Chris Lees

Senior Research Officer

Chris works on research projects exploring the connections between mental health problems and financial difficulties. This involves working with our Research Community and designing surveys to hear about their experiences and what they think might help make a difference. Chris joined Money and Mental Health from Survation, where he was lead project manager. Chris worked on research projects for a variety of clients ranging from charities to political parties. Prior to this, Chris worked at the think tank British Future and was involved in a range of projects including the National Conversation. In his spare time Chris enjoys reading, listening to music and going to gigs. (he/him) @chrislees_

Policy notes and publications

Power to help February 5, 2025 - Exploring the accessibility of energy debt support for people experiencing mental health problems.
Happy anniversary? July 30, 2024 - A year of the Consumer Duty.
Always on your mind March 20, 2024 - Preventing persistent money and mental health problems.
Too much information? November 16, 2023 - Exploring opportunities and challenges presented by vulnerability data-sharing.

Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofwat’s consultation on priority services registers standards for water companies in England and Wales December 20, 2024 - Setting out support out for Ofwat's proposals and outlining areas where Ofwat could go further, such as introducing standards for outcomes and experience of PSR customers.
Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofgem’s consultation on Consumer Vulnerability Strategy Refresh November 4, 2024 - In our response to this Consultation, we outline some of the common experiences people with mental health problems face when interacting with essential services providers.
Money and Mental Health’s submission to Ofgem’s call for input on affordability and debt in the domestic retail market May 15, 2024 - Money and Mental Health raise the factors that contribute to people with mental health problems being more likely to be behind on their energy bills and what actions the government, Ofgem and energy companies need to take.
Money and Mental Health’s submission to the FCA’s consultation on “Our Enforcement Guide and publicising enforcement investigations–a new approach” May 1, 2024 - Money and Mental Health welcomes the FCA's proposals for publicising enforcement investigations and suggests ways the FCA could go further to inform affected consumers.

Recent blogs

Key takeaways from the FCA’s vulnerability review March 10, 2025
One year of the Consumer duty – what impact has it had? July 30, 2024
Always on your mind? Long-term money and mental health problems March 20, 2024
Why the government should ban financial cold calls October 9, 2023
Our new best practice guide: what insurers can do to support customers with mental health problems March 29, 2023