ABOUT US
Mission
Basketball is the Game – Social Change is the Mission
VISION
The London Basketball Association envisions the most inclusive basketball environment, supported by a robust infrastructure that provides holistic support for the sport.
We aim to empower players, coaches, officials, leaders, and communities ensuring basketball serves as a gateway to life-changing opportunities. Through growth, well-being, and empowerment, we strive to uplift disadvantaged communities.
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MEET THE TEAM
TONY LAZARE
A persistent man who has a desire to help others through basketball and has done so ever since he left High School in the year 2000. With innovation and entrepreneuship running through his veins, Tony has developed a wide range of skills including policymaking, fundraising, coaching, management and technology. To mention some of his achievements, Tony started his first business in 2007 and is one of the founders of London Greenhouse Pioneers Basketball Club.
Favourite quotes: “Talent is very common, disciplined talent is very rare”. “Less is More”.
Lehiowo Onah
Executive Assistant
With a natural flair for organisational and strategic support, Lehi joined the London Basketball Association to serve as the right hand to the CEO.
Dedicated to the mission of transforming lives and communities through basketball, she acts as a bridge between Tony’s vision and the organisations daily operations, ensuring that the LBA remains efficient and impactful.
Favourite quote: “Just put your mind to it”
Lukas Cato
Projects & Programs Officer
Lukas fell in love with the game of basketball in secondary school after watching the higher year groups on the court, after seeing this Lukas trained to make his secondary school team. Although he made the team he often found that games would be cancelled on the day or his teachers would have no contact from opponents. As an outsider to British basketball culture, Lukas found it difficult to identify why this was the case.
After graduating from University he undertook an internship with the LBA in the hopes of understanding and developing grassroots basketball. After showing potential, the CEO offered Lukas a job to stay with the LBA. Lukas’ dream is to give British players the easiest route to becoming a professional basketball player and to one day see Team GB win the FIBA World Cup.
Favourite quote: “What is the point if those with the means and power do not fight?”.
Filip Fiedorowicz
Basketball Programmes & Media Coordinator
Filip is a dedicated basketball enthusiast with a rich history in the sport. His passion for basketball began at a young age at Brent Ballers under the mentorship of Julius Joseph, and later continuing as a Student Athlete at Brunel University of London. After Graduating, he would turn towards coaching basketball and nurturing the next generation of athletes.
He’s committed to growing the sport and mentoring the next wave of talent. Known for his problem-solving mindset, sharp communication, and seamless organisation, he is committed to making a positive impact. Filip’s ultimate ambition is to build his own basketball performance facility and provide a safe and accessible space for young athletes.
Filip joined the LBA in 2024 as Junior Community Engagement Officer through the Jack Petchey-funded internship programme.
Favourite quote: “The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win” – Kobe Bryant
Jacob clarke
Head of HR
Jacob has been guiding The LBA since 2024 and has enjoyed watching the organisation develop into a robust, established and powerful charity.
Favourite quote: “It never gets easier, you just get faster” – Greg LeMond
Sadie LAmont
Apprentice HR Assistant
Originally joining the LBA in 2025 as their first apprentice, Sadie now supports the charity in a freelance capacity as a HR professional with Foundation membership to the CIPD. She is responsible for supporting the team behind the scenes to keep the LBA running smoothly and compliantly. Alongside day to day administration, Sadie focuses on workplace policies and procedures ensuring the wider team is well equipped to make a positive impact in the community
Sadie brings with her a strong background in youth work, where she gained hands-on experience supporting young people and driving positive change. At the LBA, Sadie aims to focus her people-focused approach to a career in HR.
Favourite quote: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept” – Dr Angela Davis
KAmran Rasheed
Finance Manager
A finance professional supporting charities and for-profit organisations. Works with founders, CEOs and boards to turn numbers into clear, consistent insight for better decisions and steady growth. Known for calm problem solving and a “get it done” approach – keeps the big picture in view without losing the details.
He champions clarity, consistency, and trust in finance—ensuring that LBA’s financial practices reflect the organisation’s values of integrity and transparency.
Favourite quote: The integrity of the numbers in the financial reporting system is directly related to the long-term interests of a corporation… illusions in numbers are… ultimately self-destructive.” – Arthur Levitt, former SEC Chair.
Board of Trustees
Ron Mushiso
Ron Mushiso is a secondary teacher and a serving Councillor in the London Borough of Hounslow. He is a former lookedafter child and a former professional rugby league player and coach, who credits his love of sport as catalyst for turning his life around as troubled teenager. Cllr Mushiso recently stood as a Greater London Authority (GLA) candidate in the London Mayoral elections.
Currently serving his second term as Conservative Councillor for Chiswick Gunnersbury, former Chair of the Chiswick Area Forum and current Deputy Leader of the Opposition on Hounslow.
His deck of experience ranges from being a Professional rugby player, Financial Service Adviser, Senior Negotiator, Sales Manager, Coach, Teacher, Councillor and Chair!! That is what we call an ACE!
Fara Johnson
Fara has been serving the community in sports and health initiatives for more than ten years. One of the early participants of the LBA ROC Programme. Fara went on into the financial institution to manage AML/KYC Client Onboarding. With a separate interest in Security he graduated BSc Information Technology Degree and MSc Cyber Security and Data Analytics. Fara is now supporting in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
TROPHIES
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY AWARDS 2026
Winner – Outstanding Work with Children and Young People
This award recognises organisations that go above and beyond to deliver impactful, positive outcomes for youth across the community.
LONDON SPORT AWARDS 2025
Finalist – Building a Sport Workforce
Recognising outstanding contribution to training, upskilling, and developing coaches, officials, and volunteers across London’s sport and physical activity sector.
Active Westminster awards 2024
Winner of Unsung Hero Award – Antony Lazare!
Now in its 15th year, the celebration was a chance to highlight the hard work of inspiring people and organisations across Westminster.
Active Westminster Awards 2021
Change4Life Award – Shortlisted Finalist
This award recognises projects which have made a difference to children, young people (under 18) or families health and wellbeing through physical activity.
OneYou Westminster Award – Shortlisted Finalist
This award recognises projects which have made a difference to adults’ health and wellbeing through physical activity, leading to making long-term improvements to their lifestyle.
Rewarding & Celebrating Diversity Award – Shortlisted Finalist
This award recognises individuals, clubs, projects, and facilities that create and deliver diversity and equality activities for Westminster’s diverse communities and demographics.
London Sport Awards
We did not win it, but we were recognised as the Club of the Year without Honourable Mention in 2018.
London Youth Awards
Community Champion 2018 awarded to Tony Lazare recognising 10 years of outstanding dedication and commitment to voluntary youth work in London.
South Kilburn Enterprise Awards 2017
The event celebrated the success of business and enterprise in South Kilburn, rounding off a month-long programme of business-focused events, workshops and activities which took place in South Kilburn as part of Love Business Month.
Mayor of Brent Parvez Ahmed and Tony Lazare of London Basketball Association
Gent and Tony Lazare of London Basketball Association
