LEAH
@learnenglishathome.bsky.social
We support culturally diverse adults in Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Hounslow by advancing the education and integration of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who do not speak English as a first language and who also experience social isolation.
A visit from a very special guest!🌟
We were delighted to welcome Councillor Noel Hadjimichael, Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, to LEAH. He met our learners, volunteers and staff, and heard how we help people build confidence through English.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le52...
We were delighted to welcome Councillor Noel Hadjimichael, Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, to LEAH. He met our learners, volunteers and staff, and heard how we help people build confidence through English.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le52...
The Mayor's Chosen Charities 2025: Learning English At Home
LEAH provides free, one-to-one English language support for adults whose first language isn’t English - helping them build confidence, connect with their community, and access local…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A visit from a very special guest!🌟
We were delighted to welcome Councillor Noel Hadjimichael, Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, to LEAH. He met our learners, volunteers and staff, and heard how we help people build confidence through English.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le52...
We were delighted to welcome Councillor Noel Hadjimichael, Mayor of Kingston upon Thames, to LEAH. He met our learners, volunteers and staff, and heard how we help people build confidence through English.
🎥 Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le52...
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 💙
Huge thanks to our amazing trustees who guide LEAH’s work supporting adults learning English and building confidence in their new communities.
Read more about the wonderful work they do on our news page
👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
Huge thanks to our amazing trustees who guide LEAH’s work supporting adults learning English and building confidence in their new communities.
Read more about the wonderful work they do on our news page
👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! 💙
Huge thanks to our amazing trustees who guide LEAH’s work supporting adults learning English and building confidence in their new communities.
Read more about the wonderful work they do on our news page
👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
Huge thanks to our amazing trustees who guide LEAH’s work supporting adults learning English and building confidence in their new communities.
Read more about the wonderful work they do on our news page
👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
🎶 If you're free this Friday, 3 Oct, why not join us for a sing-along night of stage & screen hits with the New Malden Ukulele Giants at the CornerHOUSE, Surbiton! 🎤🎬
Tickets £9.50 — with all profits going to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust!
More info/book here: www.thecornerhouse.org/events/the-n...
Tickets £9.50 — with all profits going to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust!
More info/book here: www.thecornerhouse.org/events/the-n...
The New MUGs - AT THE MOVIES | The cornerHOUSE
The New Malden Ukulele Giants - AKA the New MUGs - have been banging out up-beat, ukulele-powered crowd-pleasing classics for over ten years - from Kingston
www.thecornerhouse.org
September 30, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🎶 If you're free this Friday, 3 Oct, why not join us for a sing-along night of stage & screen hits with the New Malden Ukulele Giants at the CornerHOUSE, Surbiton! 🎤🎬
Tickets £9.50 — with all profits going to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust!
More info/book here: www.thecornerhouse.org/events/the-n...
Tickets £9.50 — with all profits going to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust!
More info/book here: www.thecornerhouse.org/events/the-n...
We’re so proud of our amazing coordinator Alice, who’s running the Kingston 10K on Sunday 5 October to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
🏃♀️🎖️ If you would like to sponsor Alice, or cheer her on, we’d be very grateful! bit.ly/42HKM8U
Run starts Kingston Market Place 9:10am bit.ly/4ndYZmj
🏃♀️🎖️ If you would like to sponsor Alice, or cheer her on, we’d be very grateful! bit.ly/42HKM8U
Run starts Kingston Market Place 9:10am bit.ly/4ndYZmj
September 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We’re so proud of our amazing coordinator Alice, who’s running the Kingston 10K on Sunday 5 October to raise funds for the Mayor’s Charitable Trust.
🏃♀️🎖️ If you would like to sponsor Alice, or cheer her on, we’d be very grateful! bit.ly/42HKM8U
Run starts Kingston Market Place 9:10am bit.ly/4ndYZmj
🏃♀️🎖️ If you would like to sponsor Alice, or cheer her on, we’d be very grateful! bit.ly/42HKM8U
Run starts Kingston Market Place 9:10am bit.ly/4ndYZmj
We’re excited to share that the Mayor of Kingston’s Annual Charity Quiz Night is coming up.
📅 Friday 17 October 2025
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm
📍 Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Kingston KT1 1EU
✨ £15 per person
👥 Teams of up to 6
🏆 Prize for the winner
Book your tickets today! 💛
📅 Friday 17 October 2025
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm
📍 Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Kingston KT1 1EU
✨ £15 per person
👥 Teams of up to 6
🏆 Prize for the winner
Book your tickets today! 💛
September 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
We’re excited to share that the Mayor of Kingston’s Annual Charity Quiz Night is coming up.
📅 Friday 17 October 2025
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm
📍 Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Kingston KT1 1EU
✨ £15 per person
👥 Teams of up to 6
🏆 Prize for the winner
Book your tickets today! 💛
📅 Friday 17 October 2025
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:15 pm
📍 Council Chamber, Guildhall, High Street, Kingston KT1 1EU
✨ £15 per person
👥 Teams of up to 6
🏆 Prize for the winner
Book your tickets today! 💛
We had a fantastic day at the Dragon Boat Festival in Kingston! From reconnecting with past volunteers to meeting the Mayor and other community champions, it was a celebration of resilience and belonging.
👉 Read the full story on our News page : learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
👉 Read the full story on our News page : learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
September 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We had a fantastic day at the Dragon Boat Festival in Kingston! From reconnecting with past volunteers to meeting the Mayor and other community champions, it was a celebration of resilience and belonging.
👉 Read the full story on our News page : learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
👉 Read the full story on our News page : learnenglishathome.org.uk/news/
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports us on #easyfundraising. By taking an extra step when you shop online, and collecting a free donation for us, we've currently raised over £208.91!
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September 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supports us on #easyfundraising. By taking an extra step when you shop online, and collecting a free donation for us, we've currently raised over £208.91!
Not one of our supporters yet? Please join today at: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/leahlearneng...
Not one of our supporters yet? Please join today at: join.easyfundraising.org.uk/leahlearneng...
Vote for LEAH in Tesco! 💙🛒
Every time you shop at Tesco, you can help LEAH by using your blue token.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Make a purchase of any value
2️⃣ Collect your blue token
3️⃣ Drop it in LEAH’s box at the voting stand
Each vote counts! 💛
Every time you shop at Tesco, you can help LEAH by using your blue token.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Make a purchase of any value
2️⃣ Collect your blue token
3️⃣ Drop it in LEAH’s box at the voting stand
Each vote counts! 💛
August 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Vote for LEAH in Tesco! 💙🛒
Every time you shop at Tesco, you can help LEAH by using your blue token.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Make a purchase of any value
2️⃣ Collect your blue token
3️⃣ Drop it in LEAH’s box at the voting stand
Each vote counts! 💛
Every time you shop at Tesco, you can help LEAH by using your blue token.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Make a purchase of any value
2️⃣ Collect your blue token
3️⃣ Drop it in LEAH’s box at the voting stand
Each vote counts! 💛
We were honoured to celebrate our volunteers at the LEAH Summer Party in Kingston Guildhall, joined by the Mayor, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael, the Mayoress, and the Deputy Mayor.
Their inspiring words reminded us how vital language and community are, and how much our volunteers make Kingston stronger.
Their inspiring words reminded us how vital language and community are, and how much our volunteers make Kingston stronger.
August 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
We were honoured to celebrate our volunteers at the LEAH Summer Party in Kingston Guildhall, joined by the Mayor, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael, the Mayoress, and the Deputy Mayor.
Their inspiring words reminded us how vital language and community are, and how much our volunteers make Kingston stronger.
Their inspiring words reminded us how vital language and community are, and how much our volunteers make Kingston stronger.
🎉 Celebrating Refugee Week at Heston where our english class came alive with creativity and connection as learners explored what community means to them through language, history, and art.
Thank you to Hounslow Council for making this possible.
Check out the full story on our website.
Thank you to Hounslow Council for making this possible.
Check out the full story on our website.
August 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🎉 Celebrating Refugee Week at Heston where our english class came alive with creativity and connection as learners explored what community means to them through language, history, and art.
Thank you to Hounslow Council for making this possible.
Check out the full story on our website.
Thank you to Hounslow Council for making this possible.
Check out the full story on our website.
A month of community and connection!
A historic walk in Kingston, a visit to Boston Manor House, creating art for Refugee Week... we’ve loved learning, sharing stories & making memories together.
Read more about our trips and activities on our website here 👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news
A historic walk in Kingston, a visit to Boston Manor House, creating art for Refugee Week... we’ve loved learning, sharing stories & making memories together.
Read more about our trips and activities on our website here 👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news
July 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A month of community and connection!
A historic walk in Kingston, a visit to Boston Manor House, creating art for Refugee Week... we’ve loved learning, sharing stories & making memories together.
Read more about our trips and activities on our website here 👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news
A historic walk in Kingston, a visit to Boston Manor House, creating art for Refugee Week... we’ve loved learning, sharing stories & making memories together.
Read more about our trips and activities on our website here 👉 learnenglishathome.org.uk/news
At the Kingston Refugee & Migrant Conference, stories were shared, and hope renewed. Our CEO Sohail joined community voices from across the borough, alongside the Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael, who has chosen to support LEAH during his term. Read more about the event here: bit.ly/46fPiy7
June 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
At the Kingston Refugee & Migrant Conference, stories were shared, and hope renewed. Our CEO Sohail joined community voices from across the borough, alongside the Mayor of Kingston, Cllr Noel Hadjimichael, who has chosen to support LEAH during his term. Read more about the event here: bit.ly/46fPiy7
Our CEO Sohail Faruqi attended the Civic Service at All Saints Church to mark the start of Kingston’s new Mayoral year.
With a focus on community resilience, the service reflected the heart of what we do at LEAH.
👉 Read more and watch the service at our website: learnenglishathome.org.uk
With a focus on community resilience, the service reflected the heart of what we do at LEAH.
👉 Read more and watch the service at our website: learnenglishathome.org.uk
June 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our CEO Sohail Faruqi attended the Civic Service at All Saints Church to mark the start of Kingston’s new Mayoral year.
With a focus on community resilience, the service reflected the heart of what we do at LEAH.
👉 Read more and watch the service at our website: learnenglishathome.org.uk
With a focus on community resilience, the service reflected the heart of what we do at LEAH.
👉 Read more and watch the service at our website: learnenglishathome.org.uk
This Refugee Week (16–22 June), we celebrate the strength of those who rebuild their lives in new places and the power of communities that open their arms.
This year’s theme is "Community as a Superpower", something we see every day at LEAH, through learners and volunteers.
This year’s theme is "Community as a Superpower", something we see every day at LEAH, through learners and volunteers.
June 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
This Refugee Week (16–22 June), we celebrate the strength of those who rebuild their lives in new places and the power of communities that open their arms.
This year’s theme is "Community as a Superpower", something we see every day at LEAH, through learners and volunteers.
This year’s theme is "Community as a Superpower", something we see every day at LEAH, through learners and volunteers.
🌟 We're Hiring: Head of Operations 🌟
📍 Kingston, Merton & remote
💼 Full-Time
💰 Up to £45,000 depending on experience
🗓️ Apply by 25 June 2025
🔗 Download the recruitment pack here: learnenglishathome.org.uk/job/head-of-...
📩 Email your CV and cover letter to our CEO Sohail (ceo@leah.org.uk)
📍 Kingston, Merton & remote
💼 Full-Time
💰 Up to £45,000 depending on experience
🗓️ Apply by 25 June 2025
🔗 Download the recruitment pack here: learnenglishathome.org.uk/job/head-of-...
📩 Email your CV and cover letter to our CEO Sohail (ceo@leah.org.uk)
June 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🌟 We're Hiring: Head of Operations 🌟
📍 Kingston, Merton & remote
💼 Full-Time
💰 Up to £45,000 depending on experience
🗓️ Apply by 25 June 2025
🔗 Download the recruitment pack here: learnenglishathome.org.uk/job/head-of-...
📩 Email your CV and cover letter to our CEO Sohail (ceo@leah.org.uk)
📍 Kingston, Merton & remote
💼 Full-Time
💰 Up to £45,000 depending on experience
🗓️ Apply by 25 June 2025
🔗 Download the recruitment pack here: learnenglishathome.org.uk/job/head-of-...
📩 Email your CV and cover letter to our CEO Sohail (ceo@leah.org.uk)
Dear Volunteers,
Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
You are the heart of LEAH.
With love and gratitude,
All of us at LEAH
#VolunteersWeek2025 #ThankYouVolunteers #LEAHCharity #TheyRunUs
Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
You are the heart of LEAH.
With love and gratitude,
All of us at LEAH
#VolunteersWeek2025 #ThankYouVolunteers #LEAHCharity #TheyRunUs
June 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Dear Volunteers,
Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
You are the heart of LEAH.
With love and gratitude,
All of us at LEAH
#VolunteersWeek2025 #ThankYouVolunteers #LEAHCharity #TheyRunUs
Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
You are the heart of LEAH.
With love and gratitude,
All of us at LEAH
#VolunteersWeek2025 #ThankYouVolunteers #LEAHCharity #TheyRunUs
We’re honoured to be recognised and look forward to working closely with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor over the coming year.
🔗 Read more on our website : learnenglishathome.org.uk/2025/05/22/kingstons-new-mayor-chooses-leah-as-his-charity
🔗 Read more on our website : learnenglishathome.org.uk/2025/05/22/kingstons-new-mayor-chooses-leah-as-his-charity
May 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We’re honoured to be recognised and look forward to working closely with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor over the coming year.
🔗 Read more on our website : learnenglishathome.org.uk/2025/05/22/kingstons-new-mayor-chooses-leah-as-his-charity
🔗 Read more on our website : learnenglishathome.org.uk/2025/05/22/kingstons-new-mayor-chooses-leah-as-his-charity
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic manager to lead the delivery and growth of our volunteer programme!
Location: hybrid
Hours: 28 hrs per week
Salary: up to £33,500 (pro rata)
Application deadline: 4 June
Interviews: 11 June
Full details here 👉 www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
Location: hybrid
Hours: 28 hrs per week
Salary: up to £33,500 (pro rata)
Application deadline: 4 June
Interviews: 11 June
Full details here 👉 www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
May 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic manager to lead the delivery and growth of our volunteer programme!
Location: hybrid
Hours: 28 hrs per week
Salary: up to £33,500 (pro rata)
Application deadline: 4 June
Interviews: 11 June
Full details here 👉 www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
Location: hybrid
Hours: 28 hrs per week
Salary: up to £33,500 (pro rata)
Application deadline: 4 June
Interviews: 11 June
Full details here 👉 www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
Kingston 2025 launches this Saturday, 3 May, with community performances in the town centre from 12:00!
Full details here: bit.ly/4iJnIMn
We’re excited to be taking part, thanks to a Kingston 2025 Community Grant. Later this summer, our ESOL learners will enjoy a guided walk and a museum visit!
Full details here: bit.ly/4iJnIMn
We’re excited to be taking part, thanks to a Kingston 2025 Community Grant. Later this summer, our ESOL learners will enjoy a guided walk and a museum visit!
May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Kingston 2025 launches this Saturday, 3 May, with community performances in the town centre from 12:00!
Full details here: bit.ly/4iJnIMn
We’re excited to be taking part, thanks to a Kingston 2025 Community Grant. Later this summer, our ESOL learners will enjoy a guided walk and a museum visit!
Full details here: bit.ly/4iJnIMn
We’re excited to be taking part, thanks to a Kingston 2025 Community Grant. Later this summer, our ESOL learners will enjoy a guided walk and a museum visit!
Are you passionate about making a difference?
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated fundraiser to help us generate the vital funds we need to support our mission of empowering diverse communities through language.
For full details, see our website: www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated fundraiser to help us generate the vital funds we need to support our mission of empowering diverse communities through language.
For full details, see our website: www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
April 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Are you passionate about making a difference?
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated fundraiser to help us generate the vital funds we need to support our mission of empowering diverse communities through language.
For full details, see our website: www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated fundraiser to help us generate the vital funds we need to support our mission of empowering diverse communities through language.
For full details, see our website: www.learnenglishathome.org.uk/vacancies