Team

Kyri Chrisostomou

Programme Manager

Kyri is our Programme Manager, looking after our core classes and tutors, Friday performances, First Fridays and other Special Events and Project at Claremont and beyond. Kyri is also currently undertaking a Masters in Arts and Cultural Enterprise at Central Saint Martins, undertaking research and developing projects within the field of Arts in Health. His background is a mixture of Music and Business. Prior to Claremont, He delivered the first run of a new national community programme of music and wellbeing focused events, during the day, within independent music venues. He has also worked as a musician. Tel: 020 7837 3402

Kate Pemberton

Operations Officer

Kate is our new Operations Officer and is responsible for office administration and managing Claremont’s external hall and room bookings. She looks after our building and facilities, processes invoices and orders, and maintains our supplies and equipment. You can also find her on the front desk on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Kate has a background in anthropology and performance and is a big musical theatre fan. Tel: 020 7689 8090

Rebecca Kirkpatrick

Deputy CEO

As deputy CEO, Rebecca’s new role is to work closely with the Front-of-House team (Martha, Katrina, and Amanda) in making sure that all of our classes and services not only run as smoothly as possible but run with real care for the value of relationship, of friendship. That is the special spirit of Claremont. Rebecca, who has been with us for 9 years, is also a registered Psychotherapist and Couples Counsellor and has her own private therapy practice. Rebecca is also Claremont’s Clinical Services Manager. She is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations of Claremont Psychotherapy Service; low-cost community service for 18+, Islington Residents which is also a clinical training placement for student therapists. Tel: 020 7689 8091

Martha Pailing

Membership Engagement Officer

Martha is our Membership Engagement Officer and is responsible for engaging new members into the Claremont community and supporting members taking part in our Social Prescription programme. Her role also involves creative planning, with a particular focus on wellbeing and self-development. You can find her at the front desk on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tel: 020 7867 3402

Katrina Regala

Centre and Digital Operations Officer

Katrina is our Centre and Digital Operations Officer. She is responsible for the daily operations of Claremont classes, both in-centre and online. She is also responsible for membership cards, attendance and member data, class payments, and our surveys and well-being measures. Tel: 020 7867 3402

Derek Roofayel

Cleaning/COVID-Safety

Derek is a man of many, many talents... internationally famous ballroom dancer, teacher, handyman, a dog whisperer - Derek's a big part of Claremont life.

Lucien Paul Stanfield

CEO

Lucien-Paul does many different jobs at Claremont: finance, fundraising, payroll, legal, HR, ICT, building maintenance, renovations and tenancies. He is also a psychotherapist and provides relationship counselling - https://lucienstanfield.com - and is Claremont's Clinical Director. Responsible for the development of Claremont’s vision, he was founding Chair of both the Flourishing Lives Coalition and the Age Action Alliance for the Arts.