Listen to some of saxophone legend Manu Dibango greatest hits

In memory of the great Cameroonian saxophone legend Manu Dibango, let's listen to some of his best tunes. Sadly, Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus.

Hope in COVID times

Members of our storytelling group continue to support each other and to produce beautiful work.
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The Book of Homelessness

The first ever graphic novel created by created by people affected by homelessness.
The UK’s shameful environment: An apology

Asylum seekers suffer terribly in the UK. Ruth Cigman says sorry.

Funding for COVID-19 response: Martin Lewis Emergency Fund

An update on funding received to support our work.
Conversations in lockdown

Artist and filmmaker Umama Hamido has spent time talking with Cotton Tree members about how the Coronavirus lockdown has impacted their lives.
There is a season for every activity under heaven

A Cotton Tree member shares some of their thoughts on life under lockdown.
Lockdown diaries: The Blind Men and the Elephant

Confused about the UK Government's new 'Stay Alert’ policy, we talked about meaning and humour on zoom.
Cotton Tree launches Conversations Project

Our Conversations Project aims to alleviate some of the hardships of lockdown. By keeping in close contact, we try to help members through this difficult time.
Resources on immigration, housing & welfare advice

Stay up to date with changes to immigration, housing and welfare policy during the outbreak of COVID-19.
Our response to Covid-19

Read about what we are doing to respond to the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus.
Accessing food & essentials

Find local help and other resources to access food & essentials
Looking after your health & wellbeing

Lots of good advice on how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Is coronavirus a distraction or an instruction?

"Allow me the space to express how these times are about the sharing of responsibility and generosity towards each one of us…" says *Lucas, a Cotton Tree member, about the effects of the pandemic.

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The UK’s shameful environment: An apology

Asylum seekers suffer terribly in the UK. Ruth Cigman says sorry.
COVID-19 – how can we keep our community safe and connected?

Trees are individual yet connected, like us. During this crisis we shall protect each other through personal and group connections. Regular updates, outdoor meetings, WhatsApp chats, essential funds… We shall be a Cotton Tree forest, and we shall thrive through creative new connections!
What's in a name?

Names can be rich with meaning and history. A name is like a word of welcome into the world. A blog post by Cotton Tree co-founder Ruth Cigman.
Cotton Tree launches Conversations Project

Our Conversations Project aims to alleviate some of the hardships of lockdown. By keeping in close contact, we try to help members through this difficult time.
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Looking after your health & wellbeing

Lots of good advice on how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Conversations in lockdown

Artist and filmmaker Umama Hamido has spent time talking with Cotton Tree members about how the Coronavirus lockdown has impacted their lives.
Abstract art and powerful feelings

On a wet day in London, Cotton Tree members met at the wonderful Studio Upstairs in Dalston to delve into the art of painting.
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