Refugee Gifts are beautifully crafted cards designed by a refugee graphic designer for JRS UK💌 Each card sponsors a vital service for refugees - such as travel to appointments, hot meals, legal support, accommodation support, or phone credit.💙 Browse our collection: www.jrsuk.net/refugeegifts

On #InternationalDayofPeace, we remember peace is more than the absence of war – it’s welcome, justice & hope. At JRS UK, refugee friends show us peace is built in community: sharing food, gathering, & recognising each person’s dignity. We stand with all seeking sanctuary.

The first flights have taken off under the ‘one-in-one-out’ agreement between the UK and French governments. We do not know what awaits those removed from the UK and neither do they.

Together is out now! We explore the UK asylum system — from refusals and appeals to years in limbo. Refugee friends like Cecile, Haris, and Mimi share stories of resilience and hope, alongside reflections from JRS and ways to stand in solidarity. 🔗 jrsuk.net/autumn2025

Join our team! JRS UK is hiring a Detention Outreach Caseworker to support people in immigration detention through casework, referrals & advocacy. 📅 Applications close tomorrow (Sunday 14th) 👉 jrsuk.net/work-with-us #JobAlert #Hiring #RT

Thank you to all those who donated board games on our Wishlist!🫂💙 At our social drop-in, refugee friends can now continue enjoying moments of fun, connection, and joy together - a chance to simply be in the moment and share laughter together.

We are heartbroken by reports that three people - including two children - have drowned in the Channel. As more details emerge, we must remember that each of them had hopes and dreams that will never be realised, and loved ones who now grieve an unimaginable loss.

All of this. And also, military barracks are more expensive than asylum hotels. Which is why the Home Office moved on from using them. Back to performative and money-wasting policy making.

Women, men & children seeking sanctuary should not be left in overcrowded hotels for months on end. The answer is not more political theatre or warehousing people on disused military bases.

Every Saturday, refugee friends and Wapping residents gather in the JRS UK garden 🌱. This summer we’ve shared potatoes, onions, and even a winning sunflower 🌻—and now the beds are full of carrots and cabbage. A little patch of joy, grown together.

🚨The UK has suspended all new Refugee #FamilyReunion applications, one of the few #SafeRoutes for people fleeing. This cruelty keeps families apart. 📢We support our partners calling on the government to restore family reunion & expand safe routes.

The government has reversed its decision to extend the move-on period for newly recognised refugees. They’ll now have just 28 days to secure housing, work & support before eviction - putting many at risk of homelessness this winter. Read more: www.jrsuk.net/blog/move-on-period

💼Join this incredible team to challenge immigration detention and support those held in Colnbrook and Harmondsworth Immigration Detention Center. #Jobalert - learn more below:

At JRS UK, we regularly work with refugees forced to leave their homes and separated from family members. Of course they desperately want to reunite with them, as any of us would. Allowing them to do so is a basic recognition of humanity.

Once a month, refugee friends join the WaSh Wombles – Wapping’s local litter-picking group – for their community clean-up. This month, 33 volunteers, including 9 refugee friends, collected 42 bags of litter. Real community is people coming together, building connections & creating a cleaner Wapping💙

We're #hiring! JRS UK is recruiting a full-time Detention Outreach Caseworker to accompany and support people in immigration detention, offering practical help & advocacy. Learn more & apply:

Join our team! 💙 JRS UK is recruiting a full-time Detention Outreach Caseworker to accompany and support people in immigration detention, offering practical help & advocacy. Learn more & apply: jrsuk.net/work-with-us

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we remember and give thanks for those who have been injured or lost their lives while standing alongside people in great need, including many who are forcibly displaced and seeking safe haven💙

Curious about the UK asylum system? Stay informed with JRS UK’s fortnightly e-Updates. Get the latest news, stories from our community and refugee friends, and key updates from the asylum sector – straight to your inbox!🤳 Sign up today: www.jrsuk.net/subscribe

Many asylum seekers survive on less than £7 a day, often skipping meals so their children can eat. No one should have to choose between hunger and dignity. Read more via @thetablet.bsky.social: www.thetablet.co.uk/news/refugee...

This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re giving thanks for the young people and schools who walk alongside our refugee friends. From writing cards to people in detention, to fundraising and donating essential items - your acts of solidarity bring hope, dignity, and compassion.

At JRS UK, refugee friends are sewing reusable bags for people leaving detention — offering dignity through something practical and handmade. They’re building skills, connection, and giving back to others on the same journey. Solidarity, stitched into every seam. 🧵💙

A pleasure to welcome the Director of JRS Venezuela, Edgar Magallanes SJ, today to our centre in London, and to learn about all the great work his team are doing! @jrs.net

Asylum is being reduced to a numbers game. People have been detained this morning under the 'one in one out' policy. This deal sets a dangerous precedent - treating people seeking sanctuary as border threats, not human beings.

Most #Refugees & #AsylumSeekers seek safety from regions torn apart by war & persecution. With no #SafeRoutes, they are forced to take dangerous journeys. We stand with #CompassionNotCruelty, welcoming them into our communities & urging the need for more safe routes. 🎨 Artist: Nikoleta Nosovska

Three weeks to go – we’ll see you at Greenbelt! 💚 We’re excited to join this year’s festival — a time to meet, reflect, and stand in solidarity with refugees. Visit the JRS UK stall to learn more about our mission and how you can take action.

On this #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons, we’re reminded that harsh immigration policies are pushing vulnerable people further into danger. As our Senior Policy Officer Sophie explains, those trafficked while seeking safety are left with nowhere to turn. This needs to change.

There’s still time to join Team JRS UK for the Royal Parks Half Marathon or the Vitality 10k!🏃 By running with Team JRS UK, you’ll be raising vital funds to support refugees and people seeking asylum. 💙 For more info or to sign up, visit: www.jrsuk.net/challenge-events/

For two years, Laurence has walked alongside refugee friends through Amani House, Emilie House, and the At Home project — helping transform accommodation into spaces of sanctuary, rest, and renewal. Thank you, Laurence!💙 Read her farewell reflections: www.jrsuk.net/blog/a-journey-of-joy/

When someone in detention finally manages to get a consultation the Detained Duty Advice Scheme, it should mean they can speak to a solicitor and get advice. But too often, that doesn't happen.

🚨 JRS UK's newest report: Accessing legal advice in detention For many people in immigration detention, getting legal advice is virtually impossible. Our latest report reveals that just 38% of those surveyed in Harmondsworth and Colnbrook IRCs had any legal representation.

“Asylum is being reduced to a numbers game.” Sophie, JRS UK Senior Policy Officer, shares why the ‘One in One Out’ deal sets a dangerous precedent - treating people seeking sanctuary as border threats, not human beings. Read here: www.thetablet.co.uk/blogs/why-th...

We’d love to hear from you!📢 Whether you’ve been with us for years or just found out about our work, your voice matters. Help us stay connected in the best way possible by filling out our short supporter survey. It only takes a few minutes! Take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKJLMJZ

Our social drop-in is full of warmth, connection and culture - and our latest one was no exception! 🍛💙 We shared delicious Eritrean & Ethiopian food with refugee friends, staff and volunteers. A reminder of the joy in sharing stories, meals and laughter.

JRS urges the UK and France to centre protection and human rights in their Channel cooperation. 🧵 Asylum must not be reduced to a border security issue.

For refugee friends, a phone top-up is more than credit—it’s connection, safety, and dignity. It means reaching a GP, a solicitor, or a loved one. It means not feeling alone. Help us keep friends connected: jrsuk.net/donate 📱💙

Together, in hope & solidarity, we’ve walked alongside refugees facing destitution & detention. With your support, JRS UK offers dignity, care & community. Thank you for standing with us 💙🫂

Pope Francis’ solidarity with migrants and refugees was a powerful hallmark of his papacy. Dr David Ryall, Director of JRS UK, writes in the latest edition of Jesuits & Friends about how Pope Francis' legacy continues to inspire. Read more: www.jesuit.org.uk/articles/jesuits-friends---summer-2025

Why not challenge yourself and run to raise money for people seeking sanctuary? Whether it’s a 10K, a half marathon, or something bigger — join Team JRS UK and take on a Challenge Event in solidarity with refugees. Find out more about how you can get involved: www.jrsuk.net/challenge-events

Our supporter survey is live! 💙 Whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us, we’d love your thoughts on how we can communicate better. It only takes a few minutes and makes a big difference. Visit: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKJLMJZ

Throwback to Fairfield, performed by the JRS Theatre Group during #RefugeeWeek. Refugee friends came together to tell stories, build connection & explore what community means through theatre. Thank you to all who joined us — and to Jesuit in Britain for capturing these scenes💙

Here’s a sneak peek of our latest #newsletter, Together! 📬 In this edition, you’ll read reflections from the Wapping Run Club community, words from our very own JRS Theatre Group, and a celebration of what we’ve achieved as a community over the last year. jrsuk.net/summer2025

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill continues to treat people seeking sanctuary as a threat - not as humans in need of protection. We have a chance to change that! The Bill is currently in the House of Lords. Before the Bill can become law, both Houses must agree on its final form.

A gift in your Will is more than a donation - it’s a powerful promise of hope. By leaving a gift in your will, you can offer practical support, emotional accompaniment & a community to people seeking sanctuary. Find out how to leave a gift: jrsuk.net/leave-a-legacy

Happy #WorldRefugeeDay!💙 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, & contributions of our incredible refugee friends. We’re so grateful for our supportive community - including our refugee friends, volunteers, supporters, and staff - who make JRS UK the special place it is.

After being evicted from his Home Office accommodation, Aziz bought a sleeping bag and resigned himself to spending his nights on the street. Fortunately, he didn’t need it, and we were able to match Aziz with our hosts and help him find his feet. refugeesathome.org/case-study/i... #RefugeeWeek

Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? Don’t worry - there’s still a way to the start line!🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Join Team JRS UK and run with purpose! Every step helps support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. To sign up and learn more visit: www.jrsuk.net/challenge-events/

“You can see me, but I don’t exist” During Refugee Week #refugeeweek #compassionintoaction #simpleacts #nooneisillegal #weareallhuman #statusnowforall #refugeeswelcome #moreincommon @jrsuk.bsky.social @photofusionuk.bsky.social

Thank you to all our supporters, refugee friends, and the JRS UK community who joined us for the London Legal Walk yesterday.💙🚶 There’s still time to donate and help provide free legal advice and support to those we accompany at JRS UK. 🔗 londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/jrs-2025 to donate!

On this International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Dunstan reflects on how dialogue, listening, and encounter can dissolve fear and build understanding - challenging hatred not with judgement, but with love, radical acceptance, and shared humanity.💙 🔗 www.jrsuk.net/blog/dwelling-in-love/