A youth organisation that uses music as therapy to unleash the creative spirits of young people held it showcase and awards ceremony recently.

The Music Relief Foundation from Croydon held its showcase and awards ceremony on Saturday, July 15.

The event featured a play depicting "the misconception that society has when people are judged based on their appearance."

Chair of the board of directors for MRF Jonathan Bob Amara said: “on behalf of the board of directors, I would want to say a big thank you to all those who made it possible to make this August occasion a possibility.

"To the Deputy Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Mike Selva, Borough Commander Jeff Boothe, Councillor Alisa Hemmings, CEO BME forum Croydon Nero Ughwujabo, Pastor Damien Luke of Praise House, Chris Preddie OBE, George and the NCS team, parents, family, friends and well-wishers, board directors for Music Relief Foundation and the support team at the Croydon town hall, we are grateful and look forward to your continuous support in giving the young people a better chance to realise their purpose and achieve their set goals.

"Magdalene Adenaike keep the fire burning. It was a very productive day for the young people."