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What's It Like Being a Refugee Resettlement Key Worker?

What's It Like Being a Refugee Resettlement Key Worker?

Ruth, one of our amazing Key Workers, writes about resettling Syrian refugees in Derbyshire.

Upbeat CommunitiesFebruary 26, 2020key worker, syria, syrian, resettlement

What's It Like Being Upbeat's Finance Manager?

What's It Like Being Upbeat's Finance Manager?

What’s it really like? We asked Louise.

Upbeat CommunitiesDecember 20, 2019recruitment, job, finance, manager

#LiftTheBan: Why It's So Important

#LiftTheBan: Why It's So Important

Campaigning isn’t something Upbeat is known for. However, this is one particular campaign we want to highlight, and if it is successful, it will have a positive impact on thousands of people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

Upbeat CommunitiesAugust 22, 2019campaign, refugee, work, right, rights, home secretary

Derby Refugee Week 2019 Programme

Derby Refugee Week 2019 Programme

15-23 June 2019 // YOU, ME AND THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE // Celebrating the contribution that refugees have made to our city.

Upbeat CommunitiesMay 20, 2019refugee week, 2019, derby, event, programme

Dave's Story

Dave's Story

“I’m a nut and bolt man. I can’t solve everyone’s problems. But I can be a friend. I love volunteering at Upbeat.”

Upbeat CommunitiesApril 29, 2019dave, volunteer, refugee, welcome box, bbq, support

Come and Work for Us in Derbyshire!

Come and Work for Us in Derbyshire!

Are you compassionate, committed and professional? Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable Syrians being resettled in Derbyshire?

Job AdvertUpbeat CommunitiesMarch 6, 2019job, application, syria, syrian, key worker, derby, derbyshire

Race Report: Elliot's Sponsored Cycle Ride

Race Report: Elliot's Sponsored Cycle Ride

Elliot’s back from his freezing, cross-country cycle in the Scottish Highlands. It’s not too late to sponsor him!

Upbeat CommunitiesJanuary 21, 2019cycling, mountain, scotland, Fundraiser, refugee, donate

We Spoke to 3 Parents About Their Dreams for Their Children: This is What They Said

We Spoke to 3 Parents About Their Dreams for Their Children: This is What They Said

We all want the best for our children. Seeking sanctuary in a foreign land doesn’t change that.

Upbeat CommunitiesDecember 3, 2018children, refugees, family, support, Christmas, challenge

Welcome Banquet Auction: View the Prizes

Welcome Banquet Auction: View the Prizes

Homes Under the Hammer’s Graham Penny will be auctioning off these amazing prizes on Friday. You can bid, even if you’re not going to be there!

Upbeat CommunitiesOctober 1, 2018auction, fundraiser, refugees, banquet, welcome

20 Films for Refugee Week's 20th Birthday

20 Films for Refugee Week's 20th Birthday

With the Derby Refugee Week programme officially launching, we thought we’d take on one of Refugee Week 2018’s #SimpleActs.

Upbeat CommunitiesMay 29, 2018film, refugee, refugee week, twenty, twenty simple acts, simple actsComment

Andrew Jackson Appointed as Upbeat's New CEO

Andrew Jackson Appointed as Upbeat's New CEO

“The Directors of Upbeat Communities are delighted to announce that Andrew Jackson has been appointed as the new CEO of the charity”.

Upbeat CommunitiesApril 23, 2018CEO, Andrew, Andrew Jackson, charity, job

"The Mind is the Most Important Part of the Body": Elise's Story

"The Mind is the Most Important Part of the Body": Elise's Story

We got to know Elise through Upbeat Communities. This is her story of resilience and the pursuit of education.

Upbeat CommunitiesApril 19, 2018story, africa, refugee, asylum, asylum seeker, elise, education, uganda, college, university