Claremont Contact Information

Claremont Project, 24-27 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD

Executive Director/CEO: Paul Tjasink (020) 7689 8090

Paul does many different jobs at Claremont. He does lots of finance stuff (fundraising, budgeting, accounting, book keeping, payroll and taxes) as well as handling all legal matters. He manages all Claremont building issues such as maintenance, renovations and tenancies. He is one of the psychotherapists at Claremont and sees a number of clients on a regular one-to-one basis each week. He also has initial assessment meetings with all those who are interested in becoming clients with the psychotherapy one-to-one services. He is responsible for all staff and performance matters, for the overall quality of services provided, and for the development of Claremont’s vision. Finally, he is responsible to the Board of Trustees and attends and reports to regular meetings with the trustees, as well as with the trustees and/or staff of other charities and organizations supporting Claremont, such as the Claremont United Reformed Church, The Big Lottery Fund, Bridge House Trust, Cripplegate Foundation and the Charity Commission.

Programme & Development Manager:

Louise Lappin (020) 7837 3402

Louise is responsible for the operation and development of all Claremont's classes, activites and projects, especially those for isolated older people. This post is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

Outreach Officer: Megan Tjasink (020) 7689 8091

Megan is responsible for our outreach work, especially to isolated older people. The job includes working with the local press, doing direct mail, producing a regular newsletter, and meeting up with older people at their housing schemes. She also does network building with a wide range of groups, including community and charity groups, local government and health/mental health organizations, schools and colleges, and arts groups. Megan is also a state registered art psychotherapist and sees clients at Claremont's low cost service. This post is funded by the Bridge House Trust.

Administrative Assistant: Michelle Walters (020) 7837 3402

Michelle signs up new members, manages hall bookings, produces all the facts and figures we need to see how well we are performing, gets crucial tea, coffee and biscuit supplies for the centre, and she also does all the invoicing, cash collection accounting and attendance database maintenance.

Trustees/Board of Directors

Claremont's Trustees/Board of Directors can be contacted through Paul (above).

Emergencies

In an emergency, and only in an emergency, please call: 0779 314 7923.