My name is
Ruth South
I am the creator of the SUCOTETO Wreath of Remembrance, Hope, and Healing
About Me
I’m a mother of five, and the creator of the SUCOTETO Wreath of Remembrance, Hope and Healing, and the CEO and founder of CARE—Communities Against Racism Enterprise. I’m also the co-author of AKIP – Applied Knowledge is Power: Police Stop and Search. My work is grounded in love, healing, and justice for all people, and I hold a special place in my heart for the Black community, whose strength and resilience continue to inspire me.
My passion for racial healing stems from a deeply personal space—a moment of stillness and reflection where I found myself grieving the ongoing pain carried by Black people across the Caribbean, the Americas, and the African diaspora. I found myself thinking about how the world enjoys Sugar, Cotton, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea and Tobacco that my enslaved ancestors died for. Their lives were invaluable, valued only as economic commodities. Not valued, loved or cared for as fellow humans.
Though slavery was officially abolished over 150 years ago, the trauma lives on: in our bodies, in our stories, in our silence, and in the systems that still divide us. It manifests in generational wounds, the loss of identity, and the struggle to simply be seen and valued.
At the same time, I also hold compassion for all people affected by the legacy of racism—including those who have inherited the roles of privilege or perpetration without choice. This is not about blame. This is about healing. True healing asks us all—regardless of our background—to look inward, to acknowledge pain, and to take part in repair. We are all in need of a kind of “reparation of the mind,” a spiritual and emotional restoration that allows us to see one another not as adversaries, but as partners in peace.
I created CARE as a space where community, empathy, and justice intersect. A space where people can grow, learn, and reconnect with their shared humanity. The award-winning memorial wreath and floral tribute I developed is one small act of remembrance—an offering to the ancestors who were silenced, and a symbol of hope that their voices will never be forgotten again.
- It is my deepest wish that, through divine intervention and collective intention, the chains of racism, discrimination, and prejudice will be broken once and for all. And when that day comes, no one will have lost—we will all have gained.
- Gained understanding.
- Gained compassion.
- Gained each other.
- Gained peace,
- Gained truth, and Gained each other
My Vision for the Future
I love all communities. I believe in a world where we uplift one another without shame, where difference is celebrated, and where love wins over fear. SUCOTETO, and CARE is my contribution to that vision—a place where people from all walks of life can come together to listen, learn, unlearn, and rebuild.
Let’s walk this healing journey together. With grace. With courage. And with love. With SUCOTETO
Why Donate?
Because Healing Takes All of Us.
When you donate to SUCOTETO, you’re not just giving money—you’re giving hope, healing, and a voice to those impacted by racism and generational trauma.
Your support helps us:
- Empower communities with trauma-informed education and tools for resilience
- Restore dignity and mental wellbeing through counselling and healing spaces
- Honour the legacy of the ancestors with memorials that say: you are never forgotten
- Foster unity across all backgrounds, helping both victims and descendants of perpetrators find peace—not blame
We believe in reparation of the mind and heart—a restoration where no one loses and everyone gains compassion, connection, and a path forward.
“Together, we’re building bridges where pain once stood.”
Will you stand with us in love and action?
Why Donate?
- The Wreath & Floral Tribute
- Honouring the Forgotten, Uplifting the Living
- This memorial is more than flowers—it’s a sacred offering of remembrance, healing, and love.
- Our Wreath & Floral Tribute stands as a visual and spiritual symbol to honour the millions
of Black lives lost, enslaved, or erased through the brutal history of slavery. It is also a
gentle reminder to the world:
they will never be forgotten again - Each wreath, each bloom, each placement tells a story—of resilience, of dignity, and ofthe unbroken line of ancestry that continues to live through us today.
- But it’s not only about the past.
- This tribute also serves the present. It calls for healing between communities, for a
reparation of the mind—where victims of racism and descendants of those who upheld
oppressive systems can both find peace, without guilt or shame, but with mutual growth,
compassion, and understanding. - Support the Tribute
- Your support helps us:
- Create and maintain these symbolic memorials across public and community spaces
- Host tribute ceremonies that educate, heal, and bring people together
- Involve young people in learning their heritage and leading future acts of remembrance
- Ensure the ancestors’ names and stories are honoured with dignity and grace
- “This is our promise to the ancestors: You are seen. You are remembered. You are
honoured.”
Donate to SUCOTETO and payment options
Help Us Heal, Educate & Empower
Your donation makes a real difference. Whether it’s funding a trauma healing workshop, providing training resources for schools and police, or supporting a young leader on their journey, you are directly helping us change lives and build stronger, more compassionate communities.
Choose a Payment Option
Secure payment methods accepted:
- PayPal – Instant, secure giving
- Debit/Credit Card – Powered by Stripe for trusted payment processing
- Bank Transfer – For larger gifts or corporate giving (details below)
- One-Time or Monthly Giving Options – Choose what works best for you
SUCOTETO - Choose a Giving Tier
Gift Amount
£10
SUCOTETO - Choose a Giving Tier
| Gift Amount | Impact |
|---|---|
| £10 | Provides printed educational materials for one child in our AKIP community workshops |
| £25 | Covers participation for one adult in a healing circle session |
| £50 | Supports a memorial wreath and tribute to honour enslaved ancestors |
| £100 | Funds a school training session on anti-racism and inclusive education |
| £250 | Helps deliver a police-community dialogue and training initiative |
| Custom Amount | Every pound supports our programs and outreach |
Consider becoming a monthly SUCOTETO donor. Regular support enables us to plan for long-term impact and consistently reach more communities
Where Your Money Goes
We’re committed to transparency. Donations are used to:
- Run trauma-informed counselling and peer support programs
- Deliver education and allyship workshops across schools and public services
- Fund memorial initiatives that honour Black history and challenge cultural amnesia
- Empower community members with resources, knowledge, and hope
- Maintain operational needs (materials, facilitators, venues, transport)
Your generosity is not just a donation—it’s an act of healing, love, and solidarity. Together, we can create a world where no one is forgotten, and everyone has the chance to rise.
