We went to the celebration event for this remarkable project. This year two of the RA-C team and Zak, a 16 year-old from Syria have spent an entire morning or afternoon at 12 schools across the Tendring area. We have some fun activities, including writing in Arabic, and some reflective ones where students list what […]
Tendring Junior Warden Project is an amazing scheme that invites primary schools in the Tendring region to get year 6 children more involved and informed in the diversity of the region. Talks include Bollywood dancing, Hate Crime, African Storytelling and Polish Culture. We have been delighted to take part in 6 sessions this term – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep a look out for the Refugee Action – Colchester at events around Colchester, it’s a great way to help spread the word and provide information to people about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers. Being out and about with our stall also provides a great chance to meet people – so if you […]
A few years ago, I was surprised to receive a notification in the post that my Winter fuel allowance was going to be paid into my account. Surprised, because I don’t consider myself as old (well, it’s all relative!) and certainly I’m not needy. As it was coming up towards Christmas time, I gave my […]
The caseworkers at RA-C frequently have meetings in their cars, at people’s homes, cafes, on the street, in the library and any other warm and dry place we can find… We don’t have access to a computer at these places or cannot get to forms and information easily – it’s also hard to have confidential […]
There are now two ways to officially come here for resettlement. The original Vulnerable Persons Resettlement scheme and now an additional children’s scheme which identifies children and their families who are vulnerable. The Government has added another 3,000 to their original 20,000 people to include this group. They do not have to come from Syria. […]
At Refugee Action-Colchester (RA-C) we highly value the incredible difference all befrienders make in the lives of newly resettled families. Befrienders act as a much needed bridge for families who find themselves in an unfamiliar environment. Together with Essex Integration, RA-C has been increasingly involved in linking Syrian families to local British ones, who are […]
We are so proud that with cross-party support of the Council, we have now become part of a national City of Sanctuary movement. Across the United Kingdom, 90 towns and cities, are committed to creating a culture of welcome and safety for everyone. On Sunday 8th October 2017, we celebrated Colchester becoming a Borough of […]
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