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About Caius House

Over 130 years empowering young people in Battersea through Progression, Expression, Reflection, and Participation

Our Story

A century of community impact and youth empowerment

Caius House has proudly served the young people of Battersea for over a century. Founded in the late 1880s, we began as a small community initiative (settlement) founded by graduates of Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge supported by St Mary's Church, Battersea and have grown into a vital hub for youth development and community engagement.

Throughout our history, we have adapted to meet the evolving needs of our community. From supporting young people during wartime to addressing modern challenges like mental health, digital exclusion, and economic inequality, Caius House has remained a constant source of hope and opportunity.

Our Mission

To empower young people in Battersea by providing safe spaces, meaningful opportunities and pathways to progression through our four strategic pillars: Progression, Expression, Reflection and Participation.

In 2014 we returned back to the site of the original Caius House after 6 years away while the new youth inspired Caius House was built. Today, we operate from our home at 2 Holman Road, serving hundreds of young people annually through diverse programmes that build confidence, develop skills and create positive pathways into education, employment and enterprise. Our work is guided by the voices of young people themselves, ensuring everything we do is relevant, impactful and truly meets their needs.

The challenges faced by young people today - from the cost-of-living crisis and mental health pressures to limited access to meaningful work opportunities - demand that we continue to innovate and adapt. Our Four Pillars approach ensures we address these challenges holistically, supporting the whole person and building sustainable positive change.

Meet the Team

The dedicated staff who work directly with young people every day

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Delrita Agyapong

Chief Executive Officer

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Kevin Lema

Youth Engagement Manager

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Oni Hinton

Youth Operations Manager

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Blu Halley-Hutson

Youth Engagement Intern

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Malachi Tester

Youth Worker

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Divina

Youth Worker

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Rachel Thomas-Wright

Front of House/Youth Woker

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Lesley Von Mitzinger

Front of House

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Teresa Thomas-Wright

Housekeeper

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Tihanna Blake

Housekeeper/Front of House

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Azra Farah

Youth Leader

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Leona Cole

Youth Leader

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Leon Cameron

Basketball Coach

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Ren

Football Coach

Our Trustees

Experienced leaders providing governance and strategic guidance

Charles Nettlefold

Charles Nettlefold

Chair of Trustees

Charles read History at Trinity College Cambridge and became an Investment Banker, principally at Credit Suisse First Boston, where he focused on the Pacific Region. He later established Arkios Limited which focuses on providing advice and funding to early stage businesses in Europe. He is married and has three children and has written multiple historical biographies.

James Morris

James Morris

Trustee

James graduated as a Quantity Surveyor from Liverpool John Moores University in 1994 and has since successfully built a career in project management qualifying as a fellow of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and as a Member of the Association of Project Management.

Will Dovell

Will Dovell

Trustee

Will is an Associate at Salica Investments, a UK investment firm providing equity and debt financing across Europe. He joined Salica in 2022, focusing on capital raising across all of the firm's investment vehicles. Prior to joining Salica Investments, Will worked in consulting and occupational healthcare at Delta Capita and Health Partners. Will holds a BA Hons in History from the University of Exeter.

Simone Allen

Simone Allen

Trustee

A local resident and former employee at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, with over a decade of experience both in the UK and overseas working with data, innovation and change management. Simone's children have attended Caius House and she knows first hand the difference that the charity can make.

Angela Walsh

Angela Walsh

Trustee

Angela is a global leader in employee relations with over 30 years' experience across the UK and internationally. As Vice President of Global Employee Relations for a major US multinational, she oversees all ER matters outside the US and shapes worldwide strategy. Angela was a finalist for HR Champion of the Year at the 2025 British Diversity Awards, reflecting her leadership and impact.

Johnny Colville

Johnny Colville

Trustee

Johnny lived in Battersea for 12 years and has a wide network of contacts and friends throughout the borough. After a languages degree at Oxford University, he joined Baring Brothers, where he provided corporate finance advice to companies across multiple sectors and geographies. Johnny is a passionate believer in giving under-privileged children the opportunity to find their voice and became a member of the management committee of Caius House in 2009 and a trustee in 2012.

Rev Cally Hammond

Rev Cally Hammond

Trustee

Cally Hammond is an Anglican priest, and works as the Dean of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she runs the chapel and teaches Greek and Latin. She has written a trilogy of books on prayer and books on liturgical language and Augustine. She has also translated the Gallic War of Julius Caesar and edited the Confessions of Augustine. She is a Church Times columnist.

Our Impact

Real numbers, real change in young people's lives

500+
Young People Engaged Annually
95%
Report Improved Confidence
85%
Progress into Education or Work
100+
Years Serving Battersea

Our Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Youth-Centered

Young people are at the heart of everything we do. Their voices, experiences and aspirations shape our programmes and decision-making.

Inclusive

We welcome all young people regardless of background, ability or circumstance. Everyone deserves access to opportunities and support.

Empowering

We build confidence, skills and resilience to help young people take control of their futures and create positive change.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, continuously improving and innovating to better serve our community.

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