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 [...]
Monday 24th February marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since the war began, around 218,000 people have come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine scheme or the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In Volunteers' Week we would like to share Abdul Rahim's story. Abdul volunteers each Thursday at our InterAction Drop-in where he says he felt 'instantly welcomed with open arms.' Abdul is a qualified [...]
Iranian refugee, Yousef Rastgoo, who came to the UK eight months ago to build a new life here, has found a home from home in a South Tyneside community garden thanks to a [...]
It’s six years since Rekar first came to the UK after fleeing Iraq, yet his asylum claim is still undecided. And whilst he is praying that his refugee status will be granted soon, [...]
Our Winter campaign, Raise the Roof, aims to fundraise for and raise awareness of the extent of the homelessness problem facing refugees and asylum seekers. Here we introduce you to one refugee who made [...]
We just love it when our clients move out! If that sounds harsh, allow us to clarify. Of course, we miss the friends we’ve got to know, but every move-on means we’ve helped [...]
