Creating a culture of welcome

We opened in 2017 as a community group welcoming people seeking refuge who had recently arrived in Hastings. Now, we are a refugee & migrant-led charity supporting families and individuals from refugee backgrounds with our buddy programme, advocacy, and financial & emotional support.

Volunteer Buddy Programme

Stories of Resilience: Buddies for Life

Fatima's story about how community members in Hastings formed lasting relationships with refugee families during lockdown. This is part of the Stories of Resilience series, which focuses on the ways in which communities have worked together to support refugees and people seeking asylum.

What’s it like to be a buddy

With the help of our wonderful volunteers, we support people seeking refuge in Hastings, Wealden, and Bexhill. From practising conversational English to going to events together, our volunteer buddies are there for all the everyday activities that anyone starting a life in a new country might need help with.

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Our Partners and Funders

Together against the Hostile Environment

Help create a more equal and human world for people seeking refuge in the UK. Your donations help people in our community surviving on less than £36 a week.

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