Wanted - Trustees to join the SKNT Board!
Do you have the time and energy to make a positive contribution to supporting the regeneration of South Kilburn? If so the South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust would love to hear from you.
The South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust is a regeneration charity with a vision for South Kilburn to be an area ‘alive with opportunity’ no longer branded for its deprivation levels but for its promise, achievement and quality of life.
Our mission is to bring about lasting change for the communities of South Kilburn by supporting and developing initiatives in partnership with other organisations. We work closely with partners in the local authority (Brent Council), local landlords, Police, Health Authority and many others to this end.
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The South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust is a regeneration charity with a vision for South Kilburn to be an area ‘alive with opportunity’ no longer branded for its deprivation levels but for its promise, achievement and quality of life.
Our mission is to bring about lasting change for the communities of South Kilburn by supporting and developing initiatives in partnership with other organisations. We work closely with partners in the local authority (Brent Council), local landlords, Police, Health Authority and many others to this end.
Read more here
Independent Chair
Ros Dunn is an experienced public servant having held senior positions in both HM Treasury and the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG). Her most recent position was as Chief Executive of the Thames Gateway London Partnership (TGLP). She is an expert in regeneration funding and project management.
Ros, who took up her position in April 2012, says "It is a very exciting time to be joining the team in South Kilburn. I look forward to helping to make a very real difference in the lives of our residents"
Ros, who took up her position in April 2012, says "It is a very exciting time to be joining the team in South Kilburn. I look forward to helping to make a very real difference in the lives of our residents"
Linett Kamala – MA, NPQH, FRSA, FCoT Vice Chair
Kamala is passionate about improving the lives of young people and this has not only been demonstrated through her achievements in the education sector, but also through her involvement in numerous organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors. She is a fellow of both the RSA and College of Teachers, as well as being a Chartered London Teacher.
At present Kamala is Acting Head of a Secondary School in Brent. In addition, she has worked extensively with the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services and is a founding member of Future Leaders, an organisation which trains leaders for urban complex schools.
In the late 1990’s she pioneered one of the UK’s first spray can arts companies ‘Kamala Arts’. The company brought art, education and the community together through various projects which over the years gave hundreds of young people the opportunity to create artwork alongside professional artists.
Kamala is a South Kilburn resident, member of the South Kilburn Partnership Board and Vice Chair of the South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust.
Kamala is passionate about improving the lives of young people and this has not only been demonstrated through her achievements in the education sector, but also through her involvement in numerous organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors. She is a fellow of both the RSA and College of Teachers, as well as being a Chartered London Teacher.
At present Kamala is Acting Head of a Secondary School in Brent. In addition, she has worked extensively with the National College for Leadership of Schools and Children’s Services and is a founding member of Future Leaders, an organisation which trains leaders for urban complex schools.
In the late 1990’s she pioneered one of the UK’s first spray can arts companies ‘Kamala Arts’. The company brought art, education and the community together through various projects which over the years gave hundreds of young people the opportunity to create artwork alongside professional artists.
Kamala is a South Kilburn resident, member of the South Kilburn Partnership Board and Vice Chair of the South Kilburn Neighbourhood Trust.
Peter Brown
Peter's expertise are in social housing, regeneration and public policy.
In the past he has worked in specific neighbourhoods in both Norfolk and London, working with local people and community organisations to plan and deliver physical improvements and to create social change. He has also worked for local authorities and government organisations providing policy advice for regeneration, social housing, diversity and inclusion.
Peter currently works for a large social housing organisation in east London, where he is an Innovation Manager. His main focus here is on helping to provide a better service to vulnerable residents, building strong partnerships with other organisations and charities, developing routes for resident and staff volunteering and managing a programme of work to innovate a better service for older residents.
Peter was previously a board member for the South Kilburn Partnership and has lived in South Kiburn since 2005.
Peter's expertise are in social housing, regeneration and public policy.
In the past he has worked in specific neighbourhoods in both Norfolk and London, working with local people and community organisations to plan and deliver physical improvements and to create social change. He has also worked for local authorities and government organisations providing policy advice for regeneration, social housing, diversity and inclusion.
Peter currently works for a large social housing organisation in east London, where he is an Innovation Manager. His main focus here is on helping to provide a better service to vulnerable residents, building strong partnerships with other organisations and charities, developing routes for resident and staff volunteering and managing a programme of work to innovate a better service for older residents.
Peter was previously a board member for the South Kilburn Partnership and has lived in South Kiburn since 2005.
Cllr George Crane
George is Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects and is part of the Council's Executive team.
"South Kilburn Regeneration is the number one prority for Brent Council and I am monitoring progress regularly and trying to keep the momentum going despite the severe economic problems facing the Council."
George remembers South Kilburn well when his late father Bert Crane was the local Councillor for Carlton Ward during the 1960's.
"Although I am a Councillor for Fryent Ward in Kingsbury I will never forget my family connections with South Kilburn."
George is Lead Member for Regeneration and Major Projects and is part of the Council's Executive team.
"South Kilburn Regeneration is the number one prority for Brent Council and I am monitoring progress regularly and trying to keep the momentum going despite the severe economic problems facing the Council."
George remembers South Kilburn well when his late father Bert Crane was the local Councillor for Carlton Ward during the 1960's.
"Although I am a Councillor for Fryent Ward in Kingsbury I will never forget my family connections with South Kilburn."
Conor Gunn B.Sc, M.Sc
An online expert with an outstanding record of driving digital engagement with end customers, delivering excellent return on investment and inspiring award winning work, together with a talent for getting the best from large, multi-disciplinary teams. A proven leader, highly experienced in delivering effective digital solutions across multiple platforms, devices and geographies, with particular strengths in e-commerce, social media, web 2.0, integrated marketing, online advertising and web channel management. Currently Head of Digital BT since October 2008.
Conor is a South Kilburn resident, and as Chair of the Skills and Employment Group also sits on the South Kilburn Partnership.
An online expert with an outstanding record of driving digital engagement with end customers, delivering excellent return on investment and inspiring award winning work, together with a talent for getting the best from large, multi-disciplinary teams. A proven leader, highly experienced in delivering effective digital solutions across multiple platforms, devices and geographies, with particular strengths in e-commerce, social media, web 2.0, integrated marketing, online advertising and web channel management. Currently Head of Digital BT since October 2008.
Conor is a South Kilburn resident, and as Chair of the Skills and Employment Group also sits on the South Kilburn Partnership.
Dr Tamara Joffe
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