meet our team
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Dr Kanwardeep Ahluwalia
FOUNDER AND CHAIR
Kan is our founder and chair. Alongside a successful career in finance, he founded KICK in 2003 with the goal of empowering the lives of young people from disadvantaged communities, a reflection of his own upbringing in Southall.
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Dr Emily Gardner
TRUSTEE
Alongside a dedicated career in biological sciences, Emily has been a KICK trustee since our inception. She has been responsible for maintaining and upholding KICK’s charitable charter and her positivity radiates through our work.
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Anabela Pinto
TRUSTEE
Anabel has also been with KICK from day one. From her background in financial services, Anabel has assisted KICK’s monetary actions.
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Dipesh Patel
FORMER CEO
Dipesh was involved in KICK from day one, becoming the charity’s first CEO. These days Dipesh continues to offer his support and expertise to KICK’s activities.
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Jasbir Ahluwalia
CO-LEAD OF THE CHARITY DEN
Jasbir has worked with KICK for many years. From volunteering in his teenage years, he now has a large role in the day to day operation of our work. We’re grateful for his ongoing commitment to help us change lives.
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Nadira Mason
CO-LEAD OF THE CHARITY DEN
A new addition to the team. Nadira is our technical guru and brings a shine to everything she does.