2007

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust 7th Annual Memorial Lecture
Dismantling Barriers to Black Participation in Urban Design
Thursday 13th September 2007 6.30-9.30pm. Admission Free 

Annual Memorial Lecture
The sixth Annual Memorial Lecture took place on 14th September 2006 at the Royal Institute of British Architects. Entitled 'Ground Zero: Does Diversity Matter?', the lecture took the form of a debate between Lord Richard Rogers, Spencer de Grey, Yasmin Alihbai-Brown and David Adjaye, and was facilitated by the Trust's Chair, Sarah Ebanja.

Diamond Fundraising Ball
On 4th April 2006 the Diamond Fundraising Ball was held at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane.

2005

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Niall McLaughlin Architects won the 2005 Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize of £5,000. Sponsored by the Marco Goldschmied Foundation, the Prize is intended to reward the best example of a building with a construction budget of less than £500,000.

The house at Clonakilty, on the west coast of Ireland in County Cork, is located in a small harbour looking north east across Dirk Bay and sheltered by Dundeady headland. An 18th century cottage and a small complex of buildings associated with the slip for the old coastguard’s station provided the basis for a new structure matching the natural beauty of the coastline. The judging panel said:

“This stylish and accomplished private house extension is a worthy winner of this year’s award in a strong field. The architect has exceeded the client’s expectations, delivering an intelligent and spacious project which maximises light and connects and enhances the existing 18th and 19th century stone buildings on this stunning former coastguard site.”

“It is also a testament to Niall McLaughlin’s thoughtful skill and vision that the entire scheme sits naturally in its striking setting, avoids cliché, and successfully frames a series of delightful views with panache and élan. Ultimately, this is a housing project of enviable stature and a worthy yet subtle addition to a ruggedly beautiful – but unforgiving – coastal site.”

The Prize shortlist included: The Artists Studio, Kentish Town, London, NW1 – Sanei Hopkins Architects; Classroom of the Future, Mossbrook School – Sarah Wigglesworth Architects; Extension to Georgian House, London W1 – Henning Stummel Architects; The Orangery, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London WC1 – SPACELABUK

The Judges decided to give an unprecedented commendation to the Classroom of the Future because of its innovative use as a teaching tool, sensitive treatment of its lakeside setting, but perhaps most of all because of the measurable difference it has made to the schoolchildren’s lessons and grades they were achieving.

Annual Memorial Lecture
Entitled 'Promoting Social Justice Through Educational Aspiration and Achievement", the lecture, held on the 31st anniversary of Stephen's birth, took the form of a dialogue between Imran Khan and Michael Mansfield QC and was facilitated by the Chair of the Institute of Race Relations, Colin Prescod.

Special Reception – India Office Chamber, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
On June 30th 2005 a reception hosted in honour of the Trust by Cherie Booth QC and The Rt. Hon. Jack Straw was held in the India Office Council Chamber, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

2004

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Black Tie Dinner
On 30 November 2004 the Trust's Black Tie Dinner was held at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane.

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Vista, a rubber-clad beach house on Dungeness Beach, by Simon Conder Associates.

The Annual Memorial Lecture
David Lammy MP delivered a lecture on enabling young disadvantaged people to reach their full potential in a multicultural Britain.

Sherwyn Atkins ran the Robin Hood Half Marathon
September 2004

Sherwyn Atkins took part in The Robin Hood Half Marathon in Nottingham on the weekend of 12th and 13th September 2004. This is the first time that the Stephen Lawrence Charitable was represented at this marathon.

Respect Festival
July 2004

London Marathon 
April 2004

James Morrison successfully completed the London Marathon on 18th April in 4hrs 12mins – 15 minutes faster than his finish time in 2003!

2003

Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Fundraising Dinner
November 2003

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust's first fundraising dinner was held on Thursday 20th November 2003 at the South African High Commission, Trafalgar Square, London. The host for the evening was The South African High Commissioner, Her Excellency Ms. Lindiwe Mabuza.

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Think Tank. A thinker’s retreat and birdwatcher’s hide near Skibberreen, by Gumuchdjian Architects.

Visions for the Future Exhibition
October 2003, the Stephen Lawrence Gallery, University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust Car Raffle
October 2003

The Ford Motor Company donated a Ford Focus Ebony to the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust to raffle. This raised £14,246 and was won by Louise Boyle.

Diversity in Architecture - The Stephen Lawrence Trust Architecture Exhibition
June – July 2003

This exhibition took place on 23rd June to 25th July 2003 at the Stephen Lawrence Gallery, University of Greenwich. The exhibition included early works by Stephen Lawrence prior to his murder, and works by SLCT bursary students.

Respect Festival
July 2003

The Mayor of London's Respect week profiled events that celebrate London's diversity, and culminated at the Free Respect Festival in the Dome on 19 July 2003. The festival was dedicated to the memory of Stephen Lawrence in the year of the 10th anniversary of his death.

10th Anniversary Memorial Service of Stephen’s Death
April 2003

London Marathon
April 2003

James Morrison ran the London Marathon on Sunday 13th April 2003 on behalf of the Stephen Lawrence Trust.

2002

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Hatherley Studio. An alternative lifestyle studio house in the centre of Winchester, by Richard Rose-Casemore.

Aspirations Exhibition
October 2002

Work from twelve SLCT bursary students was exhibited at the Stephen Lawrence Gallery, University of Greenwich, throughout Black History Month in October 2002. The exhibition explored the aspirations behind the students' commitment and determination in taking up the challenge of architecture.

2001

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Terrasson Cultural Greenhouse with a glass roof and a virtual lake, by Ian Ritchie.

2000

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Kielder Belvedere. A radical stainless steel structure sited on the shore of Kielder Water, by Softroom Architects.

1999

Stephen Lawrence Architecture Prize
Roche Court Sculpture Gallery. A seamless connection between the main house and the orangery, allowing a clear  dialogue between garden sculpture and gallery sculpture, by Munkenbeck + Marshall.