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Celebrating the People Who Quietly Hold Our Community Together – Broad Green Community Heroes   On Saturday 28th February 2026 at Croydon Smile Hub, we paused to say thank you — to the people who quietly show up for others every single day.   The Broad Green Community Heroes event honoured residents, volunteers and local supporters who make our borough safer, stronger and more hopeful through simple, consistent acts of care.   Behind every round of applause were stories of ne

On 6 February 2026, 25+ Croydon residents gathered at Croydon Smile Hub for a Mental Fitness Leadership Session delivered by Croydon Business Association and Communities First. The issue was clear: skills and opportunities exist — but many residents are struggling with stress, anxiety, low confidence and emotional overwhelm. The real barrier is not capability, but state of mind led by Rico Wagner Caleap, the two-hour session equipped participants with practical tools in emo

On Saturday 31 January 2026, The Croydon Business Association in partnership with Communities First , led on their first community-led Mental Health Forum at Croydon Smile Hub.  Real conversations. Lived experiences. Practical support was brought together by the community, for the community. The event created space for honest dialogue and collective care. Speakers included Professor Fatima Khan , CEO of Serenity UK Care leading on anxiety and over thinking.  Samina Khan ITIL

Over 350 residents have already signed up to a Digital Inclusion  programme funded by the UK Government and delivered by Communities First Foundation in partnership with the Croydon Business Association, We Are UTCAI and the Good Future Foundation. ​ The programme that completes by the end of March 2026, is set to support 500 people in improving their digital confidence including understand AI. At the end of their personalised support, participants will be awarded a Certifica

The opening of the Croydon Smile Hub took place on December 18th 2025.  The opening was led by Executive Mayor Jason Perry and Councillor Stuart Collins. Councillor Dr. Manju Shahul-Hameed and Councillor Sherwan Chowdhury were also in attendance.  The Broad Green Safer Neighbourhood Team were present as  well as the Policing Minister for the Government, Sarah Jones. ​Thanks to the support of Majestic Services,  the London Road Association and the generosity of local businesse