Dad always said that we can't help everyone, but we can make a difference to people here, right now. He originally intended to do that by spending a month in Calais but nine years later, the charity he co-founded and built went on to help tens of thousands of refugees right across seven countries with the support of almost 2,000 volunteers and countless generous donors. It is an amazing legacy. Along with Paul Hutchings and many volunteers Dad set up operations delivering aid with Dignity in some of the major locations during these years of crisis such as Greece, France, Bangladesh, Mexico and Cyprus. Dad worked tirelessly to pull down whatever barriers were put in his way to try and support people following the trauma that they had often experienced through their journeys.

Refugee support now runs Dignity Centres and Dad set up the first one in Cyprus back in 2019. That pioneering Dignity Centre in Nicosia still does now what he set it up to do: offer people choice, normality and agency as well as a sense of hope and security, at a moment when they are made vulnerable by an unjust system.

The need still continues. Cyprus is still home to the higher number of people seeking asylum in Europe, per capita. The island has seen a 500% increase in arrivals since 2016, with more & more people fleeing violence and war. After a traumatic journey, people seeking asylum must wait months for basic essentials like food and hygiene items, with no access to bureaucratic support. Donating will help to build on his legacy. At the Dignity Centre, people can choose food and hygiene items just like a normal shopping experience. They can also receive support registering for basic benefits and the labour market, assistance writing CVs, a weekly barber service and signposting to help people navigate the system. These offerings, in a welcoming space, support people as they reclaim agency over their lives and take the next step.