Jeremy Bacon is Third Sector Lead in BACP’s policy and public affairs team. He is responsible for developing and delivering BACP’s third sector strategy. This work includes developing relationships with community-based organisations across the UK to increase understanding of their work and the challenges faced by the sector. Case studies and evidence of impact are collected to support our policy work, advocating for the role of the third sector in improving access to counselling. Jeremy supported the development of the EDI strategy and has led on several workstreams in support of its delivery.