‘No such thing as an illegal human being’ – Bishop of Durham’s farewell message as our Patron
We have been so honoured to have the Rt Revd Paul Butler as our Patron but when he retires in February after ten years as Bishop of Durham, he will retire from Action Foundation [...]
‘I’ve bought a tent and sleeping bag in case I become homeless’
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, [...]
Welcome to Action Foundation Laura
Tell us a bit about yourself I have recently graduated from the University of York with a Master’s degree in Public History. I love to travel and explore new places. This summer, I [...]
‘I slept at a bus station before Action Foundation found me a home’
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 launch our Raise the Roof Winter Appeal
Action Foundation has unveiled its seasonal appeal to help support homeless refugees and asylum seekers this winter. Our Raise the Roof Crowdfunder is being supported by our friends at the Aviva Community Fund, [...]
Raise the Roof this festive season
Do you or any of your friends love to sing? We're asking choirs and community singing groups to stage a musical event or special choir practice in aid of people seeking sanctuary here in [...]