The team

“I am responsible for the overall vision, strategy and management of LGT, working with staff and trustees to ensure we continue to be a vibrant, effective and sustainable organisation. I am proud of our expert and committed staff team and our longstanding partnership with Gypsies and Travellers who have been involved with our work over many years.”

“My role is to increase self-confidence and independence within the community through skills, basic IT and literacy training. I work with individuals and families so that they can manage their own affairs more effectively and create pathways into employment.”

“I coordinate LGT’s strategic policy work, seeking to increase opportunities for Gypsies and Travellers in London to have a say in decisions that affect them –particularly in terms of housing and planning. My work aims to gain recognition of the community’s knowledge and expertise, which is essential in order to achieve fair and inclusive policies.”

“I came into this job after volunteering for my community. I challenge everyday discrimination against my people. My job involves encouraging Travellers to speak out for their rights and get involved in LGT campaigns and programmes.”

‘’I work with the community providing advice and support. I advise on things to do with keeping accommodation secure such as Benefits, Debts and issues with local Councils among other things. I also provide administrative support to the organisation to ensure we are best tuned to help the community.’’

“Hi! I’m Rich, one of the more recent additions to the team. While I’m not a direct employee, I run a freelancer business that takes care of these guys! I primarily look after the operational side of things at LGT. Admin, finance, I.T. amongst other things. I have Romany heritage, which is what drew me towards working with the team.”

“I have recently joined the team as a Community Development Worker. My work involves uplifting and supporting voices within the Gypsy and Traveller communities. My work is not just about highlighting, and seeking to change, the prejudice that affects Gypsy and Traveller people, but also to showcase the history and rich culture that so many are unaware of. “

“I have recently joined the team, working within the Accommodation Advice Service supporting Geraldine and Warren. I help to provide advice and support to the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in order to assist them in securing and maintaining their accommodation. Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, I also support the organisation to be intersectional in the work we do.”

“As a Youth Support Worker, I work with young people in our Bright Futures program. My role is to work directly with the young people, providing support and advocacy to increase their access to education, training, and employment. I am also involved in the delivery of vocational skills and personal development trainings for young people so they can further explore their interests and have an increase in skills and confidence.”

“I came into this job as part of the Moving for Change mentorship scheme to gain further knowledge into the work behind LGT and also to get a lot more Travellers like myself a fair chance to get back into work and also have good mentors. I hope I can be something that other Travellers see as a good outcome.”