Fundraising event in honour of Peter Currie.

We are proud and honoured to share this fundraising event.

Peter Currie, who passed away last July, served as Senior Investigating Officer in the investigation of Anthony’s murder. He was a support for the Walker family during that incredibly difficult time, and remained a friend of the family after the investigation was completed.

His son, Sam, reached out to us recently to tell us of his and his brother, Robert’s, intention to fundraise for us in memory of their father.

In their words from the JustGiving page:

“In July 2026, on the first anniversary of our dad’s passing, we will be walking Hadrian’s Wall in his memory and raising money for the Anthony Walker Foundation.

Our father, Peter Currie, dedicated his life to public service and policing. During a distinguished career with Merseyside Police, he served as Senior Investigating Officer in the murder investigation of Anthony Walker, a case that shocked the nation and became a defining moment in the fight against hate crime. In recognition of his contribution to policing, he was later awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM).
In 2025, we lost our dad. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor. His loss has left a huge void in our lives, but his values of fairness, compassion and standing up for others continue to guide us every day.

To honour our dad’s memory, we have chosen to support a cause that meant so much to him. We will be walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall and hope to raise as much money as possible for the Anthony Walker Foundation.
Last year, Sam had the privilege of collecting an award on our father’s behalf at the 20th anniversary commemoration of Anthony Walker’s tragic murder. It was a powerful reminder of the incredible work carried out by the Anthony Walker Foundation in promoting equality, celebrating diversity and tackling hate crime.

Every donation, no matter the size, will help the Foundation continue its vital work supporting communities, educating future generations and creating a society free from hate.
Thank you for your support.
Sam & Robert Currie”

If you are able, please consider showing your support for Sam and Robert, and donate to their campaign.

Sam and Robert’s JustGiving

Many thanks to Sam and Robert for thinking of us during this difficult first anniversary, and to you all for your generosity.
from all the team at Anthony Walker Foundation.

EBMT 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 EBMT website for more information on the tournament and check our social media pages for posts by EBMT 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