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.
