About This Podcast Series

In the early hours of June 14, 2017, the Grenfell Tower fire became one of the most tragic events in recent British history, leaving a community in ruins and a nation in shock. But out of the devastation and despair, something remarkable emerged—a collective fight for justice and systemic change

In this upcoming podcast series, we go on a journey from the trauma of the Grenfell Tower fire of June 2017 to the resilience of a community that refused to be broken. We speak to members of the local and wider community who, in the face of unimaginable tragedy, found the strength to transform their pain into purpose.

Ricky Nuttall, an LFB firefighter for over 18 years was one of the first responders on the night of the Grenfell Tower fire on the 14th of June 2017.

Ricky left the LFB last year and is now a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. 

This is his story.

Watch the Firefighter here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnODirnvbA4&t=153s

Instagram: @rickynuttallofficial

Work: www.justrick.co.uk

Trigger warning** This podcast episode contains descriptive accounts of the night of the fire that some people may find triggering.

Born in Apartheid South Africa, Moyra Samuels Activism spans 30 years. Moyra has been involved in numerous campaigns in North Kensington, including saving the local college and local library.

We sat down to talk about Moyra’s involvement in various campaigns after the Grenfell Tower fire.

This episode was recorded before the release of Phase Two of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Report.

X/Twitter: @moyrasamuels

Trigger warning** This podcast episode may contain descriptive accounts of the night of the fire that some people may find triggering.

 (Image: Darren Pepe)

Melanie J. Wolfe, former fashion designer and founder of the North Kensington Community Kitchen, shares her journey after Grenfell and highlights the importance of supporting local children through creativity.

(Image: Matt Writtle)

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instagram: @nkckorg/

Mark Hayward, a former veteran and co-founder of Unity Grove CIC, shares his mental health journey following Grenfell and explains why he became involved in supporting people with trauma through his organisation.

Instagram: @unity_grove_cic