Our Events

Where community comes alive

From family fun days to youth-led podcast sessions, our events bring people together to connect, heal, and celebrate. Here's what we've been up to.

Volunteers and families at the Roots & Wings Family Fun Day
300+ Attendees
14 June 2025Heavers Farm Primary School, Croydon

Roots & Wings Family Fun Day 2025

Approximately 300 people attended, including around 100 fathers and male carers, 100 children and young people aged 5–24, and a wider group of mothers, grandparents, volunteers and community members. The day was filled with father-and-child races, football challenges, dance performances, spoken-word acts, and facilitated men's discussions on vulnerability and love.

Highlights

  • Father-and-child races & traditional family games
  • Football & athletics challenges
  • Dance and spoken-word performances
  • Facilitated men's discussion on vulnerability and love
  • The Tree of Hope — families reflecting on legacy and the future
  • Face painting and creative activities for children

Impact

Emotional wellbeing & sense of belonging among childrenPositive male role modelling & visibility of men as carersStrengthened family bonds & community cohesionIncreased youth voice & leadership
Talk Di TingZ youth podcast team out in the community
Youth-Led
Ongoing 2025Various community spaces, Croydon

Talk Di TingZ — Youth Podcast Sessions

A youth-led safe space to discuss identity, relationships, and life issues. Young people lead the conversation, building emotional literacy and driving cultural change through truth-telling and respect. Sessions take place across different community venues in Croydon, bringing together diverse voices.

Highlights

  • Youth-led podcast recording sessions
  • Open discussions on identity & relationships
  • Building emotional literacy through dialogue
  • Guest speakers from the community
Young person on high ropes adventure course
Youth Adventure
Summer 2024Various outdoor centres

Outdoor Adventure & Team Building

Young people were taken on outdoor adventure trips designed to build resilience, teamwork and confidence. Activities included high ropes, river crossings, football matches and nature exploration — pushing boundaries in a safe, supported environment.

Highlights

  • High ropes & climbing challenges
  • River crossing adventures
  • Football & sports in the park
  • Nature walks and exploration
  • Team-building exercises

Impact

Increased confidence & resilienceStronger peer bonds & teamworkPhysical activity & wellbeing
Community members gathered for networking evening
Community
Autumn 2024Alchemy, Croydon

Community Gathering & Networking Night

An evening gathering bringing together community members, parents, mentors and supporters for networking, sharing stories and building connections. The event celebrated the work done so far and explored next steps for Hold It Down's mission.

Highlights

  • Community networking & connections
  • Story sharing & testimonials
  • Discussion on future programmes
  • Celebrating collective achievements

Impact

Wider community engagementNew partnerships & collaborationsIncreased visibility for Hold It Down CIC
Creative crafts and activities made by participants
Wellbeing
2024Community spaces, Croydon

Creative Arts & Wellbeing Workshops

A series of creative workshops designed to help young people and families express themselves through art, crafts, and creative activities. These sessions provided a calm, inclusive environment for building confidence and promoting emotional wellbeing.

Highlights

  • Craft-making & creative arts
  • Wellbeing-focused sessions
  • Inclusive family activities
  • Creative expression & identity exploration

Impact

Improved emotional wellbeingCreative confidence & self-expressionFamily bonding through shared activities

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