NationalHCAW Newsletter 2022
By Mark Healey
Welcome to issue 05 of our UK Hate Crime Sector Newsletter.
Over the last couple of weekends we have gathered in Brixton and Brick Lane to mark the 23rd anniversaries of the London Nail Bomb attacks on the Black and Asian communities of Lambeth and Tower Hamlets.
"As always, our thoughts are with those we have lost, those who need our ongoing support - we have a renewed determination to spread our message of H.O.P.E. to prevent further attacks from happening again."
On Saturday 30th April 2022 from 5 pm we will gather at the Admiral Duncan in Soho to mark the anniversaries of the Soho Nail Bomb attack targeted towards the Gay (LGBT+) community of Westminster. Do feel welcome to join us.
The end of April means we are now just over 5 months away from delivering the next National Hate Crime Awarenesss Week #NationalHCAW, which falls between Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th October 2022.
We know that hate crime has fallen off the agenda during the last couple of years, we have a Prime Minister that has not provided us with a statement of support since he took office, and a Home Secretary that has not signed a statement of support since October 2019.
Is a statement of support for National Hate Crime Awareness Week too much to ask? We don't believe so - and we invite you to start sending us your statements of support now.
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Newsletter Contents
17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week CIO Updates
- Administrative Consultant
- Reference and Resource Folders
- Freedom of Information Research Project
- Brick Lane Act of Remembrance 2022
- Soho Act of Remembrance 2022.
- GayTimes: Admiral Duncan bombing: "It's important to remember this horrendous attack on the LGBTQ+ community."
- Friday 29th April Fundraiser at the Admiral Duncan
- Trudy Howson LGBT Poet Laureate
- UK Hate Crime Network group on LinkedIn
- Statements of support for National Hate Crime Awareness Week
- Give Us a Hand
- Will you volunteer with us?
- Rainbow Boroughs Project to march at Pride
- 18 July - NationalHCAW Summer Meeting
Engagement Events
- Community Calendar
- METRO Safer: Croydon Hate Crime Service
Community News
- Please send us updates you want us to promote.
- Rainbow Boroughs Project
- NationalHCAW Hate Crime Reporting page
To reduce the size of this newsletter we have removed our usual listings - this will return in future issues.
Back Issues
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17-24-30 NationalHCAW CIO updates
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Administrative Consultant
Starting in May 17-24-30 NationalHCAW has taken on an Administrative Consultant for 6 months to help us review our systems and procedures, the way we research, capture and store information and deliver our projects.
Reference and Resource Folders
We are workingon a project to install two Reference and Resource folders in every library across London. One catering to the UK Hate Crime Sector, the other for the LGBT+ Community. The folders will include an A-Z section, some brief introduction guides and space for copies of partners leaflets/posters to be added.
Freedom of Information Research Project
Five years ago we submitted a Freedom of Information request to every council and police service across the UK to assess that state of the UK Hate Crime Sector - it gave us an amazing picture of what was in place.
We are planning to repeat this again this year.
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Brick Lane Act of Remembrance 24th April 2022
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Brick Lane Act of Remembrance 2022
We were joined by over 20 people this year - we lit the three candles, Mark said a few words, followed by Trudy Howson (LGBT Poet Laureate) who performed two poems.
We chatted to passers-by and handed out over 200 hate crime reporting cards and leaflets. One woman stopped to say that she remembered the sound of the bomb exploding when she was a little girl, she lived close by, and it has remained a vivid memory her whole life. Another person said that he had been away for the weekend but received loads of calls from his friends and family to check that he was okay - as he lived only a short distance away.
Every year, without fail we have had someone new come up to us and talk about their experiences of the attacks - it is important that we continue to create the space for people to talk about what happened and share their thoughts. Listening to each others stories is how we connect with each other, and become a closer community.
It is nice to have the support of the local police team (Central East BCU), and the local council (Tower Hamlets Council).
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Soho Act of Remembrance 2022
Volunteers from 17-24-30 NationalHCAW will aim to be in Soho from 4 pm onwards so that we can set things up in the gardens and liaise with the local community.
From 5 pm survivors, friends and family will begin gathering at the Admiral Duncan bar on Old Compton Street. Everyone is welcome and it is an opportunity for people to catch up before the Soho Act of Remembrance.
At roughly 6.10 pm we will move onto the street, and walk the short distance from the Admiral Duncan round to St Anne's Gardens, where we will gather in the top corner around the Triangular Bench (which represents the three communities united against hate), and beside the three cherry trees that were planted in memory of Andrea Dykes, John Light and Nick Moore.
The young LGBT people from the Mosaic LGBT Young People's Trust will place flowers by the three candles on the Triangler bench. Mark will say a few words, followed by the Priest from St Anne's Church. We will also have a poem by Terry Morely (representing the Moore family) and a couple more poems by Trudy Howson LGBT Poet Laurette.
We are expecting the Lord Mayor of Westminster Cllr Andrew Smith to be joining us - and he may say a few words.
Unfortunately the Diversity Choir who usually perform every year are unable to do so this year, some of their members will be present - and we thank them for their ongoing support.
Afterwards the Gardens will remain open for a short time for those who wish to pay their respects, they usually close at about 7pm.
30th April 2022 - 5 pm Admiral Duncan, Soho, Westminster.
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Admiral Duncan bombing: "It's important to remember this horrendous attack on the LGBTQ+ community."
In a conversation with Philip Baldwin, activist Mark Healey reflects on the 1999 Admiral Duncan bombing and the importance of ‘educating new generations’ to prevent further attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
Words by Philip Baldwin
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Friday 29th April fundrasier at the Admiral Duncan 2022
The Admiral Duncan Bar, Old Compton Street in Soho, is hosting a fundraiser for 17-24-30 NationalHCAW on Friday 29th April 2022.
Power of Three Cabaret from 7pm with Crystal d'Canter till 9pm, Miss Jason at 9pm & Son Ofa Tutu at 10:30
There will be a bucket collection and guests will be invited to support 17-24-30 NationalHCAW Rainbow Lottery page (more details below).
NB: You will need a Facebook profile to view the Facebook event.
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Trudy Howson LGBT Poet Laureate, backstage at Pride In London
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The UK Hate Crime Network Group on LInkedIn now has over 400 members across the UK
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Have you joined the network?
Founded by Mark Healey in April 2016, the UK Hate Crime Network aims to provide a space on LInkedIn for those who have an interest in tackling hate crime to network, communicate and collaborate together.
Mark wants to create a network which includes members of the Government with responsibility for hate crime, Police Officers from across the UK's Police Services, Council Leaders and Staff, Key Partners from anti-hate crime organisations and people from communities affected by hate crime - so we can work together to help shape and build a UK Hate Crime Sector that eliminates hate and prejudice across the UK.
NB: You will need a LinkedIn profile to apply to join the group.
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Have you written a statement of support?
Every year, 17-24-30 NationalHCAW appeal for statements of support from across the community, social and political spectrum for National Hate Crime Awareness Week
We are seeking statements of support from:
- The Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition and leaders of all the main political parties.
- Members of the Government, including the Home Secretary, Secretary of State Home Office and Ministry of Justice, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.
- Police and Crime Commissioners
- Police Leaders
- Council Leaders, Mayors and local Councillors
- Key Partners from across the UK Hate Crime Sector
- Community and Faith Leaders
Statements, together with photos and organisation Logos should be sent to:
info@nationalhcaw.uk
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Are your registering your hate crime events?
The NationalHCAW Google Map 2022 is live and we are looking to regsiter as many hate crime events and activities on the map as possible.
The information we need:
- Name of event,
- Date/start/finish time,
- text description of event,
- URL link to more information or for tickets,
- public contact details (for publication)
- image/photo we can use to promote your event.
To register your event email:
info@nationalhcaw.uk
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Can you support us by playing the Rainbow Lottery?
We are looking for 50 people to support us by playing the Rainbow Lottery each week - 50% of every ticket sold via our page comes directly to our charity, and there is a weekly prize drawer with a grand prize of £25,000.
It is £1 a ticket, less than £5 per month and could be a win win for players and 17-24-30 NationalHCAW Charity.
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Will you volunteer with us?
Are you based in London? We are looking for local volunteers to join our volunteer team in New Cross Gate, South London.
Volunteer sessions take place on Mondays and Tuesdays between 10 am to 5 pm.
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Will you march with us at Pride on the 2nd July?
We have secured 70 wristbands to particpate in the Pride in London Parade taking place on Saturday 2nd July 2022. This year is a significant year for the Pride movement and the LGBT+ community as we commemorate 50 years since the first Pride took place in the United Kingdom.
We plan to march with the Admiral Duncan Act of Remembrance banner and use our space on the march to raise awareness about our anti-hate crime work. We want to remember those who should be marching with us - but who have had their lives cut short through acts of hatred.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, with Rainbow Boroughs Project members, 17-24-30 NationalHCAW volunteers and the family/friends of those directly affected by the Admiral Duncan nail bomb attack.
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18 July 2022 - NationalHCAW Summer Meeting
We are starting to make preparations for our next online Zoom meeting, our Summer meeting which will take place on Monday 18th July 2022.
- Discussions finalising plans for National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022
- Networking opportunities
- Presentations
NB: Our onlines meetings are aimed at Hate Crime Sector professionals working across the UK, people who work and volunteer for anti-hate crime groups and organisations. We want to create opportunities for networking, communication and collaboration across the sector.
The meetings are not aimed at individuals experiencing hate crime or to provide a forum for cases/casework to be discussed - victims of hate crime should be directed to organisations that take on casework - as listed on the Reporting Hate Crime page on our national website.
https://nationalhcaw.uk/report-hate-crime
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Our Community Calendar includes key dates observed by communities we work with throughout the year. Do let us know if there are any dates you think we should add.
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METRO Safer: Croydon Hate Crime Service
In his capacity as Croydon's Hate Crime Officer, employed by Metro Charity Mark Healey is delivering a high profile tour of Croydon's 13 libraries with the Hate Crime Stall.
"I've got 52 library visits booked in the diary for 2022/23, with each library in Croydon due a visit once per quarter, four times each during the year. This is about us getting back out into the community and meeting people across the borough. I've already started to pick up some clients, and will be signposting all hate crime advice and support services."
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Have you got a piece of community news you would like us to share?
Send us press releases to share in this newsletter/on our social media.
Email information to info@nationalhcaw.uk
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Rainbow Boroughs Project
A project by 17-24-30 NationalHCAW to network, communicate and collaborate with the London LGBT+ Community.
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NationalHCAW Hate Crime Reporting page
We list details for the police, council and hate crime reporting services across the UK.
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