When you find yourself, life flows.

Know Thyself Charitable Trust is the legacy of Tom Vaughan.

Tom Vaughan

Tragically at the age of 34, Tom drowned in the sea off Santa Monica beach. There were no drugs, no overdose and he was not suicidal, his death was an accident triggered by stress and anxiety.

Tom’s death was an enormous shock to all who knew him. He was much loved, very successful and an inspirational networker. Positive, fun loving and everyone’s friend, and then life changed… he took on too much, felt stressed, could not talk about his inner feelings and anxiety took hold.

  • Tom believed that good mental health starts with deep self-understanding. He wanted to share this with the world by creating Know Thyself.

    Tom's Vision

  • Our purpose is to help people combat anxiety and stress in all aspects of life, starting with the workplace.

    Our Purpose

  • We work across the UK to raise funds for our partner charities, as well as raising awareness of mental health issues ourselves.

    What We're Doing

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Know Thyself is a charitable trust, working to help people overcome stress and anxiety in the workplace. Your donation will be lovingly passed on to impactful charities and organisations which share our, and Tom’s, beliefs.

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“Life has been a journey of self realisation, discovering what it is truly like to be a human being and maximising one’s sense of self….When you find yourself, life flows, and fulfilment and happiness preside.”

Tom Vaughan — Nov 2018

Our 54321 launch from the Titchborne arms was a lot of fun. The walkers managed 6 miles and the cyclists did 27 miles all this in glorious sunshine, beautiful countryside and followed by a good lunch. Well done to Dan and Ross our late arrivals, who
The beginning of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS week and 54321. Every step, run, cycle we take on our journey around the world will support mental health awareness. Tom on mt Haleakala Maui. Thank you everyone for joining us..
We walk, run and cycle around the world so we can raise money for mental health! At the moment one of the charities we are funding is running a training course to support those working in the construction industry. If you’re interested in mak
The 6 week challenge is part of Tom’s legacy. It will raise money via Know Thyself for mental well-being in the workplace. It will get you fit and take you around the world. Register on the website.
Here I am sitting on Tom’s bench nearly 4 years since Tom died. I find it hard to believe he is not coming back. Soon after his death it was too painful for such thoughts. In the early months after his death I felt truly connected and would tal

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