Jewish Care’s Golders Green campus was illuminated purple on Tuesday night to mark the national day of reflection on the anniversary of the country’s first lockdown.

Purple is the charity’s brand colour and Jewish Care said the lighting was to show the building as a beacon of hope after a difficult year, particularly for the elderly and the social and healthcare sectors..

Chief executive Daniel Carmel-Brown said: “We wanted to show that without communal support, we could not have got through this pandemic. We are incredibly grateful for the way our supporters rallied together with us. This evening's event allowed us to shine a light of hope. Jewish Care is still here to serve the community now and in the future.”

The charity also held a minute’s silence across the organisation at midday to reflect on the year and “to remember fondly those we have lost”.