Together as One mural
The mural has been designed in collaboration with award-winning community organisation Powered by Hip Hop, with creative direction led by Kingsyze Graffiti. Young people from the local community also took part, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills in graffiti-style art while working alongside professionals to bring the mural to life.
The finished mural features the bold message “Together As One” surrounded by vibrant illustrations of police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and community members. Imagery of hands coming together and words such as “Respect,” “Community,” and “Family” underpin the campaign’s theme of collaboration and unity, while also reflecting how Derbyshire Hill Family Centre is a key fixture in the community and a welcoming space used by people from all walks of life.
The launch of the mural coincided with a Services Day at the centre, organised by Centre Manager Catherine Brooks. The community event will give local children and families the chance to meet and engage with representatives from Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and take part in an exciting range of hands-on activities including art workshops, dress-up stations, outdoor games, and interactive demonstrations.
Led by Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, Together As One builds on the launch of the Serious Violence Duty in 2023, which placed a statutory responsibility on organisations to collaborate and plan to prevent and reduce serious violence.
Launched in March 2025, the multi-agency campaign aims to highlight the work of people, organisations and communities across Merseyside who are doing vital work to increase safety ad reduce serious violence.
One of the key organisations already featured in the campaign is the Daniel Fox Foundation. Established in 2017 following the tragic fatal stabbing of 29-year-old Daniel Fox in St Helens, the Foundation runs an impactful anti-knife crime education programme that has reached thousands of young people. Determined to turn personal loss into positive change, Daniel’s family founded the organisation to give back to the community that supported them and to help prevent similar tragedies.
In 2024/25, the area surrounding Derbyshire Hill Family Centre was identified for dedicated hotspot policing tactics due to the level of antisocial behaviour and serious violence in the area. As part of the Hotspot Action Fund, Merseyside Police deployed high-visibility patrols, targeting the locations where officers could most effectively prevent crime and disrupt offenders.
Alongside patrols, officers engaged in problem-solving conversations with residents and partners, identifying long-term opportunities to address the root causes of crime. One such opportunity was investing in Derbyshire Hill Family Centre to support its work with local groups and young people.
The centre received funding through the Hotspot Action Fund, enabling it to expand its outreach activities that promote safety, engagement and pride in the local area.
Thanks to this joined-up approach, the area has seen a significant improvement in safety, with antisocial behaviour incidents dropping by more than 75% compared to the previous year (120 reported ASB incidents in 2023/24 compared to 29 in 2024/25). As a result, the area is no longer a priority hotspot area this year, reflecting the lasting impact of targeted patrols and collaborative problem-solving.
As well as supporting the Together As One campaign, Powered by HipHop are also delivering a host of creative, movement-based activities to young people in the area, including parkour, break dancing and circus skills with funding from the PCC and Violence Reduction Partnership’s Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES).
This mural is more than just art — it’s a powerful symbol of what we can achieve when we stand together.
Through Together As One, we’re showing that serious violence can be prevented, not just by enforcement, but by empowering communities, supporting young people, and building lasting partnerships.
Parr is a fantastic example of this work in action. Last year, the area was identified as having high levels of ASB. We’ve taken steps to address that through our Hotspot Action Fund and thanks to that targeted work, it now been turned around, making this area safer and stronger for the entire community.
It’s amazing to see the difference this partnership working has and it’s a real pleasure to be here today with some of the people who have made such a difference to unveil this brilliant mural today.
Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell
We’re proud to play our part in St Helens Borough in supporting this Merseyside wide campaign which is endorsed and supported by Safer St Helens Community Safety Partnership.
This mural is a fantastic reminder of what can be achieved when our communities, services, and creative partners come together with a shared purpose. It not only brightens the space around Derbyshire Hill Family Centre, but also reflects the spirit of respect, belonging, and mutual support that makes our borough stronger.
By investing in young people, celebrating their talents, and working hand-in-hand with local residents, we’re helping to create safer, more welcoming neighbourhoods for everyone.
Councillor Trisha Long, St Helens Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities
The Together As One campaign is supported by a dedicated website which serves as a central hub for showcasing the powerful work being done across the region. It highlights the efforts of organisations that are working collaboratively to educate, empower, and protect young people, including The Daniel Fox Foundation, The Inclusive Hub, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Merseyside Youth Association.