This page is dedicated to all things Soul Purpose 360 Croydon
Here you can find out who the local facilitators are, dates of meetings and much more.
About Croydon
Croydon is a vibrant borough in outer London with a rich and varied history. It includes Addiscombe, Addington, Broad Green, Coombe, Forestdale, New Addington, Sanderstead, Selsdon, Shirley, and Waddon.
The 13 electoral wards recorded a population of 192,064 in the 2011 census, forming the majority of the borough overall (pop.384,837). Data from the 2021 census shows that Croydon’s population has grown by 7.5%.
Croydon is ethnically diverse currently, 50.7% of Croydon's population (all ages) are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups. Croydon currently has the largest younger ages population (0‑17), 2nd largest working age population (18‑64) and 3rd largest older ages population (65 and over) in London.
Croydon Facilitators
Davina Brown
Hey, I am Davina Brown, a passionate, ambitious, mother, who works in commissioning.
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I am the Project Coordinator for Soul Purpose 360 Resilient Women Build Communities project and do this as a labour of love. I put women at the forefront of the work I do. I have a passion for supporting people to reach their full potential.
My values include justice, resilience, and freedom. I believe that people should have freedom of choice, I stand against inequality, and I am motivated to drive change.
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I am the Pride of Croydon 2022 winner for outstanding contributions to my community. This work continues through the Resilient Women Build Communities programme. Building a strong network of Black women to empower ourselves.
Rebecca Roache
Hi, I'm Rebecca,
Soul Purpose 360 is a sisterhood, it's a space were we are supported, encouraged, celebrated and empowered to live our truth.
I am proud to be a facilitator of the Croydon group, working with Black women in the community to bring about the social change - which Soul Purpose 360 is all about
Carlene Antonio
Hi I am Carlene Antonio,
I joined Soul Purpose 360 because I wanted to be in an environment with likeminded women and make a difference in my community.
I am a facilitator because I believe in the vision, having a safe space for Black women to be our authentic self is so important.
You should join Soul Purpose 360 if you want to be part of a sisterhood that inspire and motive each other to be the best version of themselves.
We invite you to join us in the Soul Purpose 360 Network of like-minded Black women, with similar experiences, desires and aspirations from across the UK from where you can share and be supported, learn and grow, be inspired and have fun. Follow this link to join the national Black Women's Networking & Empowerment Circle https://bit.ly/SP360MembersForm
Lisa Broderick
Hi I'm Lisa,
I joined Soul Purpose 360 after the IWD2022 “Cultivating Black Women" event. I am proud to be part of Soul Purpose 360 as a great believer in supporting women and girls to be a better version of themselves and empowering others. I am a women's rights activist and believe in the ethos of what Soul Purpose 360 stands for.
I recommend joining, as it empowers women no matter where you are in your life journey. It's a friendly, welcoming platform where you can feel supported without judgment - it provides a safe space, which is really important in current times, because as Black women we are up against so much.
Resilient Women Build Communities Programme 2023 to 2025
Resilient Women Build Communities is a twice monthly sessions programme for Black women who are Croydon residents. The programme content is decided by participants a quarter in advance. To be in with your chance to shape and influence the programme content, register to attend sessions and become a member of Soul Purpose 360 Croydon.
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To learn more about Resilient Women Build Communities contact the Project Coordinator, DavinaBrown@SoulPurpose360.co.uk
Arts & Crafts Workshop
Sunday 1st December 24
Active Communities Hub
Unit LS6a, Upper Mall, Centrale Shopping Centre
Learn a new skill to while away the hours over the Christmas
and New Year Break. Begin 2025 with a new talent...
Who knows where it will take you!?
Soul Purpose 360 Croydon members requested an Arts & Crafts workshop where they could learn new skills and hobbies.
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Taking place on Sunday 1st December at the Active Communities Hub in the Centrale Shopping Centre, we will be providing members with the opportunity to learn:
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Knitting for beginners with Sophia Yearwood
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Knitting Skills - make a mobile phone bag with Cashka Le Retour
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Crochet skills with Janet Johnson
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Monoprinting with Tonie Grelet
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Stencilling with Pauline Thomas
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In addition, you will be able to create a range of other arts and craft products from greeting cards, jewellery and candle holders and more.
​Registration will be essential as there will be limited spaces in the individual workshops. To learn more visit our events page and read about the individual workshops. To secure your space visit: ​​
Project Coordinator, Davina Brown spoke with our funder, The Peoples Health Trust about her experience of the project.
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Click the image to read.