About us
Our Journey
Our early days were spent organising small team in local communities, where we quickly gained a reputation for our dedication and innovative approaches. As we honed our efforts, our support base grew, driven by community engagement and our undeniable passion for helping children.
Rev. Dr. Abate Gobena and Ms Tiemar Temesgen are both residents of North Kensington who played a vital role in the establishment of our supplementary school until its registration with the charity commission by mobilising members and other supporting organisations. It all started in 2018 when Tiemar decided to provide weekly Amharic (mother tongue) lessons to teach two of her daughters and one of Fr. Abate's daughters at Kensal library in North Kensington. Currently, the supplementary school delivers a wider term time educational and leisure support for fifty three learners on Saturdays at the ClementJames centre. Fifteen of these learners are doing King David's Harp lessons at St James Church on Thursdays. The supplementary school has continued to grow, focusing on various causes while remaining dedicated to our mission. Our unwavering commitment to helping those in need has brought us to where we are today — a charity making a real impact!

Redefining supplementary school
With heartfelt initiatives and a mission that's both impactful and innovative, we bring a spirit that keeps children engaged from start to finish.
Our work isn't just seen—it's felt, combining powerful stories with deeply relatable ideas. Each class connects on a personal level, while our unmatched dedication drives every initiative forward.
#TogetherForChange
Meet our dedicated team
Committed volunteers driving our mission

Tiemar Temesgen
CEO and Study Support Coordinator

Rev Dr. Abate Gobena
Chair of trustees

Sosena Yemaneberhane
Designated Safeguarding lead and Creative teaching lead

Meseret B. Chala
Deputy Safeguarding lead and SEND Support Worker

Genet Gebremaryam
Amharic teaching assistant and play worker

Helen Mechale
Amharic teaching assistant and play worker

Genet Haile
Amharic teaching assistant and Play worker

Rachel Gebresilase
Teaching assistant, play worker and First aider

Dn Walelegn Tadesse
Music Instrument (King David's harp) Instructor

Martha Dagnachew
Maths Teacher (KS3 and KS4)

Betlhem Dagnachew
English Teacher (KS3 and KS4)

Helen Tefera
Coding Teacher (Scratch)

Hana Dawit
Coding Teacher (Python)

Yemana Senye
Professional Juggler and Sports Coach

Petros Shimeles
Professional Juggler and Sports Coach

Bisrat Beyene
Art teacher

Demissie Gebrehiwot
Independent Chartered Certified Accountant

Henock Woldesellassie
Trustee

Emebet Solomon
Trustee

Bethlehem Yilma
Trustee