Refugee Council

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that the Refugee Council's Fair Shot campaign has been recognised as one of The Big Issue Changemakers of 2025! ⚽Through the shared love of football, Fair Shot FC is uniting refugees, people seeking asylum and local fans to build understanding, connection, and a fairer, more compassionate Britain. Our Senior Campaigns Officer, Luke Stewart, shared insights in this fantastic Big Issue feature about how Fair Shot is breaking down barriers, one match at a time. Read the full article to learn more about the journey and impact of Fair Shot!

We’re proud to be part of the upcoming ‘Connecting the Sector’ event hosted by Migrant Help in Birmingham next Tuesday (28 January). This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss critical topics such as age disputes and young homelessness, alongside incredible organisations like Entraide UK and Young Roots. At the Refugee Council, we’re committed to supporting young people and sharing best practices to ensure they receive the care and opportunities they deserve. Events like these highlight the importance of collaboration in creating meaningful impact for refugees and people seeking asylum. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to attend or share this with someone who might be interested. #RefugeesWelcome #Collaboration #YouthSupport

As always, the Refugee Council has been a key voice in the media since the start of the year. 💬 Our CEO, Enver Solomon, joined the conversation to champion integration and support lifting the work ban for people seeking asylum, echoing Professor Brian Bell’s advice from the Migration Advisory Committee. 📰 Dive deeper into our work and discover how we’re shaping the narrative. Read our latest blog: https://bit.ly/42dpkJx #news #media

Prospectus | B Corp are delighted to be working exclusively with the Refugee Council to help them recruit for two Fundraising roles to join their Philanthropy and Partnerships Team. The Refugee Council is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Founded in 1951 following the creation of the UN Refugee Convention, they exist to support and empower people who have fled conflict, violence and persecution in order to rebuild their lives here in the UK. They work with over 14,000 women, men and children each year who are desperately seeking safety. Senior Corporate & Employment Partnerships Executive – flexible Hybrid working - £39,741 to £42,861 per annum - https://lnkd.in/eXT74FxV Senior Trusts Officer – flexible Hybrid working - £38,166 to £41, 286 per annum - https://lnkd.in/eXvah53P For further details on the above opportunities please do also get in touch directly with me at Firas.Eldib@prospect-us.co.uk #Fundraising #Trusts #Foundations #Partnerships #CorporateFundraising #Refugees #Humanrights

This inhumane system that sees every part of refugees lives controlled through GPS tagging must end immediately. https://lnkd.in/exsegYMa

What if we told you 69 deaths could have been prevented? 2024 was the deadliest year on record for Channel crossings. At least 69 people lost their lives trying to reach safety in the UK, including a third who were children. Our new report reveals the harrowing truth: enforcement-only policies are making these crossings even more dangerous. Boats are overcrowded and unseaworthy, putting lives at greater risk. Shockingly, there’s still no official data on those who died or their profiles, leaving policymakers in the dark. Key Insights: 🔹 69 deaths in 2024 – more than the total between 2019 & 2023. 🔹 A third of the victims were children, including a 4-month-old baby. 🔹 Enforcement measures have made crossings riskier, yet search and rescue efforts remain inadequate. Our Recommendations: 🔹 Publish regular data on Channel deaths. 🔹 Improve search and rescue operations. 🔹 Expand safe and legal routes to prevent dangerous crossings. Our CEO, Enver Solomon, says it best: "Every person who lost their life in the Channel this year was someone with a story and loved ones – like 7-year-old Sara, who died boarding an overcrowded boat with her family. The Government must act now to prevent a repeat of this devastating loss in 2025." 📖 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3DEkwTs

🎯 This 2025, we’re calling for real change. Let’s make safe routes and humane policies that support dignity, opportunity, and safety for all refugees IN and hostility OUT!  

These aren’t just wishes – they’re what refugees should already have. 🌟 This year, we hope to make this list a reality. Because every refugee deserves safety, dignity, and hope.

Food has a way of bringing us together. It’s more than ingredients or a recipe – it’s a memory, a story, and sometimes, even a lifeline. For Omar, Zigni stew is more than just a dish. It’s the taste of home, the comfort of tradition, and a reminder of resilience during difficult times. When Omar fled Eritrea, he brought this recipe with him – a little piece of the life he left behind. Now, he’s sharing it with you. As the holidays wind down, and we all crave something new, why not try something different? Gather your loved ones, cook Omar’s Zigni stew, and share the experience of a meal that has connected people across generations and borders: https://bit.ly/4iMnGV2 Because food isn’t just about sustenance – it’s about love, connection, and belonging. What’s a recipe that reminds you of home?

“Finally, after years of war, we feel there is freedom. It's a crazy, crazy feeling that I can't explain. Before, we were so suppressed. My friends who are Syrian, who are in Germany, and in the UK, everywhere - everyone had the same reaction – we were calling each other, we were all so happy. I felt my identity had been rebuilt.” Esther came to the UK as a refugee with her parents, when she was a teenager. She has now spent half her life in the UK. Like many people from Syria, she is happy, but also concerned about what happens next. “It is so difficult to see some of the images on TV, especially of the people being released from the prisons. All of my friends have a poster of someone they know who is missing. They still don't know if they are dead. In every family, there's been someone who's been missing, and now we're just looking for them. At the moment, it's a very uncertain time. If the situation improves, a lot of my friends, they are willing to go back. None of my people chose to be refugees. They really want to rebuild the country they know – the country where we belong. But it's very unsafe right now in Syria, very dangerous. There's no government. We’re waiting for a sign of what's going to happen in the future.” “It’s very difficult to call two places home. I’ve lived half my life in Syria, and half of it in the UK. Syria is my home, and the UK is the place that welcomed me. You love them both, I think equally.” We are standing with refugees from Syria, at this emotional time. Read more of Esther’s story on our website: https://bit.ly/41Hs55H