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On 18th and 19th April we will be hosting two days of creative community workshops celebrating Samuel Coleridge-Taylor through singing, portraiture, poetry and musical engagement as part of the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor 150 Years Celebrations. You’re invited to join a season of celebratory performances, artworks, music and more to mark the 150th anniversary of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – a globally renowned composer and conductor with Croydon roots. Born in 1875, Samuel Cole

Cafe Caribuena opens in Croydon, and you're invited 🎉 Based inside Soul-Full at 62 George Street, Caribuena Café will be a space where culture, community and flavour come together. Expect nourishing food, vibrant dishes and a welcoming atmosphere designed to bring people together around the table. The soft launch will take place on the 24th from 8am–5pm. Open to all! If you’d like to attend the evening event, then get in touch via email✨ Culture. Community. Flavour. To celeb

Together, we are unstoppable! The AFYA Wellness Day - Returning to Wholeness, was a great success on Saturday 7th March. From the members who showed up early and helped with the finishing touches to tidy up the building, to those who attended with stalls - selling out, delivering empowering workshops and one-to-one therapies - the feedback on the day was overwhelmingly positive. The joy and the laughter filling the stairwell and rooms was a moment to hold. I'm super proud to

"When Black women lead with purpose and lift their communities as they rise, they redefine power itself" (Quote from Palma Black, Founder and CEO of Soul Purpose 360) Happy International Women's Day #DefinitionRedfined

This weekend, Soul Purpose 360 will be alive with movement, healing and connection as the AFYA SP360 Health & Wellbeing Practitioners Group hosts a full day dedicated to wellbeing and community care. Across multiple floors of the building, visitors can experience a wide range of sessions including ReggaeRobics, QiGong, Shiatsu, guided relaxation, wellness talks and interactive workshops led by experienced practitioners. More information here Whether you’re looking to move yo

Founder Palma Black will represent Soul Purpose 360 CIC at the Indigenous and African Wisdom in Coaching Research: Beyond Borders Conference in Johannesburg, this Summer. "I am delighted to be invited to participate in this global event taking place in South Africa in June. To say I feel proud would be selling myself short." Soul Purpose 360 Founder and CEO, Palma Black, will be representing the organisation at a major international coaching research conference taking place i

Returning To Wholeness. As a celebration during International Women's Month, The Soul Purpose 360 AFYA SP360 Health & Wellbeing Practitioners Group is taking over the entire building — yes, all 4 floors at Soul-Full — for an immersive experience designed to restore, empower, and uplift. Saturday 7th March 2026 📍 62 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PD ⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tickets to the pop-up market are complimentary. Tickets to the workshops, talks and treatments are paid for i

At a time when women's rights are being rolled back, we need more voices involved than ever before. The 2026 campaign theme — access to justice for all women and girls — speaks directly to the realities women face every day, including here in the UK: whose rights are protected, whose voices are heard, and what must change for women to live safely and equally. I'm adding my voice to a global movement pushing for real, lasting change. Find out more about #CSW70 with UN Women UK

We give thanks, following the successful opening of our new home, "Soul-Full", in Croydon. Guests were impressed by our inclusive space and all that is available to the community: a Wellness Hub, Creative Studios, Workspace, Meeting Rooms, an on-site Cafe and regular monthly events. It was a lovely evening and, if you were unable to attend, we have more events coming up over the next few weeks. We appreciate your donations and support, which go a long way in helping us to con

Soul Purpose 360 CIC has been recognised as one of The Big Issue’s 100 Changemakers 2026, under the category of Learning and Employment. This is a massive win for the social enterprise as it has been recognised in a national list celebrating individuals and organisations creating practical solutions to social challenges across the UK.

Read about the progress of our recently launched Crowdfunder for Soul-Full Croydon. Access the link for email updates via the blogpost and the YouTube channel

Soul Purpose 360 will host the official launch of Soul-Full on Monday 16th February 2026 marking a significant milestone for the organisation and its growing community. This is the first of a series of events that will be hosted to mark the opening of their new venue.