EMBT Announcement!

We are delighted to have been chosen as the charity beneficiary for this year’s Emily Brunnen Memorial Tournament.

This tournament is held in honour of Emily Brunnen who “always put other people before herself. Whether it was volunteering to hand lottery tickets out or go for the paper, she did it all for the benefit of others. She constantly wanted everyone to be in a happier and more connected community where everyone was kind to each other and one where we all lived in harmony.” To honour this way of life for Emily, a tournament is held every year in her memory. Teams from across the UK gather to play for the Emily Brunnen shield, and the funds raised from the event is donated to their chosen charity. The first tournament was held in the summer of 2018, organised by Emily’s grandson, Emmett, who was only 13 at the time!

Emily’s way of life, helping others and working for a connected community where everyone lived in harmony aligns so closely with our mission and values as a Foundation, committed to combating racism and hate crime to build stronger and safer communities. It is extra special this year, the 20th anniversary of Anthony’s death, because of Anthony’s passion for, and incredible skill at basketball.

Please visit the EMBT website for more information on the tournament and check our social media pages for posts by EMBT with up to date news about this year’s event!

Statement regarding the St Helens graffiti

The Anthony Walker Foundation is deeply saddened and appalled by the recent discovery of racist graffiti in St Helens. Acts of this nature are abhorrent and have no place in any community. We stand in solidarity with all those affected and reaffirm our commitment to tackling hate in all its forms.

We welcome the swift response by Merseyside Police and the Local Authority, who are working collaboratively to identify those responsible and to reassure communities that St Helens remains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place to live.

AWF was recently represented at a meeting with local residents, the police, and council representatives. While the turnout was encouraging, the meeting highlighted significant underreporting of hate incidents, particularly affecting newer members of the Black community. We heard concerning accounts involving school-based incidents and targeted damage to personal property, reinforcing the need for continued community engagement and proactive support.

The Foundation continues to deliver impactful anti-racism education and hate crime awareness work across schools in the wider Merseyside region, including St Helens. We canoffer a mixture of funded and subsidised sessions for schools, thanks to the support of our private and public partners.

We urge anyone who has experienced or witnessed hate crime to report it—either directly to the police or through the Anthony Walker Foundation via our website or by calling our office. Reporting helps ensure that victims receive the support they need and that perpetrators are held to account.

To learn more about our work or to request educational input for your school or community, please visit or contact:
🌐 http://www.anthonywalkerfoundation.com
📧 info@anthonywalkerfoundation.org.uk
📧 support@anthonywalkerfoundation.org.uk
📞 0151 237 3974

Together, we can continue building safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities.

A Mother's Forgiveness

A Mother’s Forgiveness

Gee Walker will be speaking at the Catholic Cathedral on Sunday 19th January at 1pm about the murder of her son Anthony, forgiveness, reconciliation and justice. This is a partnership event by Pax Christi and the Liverpool Justice and Peace Commission. Please use the link below to register for this talk.

A Mother’s Forgiveness: Gee Walker talks about the tragic death of her
son Anthony (19-Jan-2025) · ChurchSuite Events.

Citizens Advice Liverpool – Hate Crime Awareness Videos

 

https://www.citizensadviceliverpool.org.uk/post/how-do-i-report-a-lgbtq-hate-crime