Bernadette Farrell

Lead Organiser, Lewisham, Southwark and Croydon Organiser

As well as overseeing South London Citizens' work, she has primary responsibility for Lewisham. She has been involved in London Citizens since its beginnings in 1997. She was South London Citizens’ first organiser, setting it up in 2004, overseeing the successful Lunar House campaign. With leaders in Lewisham, she pioneered the “CitySafe Haven” scheme, signing up businesses to report 100% of crime and antisocial behaviour and providing a refuge to people in danger.

Sebastien Chapleau

Greenwich, Lewisham, and Living Wage Organiser

Born in what is often refered to as “la banlieue”, just outside Paris, he came to the U.K. in 2001 to study in Cardiff where he wrote a Ph.D. in literature, critical theory, and deconstruction. He taught at Cardiff for two years, wrote, published, and edited, articles and essays on various aspects of literature and cultural theory, before coming to London to become a primary school teacher in Greenwich. He likes reading, writing, and improving his photography skills.

Jonathan Cox & Sophie Stephens

Wandsworth and Citizens for Sanctuary Organisers

As Lead Organiser of the Citizens for Sanctuary, Jonathan Cox runs the campaign to reform the UK asylum system in line with the recommendations of the Independent Asylum Commission (IAC). Jonathan lives in Battersea, and goes to St Mary’s church. Sophie Stephens also works for Citizens for Sanctuary and is the Organiser responsible for Balham and Tooting.

Jamie Audsley

Lambeth and Schools Organiser

Jamie grew up in Battersea and has lived and worked in Wandsworth, Southwark, Croydon and Lambeth, where he is now firmly based. Before starting as an organiser he worked on democracy, education and youth projects and taught Geography and Science at Addington High School in Croydon. As borough organiser for Lambeth, he is working to expand South London’s membership and across London as a school's organiser with Ben Hammond, London Citizens' Schools Co-ordinator