Endlesham Hall Trust is managing the project, with a collaborative approach at its heart. The trustees are working with a dedicated team of volunteers with long-standing connections to the local area, and partnering with like-minded people and organisations to make the vision for the new hall a reality.
Meet the team
With diverse backgrounds, professions and ages, the team comes from all walks of life, bringing a variety of perspectives and skills to the project. We are passionately committed to giving our time and talents to seeing the vision of a vibrant community hub come to life.
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.
Elina
Communication and design
Growing up in Balham, I spent my childhood with the church at Endlesham Hall, and this welcoming community became my extended family. I now run an independent design practice and work with the hall on its website and communications. Over the years, I’ve seen the vision for a new building grow and evolve, sensitively responding to community needs. I’m particularly excited about the creative opportunities that a versatile and affordable space will provide for local young people.
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.
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.
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
As we move towards submitting a full planning application for the redevelopment of Endlesham Hall, 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
In Community-Led Housing, local people play a leading and lasting role in developing and managing homes. The CLH hub has provided financial support and guidance, helping us to get through two pre-app meetings and helping us to prepare for a full planning submission.
Kilo Architects
Kilo is a modern consultancy providing Architect and Management services. They provide quality design and service with an innovative and collaborative approach to designing and procuring buildings. With experience across projects in the education, community, housing, church and commercial sectors, KILO brings a wealth of experience in the areas we are exploring.
J49
J49 provides genuinely affordable housing in London which enables community life to flourish. With 30 years experience across design, development, management and implementation, their buildings are designed for 'creative community living' - promoting healthy, creative relationships and supportive environments where residents can thrive.