It’s Volunteers' Week– a time to highlight the work of all those amazing people who give their time and skills freely so that charities like ours can support those using our services. Here [...]
This week we've been highlighting the life-changing contribution made by our network of philanthropic landlords, who allow us to rent out homes to newly-recognised refugees. Here, one of our former residents, Oliver, explains just [...]
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 [...]
Action Foundation is honoured to be the chosen charity for this year’s Culture Festival at Royal Grammar School Newcastle (RGS) - a vibrant, student-led celebration of diversity, creativity and connection. Now in its [...]
People seek asylum in the UK for all sorts of reasons. Mum of two, Nadia, was forced to flee Afghanistan because she was an advocate for girls’ educational rights. "I left Afghanistan in 2019 [...]
Following the mid-point review of our five year strategy we’ve been seeking feedback from clients, staff and volunteers on how they think Action Foundation is performing. It’s been a big consultation exercise and we’re [...]
Action Foundation has been chosen by IMIX, to be one of three hosts nationally for their Refugee Media Mentorship Scheme. IMIX is a team of media and communications specialists lifting the voices of [...]
Young refugees from Action Foundation’s Young Lives project have been working with film maker, Tom Bing, to produce a powerful piece entitled ‘Small Matters.’ The short film, which was launched to a rapt [...]
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 [...]
This year, the students of John Snow College at Durham University are using fashion as a force for good, hosting their annual charity fashion show (JSCFS) in support of Action Foundation. We spoke [...]
