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

Victoria Newbery
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.”

 

 

Our Staff

Sarah Gibb
KLS, Chief Executive
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Abdul Chowdry
Future Foundations, Youth Worker
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Adar Yusuf
Future Foundations, Creche Worker
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Ahmed Omar
Future Foundations, Family Caseworker
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Anisha Oso
Future Foundations, Youth Caseworker
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Chris Andrew
Elders, Digital Inclusion Coordinator
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Chris Kelleher
KLS, Head of Volunteering, Data & Impact
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David Terrace
KLS, Fundraiser
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Diana Hardman
Elders, Age Well Community Development Officer
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Filsan Osman
KLS, Operations Administrator
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Hannah Bailes
Elders, Age Well Battersea Worker
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Iseabail Wood
Future Foundations, Youth Worker
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Jetha Makieleka
Future Foundations, Mentoring Programme Coordinator
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Kerri Magee
KLS, Operations Director
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Kirsty Healey
Future Foundations, Community & Family Learning Coordinator
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Leah Niven
Elders, Core Manager
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Lisa Idrisu
Elders, Outreach Support 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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Nadine Ballantyne
Head of Future Foundations
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Priscilla Afriyie
Elders, Battersea Bites Club Cook/Coordinator
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Rudina Hoxha
Future Foundations, Creche Worker
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Sagal Abdisalam 
Future Foundations, Family Caseworker
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Saida Ali
Future Foundations, Creche Worker
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Samya Ahmed
Future Foundations, Creche Worker
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Sarah Goodall
Elders Team, Head of Programme
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Sam Dokic
Elders Team, 50+ Income Maximisation Coordinator
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Sophie Lawton
KLS, Receptionist
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Tony Hersey
KLS, Facilities Officer
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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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