‘It’s hugely inspiring’ – Why I volunteeer with Action Foundation
It’s Volunteers' Week– a time to highlight the work of all those amazing people who give their time and skills freely so that charities like ours can support those using our services. Here [...]
Finance Manager
Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Would you like to work in a vibrant city and make a real difference to people’s lives using the financial and leadership skills you’ve developed in [...]
‘I had to hide who I was’ – Oliver’s story
This week we've been highlighting the life-changing contribution made by our network of philanthropic landlords, who allow us to rent out homes to newly-recognised refugees. Here, one of our former residents, Oliver, explains just [...]
Letting with love – the landlords who only rent to refugees
All this week we’re going to be shining the spotlight on our unique Letting service which provides safe accommodation for refugees who might otherwise be homeless. That’s people like Adam, who was forced [...]
Culture and cookbooks – Royal Grammar School fundraises for Action Foundation
Action Foundation is honoured to be the chosen charity for this year’s Culture Festival at Royal Grammar School Newcastle (RGS) - a vibrant, student-led celebration of diversity, creativity and connection. Now in its [...]
Nadia’s story
People seek asylum in the UK for all sorts of reasons. Mum of two, Nadia, was forced to flee Afghanistan because she was an advocate for girls’ educational rights. "I left Afghanistan in 2019 [...]