We recently attended some amazing #IWD events. On Friday, we joined the Women’s Homelessness Alliance conference. Yesterday, we were at Hay & Kilner’s International Women’s Day celebration, joining a panel inspired by #GivetoGain to highlight the strength of women in our community 🧡

It’s International Women’s Day on Sunday and this year the theme is #GivetoGain. 🧡 Our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this work. They stand beside women during some of their most vulnerable moments, offering guidance, advocacy and compassion. #GivetoGain | #IWD2026 | #GenderEquality

📢 Shout-out for donations 📢 We need toiletries for refugees and asylum seekers living in our accommodation. Can you help? Donations can be dropped off at City Church, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ from 9.30am to 4pm on week days - please label any bags 'For Action Foundation'. Thank you 🧡

As our outgoing CEO prepares to say goodbye to Action Foundation later this month, he shares his thoughts on current attitudes towards migration. 🧡 actionfoundation.org.uk/we-must-re-f...

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating 🥳🥳🥳 As we welcome the Year of the Horse 🐎🐎🐎, we recognise and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and meanings of this special time for many communities. 🧧✨

One of our InterAction drop-in volunteers, Idrees, got to try being a firefighter today when Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service came to visit. Mehrban Sadiq advised clients and volunteers about the Importance of smoke alarms and the need to check fire safety in rented accommodation.

📣Come & join our friendly team & help us shout about the fantastic work our staff & volunteers do to welcome refugees & asylum seekers to the North East! Please share our job ad! 🙏https://actionfoundation.org.uk/communications-officer/

We're ‘Opening Doors' with North East Combined Authority, Tyne Housing & others - research identifying the barriers to employment faced by vulnerable adults living in supported accommodation. @emmaaudreyadams.bsky.social @fuseonline.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social bit.ly/4roAKnm

The theme for #HolocaustMemorialDay 2026 is Bridging Generations. A call to action and reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn’t end with the survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us. #HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay

Some of our students got a glimpse into the beauty industry this week thanks to The National Beauty Academy Sunderland🙏 Employability Adviser Lucy said, "The participants appreciated the approachable manner of the facilitators of the beauty taster session. They came away wanting to learn more!"💄👄

Everyone should see this. Watch it, share it - these are the voices we need to hear that are so often ignored in the poisonous debate about hotels.

The Government is introducing the biggest immigration overhaul in 50 years. They want to make settling here harder than ever as part of a broader attack on migrants and refugees. Now, they're asking what YOU think of their plans. Use our guide & speak up today. www.praxis.org.uk/consultation...

Four years since our Home Office funded alternative to detention pilot, Action Access, proved it's more humane and significantly cheaper to support vulnerable women in the community rather than detention centres. How many more years before the Govt accepts that detention harms? tinyurl.com/ec4efer6

New year, same hostility. Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones. This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo. Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB? We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡 actionfoundation.org.uk/office-manag...

Love this film about the work of our Women's Drop-in. 🧡 Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...

Look at these fantastic cards, made by refugee children and young people from our Young Lives project. 🎄🎄🎄 Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅 Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

Abbas and Ale, regulars at our Young Lives project, are the stars of a powerful new film on poverty and hope, commissioned by @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social 🎥🧡 The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away." youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...

This story is so heart warming, it will restore your faith in humanity. If Karim's journey inspires you too, then please donate to our Stand With Refugee Families crowdfunder. 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/karims-first...

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 🧡🙏🧡 Each donation doubled by @avivauk.bsky.social actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...

Today is #GivingTuesday - when we're all encouraged to do good. 🧡 We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏 Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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 £15k by Christmas & show refugees they are welcome here? 🙏🧡🙏 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

When Bure’s world fell apart, Action Foundation helped her rebuild. Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline. Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...

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 🧡 tinyurl.com/muce5fep

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 £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. 🙏

Excited to launch our Stand With Refugee Families appeal today! Every £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. 🙏🧡 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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! 🙏https://bit.ly/3XlOVfF

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...

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/...

What an amazing day at the GNR! 🏅🌬️ We weren’t 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 £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡

Thank you so much @alanrew.bsky.social 🧡 Every donation makes a real difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers we support.

Bonus running content, apologies: I wrote this for @actionfdn.bsky.social about my terrible friend Pete and my Forrest Gump running strategy.

Our resident wordsmith Richard is back for his 2nd Great North Run with #TeamActionFoundation! 🏃‍♂️🧡 Read about his training and fundraising journey here: actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...

Read this very nice thing by my mate Richard about why he's doing the Great North Run for @actionfdn.bsky.social, and then give him some money. Better still, give *me* some money actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...

We love the (not so) friendly competition💸

And we can now confirm... TARGET COMPLETE ✔️ Amazing work Richard! 🧡

Reminder to get your tickets + join our Comedy Night! 🎤 Every ticket sold helps us continue our work with refugees across the North East.🙏 📆 Date: Monday 16th June 📍 Location: 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ 🕢 Time: 19:30 🎟️ Ticket Price: £15 Link: thecluny.com/listing/stan...

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.🧡

We're delighted to share that our brilliant Young Lives service has been awarded £120k over the next three years by BBC Children In Need. 🧡 This will make a huge difference to the lives of children & young people from asylum seeking & refugee families. 🙏🙏🙏 #youthwork #youngpeople #RefugeesWelcome

Great to have you back Richard! 🧡💪

Six amazing years and counting Pete! 🧡

In #VolunteersWeek2025 & we've been celebrating the contribution of our volunteers who really make Action Foundation the amazing charity that it is. 🧡 Here's Charles' story: actionfoundation.org.uk/its-hugely-i...

Join us for a night of comedy this Refugee Week!🎤 Every ticket sold helps us continue our vital work with refugees across the North East.🙏 📆 Date: Monday 16th June 📍 Location: 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ 🕢 Time: 19:30 🎟️ Ticket Price: £15 Link: thecluny.com/listing/stan...

📢 We're hiring! Join our passionate team supporting refugees as our new Finance Manager 💼 If you're ready to use your financial skills for good, we'd love to hear from you. actionfoundation.org.uk/finance-mana...

Do you have a property to rent? 🏠 Join our philanthropic landlords scheme to help more people like Haddi. Visit out website for details. #homelessness #refugeeswelcome youtu.be/SBxYeMHhS4o

🏠 All this week we're highlighting the invaluable contribution of our philanthropic landlords who, last year, helped us house over 100 refugees. Here, Fiona explains why she became a landlord. Find out more on our website. #refugees #homelessness #togetherwithrefugees

“Low wages, poor housing, and poor public services are not the fault of people who come here, they’re political failure.” Same man, different day. Immigration is not the cause of the UK’s problems. Austerity is. Share this video. Let’s re-write yesterday’s speech.

Alice is one of our amazing philanthropic landlords who changes lives by renting her property to us. Alice gets a commitment of monthly rent, we manage her property & refugees get the support they need. #TogetherWithRefugees #RefugeesWelcome #homelessness