Restore
@restoreuk.bsky.social
Welcoming, valuing and integrating refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham.
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FAMILY SOCIAL ACTIVITY 🧡🧡
In October half term, we partnered with Compass BMHST, who provided a wonderful activity for Restore families! The focus was improving well-being and mental health for young people! It was a lot of fun!
#togetherwithrefugees #birminghamchurchestogether
In October half term, we partnered with Compass BMHST, who provided a wonderful activity for Restore families! The focus was improving well-being and mental health for young people! It was a lot of fun!
#togetherwithrefugees #birminghamchurchestogether
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
FAMILY SOCIAL ACTIVITY 🧡🧡
In October half term, we partnered with Compass BMHST, who provided a wonderful activity for Restore families! The focus was improving well-being and mental health for young people! It was a lot of fun!
#togetherwithrefugees #birminghamchurchestogether
In October half term, we partnered with Compass BMHST, who provided a wonderful activity for Restore families! The focus was improving well-being and mental health for young people! It was a lot of fun!
#togetherwithrefugees #birminghamchurchestogether
On Thursday we had a Firework Night Themed social activity for our women!
The afternoon involved acrylic art, learning about the history of Fireworks Night in the UK & enjoying smores & hot chocolate 🍫☕️💥🎆
#refugeeswelcome #birminghamchurchestogether
The afternoon involved acrylic art, learning about the history of Fireworks Night in the UK & enjoying smores & hot chocolate 🍫☕️💥🎆
#refugeeswelcome #birminghamchurchestogether
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
On Thursday we had a Firework Night Themed social activity for our women!
The afternoon involved acrylic art, learning about the history of Fireworks Night in the UK & enjoying smores & hot chocolate 🍫☕️💥🎆
#refugeeswelcome #birminghamchurchestogether
The afternoon involved acrylic art, learning about the history of Fireworks Night in the UK & enjoying smores & hot chocolate 🍫☕️💥🎆
#refugeeswelcome #birminghamchurchestogether
We signed this letter, along with proud Brummies who know that Brum wouldn’t be Brum without people from around the world.
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
#RefugeesWelcome
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
#RefugeesWelcome
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We signed this letter, along with proud Brummies who know that Brum wouldn’t be Brum without people from around the world.
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
#RefugeesWelcome
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
#RefugeesWelcome
Great to remind the #HomeSecretary that Birmingham has and will welcome people from across the globe
We signed this letter, along with proud Brummies who know that Birmingham wouldn’t be Birmingham without people from around the world.
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Great to remind the #HomeSecretary that Birmingham has and will welcome people from across the globe
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We signed this letter, along with proud Brummies who know that Birmingham wouldn’t be Birmingham without people from around the world.
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We signed this letter, along with proud Brummies who know that Birmingham wouldn’t be Birmingham without people from around the world.
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
But we’re worried our proud tradition of sanctuary is being undermined by divisive rhetoric and dangerous policy. 👇
www.expressandstar.com/your-world/2...
Last week- we went with 17 women to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park for one of our free women’s events!
Many different animals were spotted across the park & after walking around, we had time to practice English & enjoy some snacks together 🌿🌴💐🍁
#birminghamchurchestogether
Many different animals were spotted across the park & after walking around, we had time to practice English & enjoy some snacks together 🌿🌴💐🍁
#birminghamchurchestogether
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Last week- we went with 17 women to the Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park for one of our free women’s events!
Many different animals were spotted across the park & after walking around, we had time to practice English & enjoy some snacks together 🌿🌴💐🍁
#birminghamchurchestogether
Many different animals were spotted across the park & after walking around, we had time to practice English & enjoy some snacks together 🌿🌴💐🍁
#birminghamchurchestogether
The truth about life as an asylum seeker - a stark contrast to the populist myth
#RefugeesWelcome
@birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome
@birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social
"I wish those who spread hatred could spend just one week in Napier Barracks, cut off from work, isolated from society, uncertain of the future. Only then would they understand what it feels like."
www.bigissue.com/opinion/asyl...
www.bigissue.com/opinion/asyl...
I wish people like Tommy Robinson could see what life is really like for asylum seekers
Refugees and asylum seekers are not a burden – they are people with skills, experiences and dreams with the potential to help communities.
www.bigissue.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The truth about life as an asylum seeker - a stark contrast to the populist myth
#RefugeesWelcome
@birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome
@birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social
MASSIVE THANK YOU to all who donated to our appeal to bridge our funding gap. You have raised £19,125 and £1,751 in Gift Aid.
We are blown away and humbled.
To contribute, please use this link wonderful.org/charities/24...
We are blown away and humbled.
To contribute, please use this link wonderful.org/charities/24...
October 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
MASSIVE THANK YOU to all who donated to our appeal to bridge our funding gap. You have raised £19,125 and £1,751 in Gift Aid.
We are blown away and humbled.
To contribute, please use this link wonderful.org/charities/24...
We are blown away and humbled.
To contribute, please use this link wonderful.org/charities/24...
SIGN UP NOW- BEFRIENDERS TRAINING DAY 🧡
Sign up to attend Restore’s training day this Saturday to find out more about becoming a befriender for a refugee in Birmingham!
Befriending is a great opportunity to build bridges between two communities🙌🏼
Link in our bio to sign up 🧡
#refugeeswelcome
Sign up to attend Restore’s training day this Saturday to find out more about becoming a befriender for a refugee in Birmingham!
Befriending is a great opportunity to build bridges between two communities🙌🏼
Link in our bio to sign up 🧡
#refugeeswelcome
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
SIGN UP NOW- BEFRIENDERS TRAINING DAY 🧡
Sign up to attend Restore’s training day this Saturday to find out more about becoming a befriender for a refugee in Birmingham!
Befriending is a great opportunity to build bridges between two communities🙌🏼
Link in our bio to sign up 🧡
#refugeeswelcome
Sign up to attend Restore’s training day this Saturday to find out more about becoming a befriender for a refugee in Birmingham!
Befriending is a great opportunity to build bridges between two communities🙌🏼
Link in our bio to sign up 🧡
#refugeeswelcome
Could you welcome a refugee, through Restore's one-to-one befriending project?
Find out more at Restore's next training day on Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
Find out more at Restore's next training day on Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Could you welcome a refugee, through Restore's one-to-one befriending project?
Find out more at Restore's next training day on Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
Find out more at Restore's next training day on Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social
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Right now, across the world, there is more armed conflict than ever, since 1945. And when there is war, the risk of torture increases.
So today, and every other day, we will continue fighting with survivors for justice and for a world free from torture, where they can rebuild their lives in safety.
So today, and every other day, we will continue fighting with survivors for justice and for a world free from torture, where they can rebuild their lives in safety.
July 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Right now, across the world, there is more armed conflict than ever, since 1945. And when there is war, the risk of torture increases.
So today, and every other day, we will continue fighting with survivors for justice and for a world free from torture, where they can rebuild their lives in safety.
So today, and every other day, we will continue fighting with survivors for justice and for a world free from torture, where they can rebuild their lives in safety.
Something positive relating to asylum seekers in politics. Thank you to members of the House of Lords who were willing to go against the tide and stand up for those who have fled persecution and war.
Yesterday, Members of the House of Lords stood up for the right to work, thanks to the thousands of you who emailed them using our tool!
September 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Something positive relating to asylum seekers in politics. Thank you to members of the House of Lords who were willing to go against the tide and stand up for those who have fled persecution and war.
The exact plans this Government condemned when in opposition.
Is it groundhog day? In a desperate race to the bottom, the Government now want to warehouse people seeking safety in the UK on military and industrial sites. These are the exact plans this Government condemned when they were in opposition.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shabana Mahmood expected to unveil plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to barracks
New home secretary is expected to unveil plans to use military sites as Labour seeks to harden immigration policy
www.theguardian.com
September 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The exact plans this Government condemned when in opposition.
Another wave of compassion needed for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Could you make a positive through befriending a refugee? For more info, please see: www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Another wave of compassion needed for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Could you make a positive through befriending a refugee? For more info, please see: www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
FAMILY ACTIVITIES 🧡
On Thursday we went with 11 families to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! This was a great experience to gather together & learn about the history of Birmingham.
We have loved our family activities over the summer!
#refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary
On Thursday we went with 11 families to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! This was a great experience to gather together & learn about the history of Birmingham.
We have loved our family activities over the summer!
#refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary
September 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
FAMILY ACTIVITIES 🧡
On Thursday we went with 11 families to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! This was a great experience to gather together & learn about the history of Birmingham.
We have loved our family activities over the summer!
#refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary
On Thursday we went with 11 families to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! This was a great experience to gather together & learn about the history of Birmingham.
We have loved our family activities over the summer!
#refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary
We join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees
August 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
We join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees
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Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
This must be a turning point.
#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
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We're proud to join over 200 organisations to call on Party Leaders to end the divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past.
Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.
Read the letter below👇 @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.
Read the letter below👇 @refugeestogether.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We're proud to join over 200 organisations to call on Party Leaders to end the divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past.
Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.
Read the letter below👇 @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.
Read the letter below👇 @refugeestogether.bsky.social
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Today we join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.
This must be a turning point. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugee
This must be a turning point. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugee
August 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today we join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.
This must be a turning point. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugee
This must be a turning point. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
#TogetherWithRefugee
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Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social
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🔴 Dear UK Party Leaders:
200+ refugee rights groups demand an end to divisive, racist rhetoric fuelling hate and traumatising people seeking safety. The responsibility is yours to choose unity, not division.
@refugeestogether.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @care4calais.org
200+ refugee rights groups demand an end to divisive, racist rhetoric fuelling hate and traumatising people seeking safety. The responsibility is yours to choose unity, not division.
@refugeestogether.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @care4calais.org
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests
More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🔴 Dear UK Party Leaders:
200+ refugee rights groups demand an end to divisive, racist rhetoric fuelling hate and traumatising people seeking safety. The responsibility is yours to choose unity, not division.
@refugeestogether.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @care4calais.org
200+ refugee rights groups demand an end to divisive, racist rhetoric fuelling hate and traumatising people seeking safety. The responsibility is yours to choose unity, not division.
@refugeestogether.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @care4calais.org
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We joined 200+ other organisations in signing @refugeestogether.bsky.social Open Letter. For the safety of everyone, politicians must stop using the demonising and hostile rhetoric we continue to see levelled against migrants, and start showing respect and unity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests
More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
We joined 200+ other organisations in signing @refugeestogether.bsky.social Open Letter. For the safety of everyone, politicians must stop using the demonising and hostile rhetoric we continue to see levelled against migrants, and start showing respect and unity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language are letting hate spread.
Our leaders must stop fuelling racism and build a country where everyone, no matter where they're from, can feel safe.
Proud to be one of the 200+ names on this, from @refugeestogether.bsky.social 👇
Our leaders must stop fuelling racism and build a country where everyone, no matter where they're from, can feel safe.
Proud to be one of the 200+ names on this, from @refugeestogether.bsky.social 👇
August 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language are letting hate spread.
Our leaders must stop fuelling racism and build a country where everyone, no matter where they're from, can feel safe.
Proud to be one of the 200+ names on this, from @refugeestogether.bsky.social 👇
Our leaders must stop fuelling racism and build a country where everyone, no matter where they're from, can feel safe.
Proud to be one of the 200+ names on this, from @refugeestogether.bsky.social 👇
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"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
200 charities tell leaders to take 'strong stand' against anti-refugee protests
Demonstrations have been held outside hotels housing asylum seekers including the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, and in London and Newcastle. They have been met with counter-protests by anti-racism camp...
www.mirror.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Why do refugees come to the UK? (and why they don't come to the UK too!)
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#RefugeesWelcome @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#RefugeesWelcome @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding
Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypes
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Why do refugees come to the UK? (and why they don't come to the UK too!)
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#RefugeesWelcome @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#RefugeesWelcome @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social