We are proud to share our latest Annual Review, which highlights a year of resilience, compassion, and community support for refugees and people seeking safety across Devon. 👉 Read the full Annual Review on our website: www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/annual-...

Today we share an exciting update for our organisation.... Introducing our new CEO, Susanna Revolti 👋 🔗 Read Susi's full message to supporters here: www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/a-messa...

With 63 other expert groups, we’ve written to Government to oppose the sudden reduction in the asylum accommodation move-on period for newly recognised refugees. Read our joint letter in full in the The Guardian today 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

There have been a few new followers who have joined us in our corner of the internet recently 👋 so here's a quick introduction to Refugee Support Devon; who we are, what we do and how you can support our little charity. 💚 🔗 Find out how you can support us at www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk

Exciting news: Exeter's Multicultural Choir is back after the summer on Friday 10th October. ⏰ Not been before but keen to get involved? This is a great opportunity to come along and have a taster. Get it in your diary! 📅

Recently, a group of our clients were invited to take part in a herbal remedies and first aid workshop hosted by Southcombe Barn, located in Widecombe-in-the-Moor on Dartmoor. 🌿 Thank you to the team at Southcombe Barn for such a kind offering for people seeking safety in the local community. 💚

🚨 Donations needed - Can you help? 👉Mobile phones 👉Laptops/ tablets 👉Prams - particularly a twin pram! Contact us: 📧 [email protected] 📞 01392682185 Drop donations to: 📍 Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, Exeter, EX4 3RG

This week, 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

🚨 Let's not forget: The right for people to seek safety in another country is expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights alongside the right to a fair trial and freedom of expression (source: @uk.rescue.org). It’s not about politics - it’s about people. ♻ repost if you agree.

Our wonderful supporter Bee Harley is hosting her annual lunchtime concert next week in aid of Refugee Support Devon. Join Bee, Richard Skinner, and Anne O’Brien for a beautiful hour of piano and poetry at St Stephen’s Church. All are welcome! 😊

Each month, we deliver donations to an initial accommodation hotel in Devon. In July, we gave out hundreds of clothing items and toiletries – including a fab donation from LUSH Exeter. ❤We’re especially in need of mobile phones and toiletries. Can you help? 📧 [email protected]

We're registered on @easyfundraising.bsky.social which means you can raise free donations for us when you shop online! 🛍 🔗 Sign up here today and we could win £500: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/.../CE953/fa...

You can now read our June Newsletter on our website. 🌤 It's been a busy couple of months at Refugee Support Devon! 🔗 Read all about it here: www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/june-re... 📧 Sign up to our mailing list to and get updates straight to you inbox here: eepurl.com/g8-xf9

Join us for the next Lunch 4 Life, this time with an African inspired menu! 📅 Saturday 2nd August | 🕖 7pm 🌍 An evening of African food, music & connection 🍽️ A delicious meal cooked by our clients 🎟️ £20 per ticket 🔗 Limited tickets available. Book now: parklifeheavitree.org.uk/event/lunch-...

We've done the maths and we've reached a total of £4300 for our 2025 #RefugeeWeek appeal 🙌. Over 150 individuals donated, over just 2 weeks - this was our shortest appeal but one of our biggest yet! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who donated, however big or small, it all makes a huge difference. 🙏

For us, this is the whole point. We've got until the end of the week to raise vital funds to provide support to people like Adnan and his family. 🚨 Donate to our #RefugeeWeek appeal today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsd... #ThisIsTheWholePoint #WorldRefugeeDay

We had such a brilliant evening kicking off Refugee Week here in #Exeter at Exeter Phoenix yesterday. 🎬 Thank you to everyone who joined us! ♥️ There's more to come! Join us on Friday for our #RefugeeWeek Community Dinner at St Sidwell's Community Centre. 🍲 🔗 Book your tickets now: linktr.ee/rsdevon

It's here! 🎉 #RefugeeWeek is always a highlight of our year and this year, we're hosting some exciting events here in Exeter. 👏 Have you got your tickets? 🔗 Book here: linktr.ee/rsdevon We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💚

This week is #RefugeeWeek. The team at @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social have launched a crowdfunder to raise funds to provide vital support to people seeking safety - from emergency housing to food and clothing. You can donate via this link 👇https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025.

📢 "We want to make sure that they get the support that is needed so they can start to live a decent life." Valentina shares why our work is so important. Help us continue to provide support to people in need across Devon. 🔗 Support our #RefugeeWeek appeal today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsd...

Meet our wonderful panel 📢 We're excited to welcome you to Exeter Phoenix next Wednesday for an evening of film and conversation celebrating #RefugeeWeek. Have you booked your tickets yet? Secure your spot here: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-w...! 🚨

💬 Why is it so important to support people seeking safety, right now? 👀 Watch: Trupti explains why our work at Refugee Support Devon is so crucial at the moment. Help us provide emergency support to people seeking safety. 🔗Donate to our #RefugeeWeek appeal today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsd...

We've got just 10 days left of our #RefugeeWeek appeal ⏰ We're raising £5000 to provide emergency support to people seeking safety - funds which our volunteers, like Lizi, rely on to support people in need. Can you help? 🔗 Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek2025

My #artwork #SeaBed was made with lots of help from @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social and the people they support. #ar #artist #artsciencecollaboration 🧪

Our volunteer, Shim supports people seeking safety living in an initial accommodation hotel in #Devon. We’re raising £5000 to continue providing emergency support on the frontlines - directly to the people who need it most. 🚨 Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek

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Refugee Support Devon is a small local charity; but often one of the only sources of support for people seeking safety. 💬 Watch: Valentina shares what support is urgently needed. 🚨Can you help? Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek

We've had a brilliant weekend at #ExeterRespect. We talked to lots of people about our upcoming #RefugeeWeek events & Refugee Week appeal. 💬 🔗 Book now for our Refugee Week events: refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/refugee... 🔗 Support our Refugee Week appeal: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025

We're raising vital funds to support people like Hasan, who've risked everything to seek safety. We've got just two weeks! Can you help? 🚨 Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek2025 #RefugeeWeek

We're raising £5000 for emergency support for people who've risked everything to seek safety in Devon. 🚨 💬 Watch: Trupti explains why our emergency fund is so vital. We've got just 2 weeks to reach our target! 😲 Can you help? 💸 Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek

Big news! 📢 We’ve just launched our #RefugeeWeek crowdfunding appeal. In just two weeks, we want to raise £5000 to boost emergency support for people seeking safety here in #Devon. 🚨 Help us reach our target! 💸 Donate today: www.justgiving.com/campaign/rsdevon2025 #RefugeeWeek2025

Check out these events for #RefugeeWeek. The community dinner at St Sidwell's on the 20th promises to be a real treat. The food will be cooked by some refugees and asylum seekers who are part of our community. And there will be live music! #Exeter

Have you got your tickets yet? 🎟️ Join us to celebrate #RefugeeWeek in #Exeter and this year's theme, Community as a Superpower. 🫂 You're not gonna want to miss it! Book your tickets now: linktr.ee/rsdevon?fbcl.... 🔗

Join us for our #RefugeeWeek Community Dinner at St Sidwell's Community Centre on Friday 20th June at 6pm. 🍎 Book your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/refugee-we... 🔗 Join us to connect over food and music and celebrate this year's Refugee Week theme, 'Community as Superpower'. ❤

Join us to celebrate #RefugeeWeek in #Exeter 📣 We're hosting an evening at Exeter Phoenix screening award winning short film 'Goldmine' by Adrian Fisk &'The Walk' by Oscar Nominated filmmaker, Tamara Kotevska. Book now. exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/the-w... @refugeeweek.bsky.social

Got 5 minutes? Want to do something tangible? Here’s 3 quick ways you can support people seeking asylum and refugees in Devon right now. Together, we're building a Devon that's rooted in community, care and compassion. 💚 #Devon #RefugeeSupport #ChooseLove #SouthWest #MigrantJustice

Wow, it's already May? Check out our roundup of some of the April highlights in the Refugee Support Devon office. Summer is here! 🌤 www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/april-r...

We were excited to receive a large donation of disused mobile phones in the office this week. These have been distributed directly to refugees & asylum seekers living in Devon. Got a device lying around that someone else can use? Get in touch [email protected] to arrange a drop off. 📱

Last week our community allotment got a visit from #Exeter City Councillor, Cllr Rob Harding. 🌿 Our allotment is run by volunteers. It is a space for our clients to meet others in the local community and get their hands dirty outside in nature! Want to get involved? Get in touch via our website. 👨‍💻

Have you heard? 👀 We're on the lookout for a new CEO to lead Refugee Support Devon as we welcome a change in leadership as an organisation. 👏🏾 Please share and help us spread the word. All details are on our website: www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk 👩‍💻 Applications close on Friday 25th April ⏰ #Hiring

Excellent to see a positive story about refugees in the media. Well done, Refugee Support Devon! #Devon #refugees #NHS

Join us tomorrow! 📢 Come join us at #Exeter 's Multicultural Choir every Friday, 1pm - 3pm. 🎶 Facilitated by RSD's Valentina Alba, the choir sings in multiple different languages and is always a fun afternoon with tea, hot chocolate and biscuits, getting to know others in the local community. 😊

We recently received a big donation of mothers day gifts from the team at Park Life Heavitree which were distributed to asylum seekers in Devon. A big thank you to Berni and everyone who donated and helped organise this! 🙏 Read more on this story here 🔗 refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/news/51-moth...

📣 Anna's story was featured on BBC Spotlight this week! Anna has been supported by our RAMP project which is aimed at finding ways to help forced migrants who are qualified and registered health practitioners. 👉 Find out more here: refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/ramp-refugee... #Devon #RefugeeSupport

Refugee Support Devon is currently hiring! 📣 Could you be our next Chief Executive Officer? www.refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/.../working-... Please share this post with your networks to help us spread the word! 💬 #Hiring #SouthWest #RefugeeSupport #Devon #Recruiting

We are hiring! RSD is seeking a new trustee to join our board, and take a lead on our marketing and wider fundraising strategy. Head over to our website for more details and a full description of the role. refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/donate/volun...

🥻Sari Exhibition🥻 Next week, the University of Exeter is hosting Sari Exhibition. During the launch event a wonderful RSD volunteer, Professor Vikram Devaraj, will discuss the history of these saris from his own private collection. Follow this link for free tickets: fixr.co/en-US/event/...

Hi everyone This is a reminder that the time and place of the choir has changed! 4-6pm at the bakehouse. Will be lovely to see as many of you as possible there!!

RSD is proud to share an upcoming panel discussion about the ongoing crisis in Sudan. Please follow the link to find out more about the panellists and the respondents as well as how to access the discussion. We hope that plenty of you can join! www.exeter.ac.uk/events/detai...