Staff

Our staff

St Luke's aims to provide the highest quality services to the community and recognises that its greatest assets are its high quality staff and volunteers.

To contact any member of staff please email [email protected], or call Reception on 020 7549 8181.

Michael Ryan, Chief Executive

Sarah Verrinder, Executive Assistant

Services

Keren Wiltshire, Director of Services

Cathy Carpenter, Deputy Director of Services

Jo King, Services Manager

Ella Frampton, Activities and Events Co-ordinator

Sharon Simpson, Services Administrator

Business Engagement

John Garces Cordoba, Business Engagement Manager

Jane Spong, Business Engagement Officer

Sarah Caldwell-Watson, Business Engagement Co-ordinator

Wellbeing Hub

Tsedal Menghistu, Health and Wellbeing Manager

Scarlett Silva, Food Hub Assistant

Over 55s

Fiker Anliey, User Engagement Co-ordinator

Graham Reeves, Older Men’s Development Officer

Rufus Clarke, Minibus Driver/Helping Hands Assistant

Community Engagement

Carol-Ann McArdle, Community Engagement Manager

Hardip Kaur, Weekend Community Organiser

Alexis White, Community Engagement Officer

Operations

Thomas Lans, Director of Operations

Paul Bambury, Deputy Director of Operations

Catering Team

Maurizio Morelli, Catering Manager

Agnieszka Wcislo, Community Chef

Aziz Watili, Chef

Jose Bucho, Kitchen Porter

Zuhre Bektas, Weekend Catering Assistant

Jose Mendes, Catering Assistant

Nezahat Simek, Catering Assistant

Facilities

Regis Nwofa, Facilities Co-ordinator

Daniel Nitzani, Facilities Assistant

Luke Polie, Facilities Assistant

James Morley, Facilities Assistant

Reception

Deniz Bellikli, Reception Team Leader

Kelley Byrne, Receptionist & Events

Communications

Lisa Burrell, Senior Communications Manager

Louie Mears, Communications Officer

Finance

Alan Gorringe, Senior Bookkeeper (Interim)

Katherine Ulloa-Padilla, Finance Assistant

Aissata Fofana, Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Ying Wang, Finance Assistant

Latest

Baby clothes and toy swap for 0-8 years

A baby item swap event for clothes and toys for 0-8 years. No electricals.
Mindfulness with Juliana

Join us in our new Mindful Movement session, a weekly class that will help to improve your Wellbeing.
Our Diabetes Workshop feedback

See the feedback from our recent Diabetes Workshop, and look out for another course in the new year.
St Luke's gains Trusted Standard from NCVO

St Luke's proud to achieve NCVO's Trusted Standard Benchmark Level 1 status

Cubitt Community Studios Programme

The Cubitt Community Studios Programme offers artists affordable studio space in central London in return for voluntary time
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About St.Lukes

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St Luke's Room Hire in South Islington

Within easy walking distance of Old Street, Angel and Barbican tube stations and many bus routes, we have modern, well-appointed spaces for any meeting or event. We understand the uncertainty of booking a room. We have adapted our T&Cs so you can cancel with a full refund a week before your event.
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What we do and who we help

We are a community hub in South Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages, including after school clubs, employment support and gardening for older people. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities and we have several outdoor areas for visitors to enjoy. Our spaces are also available to hire for community groups or private functions.
Garden Room

The largest of our meeting rooms, the Garden Room has its own private entrance from the street and exclusive use of a terrace garden. It is a blank canvas to create the right setting and configuration for your event, and benefits from neutral, stylish décor and is flooded with dappled natural light.
Become a member

Do you live in our area of benefit? You could become a member at St Luke's for a one-off charge of just £5. Our Centre offers services and activities every day for all ages, including art, exercise and gardening groups and a daily lunch club.
Lunches at St Luke's

Islington locals who are over 55 can enjoy a subsidised, freshly-made three-course lunch at St Luke's every weekday in our dining room. The menu changes daily, and includes a roast on Wednesday and fish and chip Friday! Anyone with mobility issues can discuss transport to and from the Centre with us. Find out more here.
Activities & Classes for all ages at St Luke's

Our regular classes throughout the week for all ages.
Families and Children in South Islington

We offer a range of free activities and support for families living in south Islington. From free after school kids' clubs, giving children the opportunity to try different activities, to school holiday camps, there's something to suit every family. Find out what St Luke's has to offer.
The Loft

The Loft occupies the whole third floor of the Community Centre, and has exclusive use of an entrance (ante) room, kitchen area and toilet, within this spacious and versatile area. It is bright and airy, and ideal for meetings, conferences, training, seminars or less formal events. Its exposed Victorian steel beams and skylight windows offer wonderful views over the roof tops of London.
Area we cover

St Luke's may only use its own funds on charitable purposes supporting people living within a defined geographical area. We call this our area of benefit.