The launch event for National Hate Crime Awareness Week, this year focussing on raising awareness of Antisemitism in partnership with CST.

Arrival of guests by 5 pm

Time for networking before the event.

5.45 Diversity Choir - piece one - Nadia Boulanger - Soleils couchants / Setting Suns

Welcome - Geoff Chape (The Salvation Army)

Reading Stephenie Robinson

Silence as the National Candle of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by Hate Crime is lit this year in solidarity with those who have experienced Antisemitism.

Two short addresses

• Mark Healey - 17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
• Kenny Bowie - Director of Strategy and Policing Oversight representing Deputy Mayor of Policing and Crime Sophie Linden.

Diversity Choir - piece two - Amy Beach - Peace I leave with you

Poetry Reading - Andreena Leeanne - No Place For Hate

Two short addresses

• Mike Ainsworth - Chair National Hate Crime Independent Advisory Group for Policing and Criminal Justice.
• Dave Rich - CST.

Prayer and Blessing - Andrew Dotchin

Diversity Choir - piece three - Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi.

Ends 18:30

There will be a retiring collection in aid of 17-24-30 National Hate Crime Awareness Week (1184819)

There will be photos taken with the National Candle of Hope and Remembrance.

The National Candle of Hope and Remembrance for those affected by Hate Crime will be moved to St Paul's Cathedral where it will burn each day until the end of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.