Herts Welcomes Refugees
@hertswelcomes.bsky.social
Charity welcoming and supporting refugees in Hertfordshire
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, we support this report and call on the government to take urgent action @refugeestogeher.bsky.social
Britain’s asylum system is broken - uncaring, chaotic & costly. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
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On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, new research by us & @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows a fairer system could help refugees & boost the economy
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November 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On the day the Government announces plans to erode asylum rights, we support this report and call on the government to take urgent action @refugeestogeher.bsky.social
Exciting news! We are delighted to receive #Kingsawardforvoluntaryservice, thank you so much to all our volunteers who make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire #KAVS2025 #volunteering #refugeeswelcome To join our team contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Exciting news! We are delighted to receive #Kingsawardforvoluntaryservice, thank you so much to all our volunteers who make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Hertfordshire #KAVS2025 #volunteering #refugeeswelcome To join our team contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk
Sparkles! Volunteer Angie tells us about playgroup this week: “To celebrate Diwali and Guy Falkes we had glittery play dough, sparkly crayons, and danced to the ‘Firework’ song. Loads of fun with the streamers.”
November 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Sparkles! Volunteer Angie tells us about playgroup this week: “To celebrate Diwali and Guy Falkes we had glittery play dough, sparkly crayons, and danced to the ‘Firework’ song. Loads of fun with the streamers.”
How kind that the collection from this event will be to raise funds for our charity - please support it!
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
How kind that the collection from this event will be to raise funds for our charity - please support it!
Our volunteer Denise was very happy to report on yesterday’s free shop drop-in at the asylum accommodation. "Thanks to the support of Broxbourne’s church communities, whose donated clothing was really appreciated by families arriving with only the clothes they stand up in.”
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Our volunteer Denise was very happy to report on yesterday’s free shop drop-in at the asylum accommodation. "Thanks to the support of Broxbourne’s church communities, whose donated clothing was really appreciated by families arriving with only the clothes they stand up in.”
We were delighted that art work from talented artists Enas, Bahar, Shervin and Ghazal formed part of the #seekingsanctuary event on Saturday. Read more at hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/trestle...
@BeingHumanFest @universityofherts
@BeingHumanFest @universityofherts
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
We were delighted that art work from talented artists Enas, Bahar, Shervin and Ghazal formed part of the #seekingsanctuary event on Saturday. Read more at hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/trestle...
@BeingHumanFest @universityofherts
@BeingHumanFest @universityofherts
Puppet fun! These children’s families have been persecuted and have sought sanctuary here. Jester Jim and Hazy Daisy brought a bit of fun and our volunteers came with cakes. It was a chance for the asylum seekers to relax and talk to each other. A girl told us she and her sister were happy here.
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Puppet fun! These children’s families have been persecuted and have sought sanctuary here. Jester Jim and Hazy Daisy brought a bit of fun and our volunteers came with cakes. It was a chance for the asylum seekers to relax and talk to each other. A girl told us she and her sister were happy here.
"When I left, volunteer Alison was comforting a refugee who was crying with stress. The whole afternoon epitomises the love and courage shown by refugees and volunteers alike." Read more about an afternoon at the drop-in: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/an-afte... #befriendingweek #refugeeswelcome
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
"When I left, volunteer Alison was comforting a refugee who was crying with stress. The whole afternoon epitomises the love and courage shown by refugees and volunteers alike." Read more about an afternoon at the drop-in: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/an-afte... #befriendingweek #refugeeswelcome
Asylum seekers housed in Greater Manchester hotels issue a statement in a bid to stop misinformation.
November 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Asylum seekers housed in Greater Manchester hotels issue a statement in a bid to stop misinformation.
Thank you to all the volunteers and local people who also collected and donated clothes, to @GOODSFORGOODuk who donated jackets and trousers and St Mary Magdalene Church for allowing us to use the room free of charge. Thanks also to donors from local churches and a nearby Rotary club.
Imagine arriving with nothing but the clothes you stand up in. Our volunteers organised a free shop for asylum seekers. Volunteers Linda and Vicky said that over 40 asylum seekers had been provided with warm clothes. The young men were so grateful and several stayed to help clear up afterwards.
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Thank you to all the volunteers and local people who also collected and donated clothes, to @GOODSFORGOODuk who donated jackets and trousers and St Mary Magdalene Church for allowing us to use the room free of charge. Thanks also to donors from local churches and a nearby Rotary club.
Imagine arriving with nothing but the clothes you stand up in. Our volunteers organised a free shop for asylum seekers. Volunteers Linda and Vicky said that over 40 asylum seekers had been provided with warm clothes. The young men were so grateful and several stayed to help clear up afterwards.
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Imagine arriving with nothing but the clothes you stand up in. Our volunteers organised a free shop for asylum seekers. Volunteers Linda and Vicky said that over 40 asylum seekers had been provided with warm clothes. The young men were so grateful and several stayed to help clear up afterwards.
"Our dreams of a better tomorrow may be similar to yours. We hope you will see us not as strangers, but as new neighbours who want to live in peace" We support these words from asylum seekers in hotels: gmiau.org/greater-manc... Thank you to @gmiau.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Our dreams of a better tomorrow may be similar to yours. We hope you will see us not as strangers, but as new neighbours who want to live in peace" We support these words from asylum seekers in hotels: gmiau.org/greater-manc... Thank you to @gmiau.bsky.social
We have been supporting an asylum seeker through a tough time, and she asked us to pass on a donation to to another asylum seeker whose son is undergoing cancer treatment. The generosity from someone who has so little herself is truly inspiring. #kindness #compassion @refugeecouncil.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We have been supporting an asylum seeker through a tough time, and she asked us to pass on a donation to to another asylum seeker whose son is undergoing cancer treatment. The generosity from someone who has so little herself is truly inspiring. #kindness #compassion @refugeecouncil.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a significant three year grant from the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to help welcome refugees in Hertfordshire - read more at
hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/nationa... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/nationa... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a significant three year grant from the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk to help welcome refugees in Hertfordshire - read more at
hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/nationa... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/nationa... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Thank you to the brother of Fati, a refugee we have supported, and his colleagues who came to a local hotel to cut the hair of 30 newly arrived asylum seekers for free. Fati is keen to give back to the community and volunteers at a local church café. Thank you to all at Picasso Cut and Coffee
October 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thank you to the brother of Fati, a refugee we have supported, and his colleagues who came to a local hotel to cut the hair of 30 newly arrived asylum seekers for free. Fati is keen to give back to the community and volunteers at a local church café. Thank you to all at Picasso Cut and Coffee
With the weather getting colder, at a recent drop-in #refugees and #asylumseekers were very happy to choose a warm coat from our preloved selection. #RefugeesWelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social #feelthewarmth
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
With the weather getting colder, at a recent drop-in #refugees and #asylumseekers were very happy to choose a warm coat from our preloved selection. #RefugeesWelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social #feelthewarmth
"Volunteering with Herts Welcomes Refugees lets you get involved with your local community whilst also welcoming others" - read our interview with Beth at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... To help contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk #refugeeswelcome
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"Volunteering with Herts Welcomes Refugees lets you get involved with your local community whilst also welcoming others" - read our interview with Beth at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... To help contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk #refugeeswelcome
Starting school in a new country and a new language must be so difficult. Volunteers were so happy to see these school certificates from a young recently arrived refugee. Kudos to this student and to all the other young people supported by HWR who are studying hard and thriving in their new schools.
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Starting school in a new country and a new language must be so difficult. Volunteers were so happy to see these school certificates from a young recently arrived refugee. Kudos to this student and to all the other young people supported by HWR who are studying hard and thriving in their new schools.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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As winter is approaching, newly arrived asylum seekers are in desperate need of warm clothing. This is Ryan #GOODSFORGOODuk, who collect and redistribute clothes in the UK and overseas. Our volunteer Linda collected much-needed jackets which will make such a difference. #refugeeswelcome🙏
October 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
As winter is approaching, newly arrived asylum seekers are in desperate need of warm clothing. This is Ryan #GOODSFORGOODuk, who collect and redistribute clothes in the UK and overseas. Our volunteer Linda collected much-needed jackets which will make such a difference. #refugeeswelcome🙏
Sharing discoveries in nature creates joy. Volunteer Angie tells us that at playgroup the children explored autumn seeds and leaves through paint, collage, & play dough. To volunteer and help provide a safe space for refugee children contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sharing discoveries in nature creates joy. Volunteer Angie tells us that at playgroup the children explored autumn seeds and leaves through paint, collage, & play dough. To volunteer and help provide a safe space for refugee children contact enquiries@hertswelcomes.org.uk