Our Trustees

has a 40 years plus love affair with Peckham, both as a resident and working in the area for over 15 years years at Peckham Voluntary Sector Forum a neighbourhood organisation set up to support the area’s diverse communities. He is a keen campaigner on race equality and justice issues; challenging those situations where Individuals and institutions prevent people from a particular race and ethnicity from obtaining their basic needs and rights and or accessing opportunities to improve their lives. He currently works for Community Southwark as their support officer for Black and Minority Ethnic led charities operating in Southwark. Outside his professional role and duties as chair of The Settlement, David who was born in Jamaica, has a big passion for Jamaican heritage and culture which includes being a serious collector of reggae music produced on vinyl records, dated from the late1960’s through to the middle 1980’s.

is a former chairman of MILLWALL Football Club, regularly goes to matches still at The Den, and comes from a Southwark family. He also chairs the Millwall for All Trust and enjoys working towards community cohesion – which explains his presence on the Board of The Peckham Settlement. His membership of The Peckham Settlement Executive Committee goes back years.

is a relative newcomer to the area, having moved here in 2016, but has since put down many local roots, volunteering with Peckham Festival, Nunhead Knocks and South London Cares. In his day job he supports charities and community groups in the borough with Community Southwark, having previously worked at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and the Small Charities Coalition.

joined the Peckham Settlement as a trustee in 2021. He was raised in Peckham & Nunhead, has spent 30+ years on and off living in SE15 and now raises two children of his own here. Joel works for UnLtd – the foundation for social entrepreneurs, which enables him to bring a useful mix of grant making operations and strategy to his community.

Éimear has lived in London for 13 years, proudly becoming an SE15 local in 2024. Passionate about the area and its communities, she became a trustee of The Peckham Settlement to contribute locally and bring her fundraising experience to its work. She currently works as an Individual Giving Manager at The King’s Trust.

Adam was born in Southwark and has lived in SE15 for 58 years, giving him extensive knowledge of local history and issues affecting Peckham and Nunhead. For the past 35 years, he has headed a Southwark-based family business that employs local people. Through his company, he has worked with local charities raising funding through sporting events. Alongside his business work, Adam is employed part time by Millwall football club and recruits for the Club’s Academy, travelling across London and the South East to identify promising young players.

Saula grew up on the North Peckham Estate in the 1980s and has maintained strong roots in Peckham ever since. He has over 30 years’ experience of charity and community work in Peckham, with a particular commitment to supporting children and young people and creating opportunities for them to develop their talents and potential. With a background in engineering, Saula worked in the engineering field before spending almost two decades lecturing in Electronics Engineering. He continues to work actively within the local community and is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and access opportunities that can positively shape their futures.

Omotola is a Community Health Ambassador and community engagement professional. She works with residents, listens to their experiences and helps make sure their voices are heard, while connecting people with services and opportunities in their communities. She has also worked with charities and community organisations with a presence in Peckham. Omotola has a genuine connection with Peckham and enjoys its culture, food, creativity and community spirit. She is also the founder of Kush The Host, a listening platform creating space for people to talk and feel heard. As a trustee, she hopes to bring her experience and perspective to the Settlement.