Conor D’Arcy

Head of Research and Policy

Conor is the Head of Research and Policy at the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, leading Money and Mental Health’s research and policy development. From May 2023 to April 2024, he also served as the charity’s Interim Chief Executive. Prior to joining the team in 2020, Conor worked in the civil service but has spent most of his career in the third sector, with roles at the Resolution Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. From 2021-23, he was a trustee of the Lewisham Irish Community Centre. (he/him) @conortdarcy


Policy notes and publications

  • Too much information? November 16, 2023 - Exploring opportunities and challenges presented by vulnerability data-sharing.
  • Untapped potential March 13, 2023 - Reducing economic inactivity among people with mental health problems.
  • Bombarded December 6, 2022 - Reducing the psychological harm caused by the cost of living crisis.
  • No One Left Behind July 12, 2022 - Making levelling up deliver for people with mental health problems.


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