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Welcoming and supporting
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Our position statement
In the light of the Home Secretary's statements we stand by Together with Refugees who say:
Choose compassion not cruelty
The Government has just announced a raft of draconian and cruel new policies that risk eroding refugees' rights. People who have fled the horror of war and persecution, suffering terrible trauma, need support to get back on their feet. Instead, this Government is choosing cruelty over compassion.
These plans are all politics and performance. They will only feed the division and hostility in our communities. It sends a message to our neighbours, colleagues, friends, and their families, that they will never be truly welcome here.
This does not represent us. Every day communities up and down the country show warmth and kindness to refugees. And we know when given a chance, refugees do so much to enrich our lives. From our high streets to our hospitals, from our schools to our community spaces, Britain is stronger because of those who’ve come here seeking safety.
We are proud to have signed this open letter to the Home Secretary:
Choose compassion not cruelty
The Government has just announced a raft of draconian and cruel new policies that risk eroding refugees' rights. People who have fled the horror of war and persecution, suffering terrible trauma, need support to get back on their feet. Instead, this Government is choosing cruelty over compassion.
These plans are all politics and performance. They will only feed the division and hostility in our communities. It sends a message to our neighbours, colleagues, friends, and their families, that they will never be truly welcome here.
This does not represent us. Every day communities up and down the country show warmth and kindness to refugees. And we know when given a chance, refugees do so much to enrich our lives. From our high streets to our hospitals, from our schools to our community spaces, Britain is stronger because of those who’ve come here seeking safety.
We are proud to have signed this open letter to the Home Secretary:
Together with Refugees Open Letter to Home Secretary
With our network of over 200 volunteers, we welcome refugees and people seeking asylum across Hertfordshire.
Our volunteers provide practical support to these new arrivals, helping them to connect with their communities and adjust to life in the UK.
We want to make our communities welcoming places so we provide a range of support from befriending and English language practice to practical assistance for those who need it most.
To find out about some of our recent activities click on the images below from our Instagram feed:
Our volunteers provide practical support to these new arrivals, helping them to connect with their communities and adjust to life in the UK.
We want to make our communities welcoming places so we provide a range of support from befriending and English language practice to practical assistance for those who need it most.
To find out about some of our recent activities click on the images below from our Instagram feed:
The King's Award for Voluntary Service
Patron: HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire
Robert Voss CBE CStJ
Charity Number 1172687
Robert Voss CBE CStJ
Charity Number 1172687
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