Who we are at Communities Against Violence

 Katherine joined CAV in April 2025 as Volunteer Youth Co-ordinator, bringing a deeply personal and powerful perspective to the organisation’s work.

In May 2024, she experienced the tragic loss of her son, Kamari, to knife crime.

 Since then, Katherine has shown incredible strength and resilience, using her lived experience to support others and drive meaningful change.

Her role focuses on engaging with young people and families, contributing to awareness-raising, and ensuring that those affected by violence feel supported, heard, and understood.

Katherine’s work is rooted in turning pain into purpose, ensuring her son’s legacy lives on through the positive impact she continues to make in the community.

“Turning pain into purpose. Keeping Kamari's legacy alive.”

 Rhiannon founded CAV with a clear mission to make a real difference in the lives of young people affected by violence, exploitation, and disadvantage.

With lived experience and a professional background across care, education, and

 the criminal justice system, she brings both authenticity and expertise to the work. 

Rhiannon not only leads CAV at evenings and weekends but also works within the youth justice sector for a local authority, 

She is deeply committed to tackling knife crime and exploitation, creating safe spaces, and supporting young people to make informed, positive choices for their futures.

“Creating safe spaces. Changing futures.”

Jayde is Director at CAV, leading on strategy,  and the long-term direction of the organisation.

With a background in music production and life experience shaped by growing up in inner-city London and overseas, Jayde brings a strong understanding of the environments many young people are navigating.

He uses this insight to guide decision-making and ensure CAV’s work remains relevant, impactful, and rooted in community need.

Jayde focuses on ensuring the organisation is sustainable and positioned for long-term growth and impact.

“Turning insight into long-term impact.”

 Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do.

They bring passion, dedication, and a shared commitment to supporting young people and strengthening communities. Through outreach, events, and engagement, they help extend the reach of CAV and play a vital role in delivering our mission on the ground.

Each Volunteer brings their own unique skills and Life Experiences, but what unites them is a shared commitment to standing up to create safer futures.

“Real people. Real support. Real change.”