Endlesham Hall Trust is partnering with dedicated volunteers and like-minded organisations to bring this vital vision to life. Together, we are passionately committed to creating genuinely affordable homes for London’s young people and fostering inclusive spaces where community life can flourish.
Meet the team
With diverse backgrounds, professions and ages, as well as deep roots in the local area, our team brings together a rich variety of perspectives, skills and community understanding to deliver this ambitious project.
Sue
Trustee
I’ve worked as Assistant Pastor at Balham Community Church where, 18 years ago, a group of leaders shared their dreams of a new community hub for the future. That vision has never faded and without it, we wouldn’t have come this far. I now have the responsibility of ensuring that the project remains faithful to the dream.
Rose
Trustee
I’ve managed Endlesham Hall for many years and have enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the lovely folk who use it. I live locally and I’m excited to see the redevelopment of this beloved space so that we can continue to serve our community for years to come.
John
Trustee
As a Christian minister and friend I have been connected with Balham Community Church for many years, teaching seminars and providing counsel about the church’s vision and function. The current project reflects the central Christian themes of love and service and I’m thrilled to bring my experience as an ordained minister and project manager to serve as a trustee.
Des
Project manager
As the leader of Balham Community Church, I spent nearly three decades guiding a diverse community of people in living lives that reflect Christian values. Over the years, we have welcomed all sorts of people from the local area to use Endlesham Hall. My passion is to create a vibrant and eco-friendly facility which provides a high quality, affordable space for everyone to enjoy for generations to come.
Edward
Project manager
I have lived and worked in Balham for 35 years, and been part of the Endlesham Road community for 11 of those. My family have used the hall ourselves, attending events that celebrate local life and enterprise. I have a professional background in architecture, history, town planning, landlord and tenant matters and construction. Creating a new hall to serve our community long into the future is a key ambition of mine.
Leon
Fundraising
I have lived and worked in Wandsworth for over 40 years and know the dynamics and issues facing our local community. Deeply impressed by the vision to adapt Endlesham Hall, I was motivated to get involved. I welcome the opportunity to provide much-needed affordable housing and a versatile community space that’ll benefit many groups in this area.
Ruby
Fundraising
I have lived and worked in Wandsworth since the late 70s and understand its advantages, needs and problems well. I was impressed by the commitment of the Endlesham Hall team and their desire to make better use of the site by creating affordable housing for young people and a safe social space for wellbeing. I believe this project will contribute to a more cohesive and engaged community.
Roger
Fundraising
I have lived in this community since 1984. I run Roger Black Consultancy, and I’ve also worked with CITIZENS UK to support their campaigns to build genuinely affordable housing on Community Land Trusts. I feel passionate about the value of community, and it’s this project’s combination of affordable rental accommodation and provision of scarce community space that has brought me to the team.
Simon
Housing innovation specialist
I’m the Co-Founder of Habitat for Humanity and CEO of J49, a social housing provider built on the idea of creative community living. We build affordable, creative and safe environments for people to thrive. Twenty-five years of housing development experience enables me to support clients in developing their overall vision and financial and strategic feasibility.
Joseph
Social media
As a long-standing member of Balham Community Church, I have a strong connection with Endlesham Hall and the local community. I have volunteered on many projects over the years, including a weekly youth club, the annual street party and the Nightingale Square hostel. Having witnessed the effect Endlesham Hall has had on community cohesion, I’m inspired to see how a modernised building with better facilities can further strengthen the sense of community in Balham.
Hannah
Writing
I’m Hannah, and I’ve worked with churches nationally and internationally for the last 25 years. I’m passionate about seeing people and their environments flourish. This is why I’m honoured to be part of the project team. The redevelopment of Endlesham Hall is an exciting opportunity to provide a versatile resource for the whole community to thrive, ecologically, individually and collectively.
Ipeng
Architect
Creating places where communities can connect, thrive and contribute to mutual success and wellbeing is the motivation for what I do. I am an Architect with over 25 years of experience working in collaboration with housing associations, local authorities, charities and community groups on mixed-used urban sites. KILO Architects has been working with Endlesham Hall for nearly three years, and I’m thrilled to be part of the journey.
Eben
Social media
Being a part of Endlesham Hall's history has been life-changing for me, and as a professional actor, I’m keen to use all my connections to raise its profile. I’m excited to see the creation of this new space which is intrinsic to the life and well-being of our community.
Eddie
Social media
I’ve lived a 2-minute walk from Endlesham Hall my whole life, and I believe we need to respond to this generation’s future needs. I’m excited by the possibility of creating a resource for our community that will outlive me and where people can find hope and connection and truly feel at home.
Our partners
Greater London Authority
Throughout the planning process and beyond, we are being supported and advised by staff from the GLA. They work with community groups across London committed to delivering social housing projects.
Community-Led Housing
Community-Led Housing puts local people at the heart of developing and managing homes. CLH schemes provide genuinely affordable housing, shared neighbourly living, and democratic control over development. The CLH hub has supported us with funding and guidance throughout our planning process.
Kilo Architects
KILO is a modern architecture practice with an innovative and collaborative approach. With a wealth of experience in projects across the education, community, housing, church and commercial sectors, KILO have worked with us to design a thoughtful, sensitive and inclusive new building that embodies our vision and meets local needs.
J49
J49 is our partner social housing developer, bringing 30 years of combined experience in design, development, management, and implementation. Their mission is to provide genuinely affordable homes in London which enable creative communities to grow and individuals to flourish.