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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
There’s Nothing But Love to share as we proudly announce that James Fanzone, the official fan group for the band James, has raised an incredible £2,000 through their fan-based raffle for Action Foundation. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fog on the Tyne and driving rain didn’t dampen the spirits of our 24 amazing runners in this year’s Great North Run. Despite the weather, they all arrived on the finish line with smiling [...]