"Every month I worry how I'll afford to get my children to school." Rana's story - Action Foundation
Here's another great reason to Stand With Refugee Families this winter - to help more families like Rana's through our appeal on @crowdfunder.bsky.social π§‘ππ§‘ Each donation doubled by @avivauk.bsky.social
actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...
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Today is #GivingTuesday - when we're all encouraged to do good. π§‘
We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. π
Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
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Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Stand With Refugee Families appeal! We're one third of the way to our target - can you help us get to Β£15k by Christmas & show refugees they are welcome here? ππ§‘π
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
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'Action Foundation gives hopes to the hopeless' - Read Bure's story - Action Foundation
When Bureβs world fell apart, Action Foundation helped her rebuild.
Today, sheβs thriving and planning her daughterβs wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline.
Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! π
actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...
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Angry, frustrated or just plain bewildered by the latest government asylum system proposals?
You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal π§‘
tinyurl.com/muce5fep
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Thank YOU for putting your £££ where your πis @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social π§‘π§‘ππ§‘
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This is brilliant! THANK YOU SO MUCH for the support Rich! π§‘
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Thank you SO MUCH @alomshaha.bsky.social - that is so generous of you! π§‘ππ§‘ And thanks for sharing our appeal @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social !
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As winter starts to bite, please think of the refugees and asylum seekers who depend on organisations like ours for food and shelter on a freezing cold day.
Just Β£5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. π
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Stand with Refugee Families: Winter Appeal
We are raising money to stand with and support refugee children and families facing financial hardship living in the North East of England.
Excited to launch our Stand With Refugee Families appeal today!
Every Β£1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact!
Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. ππ§‘
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
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We're so proud of Abbas, a regular at our Young Lives youth sessions. He's just scooped the Young Achiever of the Year title at the NE Youth Impact Awards. You can help more youngsters like Abbas by becoming a regular donor - head to our website to find out more! πhttps://bit.ly/3XlOVfF
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Are you an experienced senior leader driven by values and impact? We're looking to find our next Chief Executive to lead our dynamic charity transforming the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across the Northeast. Find out more here: actionfoundation.org.uk/chief-execut...
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A week today our CEO, Duncan, will be joining BBC presenters Matt and Anna in a 3-legged race for BBC Children in Need. You can hear our Young Lives manager Bridget talk about how CiN funding helps refugee & asylum seeking youngsters at this link from 2hrs 24 in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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What an amazing day at the GNR! π
π¬οΈ We werenβt just blown away by the winds, but by the incredible support too.
Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over Β£10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. πͺπ§‘
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Thank you so much @alanrew.bsky.social π§‘ Every donation makes a real difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers we support.
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Bonus running content, apologies: I wrote this for @actionfdn.bsky.social about my terrible friend Pete and my Forrest Gump running strategy.
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Running Commentary with Richard Smyth - Action Foundation
Our resident wordsmith Richard is back for his 2nd Great North Run with #TeamActionFoundation! πββοΈπ§‘ Read about his training and fundraising journey here: actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...
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We love the (not so) friendly competitionπΈ
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And we can now confirm... TARGET COMPLETE βοΈ Amazing work Richard! π§‘
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And we can now confirm... TARGET COMPLETE βοΈ Amazing work Richard! π§‘
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Stand up for refugees - The Cluny
Reminder to get your tickets + join our Comedy Night! π€ Every ticket sold helps us continue our work with refugees across the North East.π
π Date: Monday 16th June
π Location: 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ
π’ Time: 19:30
ποΈ Ticket Price: Β£15
Link: thecluny.com/listing/stan...
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Woman does a henna tattoo on somebody's hand. A pink hot chocolate and cakes.
Pink hot chocolate and some fantastic henna designs marked the start of our new Wednesday Drop-in for refugee and asylum seeking women.
The new female-only space will offer casework advice alongside fun activities 11am-1pm at CastleGate. Kids welcome.π§‘
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thank you! π§‘
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We're delighted to share that our brilliant Young Lives service has been awarded Β£120k over the next three years by BBC Children In Need. π§‘
This will make a huge difference to the lives of children & young people from asylum seeking & refugee families. πππ
#youthwork #youngpeople #RefugeesWelcome
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Great to have you back Richard! π§‘πͺ
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Six amazing years and counting Pete! π§‘
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Thanks for sharing @stja.bsky.social π§‘
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'It's hugely inspiring' - Why I volunteeer with Action Foundation - Action Foundation
In #VolunteersWeek2025 & we've been celebrating the contribution of our volunteers who really make Action Foundation the amazing charity that it is. π§‘
Here's Charles' story: actionfoundation.org.uk/its-hugely-i...
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Thank you for sharing!!!
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Welcoming, valuing and integrating refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham.
https://linktr.ee/restore_birmingham?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=174905c4-183c-4894-a40f-28297535a085
Providing a safe place for every child refugee to heal and the freedom to build a better future.
linktr.ee/baca.org.uk
Proud winners of the National Advocacy Outstanding Service Award 2018 and 2022. We provide independent, free and confidential advocacy to people in the North East. #AdvocacyWorks
connectedvoice.org.uk
Partnership group working on developing good policy and practice in relation to NRPF issues in the North East of Scotland
π nrnepartnership.org
We use art and art therapy to support the mental health and wellbeing of people who are displaced and seeking refuge - UK, France and international www.artrefuge.org.uk
The highlight of the year for the region's third sector. Award ceremony on 11th September 2025 at the Fed, Gateshead.
Research on global migration and mobility from the Faculty of Social Sciences Migration Research Group at the University of Sheffield.
Website: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/migration-research-group
For customer services telephone 0191 433 3000
Official page for Newcastle University UK, a founding member of the Russell Group of Research intensive universities, and a Global Top 140 university. #WeAreNCL
North East mum of 5 | ADHD, autism, BPD, depression, C-PTSD | PhD Candidate: VCSE contribution to mental health research | Development Coordinator at VONNE | Senior Research Assistant | Lived Experience Consultant | Film, running, history & true crime fan
Rainbow Home supports LGBTQ+ people in the North East who are seeking asylum. We walk the journey with you.
We are the first and the only human rights NGO dedicated to working on #statelessness at the global level.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ISI_LinkTree
We are Forced Migration Review, a world-renowned publication based at the Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford.
www.fmreview.org
Charity working with women survivors of modern slavery to achieve sustainable freedom from exploitation.
https://www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/
Comms Officer for the refugee charity @actionFdn π§‘ Proud mum. Occasional bike botherer π΄ββοΈ
Weβre a charity based in Walker, Newcastle.
Our projects include East End Women, Lifting Neighbourhoods Together, Food Bank, Employability & Riverside Roots
Since 2017, ICRD has been working to improve the lives and life chances of people in the region through research driven policy development, promoting social mobility, and by delivering effective community-based transformational projects.