Marie

I’m Marie, an Irish woman who has made London my home for many years. I care deeply about people and the struggles we all face and I’ve always believed that standing together is how we create change. I’m active in many social justice movements, with a special commitment to housing rights through the London Renters Union. I love people, and I try to bring kindness, gentleness,and solidarity into everything I do.

L’Oreal

As a mother and carer, L’Oreal knows the realities of housing struggles and social care systems. She transformed her own life through personal growth and coaching, and today she uses that lived experience to advocate for Brent residents and inspire others to create change.

Riham

Riham Lotfi is a dedicated community advocate, carer and educator based in Brent, London. She is actively involved in grassroots initiatives that address inequality, food justice and social inclusion. Riham serves as the Good Food Box Promoter and Community Outreach Lead at Granville Community Kitchen, where she champions access to healthy, affordable food. She has also worked as a Brent Community Reporter with The Equality Trust, amplifying local voices and highlighting lived experiences of inequality. Alongside her advocacy, Riham contributes to health research panels, public involvement groups, and NHS committees, ensuring that families and carers are meaningfully represented. Her work is shaped by her lived experience as a carer and her commitment to empowering communities through listening, storytelling, and collective action.

the team

Maeve – the linchpin

Maeve is a community organiser, poet and artist from South London, with a lot of love for North West London. Her background is in youth work, partnerships and strategy in charitable and community settings. Outside of her role at the Equality Trust she enjoys growing flowers, making plant remedies, sewing and cooking. She’s committed to facilitating nurturing spaces and opportunities for people, as well as working more broadly towards social, economic and environmental justice.

Hannah – the filmmaker

Hannah is an artist and director from London. Rooted in the ethics of community and do-it-yourself culture, her work is preoccupied with drawing light to what hides in margins, and how beauty and atrocity dance together under the surfaces of everyday life. Her portfolio includes film commissions from Tate, Frieze, the Southbank Centre and the British Library. She calls herself above most things an almost-disciplinary artist, hoping to hold the conviction to remain always curious and always learning. She likes making music reels for her friends.

Beanica

If Bea were a fruit, she’d be a durian: spiky, pungent, and difficult to travel with on public transport, but sweet on the inside. Much of her enthusiasm for learning about other cultures and developing a strong identity comes from growing up in Brent.

She is currently finishing an MSc in Politics and International Relations, with her final project investigating the stories of former ‘comfort women’ alongside methods of transitional justice in the Philippines. Her other passions include: fashion, cooking, painting, playing guitar, summer picnics, and swimming at the beach.

1 in 32 has allowed Bea to explore resourceful and innovative ways to challenge social injustice. For her, the community reporter group and documentary embodies what community-led justice could look like across London. Although she would like to change the world someday, Bea could settle for simply being thought of as a good friend!

Ian

For over 25 years I have been listening to and advocating for the needs, wishes and rights of Brent residents who use NHS and Council Adult Social Care services. 

I, along with many individuals and family carers, am damaged and burnt out by the (??overwhelmed??) systems that have no real concept of community or Co-production. 

As individuals we have no prospect of meaningful change. I hope this film plays some small part in bringing people together to find creative alternatives to the plight of so many Brent residents.

Pat – volunteer

Pat brings over a decade of grassroots community leadership with a career in financial inclusion, housing justice and community empowerment. She founded A4R Money and was a co-founder of the Brent Solidarity Fund. Her work includes multi-faith and multicultural collaborations, participatory grantmaking and community journalism.

Always focused on amplifying local voices, Pat continues to empower communities to fight for systemic change so that all are treated with equity, dignity and have the potential to thrive.

Michael – the logo

Michael is a designer and recent graduate who brings curiosity and creativity to everything he does. With a love for the outdoors, he often finds inspiration in nature and active living, shaping designs that feel both practical and personal. Beyond design, Michael enjoys exploring new places, staying active, and finding fresh perspectives in everyday experiences. His approach is grounded in people, passion, and the belief that design should make life not only easier, but more enjoyable.

Barbara

I am a resident of Brent and a private citizen.

I enjoy observing local architecture, especially when travelling on a double decker bus. And it breaks my heart to witness how our community is struggling.

And it breaks my heart to witness how our community is struggling.

However working with the Equality Trust has opened my eyes to future possibilities, and  I made new acquaintances/ friends who feel the same.

Valentina

Hi, I’m Valentina. I’m a bit of a chameleon – some might say I wear many hats, but I prefer to think I just look good in them all. Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a soft spot for justice and a knack for standing up for what I believe in. Empathy comes naturally, and social intelligence was my first skill.

Professionally, I have degrees in Criminology, Sociology, and Security and Crime Science, with over 10 years volunteering in the community, mainly with children and young people. I’ve also presented at European conferences and am currently training to become a teacher, hoping to leave a positive mark on future generations.

Outside work, I indulge in poetry (mostly my own), coffee, dark humour, and travel. I’m thrilled to be part of 1in32 as it aligns perfectly with my values and gives me a platform to raise awareness.

Majella

I’ve lived my whole life in Brent, shaped by its energy and diversity. I’ve trained, studied and worked as a social worker, trainer, therapist and facilitator but at the heart of it all, my focus has always been people. I believe in listening deeply, co-creating spaces with others to be seen and building connections where everyone feels valued and included.

1 in 32 grew out of that same commitment it’s a film and a movement born from love for this place and the people who make it what it is.

Abdul

Abdul is a Harlesden-based community activist, Swahili interpreter and paralegal. A graduate of SOAS University of London (2000), Abdul has spent years supporting people in his community with integrity and compassion.

Beyond his professional and activist work, Abdul is passionate about film and has a sharp sense of humour that often lightens the room he’s a bit of a comedian at heart. Known for his kindness, intelligence and thoughtfulness, Abdul brings people together and inspires others through both his work and his character.

Rob – support

Rob is the Policy and Research Officer at the Equality Trust, where he leads work on tackling inequality and supporting evidence-based approaches to creating a fairer society. Since joining the Trust in mid-2022, he has played a key role in developing policy recommendations, strengthening partnerships and ensuring that research translates into meaningful change for communities.

Before this, Rob worked on the frontline of organising trade unions and campaigning for equality and workers’ rights. His experience includes bringing people together across workplaces and sectors, advocating for fair pay, better conditions and amplifying the voices of those too often ignored in decision-making spaces.