Unwrap the Joy for Refugees

Aim: This winter, will you help us spread the joy of the festive season to refugees and asylum seekers?

Life is hard for people seeking sanctuary here. Not only does the cost-of-living crisis continue to bite, but this summer’s anti-immigration protests and riots had a profound effect on the people who use our services.

Young people reported they were too scared to leave the house. A mother using our Drop-in told us she was told to ‘Go back to your own country’, even though she works tirelessly for our NHS.

This is not who we are as a nation. We know the vast majority of people here are welcoming to those who need help.

HOW WE HELP

• Free English and employability classes to help people make a new start
• A warm, safe place to live for those experiencing homelessness
• Drop-ins where people new to our region can get advice, make friends, have a hot meal, pick up winter clothing and even get a free haircut
• Vital support services for children and young people complemented by a huge range of joyful activities from surfing to circus skills.

Above all, we extend a warm welcome – and the chance of a hopeful tomorrow.

CAN YOU HELP US UNWRAP THE JOY?  

£10  could buy a move-in pack to welcome someone to their new home

£20 could buy hot food for a Drop-in client over a whole month 

£30 could buy a surf lesson for a young person to build their confidence

£50 could pay for a term’s travel for a learner to access our free English classes

£70 could pay for a week’s heating & lighting in one of our homes

Thank you for supporting refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants this winter.