About us
We exist to make sure no community is left out of the decisions that shape their lives.
People Street is a community interest company based in East London. Building on more than twenty years of practice, we bridge the gap between institutions and the communities they too often struggle to reach.
Our story
We began with a simple conviction: the people closest to a problem understand it best. Over two decades we have built a network of trusted community researchers who listen, gather and translate — turning lived experience into evidence that institutions can act on.
Today we work across health, civic life and inclusive technology, helping the NHS, government, universities and funders engage the communities that matter most.
What we believe
The people closest to an issue hold knowledge no survey can capture.
We show up, listen and follow through — relationships come before research.
If a solution doesn't work for the seldom-heard, it isn't finished.
Our people
Led by community, backed by expertise
A small core team and a network of more than 100 community researchers across the UK.
Lisa Mutanga
Community Participation Coordinator
Yumi Geron
Research Assistant
Tanya Strutt
Outreach Lead
Soumo Ghosh
Senior Researcher
Khadra Ibrahim
Outreach Lead
Niluishka Perera
Director of Impact & Innovation
Nimo Mohamed
Director of Outreach & Engagement
Shabira Cassidy
Chief Executive
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