Pembroke College Settlement, known as Pembroke House, is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London. We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Shocked by growing poverty and inequality, the pioneers of the settlement movement sought a new approach; taking up residence to live, work and solve problems alongside local communities. For over 130 years, we’ve been working to bridge traditional divides and unite people – whatever their background or walk of life – in building a better Walworth. We currently manage two public buildings - Pembroke House and the Walworth Living Room.