Chris Grice: Director
Chris has a head for business and a passion for nature.
Having run and grown a marketing company for 12 years his skill in strategy and business makes sure that our projects run smoothly.
He is a keen Bushcrafter and outdoor pursuits enthusiast, and is never happier than when he is exploring woodland, sleeping in a shelter made of sticks, or learning new ancestral skills.
He has been on his own journey of nature wellness taking him from overwhelm and stress, to a place where nature brings balance to his busy life. Chris has a lvl3 in Advanced Wilderness Therapeutic Approaches as well as being a lvl 3 forest school leader. he has also completed a level 2 in counselling skills. Which will allow him to help others to use nature as a mirror and benefit from the ‘wilderness’ as he has done.
Chris is a parent carer and along side his passion for the positive effects that the outdoors have on mental health, he is also passionate about the effects that nature has on those with additional needs and their carers.
In his spare time he enjoys:
Bushcraft, foraging, brewing beer and wine and growing his own food.
Luke Slater: Director
Luke, a devoted coach driven by a profound love for psychology, therapy, nature, and movement, is dedicated to assisting individuals in their journey of healing from trauma. His mission is to empower people to not only overcome their past wounds but also to thrive and embrace their fullest human potential, leading them toward a life that is authentic and truly fulfilling.
Having navigated various roles in sales and marketing, Luke found himself questioning the true purpose of his life. With a realisation that his values were in conflict, he recognised the need for a more meaningful path beyond selling. This realisation led him to embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a therapist, driven by a desire to explore the healing potential of nature.
Reconnecting with the natural world, Luke discovered the profound benefits of purposeful interaction with nature—much like our ancestors did. Motivated by this revelation, he delved into the study of Wilderness Therapy, honing the skills to deliver therapeutic interventions in natural settings.
As an avid outdoorsman and skilled bushcraft practitioner, Luke is fervent about guiding individuals in harmoniously navigating the mind and moving the body within nature to establish a profound connection with themselves. He believes that we are an integral part of nature, not separate from it, and endeavors to help people rewild their minds and bodies.
In his leisure time, when not immersed in the woods or engaged in study, Luke finds joy in cultivating his garden and training in martial arts, particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. Through his multifaceted pursuits, Luke is on a dedicated mission to facilitate the healing of trauma by incorporating wilderness therapeutic approaches and movement into the transformative journey of self-discovery.
Tom Hughes: Director
Tom has worked in the third sector for over 10 years and has experience of leading businesses, social enterprises and charities at both local and national levels. He has worked across a variety of senior roles over the years enabling organisations to best achieve their social mission.
Being outdoors and engaging in nature have always been important to Tom who loves gardening. Being in nature, learning new things and letting the mind just ‘be’ have been really important over the years and have helped him cope through some difficult times. He believes we are hard-wired to let the mind switch off once in a while and that gardening is an excellent way of doing this. During lockdown this became more apparent how essential it is for us to connect with the world outside and how beneficial this can be.
In essence Tom believes being outdoors and noticing things can be truly transformational – match that with learning new skills makes it really rewarding and beneficial for people. The more we are in nature, the more we notice and learn about this powerful force which makes things move in cycles giving hope to people or just enabling people to focus on the everyday beauty around them.
Tom hopes that our projects will enable more people to connect with themselves, each other and nature and that we can make the post COVID world a better place to live in.
In his spare time Tom enjoys yoga, gardening, meditation, running, cycling and reading history books. He has a degree in Politics from the University of Liverpool.
Nick Lawley: Director
I have a varied skill set coming from an electrical background, currently a Quality Manager for an offshore wind company. My current role involves managing 5 offshore wind farms in terms of quality, including route cause analysis, LEAN management, managing non-conformances, inspection planning/execution and risk management. I have worked internationally with people from all over the world and have great experience in teamwork, communication and sharing knowledge. All these skills I will bring with me into the Wilderness Tribe
My passion is being outdoors learning new skills and helping keep traditional skills alive. I am a very keen Bushcrafter and have built up my knowledge attending multiple courses over many years. I also enjoy hiking, foraging, camping, working with my hands, passing on the knowledge and sharing the skills I have built up.
I also have been on a personal journey of growth and have used my passions and hobbies to help with the stresses of modern working life and the corporate world. I am now at a point in my life where my values have changed, I would like to explore my need to be in, and work in nature whilst sharing my knowledge and skills I have built up. My personal journey has also led me to exploring the therapeutic side of nature and learning new techniques by attending breathwork classes and cold-water therapy.
My own time is built up of spending time with my family, practicing bushcraft, cold water therapy, HITT sessions, hiking, canoeing, gardening and being open to new experiences whilst learning new skills.
