On the 30th May 2018, RA-C together with Orlando Jopling, Artistic Director at Roman River Music and internationally acclaimed cellist, organised a Cello Concert fundraiser at St. Botolph’s church in aid of our work. Orlando performed the first three Bach suites to an audience of over 200 people, the music was sublime and Orlando’s performance […]
After a couple of thwarted attempts to meet up due to terrible weather at the start of the season, I am happy to report that the Refugee Action allotment is now in action. It is in a beautiful position on the East Bay site with well established fruit bushes, and two of our families are […]
Colchester has a great track record welcoming refugees. Last year we welcomed 15 families from Syria an many others from around the world who came here independently and have become refugees. But what is actually like to flee your home and settle here? Every person’s situation is unique. Some have arrived through the vulnerable persons […]
Refugee Action – Colchester volunteers are heading to Calais again in May and June. We hope to have 10 volunteers working a total of 50 man days helping the charity Care4Calais sort and distribute aid. There are over 700 people dependent on charitable organisations such as Care4Calais and they in turn rely on volunteers turning […]
The Refugee Action – Colchester office at 15 Queen Street is now a Hate Incident Reporting Centre. We have taken training to help report incidents and assist people who have been victims of a hate crime. It’s a pleasure to be part of such a positive action. The more Hate crime that is reported the […]
We are now able to distribute Foodbank Vouchers. In future any donations of food we receive that are unsuitable for our clients will be taken direct to the Foodbank. The Foodbank are a remarkable organisation and each person we have sent or taken along is made to feel welcome and cared for. Thought is given […]
20th April at 7.30 At the Nottage in Wivenhoe Ai Wei Wei’s remarkable film Human Flow is being shown. Shot over the course of a single year in 23 different countries, the film gives a detailed account of some of the human stories that have led to the displacement of a staggering 65 million persons […]
We recently started our cookery classes, beginning with two Syrian days and one Sudanese day. Our chefs proudly taught local friends how to make Baklava, Kurdish Biryani, Fattoush Salad, Sudanese Mutabbel, a Sudanese vegetable dish with a peanut butter sauce as well as many more delicious dishes. After cooking we sat together over lunch enjoying […]
We are a Community Interest Company who works with Refugees and Asylum Seekers in our community as well as abroad. We are a passionate and friendly team based in Colchester and as a growing CIC we are now actively seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who has a background in PR. Are you this person? […]
We are looking for an enthusiastic Fundraising Manager to join our fantastic team and make a significant and tangible impact on the future of our lovely Community Interest Company and the vital support that we provide to refugees and asylum seekers in our community. Are you someone with a fundraising background and have experience of […]
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