Interpretation is vital for many of the people we work with. Without it, people are left misunderstood and unable to properly access the support or services they need. 🧵1/3

🌽 Harvest Appeal | boaztrust.org.uk/harvest 🌽 Harvest is an opportunity to give thanks for and share the resources we have. Across the UK, many churches, community groups and individuals mark this season by gathering food and gifts to support people in need.

New academic year, new you? 😉 September can often feel like a reset, a mini new year. If you’re looking for a challenge in 2026, why not commit to fundraising for Boaz through it. Find out more at boaztrust.org.uk/fundraising ✨

This weekend we witnessed one of the most disgraceful and distressing demonstrations of racism in British history. Speakers including Elon Musk directly incited racist violence, calling for British people to ‘fight back’ or die. Read our full statement 🔗 www.runnymedetrust.org/news/stateme...

Family unity is a universally acknowledged right. Family Reunion allows refugee families that have been torn apart by war & persecution to reunite in a regular, safe & managed way. It aids integration, promotes well-being & encourages self-reliance. www.unhcr.org/uk/refugee-f...

🪟 Thank you! 🪟 We want to say a big thank you to the The Screwfix Foundation for a generous grant to help us install new windows at one of our houses. The previous windows were over 20 years old, they weren’t energy efficient and the older style latches posed a security risk.

📢 Our Housing Guide is now available in Arabic and Urdu, as well as English! 🎉 You can download the PDFs on our website here 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/resources/housing-guide 🧵1/3

We were encouraged to see someone new move into one of our houses for women refused asylum recently 😊🏡 🧵1/2

Like so many other asylum and migration charities, we have become increasingly alarmed in recent months by the growth of the far right and their sentiments, and the ‘protests’ outside hotels housing people seeking asylum. 🧵1/3

📢 More investment is needed in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for people recently granted refugee status. In addition to housing challenges, participants in our recent research consistently raised the issues of empowerment and integration into society.

🚨The Home Secretary announced yesterday that one of the only safe routes left for people to seek protection in the UK will be temporarily closing. This news about Family Reunion is alarming. 🧵1/3

Until now, family reunion has been one of the only safe and legal routes available that allows refugees fleeing war and persecution to be reunited with their partner and children. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

⚠️ Yesterday’s announcement by the Home Office to halve the time that most people granted refugee status are given to leave their asylum accommodation from 56 to 28 days is short-sighted and will lead to more people experiencing homelessness. 🧵1/3

We want to say a big thank you to the Peer Support team at the University of Manchester, who raised an amazing £101 for Boaz through their bake sale earlier this year! 🧡🎉 The bake sale was hosted by Adra and Stephany as part of the Wellbeing Champions initiative 🍰 #FantasticFundraisers

Are you signed up to Boaz news? 🗞️ Get the latest news, stories, policy updates and ways to get involved straight to your inbox each month by signing up here 😊 boaztrust.org.uk/stayintouch

🚨Vital conversations about violence against women are being hijacked by an anti-migrant agenda. We've joined 200 organisations to urge the Government to address this dangerous weaponisation of VAWG. It is #NotInOurName. Read more: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

📢 There’s still time to apply to join team Boaz as a Support Worker! This role involves working with women who have been refused asylum who are living in Boaz accommodation. 🧵1/3

Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE) are looking for a new Operations Manager - could it be you? 😊 Do take a look at this amazing opportunity with an excellent organisation 🧡⬇️ (Closing date is 15th September) ⏰ www.daredarwen.org.uk/work-for-us....

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we're spotlighting the Red Line for Gaza campaign. What is happening in Gaza is a humanitarian crisis and a systematic erosion of what makes us human. 1/2

NEW BLOG POST: explaining the UK–France “one in, one out” treaty - which lets the UK return small boat arrivals to France, while taking in the same number who didn’t cross👇 It's branded a “safe route" but in reality it will force people into even more dangerous journeys, putting more lives at risk.

📢 Are you an empathetic person, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the asylum process in the UK? Do you have experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people seeking asylum and working in a trauma informed way? 🧡

Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety. This must be a turning point. #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social

Have you had a chance to read our new report on preventing homelessness among people recently granted refugee status? 🏡 🧵1/3

One of the findings from our recent report into refugee homelessness focused on the difference that a trauma informed approach can make when providing services. 🧵1/3

It was great to get out to Chester on a wellbeing trip a couple of weeks ago! ☀️ We visited the cathedral, walked the entirety of the Roman walls and stopped for ice cream by the river 🍦 #wellbeing #support

We're grateful to feature as a contributor in the latest issue of the Housing Rights newsletter by @cihhousing.bsky.social! 😊🗞️ Read the piece by our Advocacy & Communications Manager here 🔗➡️ rb.gy/at7aa3 #EndDestitution #RefugeesWelcome

Could you become the newest member of our support team? ✨🏡 Find out more below ⬇️

✨ t h a n k y o u ✨ Together, we reached our target! 🎉 Because of your support, we can now buy a nearly-new van that will help our housing team move tools, furniture and volunteers across our different houses in Greater Manchester 🏡

Two of the key findings from our recent report on refugee homelessness prevention in Greater Manchester are reflected in Fana and Abel’s quotes below: 1️⃣ Dedicated support workers can and do make a positive difference 2️⃣ People’s experiences of homelessness assessments varied greatly 🧵1/6

🚨🗣️ 52 influential women unite to urge the Government: do not abandon asylum-seeking survivors. Violence does not stop at the border, and neither should our compassion and support for survivors. Read more: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #WelcomeEveryWoman

Big thank you to St Mary’s Nantwich for creating this Boaz display, which will be up in the church throughout the summer! ☀️🧡

At a recent Boaz Life men’s wellbeing session, the group took part in a pilates session delivered by a professional instructor 🧘🏽 🧵1/2

Our Director @youngbridget.bsky.social is quoted in this @bigissue.com article about the further extension to the move-on period. The extension doesn't go far enough, but provides a valuable opportunity to make the case for a permanent extension to 56 days. Read now:

🚨 We’re calling for a permanent 5️⃣6️⃣ day move-on period. This is one of the key recommendations made in our new report: ‘From Surviving to Thriving: Preventing homelessness among people recently granted refugee status in Greater Manchester.’ 🧵 1/5

📢 New report | From Surviving to Thriving: Preventing homelessness among people recently granted refugee status in Greater Manchester | boaztrust.org.uk/surviving-to-thriving 🏡 #RefugeesWelcome #EndDestitution 🧵1/7

🚨We have published a NEW REPORT sharing the experiences of children from our All4One youth group who were wrongly treated as adults by the Home Office. These children arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum, were declared “significantly over 18” at the border and sent alone to adult asylum hotels.

📢 Reminder! The launch event for our new report on preventing homelessness among people recently granted refugee status in Greater Manchester is happening this Thursday at 10.30am 📆

We’re reminded why we do what we do every time someone moves into Boaz accommodation. When a woman moved into one of our houses for people with refugee status recently, her support worker could see how much it meant 🧡

📢 Join us online for the launch of a new report that shares the findings of a one-year pilot project (funded by GMCA) to reduce homelessness in Greater Manchester among people recently granted refugee status. 🧵1/3

⏰ The deadline to apply to be our new Head of Fundraising is coming up on Monday 30th June! There’s still time to get your application in - just visit boaztrust.org.uk/jobs for all the details 😊

🚨Did you know the government has made it nearly impossible for many refugees to become British citizens? It's based on how they arrived, not who they are as people. This affects our neighbours, colleagues, friends. 📢Your MP needs to hear from you: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our Van-tastic Fundraiser so far! 🧡🚐 We’re well on our way to reaching our target of £10,000. Could you chip in to help us reach this target before the end of June? Give today at boaztrust.org.uk/van-tastic 😊 🧵1/2

We’re looking for a new member of staff to join team Boaz! 😊 If you have experience in growing individual giving, church and community fundraising we’d love to hear from you. You can read more about the role (and about Boaz) by visiting boaztrust.org.uk/jobs 📌 #hiring #charityjobs #fundraisingjobs

4️⃣ quick and easy ways to get involved this #RefugeeWeek 🧡⬇️ 🎟️ Hear our Chief Exec speak tonight on theology and immigration at Manchester Cathedral from 7-8.30pm 🚐 Double your impact by giving to our van-tastic fundraiser ✨ boaztrust.org.uk/van-tastic

🚐 Van-tastic Fundraiser | Donations doubled in June! ✨ As part of our Warm Welcome, Firm Foundations Appeal for 2025-26, we’re fundraising for a van to help our housing team look after Boaz homes as we increase capacity. But we need your help! 🧵1/3

Everyday we are confronted by the relentless brutality and weight of multiple protracted crisises. We can’t ignore our rage, but we won’t be consumed by it. "Hope is a Discipline" is a short #SolidarityKnowsNoBorders film resource for changemakers. Watch with us 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8AD...

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is seeing through the invisibility that the hostile environment imposes on people facing destitution after claiming asylum 🧡 Get involved this Refugee Week at boaztrust.org.uk/refugeeweek ✨ #SimpleActs #CommunityAsASuperpower #RefugeesWelcome #EndDestitution

Could you join team Boaz as our new Head of Fundraising? ✨ We’re looking for someone who can help us develop our income streams into a strong and sustainable fundraising programme. Find out more and apply at boaztrust.org.uk/jobs #hiring #charityjobs #fundraisingjobs #recruiting

Our 2024-25 Supporter Review will be landing on doorsteps soon! 🗞️📮 Look out for your copy in the post or sign up to receive one for free here 😊 boaztrust.org.uk/stayintouch

📢 The year 2 RESS impact report is now available to read! 📖 The report produced by Greater Manchester Combined Authority highlights the work that's been happening across the partnership during the service’s second year, and the positive impact that this has had on our communities. 🧵1/2