Fundraising

Why I’m taking on the Step Up for Refugees Challenge – ex Puma pilot, James Fairman

2022-07-29T13:08:04+01:0029th July 2022|Blog, Fundraising, News|

On Monday we launch our Step Up for Refugees summer fundraiser - a step challenge created to show asylum seekers and refugees that they do not walk alone and that there are people willing [...]

Just the Ticket campaign – first tickets go out to refugees

2022-07-04T13:46:55+01:004th July 2022|Blog, Fundraising, News|

We are so grateful to everyone who supported the Newcastle City of Sanctuary 'Just the Ticket' crowdfunder earlier this year. As the first tickets are distributed by Action Foundation staff and volunteers, here's an [...]

Richard raises more than £1k for refugees and asylum seekers

2022-03-28T19:17:53+01:007th March 2022|Blog, Fundraising, News|

Our fantastic fundraiser Richard Dawson has raised more than £1,200 - six times his original target - to support refugees and asylum seekers across Tyne and Wear by completing a gruelling 48-mile challenge. Richard [...]

‘I knew what it was like to have no words’ – Action Language volunteer, Jenny, explains why the Gift of Words is so important

2021-12-13T11:08:56+00:0013th December 2021|Blog, Fundraising, News|

DONATE Like most people who choose to volunteer with a charity, I wanted to do something to make things better for people when they are low in things we usually take for granted.  [...]

Naomi brings taste of Buenos Aires to Durham with Language Café fundraiser

2021-11-21T21:56:46+00:0017th November 2021|Fundraising, News|

Thinking of booking a holiday abroad next year and looking to learn the lingo? Then there’s the perfect opportunity to try out your Bonjours and Buen Dias at a special fundraiser organised by Durham [...]

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