Looking to the future
As we approach the half-way point of our five-year strategy, Action Foundation CEO, Duncan McAuley (above holding mic) looks at how far we’ve come and where we’re headed in the next two and [...]
Putting the world to writes
Students in one of our advanced English classes were allowed to swap English for their own languages – for one lesson only - when they enjoyed a creative writing session, thanks to a [...]
Introducing Laura, our new Inclusion Development Manager
Laura Lowther has just joined us in the newly-created role of Inclusion Development Manager. Laura will be working on promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at Action Foundation; client engagement and ensuring people with lived [...]
Sweet taste of success for Abdul Rahim
As a Syrian asylum seeker, Abdul Rahim was not allowed to work in his chosen field of Pharmacy. But since gaining refugee status in October, he has turned his talents to chocolate making [...]
I had to leave my children behind – Haddi’s story
Haddi, from Gambia (pictured above at this year's North East Charity Awards), had to leave everything behind, including her family, when she fled her home country. She was homeless when she first came to [...]
Bringing joy to Bim
This winter we’re asking supporters to Unwrap the Joy for refugees and asylum seekers – that’s people like Bim, who has found joy through gardening thanks to a unique volunteering project run by [...]
We launch our ‘Unwrap the Joy’ Winter Appeal
Donate Here We're excited to launch this year's seasonal fundraising campaign to help people seeking sanctuary in the North East. Our Unwrap the Joy appeal is being supported by our friends at the Aviva Community Fund, [...]
How did the riots affect our clients and staff?
This summer’s anti-immigration protests and riots have left a lasting negative impact on some people seeking sanctuary here according to a report we've compiled following a survey with clients, staff and volunteers. Two [...]
‘An inspirational night’ – one volunteer’s take on the North East Charity Awards
Hilary Elder is one of our valued Language & Learning teachers who gives up her time freely to teach English to refugees and asylum seekers. She is also a writer and has her [...]
Sixty per cent leap in people seeking help – Impact Report 2024
Today we launch our Impact Report for 2023/4 which is our annual look-back on what has been achieved. Below we outline the main findings. You can access the full report in the Publications [...]