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.

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.

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 - Click here

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

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Resilient Women Build Communities was a monthly programme for Black women who are Croydon residents. The programme content was decided by participants a quarter in advance. The programme delivered much impact and leaves a legacy - the Soul Purpose 360 Croydon Allotment.

The programme came to a close on 26 April 2025 but continues on as Soul Purpose 360 Croydon with events, workshops, activities and more.

Soul Purpose 360 and Black Women's Health

Health, Wellbeing & Strength

AFYA

In Partnership with

Croydon Council's Creative Health Team

Using creative arts to reach Black women

Afya is Swahili, and relates to the state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction. It encourages us to invest in ourselves by acquiring skills and taking care of our physical and emotional health.

Every day individual discrimination brought about and exacerbated by exposure to institutional and systemic or structural discrimination can increase our exposure to ‘the wear and tear on the body’, referred to as Allostatic load. There is sufficient scientific evidence to prove that Allostatic load affects women of African and Caribbean descent are at a higher risk resulting in ill health and premature death. As a result, Black women’s bodies are most likely impacted by a plethora of interconnected health issues so there is a need to take a holistic approach to tackling these issues if we are to make a positive impact in driving down health inequalities by increasing interaction in health care services.

Join us for an information pack day that will be set in a fun and engaging atmosphere.