Coronavirus

The Cotton Tree is keeping community together through the spread of the pandemic.

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.

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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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