Let’s hear it for 2019!
As the year draws to a close, Action Foundation have not only been celebrating our 10th anniversary, but also 12 months of growth, success and supporting even more refugees and asylum seekers. Celebrations culminated [...]
“I couldn’t think about anything without a roof over my head”
Durnaz* was alone with nowhere to go or family to turn to when she was referred to Action Foundation for support. The Housing team quickly realised how vulnerable she was and got her safely [...]
‘Action Hosting has given me a different life’
Speaking to our Action Hosting guests about what life was like before they got referred into our charity gives you a painful insight into the suffering that asylum seekers go through every day in [...]
Say hello to InterAction’s new recruits
After an unprecedented amount of applications, Jonah and Lizzie dazzled the recruitment panel and joined Action Foundation as Drop-in Co-ordinators at InterAction this month. Being quite nosy, we thought we'd find out a bit [...]
‘Action Hosting helped when I was homeless and desperate’
Action Hosting matches volunteers (hosts) who have a spare bedroom in their home with a destitute asylum seeker (guest) who needs a place to stay for a short period of time. The hosts are [...]
‘Exciting’ new English language Hub launches in Sunderland
Wednesday night saw the very first meeting of the Sunderland ESOL* Hub, led by Sunderland University and their TESOL department. Over 20 people attended and Action Foundation were lucky enough to be invited to [...]
We’re celebrating Trustees Week!
Trustees’ Week (4-8 November) is an annual event showcasing the great work that trustees do and highlighting opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference. Trustees are [...]
Double win for Action Foundation at North East Charity Awards 2019
Action Foundation are celebrating after scooping wins for both North East Charity of the Year and Charity Leader of the Year at the 2019 North East Charity Awards. A total of 11 awards were [...]
Debenhams provide personal shopping experience for Action Housing residents
Action Housing residents Dalia and Zipporah enjoyed a truly memorable personal shopping experience this week, thanks to the generosity of Debenhams. Action Foundation are up for two prizes at this year's North East Charity [...]
Former Lord Mayor & Lady Mayoress celebrate year of fundraising
The former Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor David Down and The Lady Mayoress Barbara Down visited Action Foundation this week to present the charity with a cheque for £1,350. David and Barbara selected us [...]