Who we are

“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.”

Martin has been a Trustee since 2019 and runs a consulting business helping companies in the travel industry.

“I have worked with KLS in a volunteer capacity for a number of years and see first-hand the impact of the important services they provide to the local community. I feel privileged to be involved with such a dedicated team and applied to be a trustee to have the opportunity to contribute in a broader capacity.”

Mary is retired and spent her working years mainly in leadership roles in the public and voluntary sectors, specialising in business process improvements and change management.

“Living close to KLS means I have seen the important work the charity does in the local community. I joined the KLS Board to give back to the local community where I live and offer my communications skills.”

Emily develops and delivers successful strategies for global brands, mid-sized businesses and niche start-ups within the beauty industry. She is currently part of a leading communications agency.

“I am highly motivated by KLS’s mission to foster community cohesion, reduce poverty and enable people to achieve their best, which is increasingly vital in the current social and economic climate. I am keen to contribute my skills and experience to support the organisation’s continued impact and sustainability.”

Dumisani brings over 20 years of experience in the voluntary sector, spanning fundraising, frontline support, volunteer management, training, events and strategic leadership.

“I was honoured to work with KLS on the marketing & PR plans for its 100^th anniversary year, which included helping to organise the visit of HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh. I realised then what a special place KLS is and how important its role in helping the Battersea community is. As a trustee I want to support KLS further.”

Sarah is a PR & Marketing Consultant with an MBA in Marketing and has over 40 years’ experience working with travel, luxury lifestyle, new companies and charities.

“KLS has been at the heart of the Battersea community for over a century, and its values of service, inclusion and opportunity are as important now as they were when it started. It is a privilege to support an organisation with such a strong legacy, and to contribute to its continued impact for future generations.”

Alexandra is Head of Francis Holland Sloane Square, a girl’s school that has supported KLS since its inception. She attends the Board as a Trustee in Attendance, bringing extensive experience in education, leadership and partnership, and the school’s longstanding commitment to the KLS mission.