Upbeat Communities announces that Andrew Jackson, its Chief Executive, will be stepping down from his role after more than seven years in post.
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Our first ever online auction is live! From now until 24th March. Find out what great items you can bid on to help fund our projects…
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We busted some commonly believed myths about asylum seekers and refugees.
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Zana (not his real name) came to the UK from the Middle East. This is his story of finding hope and belonging at Upbeat Communities.
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We’ve published our first charity impact report—packed with insights and stories from the last financial year (2023-24).
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Refugee Integration Worker Rama reflects on a year of welcoming refugees in 2024—through tears and triumphs.
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We’re so grateful to every person who donated or shared our Big Give campaign to help fund our Integration Hub projects in 2025.
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Every donation made to Upbeat will be doubled between 3rd-10th December. Here’s why…
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We’re so pleased to be able to share the highlights from the last few months of welcoming refugees in the latest issue of Upbeat Updates: our annual charity magazine.
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Deepa shared her experiences of volunteering at Upbeat Youth — our weekly youth group for young refugees that gives them opportunities to make friends, have fun, and experience a breath of fresh air from the struggles they face.
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Write a message to show your support to refugees in response to far-right violence across the UK.
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“I never felt that I could walk around on the streets without being aware that someone might be trying to kill me,” Jorge and Karla share their story of finding Upbeat Communities after fleeing El Salvador for the safety of their children.
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Refugee Week 2024 is here! We’re celebrating building a home and a community for refugees.
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Some resources from us as we stand with asylum seekers who are at risk of being deported to Rwanda.
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Shelagh shares her experiences of welcoming refugees in Long Eaton, offering English classes and games to build community among those isolated in hotels.
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We explore the reasons why refugees are being forced to leave Sudan as civil war continues to rage after nearly a year.
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Find out more about the amazing individuals who are taking part in the Derby 10K later this month to raise money for our work supporting refugees.
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At Upbeat Communities, we are proud to support many incredible women seeking refuge in Derby. On International Women’s Day, we wanted to share one woman’s story of finding hope and belonging at Upbeat.
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The third and final in our 3-part blog series with a spotlight on Host Derby. Einir, Head of Delivery, shares how the project creates community and belonging for refugees.
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