Action Foundation🧡
@actionfdn.bsky.social
An award-winning charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers & other migrants to integrate successfully & lead more independent and resilient lives.
https://linktr.ee/actionfoundation
https://linktr.ee/actionfoundation
Four years since our Home Office funded alternative to detention pilot, Action Access, proved it's more humane and significantly cheaper to support vulnerable women in the community rather than detention centres. How many more years before the Govt accepts that detention harms?
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January 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Four years since our Home Office funded alternative to detention pilot, Action Access, proved it's more humane and significantly cheaper to support vulnerable women in the community rather than detention centres. How many more years before the Govt accepts that detention harms?
tinyurl.com/ec4efer6
tinyurl.com/ec4efer6
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New year, same hostility.
Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones.
This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones.
This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners
People who are sent to Manston processing centre will be eligible for searches for electronic devices from Monday
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
New year, same hostility.
Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones.
This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones.
This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Reposted by Action Foundation🧡
Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo.
Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t leave refugees in limbo: Scrap the 20-year wait
Imagine living in limbo for 20 years, not knowing if you’ll be allowed to stay in the only home your children have ever known.
That is the reality facing refugees under new government proposals. A gr...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo.
Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
NEW YEAR, NEW JOB?
We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡
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We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡
actionfoundation.org.uk/office-manag...
Office Manager - Action Foundation
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January 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
NEW YEAR, NEW JOB?
We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡
actionfoundation.org.uk/office-manag...
We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡
actionfoundation.org.uk/office-manag...
Love this film about the work of our Women's Drop-in. 🧡
Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...
Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...
Stand With Refugee Families this Winter
YouTube video by Action Foundation
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December 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Love this film about the work of our Women's Drop-in. 🧡
Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...
Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...
Look at these fantastic cards, made by refugee children and young people from our Young Lives project. 🎄🎄🎄
Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅
Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅
Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Look at these fantastic cards, made by refugee children and young people from our Young Lives project. 🎄🎄🎄
Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅
Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅
Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Abbas and Ale, regulars at our Young Lives project, are the stars of a powerful new film on poverty and hope, commissioned by @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social 🎥🧡
The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away."
youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...
The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away."
youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...
Gateshead
YouTube video by Action Foundation
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December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Abbas and Ale, regulars at our Young Lives project, are the stars of a powerful new film on poverty and hope, commissioned by @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social 🎥🧡
The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away."
youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...
The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away."
youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...
This story is so heart warming, it will restore your faith in humanity. If Karim's journey inspires you too, then please donate to our Stand With Refugee Families crowdfunder. 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/karims-first...
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This story is so heart warming, it will restore your faith in humanity. If Karim's journey inspires you too, then please donate to our Stand With Refugee Families crowdfunder. 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/karims-first...
Here's another great reason to Stand With Refugee Families this winter - to help more families like Rana's through our appeal on @crowdfunder.bsky.social 🧡🙏🧡 Each donation doubled by @avivauk.bsky.social
actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...
actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...
"Every month I worry how I'll afford to get my children to school." Rana's story - Action Foundation
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December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Here's another great reason to Stand With Refugee Families this winter - to help more families like Rana's through our appeal on @crowdfunder.bsky.social 🧡🙏🧡 Each donation doubled by @avivauk.bsky.social
actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...
actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...
Today is #GivingTuesday - when we're all encouraged to do good. 🧡
We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏
Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏
Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday - when we're all encouraged to do good. 🧡
We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏
Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏
Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Stand With Refugee Families appeal! We're one third of the way to our target - can you help us get to £15k by Christmas & show refugees they are welcome here? 🙏🧡🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Stand With Refugee Families appeal! We're one third of the way to our target - can you help us get to £15k by Christmas & show refugees they are welcome here? 🙏🧡🙏
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
When Bure’s world fell apart, Action Foundation helped her rebuild.
Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline.
Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏
actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...
Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline.
Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏
actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...
'Action Foundation gives hopes to the hopeless' - Read Bure's story - Action Foundation
actionfoundation.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
When Bure’s world fell apart, Action Foundation helped her rebuild.
Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline.
Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏
actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...
Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline.
Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏
actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...
Angry, frustrated or just plain bewildered by the latest government asylum system proposals?
You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal 🧡
tinyurl.com/muce5fep
You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal 🧡
tinyurl.com/muce5fep
tinyurl.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Angry, frustrated or just plain bewildered by the latest government asylum system proposals?
You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal 🧡
tinyurl.com/muce5fep
You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal 🧡
tinyurl.com/muce5fep
As winter starts to bite, please think of the refugees and asylum seekers who depend on organisations like ours for food and shelter on a freezing cold day.
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
As winter starts to bite, please think of the refugees and asylum seekers who depend on organisations like ours for food and shelter on a freezing cold day.
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏
Excited to launch our Stand With Refugee Families appeal today!
Every £1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact!
Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. 🙏🧡
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Every £1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact!
Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. 🙏🧡
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Stand with Refugee Families: Winter Appeal
We are raising money to stand with and support refugee children and families facing financial hardship living in the North East of England.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Excited to launch our Stand With Refugee Families appeal today!
Every £1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact!
Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. 🙏🧡
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
Every £1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact!
Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. 🙏🧡
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...
We're so proud of Abbas, a regular at our Young Lives youth sessions. He's just scooped the Young Achiever of the Year title at the NE Youth Impact Awards. You can help more youngsters like Abbas by becoming a regular donor - head to our website to find out more! 🙏https://bit.ly/3XlOVfF
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We're so proud of Abbas, a regular at our Young Lives youth sessions. He's just scooped the Young Achiever of the Year title at the NE Youth Impact Awards. You can help more youngsters like Abbas by becoming a regular donor - head to our website to find out more! 🙏https://bit.ly/3XlOVfF
Are you an experienced senior leader driven by values and impact? We're looking to find our next Chief Executive to lead our dynamic charity transforming the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across the Northeast. Find out more here: actionfoundation.org.uk/chief-execut...
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Are you an experienced senior leader driven by values and impact? We're looking to find our next Chief Executive to lead our dynamic charity transforming the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across the Northeast. Find out more here: actionfoundation.org.uk/chief-execut...
A week today our CEO, Duncan, will be joining BBC presenters Matt and Anna in a 3-legged race for BBC Children in Need. You can hear our Young Lives manager Bridget talk about how CiN funding helps refugee & asylum seeking youngsters at this link from 2hrs 24 in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A week today our CEO, Duncan, will be joining BBC presenters Matt and Anna in a 3-legged race for BBC Children in Need. You can hear our Young Lives manager Bridget talk about how CiN funding helps refugee & asylum seeking youngsters at this link from 2hrs 24 in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
What an amazing day at the GNR! 🏅🌬️ We weren’t just blown away by the winds, but by the incredible support too.
Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡
Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡
September 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
What an amazing day at the GNR! 🏅🌬️ We weren’t just blown away by the winds, but by the incredible support too.
Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡
Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡
Thank you so much @alanrew.bsky.social 🧡 Every donation makes a real difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers we support.
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@actionfdn.bsky.social
a UK-based charity that supports refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to integrate successfully into the community and lead more independent and resilient lives.
@actionfdn.bsky.social
a UK-based charity that supports refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants to integrate successfully into the community and lead more independent and resilient lives.
Action Foundation - Empowering refugees to overcome exclusion
Action Foundation is an award-winning charity based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We support refugees and asylum seekers experiencing isolation in Tyne and Wear.
actionfoundation.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thank you so much @alanrew.bsky.social 🧡 Every donation makes a real difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers we support.
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Bonus running content, apologies: I wrote this for @actionfdn.bsky.social about my terrible friend Pete and my Forrest Gump running strategy.
August 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Bonus running content, apologies: I wrote this for @actionfdn.bsky.social about my terrible friend Pete and my Forrest Gump running strategy.
Our resident wordsmith Richard is back for his 2nd Great North Run with #TeamActionFoundation! 🏃♂️🧡 Read about his training and fundraising journey here: actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...
Running Commentary with Richard Smyth - Action Foundation
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August 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Our resident wordsmith Richard is back for his 2nd Great North Run with #TeamActionFoundation! 🏃♂️🧡 Read about his training and fundraising journey here: actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...
We love the (not so) friendly competition💸
August 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We love the (not so) friendly competition💸