meet our team

  • Kanwardeep Ahluwalia

    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.

  • Emily Gardner

    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.

  • Anabela Pinto

    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.

  • Dipesh Patel

    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.

  • Jasbir Ahluwalia

    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.

  • Nadira Mason

    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.