Young Roots

*Comedy Night - next Wednesday!* Secure your tickets now to see this brilliant line-up of comedians at the Comedy Store, hosted by Suzi Ruffell. All in support of our work with young refugees 🧡 There are 14 incredible raffle prizes up for grabs, including a Eurostar trip, a five course gourmet dinner, and a champagne afternoon tea... Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gZgxFtqr

*Two weeks to go until our annual Comedy Fundraiser!* Secure your tickets now to see this brilliant line-up of comedians at the Comedy Store, hosted by Suzi Ruffell. All in support of our work with young refugees 🧡 Plus, take a look at the incredible range of raffle prizes up for grabs, including a Eurostar trip, a five course gourmet dinner, and a champagne afternoon tea... Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/gZgxFtqr

Did you know, you could make a difference with a small regular donation from your monthly salary? Payroll Giving is easy and tax efficient, and regular giving makes a huge difference to our ability to respond to changing needs. Your HR / Payroll team can set this up – find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePrNqu4z #PayrollWeek

We are devastated by the news that 12 people have lost their lives in the Channel today, with two people still missing. These preventable tragedies cannot keep happening. We need #SafeRoutesNow - the new government must show their commitment to the right to safety.

This classic lamb curry, paired with injera, was prepared by an Eritrean young man and young woman who attend our Croydon Hub. One young person who ate the meal said afterwards, “it’s not beautiful, it is perfect!”. Why not give this recipe a try - visit our website for more recipes by young people and explore different cultures through foods. https://lnkd.in/eqCQqHud

Suzi Ruffell is back for another Comedy Night to help raise funds and awareness for young people seeking safety. Come for the laughs, stay for the impact! Grab your tickets and join us for a night of fun while supporting a cause that truly matters. https://lnkd.in/gZgxFtqr

Are you a self-driven creative, keen to use your communications skills to build awareness of our work and impact? We're looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to join our team! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eN8jXnYq

At Young Roots, we’re committed to empowering youth leadership and preparing young people for their future. Last week, we partnered with Family Action to host a CV workshop, equipping participants with the skills they need for the next steps in their journey. It was a great success!

The government’s announcements today on asylum are out of step with the national mood, as we’ve seen from the thousands of people showing their desire to see a compassionate welcome for refugees in the UK over the last few weeks. We urgently need the government to create safe routes to the UK and an asylum policy that is compassionate, fair and does not allow asylum-seekers and refugees to be used as scapegoats. Today’s announcements are just more of the cruel and punitive approaches the previous government used. An approach that divides us, and has devastating consequences - as we’ve seen in recent weeks, causing so much distress among the young people with whom we work. We all deserve better than this - refugees and people seeking safety, the thousands of people who came out in onto the streets in support of refugees and against hate, and our communities who want to be able to live well together. Read more about the latest announcements: https://lnkd.in/ebXmjcN6

Lessons must be learned from previous mistakes: government data shows there was a 348% increase in refugee homelessness this year. At Young Roots, we supported many young people at risk of rough sleeping after being granted refugee status. As more asylum claims are now being processed, it’s vital that urgent steps are taken to prevent a new crisis emerging.