HM The Queen Consort visits the STORM Family Centre in Battersea

HM The Queen Consort visited the STORM Family Centre, Strasburg Road, Doddington Estate, Battersea, London SW11, and was received by Mrs. Colleen Harris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

L-r Marie Hanson MBE, the Mayor of Wandsworth and the Deputy Lieutenant of Wandsworth Colleen Harris greet Her Majesty.   Photo: Borough of Wandsworth

STORM was founded 19 years ago to enable single mothers to help and support each other. Since then, its work has expanded to help other members of the local community, including counselling, free courses leading to qualifications and employment support.  Her Majesty met with volunteers and local people, including people who have been supported after experiencing domestic abuse. She also toured the centre and saw demonstrations of other initiatives, including trying her hand at an art class.