Treasure House (London) CIC, a specialist school for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is seeking an extension to its lease on the Livesey building in Southwark. The organisation, which occupies the building at 682 Old Kent Road under a peppercorn lease, hopes the extension will strengthen its applications for capital grants.

The request was discussed at a Southwark Council Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, where the annual report for The Livesey Trust was reviewed. The report detailed Treasure House's operations, including significant investments in maintaining and improving the premises, totalling £27,767. These improvements encompassed security upgrades, enhanced ICT infrastructure, and boiler pump replacements.

The Livesey building, home to Treasure House (London) CIC, which provides specialist education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Livesey building, home to Treasure House (London) CIC, which provides specialist education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.Source: Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee papers, 6 January 2026

Treasure House provides education for 14-19 year olds with conditions such as anxiety, autism, dyslexia, and school phobia. The report highlighted academic achievements, with students attaining Grade 9 in English Literature and History, Gold Arts Awards, and successful transitions to further education.

A statue of George Livesey stands in the garden of the Livesey building, which houses Treasure House (London) CIC.
A statue of George Livesey stands in the garden of the Livesey building, which houses Treasure House (London) CIC.Source: Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee papers, 6 January 2026

While the tenant is responsible for internal and external repairs, an external condition survey by heritage building specialists was recommended due to observed masonry defects on the building's front elevation and brick walls in the rear garden. The report also noted the condition of heritage artefacts in the garden, including a statue of George Livesey, a Victorian post box, and a Newington tollgate, with Treasure House staff undertaking some refurbishment.

Council officers advised Treasure House to submit a more formal application for the lease extension, including an updated business plan. The organisation is also planning to open its yard for public coffees and events. Regarding these plans, Treasure House has been advised by officers to make necessary enquiries as to any licenses or permits that they might need to obtain to enable them to engage in such activities.

Graffiti art adorns the exterior of the Livesey building, which houses Treasure House (London) CIC, an organization providing education for young people with special educational needs.
Graffiti art adorns the exterior of the Livesey building, which houses Treasure House (London) CIC, an organization providing education for young people with special educational needs.Source: Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee papers, 6 January 2026

The committee resolved to agree with the recommendations in the annual report, which can be found in full in the Livesey Trust Committee annual report final.pdf.