Clare Milford Haven
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Clare Mountbatten, Marchioness of Milford Haven, is a writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the suicide prevention charity, James’ Place, in memory of her eldest son, James. Since his death in 2006, Clare has dedicated her life to having a positive impact on society by becoming an advocate for the well-being of communities in need.
She has worked tirelessly to lobby the UK government, raise awareness, and ultimately generate substantial funds so she was able to establish the first James’ Place in Liverpool in 2018, a second project in London and more recently a third in Newcastle and fourth in Birmingham. The charity provides a safe space that offers free one-to-one therapy, delivered by qualified therapists, for men in suicidal crisis – the first non-clinical male suicide prevention centre in the UK. Her passion has not gone unnoticed: Clare was named the winner of the ‘Woman Making a Difference’ Award at the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards Ceremony in 2019.
Beyond her philanthropic work, Clare is an accomplished entrepreneur and businesswoman. With a keen eye, she has established and managed successful ventures in diverse industries. Clare's ability to connect people and inspire collaboration has enabled her to forge partnerships that drive positive change.
Clare is also known for her love of equestrian sports. She has made significant contributions to the world of polo: as a player and impactful ambassador of the sport. Gallagher Insurance sponsor her polo team.
Clare has been a writer for three decades and has had articles published in GQ, The Times, Evening Standard and Homes & Gardens. She served as Social Editor on Tatler's editorial staff for eight years. Having written ‘The Magic Sandcastle’ years ago, based on her happy family holidays at her mother’s house on Nantucket Island, Clare decided to publish her children’s book during the Covid pandemic.
The Record
Background
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2008 — Present
Co-Founder and Trustee
James' Place
James' Place is the first non-clinical male suicide prevention charity in the UK. Clare's tireless work to establish the charity has led to the opening of crisis centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
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2010 — Present
Co-chair
Alliance of Suicide Prevention Charities
The Alliance of Suicide Prevention Charities (TASC) is an alliance of the leading charities that address mental health issues and suicide prevention.
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1998 — 2006
Social Editor
Tatler
Clare was Social Editor at British magazine Tatler (published by Condé Nast Publications) for eight years. The magazine's target readership is the upper-middle class and upper class, and those with an interest in society events.
In The News
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11 May 2026 · James' Place
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales officially opens James' Place Birmingham
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10 December 2025 · TRI247
“I feel like we’ve made a differenceâ€: Spencer Matthews on fear, purpose and finishing PROJECT
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10 October 2025 · The Royal Foundation
The Royal Foundation Launches National Suicide Prevention Network To Transform Suicide Prevention
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10 October 2025 · BlueSkyFriday
On World Mental Health Day BSF Talks To Clare Milford Haven
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21 September 2025 · The Chronicle
'I was suicidal but charity service helped turned my life around'
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22 March 2025 · Yahoo! News
I thought about taking my own life after my relationship ended
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8 September 2024 · The Times
Clare Milford Haven: ‘I feel James’s presence very much’
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7 May 2024
Prince William officially opens male suicide prevention centre 'James' Place' in Newcastle
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17 January 2024 · ITV
James' Place open centre in Newcastle to prevent male suicides
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10 September 2023 · Business Telegraph
Louis Theroux and Tom Davies among stars urging men to seek help as ‘suicide is not the answer’
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8 September 2023 · Newcastle Chronicle
Suicide prevention centre to open in Newcastle 'before Christmas' to help tackle male mental health
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6 May 2023 · Harper's Bazaar
Suicide-prevention charity founder Clare Milford Haven on helping men in crisis
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