Who we are

Katherine Low Settlement is a much-loved, busy charity that has been at the heart of the community in Battersea, London, since 1924. We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together. Our core programmes support older people, children, young people and their families from refugee backgrounds and newly-arrived adults learning English: over 500 people a week visit our building. We campaign for social change and we partner with other charities and communities to help them to thrive in the wider community.

Our Vision, Mission, Values Statement

We exist to create an inclusive society where the communities of Battersea and Wandsworth achieve their potential together. We foster and empower our local community to reduce poverty and isolation. We stand for kindness, respect, collaboration, and sustainability.

Trustees

Abby Cable, Chair of Trustees
Abby is a neighbour of the KLS.

“KLS plays a key role in enabling our community to work together and look out for one another. It’s a privilege to be able to apply skills learnt in the workplace to such a worthwhile organisation and to be part of a talented and dedicated team at an exciting stage in its evolution.” Abby joined the Board in 2016 and became Vice Chair the following year. She has a background in strategy and healthcare and is a director at multinational Plc.

Alexandra Haydon
Trustee

Emily Rycroft Huddart
Trustee

Lois Perkins
Trustee

Louise Jayne Bullen
Trustee

Martin Alcock
Martin runs a consulting business helping companies in the travel industry.

“I first got involved with KLS as a learning mentor in the Love to Learn programme, supporting young people from refugee backgrounds with their studies. I was immediately blown away by the team’s commitment to helping families in the community, and so it was an honour to join the board of trustees, to help out.”

Victoria Newbery
Trustee

 

Our Staff

Sarah Gibb
KLS, Chief Executive
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Abdul Chowdry
Love to Learn, GCSE Club Teacher
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Ahmed Omar
Love to Learn, Education Caseworker
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Anne-Sophie Van den Mooter
Love to Learn, Youth Worker
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Chris Andrew
Elders, Tech Up Battersea Worker
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Chris Kelleher
KLS, Head of Volunteering
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Diana Hardman
Elders, Age Well Community Development Officer
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Farah Baigs
ESOL, Maths Teacher
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Georgia Rodgers
Love to Learn, Educational Case Worker
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Hannah Bailes
Elders, Age Well Battersea Worker
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Iseabail Wood
Love to Learn, Temporary Youth Worker
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Filsan Osman
KLS Operations Administrator
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Jetha Makieleka
Love to Learn, Mentoring Programme Coodinator
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Judith Rule
ESOL, Teacher
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Kirsty Healey
ESOL, Teacher and Coordinator
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Leah Niven
Elders, Core Manager
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Lisa Idrisu
Elders, Outreach Worker
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Mary Foley
KLS, Database Administrator
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Maureen O’Sullivan
Elders, Outreach Support Worker & Driver
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Mery Mekonen
Love to Learn, Casework Manager
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Nadine Ballantyne
Love to Learn & ESOL, Head of Family Refugee Programme
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Paula Robertson
Chief Operating Officer
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Rebecca Elliott
ESOL, Teacher
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Renae Harewood
Elders, Cook
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Rudina Hoxha
ESOL, Creche Worker
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Sagal Abdisalam 
Love to Learn, Education Caseworker
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Saida Ali
ESOL, Creche Worker
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Samya Ahmed
ESOL, Creche Worker
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Sarah Goodall
Elders, Head of Programme
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Sophie Lawton
KLS, Receptionist
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Tony Hersey
KLS, Maintenance Officer
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Tracy Frostick
KLS, Premises Manager
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Support our family

We are committed to building stronger communities and enabling people to challenge themselves and find ways out of isolation through our varied community projects. There are so many ways you can support our work and help us to deliver our services to even more people.

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