Board Members

The Zachary Geddis Break the Silence Trust was established in 2017 after the suicide of local man Zachary Geddis (20). Developed by his family and currently overseen by his sister Yasmin Geddis, ZGBTST provides immediate, free of charge and professional mental health services to the community of Northern Ireland from its head office mental health centre based in Coleraine. 

Assisting over 200 individuals per week aged 8 and above ZGBTST not only works to better the situations of all its clients but also campaigns for better mental health provision in Northern Ireland, identifying gaps present in statutory services. Through a variety of different programmes all developed in house, ZGBTST works with both the client and their family to offer them comfort and ease in their mental health journey. 

ZGBTST is a young and growing organisation and wishes to improve board membership in 2024, we are currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals who wish to better the lives of others and promote a more positive mental health and wellbeing.

Do you have some skills that you can offer ZGBTST? Do you share our passion for Mental Health? Do you have lived experience? Or specialise in any of the following? 

• Marketing 
• Media & Communications 
• Finance 
• Fundraising 
• Policy 

This role is voluntary however any out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

This role involves 6 yearly meetings each lasting approximately 2 hours. Please note the time commitment involved before submitting an expression of interest form. 

If this is something that interests you, please download, complete and return the attached form.