The Hackney Wick & Fish Island Community Development Trust (HWFI CDT) was formed in 2017 by four local social enterprises - Stour Space and The Yard Theatre, Creative Wick and Grow, Hackney - who were concerned about the impact of property development on the heritage and culture of the local area.
Executive Team
Our executive directors have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the CDT.
Patrick Scally
Executive Director
Patrick joins us from LB Hackney and Tower Hamlets' Creative Enterprise Zone bringing a wealth of knowledge about the local area and place-based economic development.
Alex Russell
Consultant
Alex is a director at Augarde & Partners, she specialises in place-based strategy, inclusive economies, communications and engagement, facilitating change, delivery models and partnerships.
William Chamberlain
Founding Director, Creative Wick
Paul Reynolds
Director, Tapestry
Our full board is made up of business and community leaders who work and/or live in the area. Their role is to support the executive team and ensure that our mission stays focused on supporting the local community in Hackney Wick and Fish Island.
Our Board
Sam Hansford (chair)
Co-Executive Director, Soho Theatre
Juliet Can
Founder, Stour Trust
Brian Akintokun
Co-Founder, Hackney Wick FC
Jenna Clark
Executive Headteacher, Gainsborough Primary School
Haile Jones
Community Impact Manager
Leading the Hackney Wick Town Hall with a background in freelance photography, documentary-making, and social entrepreneurship.