December 2021
School children get on their bikes in support of Paperchain People
School children and students around Newcastle have been getting crafty for Christmas by taking part in our second Paperchain People project. Paperchain People is all about spreading a seasonal message of welcome and solidarity to [...]
‘Gift of Words changed my life’. Refugee, Erfan, graduates and starts job in the NHS
DONATE Our free Action Language English classes really can transform people’s lives. When Iranian refugee, Erfan, arrived in the UK on Boxing Day three years ago, he had only a smattering of English. Yet [...]
‘I knew what it was like to have no words’ – Action Language volunteer, Jenny, explains why the Gift of Words is so important
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. I’d [...]
Give refugees and asylum seekers the Gift of Words with Paperchain People!
Following on from the success of our first ever Paperchain People challenge last year, we're encouraging schools, community groups and individuals to once again send a seasonal message of welcome and solidarity to people seeking [...]
The Bishop of Durham backs Action Foundation’s Gift of Words Appeal
Action Foundation’s Patron, the Bishop of Durham, the Right Revd Paul Butler, met our CEO, Duncan McAuley to record a special video message in support of our Gift of Words Appeal. In the video, recorded [...]
Win Viv’s Amazing Technicolor Dream Quilt
As part of our Gift of Words Appeal, which is raising money for our Action Language project, supporter, Viv Harrison, has crafted this beautiful contemporary quilt, which you have an opportunity to win in a [...]