The focus of this annual event was to look at how the community could offer support and welcome people arriving in the area, who are seeking asylum and reside at the Brigstock Hostel.

A film night was held 'looking at the journeys many take and the impact that this has had on them',  any money raised was donated to the Migrant Help Dispossessed Fund. A public meeting/Community of Practice developed by local citizens will be held as part of the Thornton Heath Arts Week involving; Bishop of Croydon, Migrant Help, Off the Record and Age UK).

The initiative contributed to creating safer and more welcoming community for those seeking asylum and contributed to a range of subsequent initiatives include art activity with residents, art work across the building, creation of Friends of Brigstock Hostel, parties and local asset map shared with staff at Migrant Help based at the hostel. Building on below – working with Thornton Heath Community Action Team to finalise the asset map and through activities developed offer signposting to support/reporting services from the hostel.

This ABCD project  is funded by MOPAC, for more information contact our Hate Crime ABCD Community Builder Priya Loomba, priya.loomba@cvalive.org.uk tel 07943364310