered Community Interest Company (CIC No. 15538061), Artful Hearts Foundation is committed to delivering public benefit through creative wellbeing, social support, and inclusive programming.
We believe in transparency, impact, and integrity—and welcome collaboration with individuals and organisations who share our vision.
Want To Partner With Us?
If you're a grantmaker, community organisation, or potential collaborator, we’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to make a difference.