We need someone to support a group of young people to plan and host our Youth Summit and Exhibition 2024 in May!

Take a look at more details on our website, and if you're interested email your CV and expression of interest to [email protected] by 23/02

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At our Community Hub this week we enjoyed a poetry workshop on the subject of #home and what it means to us ❤️

We've been awarded Museum of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK 🧡.

To be awarded this status, organisations must demonstrate an existing commitment to welcoming and supporting sanctuary seekers and then pledge to develop this even further over the next three years.

Asylum Aid is taking on one of the biggest problems in the UK asylum system – delays in decision making on asylum claims.

As of June, 106,543 asylum seekers have been waiting more than 6 months for an initial decision on their claim. Some have waited for as long as 5 years.
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It was so lovely to receive this thank you card from the Solidarity Knows No Borders planning committee after a successful summit #SKNB23 . We look forward to organising together soon. In solidarity 🫶

📢 Immigration advice, permission to work and destitution support: our top three advice areas for adults this month. It has never been more vital to have accessible guidance and advice. People seeking asylum and new refugees face ever greater hardships.

#CommunitySupport 🌟

Do you have experience working with young people from different backgrounds and would you like to support our weekly #YouthClub ? If you're available on Thursdays from 17:00-21:00 please apply to join the #volunteer team on our website.

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Our winter shelters will open in less than four weeks - every guest will be treated with dignity, care & kindness.

Following some questions about our services this year – we'd like to share the following statement.

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🚨BREAKING: It’s time to get on the right side of history.

We believe that people seeking safety from torture and war deserve compassion and support - and we know a HUGE number of people agree with us.

📍Labour Party Conference, Liverpool

We need to buy blankets and hot water bottles in BULK for our winter packs.

Does anyone have connections of a supplier who could supply in bulk and possibly at discount?

Please e mail [email protected].

It is the bulk aspect we need help with.

We are building a more welcoming UK💪

It has been a truly incredible day so far, from football coaches to teachers, councillors to campaigners, our remarkable networks are doing everything possible to to speak up & stand up for people speaking sanctuary

#speakupforsanctuary

Free this Thursday? We have an exciting line-up at our Community Hub.
🎨 Crafts at 11:00am
🥋 Kung-fu/tai chi at 11:30am

Plus, enjoy a delicious cooked meal. Everyone welcome!

We’re back! Our new Thursday Community HUB started today. Come along next week for Arts and crafts, yoga, music, chatting, snacks and a delicious hot lunch. All welcome 11 til 1 every Thursday.