West End Refugee Service
@westendrefugee.bsky.social
We support people to rebuild their lives in our communities - everyone deserves to live peacefully and free from harm!
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Supporting Refugees in the North East for 25 years
#StrongerCommunities 💛 Support our Skillsmatch programme as we help people seeking sanctuary prepare to find jobs in the UK and advocate for their right to do so
www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk
Hello BlueSky! If you would like to find out more about us and help us support refugees in the North East you can donate here: www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/supporting...
Our Astronomy project with Kielder Observatory culminated in a trip up to Kielder! We managed to see lots of stars, Neptune and Saturn and its rings! We have had so much fun over the last 5 weeks and learnt lots about the universe !
Thanks to Adam and Ellie and the other Kielder staff.
Thanks to Adam and Ellie and the other Kielder staff.
September 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our Astronomy project with Kielder Observatory culminated in a trip up to Kielder! We managed to see lots of stars, Neptune and Saturn and its rings! We have had so much fun over the last 5 weeks and learnt lots about the universe !
Thanks to Adam and Ellie and the other Kielder staff.
Thanks to Adam and Ellie and the other Kielder staff.
We had another fantastic trip to Lanchester Orchard! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for another fantastic day!
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We had another fantastic trip to Lanchester Orchard! Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for another fantastic day!
⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT TEST – THIS SUNDAY ⚠️
📅7th September
⏰3PM
📱 A loud alert will be sent to all phones – even on silent.
It’s a test of the emergency system to warn people of life-threatening danger (like severe weather or disasters).
📅7th September
⏰3PM
📱 A loud alert will be sent to all phones – even on silent.
It’s a test of the emergency system to warn people of life-threatening danger (like severe weather or disasters).
September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT TEST – THIS SUNDAY ⚠️
📅7th September
⏰3PM
📱 A loud alert will be sent to all phones – even on silent.
It’s a test of the emergency system to warn people of life-threatening danger (like severe weather or disasters).
📅7th September
⏰3PM
📱 A loud alert will be sent to all phones – even on silent.
It’s a test of the emergency system to warn people of life-threatening danger (like severe weather or disasters).
Huge, huge thank you to Rob!
Despite having a few setbacks Rob is pushing through and running the Great North Run for WERS this weekend! Supporters like Rob help us reach our fundraising goals and make everyone in the WERS community feel safe and welcome here.
To donate to Rob, click below.
Despite having a few setbacks Rob is pushing through and running the Great North Run for WERS this weekend! Supporters like Rob help us reach our fundraising goals and make everyone in the WERS community feel safe and welcome here.
To donate to Rob, click below.
September 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Huge, huge thank you to Rob!
Despite having a few setbacks Rob is pushing through and running the Great North Run for WERS this weekend! Supporters like Rob help us reach our fundraising goals and make everyone in the WERS community feel safe and welcome here.
To donate to Rob, click below.
Despite having a few setbacks Rob is pushing through and running the Great North Run for WERS this weekend! Supporters like Rob help us reach our fundraising goals and make everyone in the WERS community feel safe and welcome here.
To donate to Rob, click below.
One day left to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION and welcome refugees to the North East! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far!
Head to our website to donate!
Head to our website to donate!
August 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
One day left to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION and welcome refugees to the North East! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated so far!
Head to our website to donate!
Head to our website to donate!
We had another fantastic visit to Mitford Church this summer! Starting with a delicious lunch next we explored the church, took a walk and, of course, played cricket! Thank you so much to everyone in the Mitford Church community for making us feel so welcome!
August 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We had another fantastic visit to Mitford Church this summer! Starting with a delicious lunch next we explored the church, took a walk and, of course, played cricket! Thank you so much to everyone in the Mitford Church community for making us feel so welcome!
You have one week left to head to our website and DOUBLE YOUR DONATION to help us continue our Skillsmatch programme. Through Skillsmatch we help refugees return to work by helping them gain skills, knowledge and confidence, as well as having a little fun along the way!
August 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
You have one week left to head to our website and DOUBLE YOUR DONATION to help us continue our Skillsmatch programme. Through Skillsmatch we help refugees return to work by helping them gain skills, knowledge and confidence, as well as having a little fun along the way!
It is Newcastle United's first match of the season today. Last weekend we took a group of people to watch their first match at St James Park. It was an amazing night experiencing the electric atmosphere and cheering on the lads! #howaythelads #toonarmy
August 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It is Newcastle United's first match of the season today. Last weekend we took a group of people to watch their first match at St James Park. It was an amazing night experiencing the electric atmosphere and cheering on the lads! #howaythelads #toonarmy
Look at this fantastic review for Colin and Cheryl Muirhead's book Catch! All profits go to WERS, you can find it on Amazon if you are looking for a great summer read that helps a good cause.
August 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Look at this fantastic review for Colin and Cheryl Muirhead's book Catch! All profits go to WERS, you can find it on Amazon if you are looking for a great summer read that helps a good cause.
Our emergency support fund helps refugees with essentials that they can not afford such as food, baby formula and transport.
Head to our website to find out more or to donate and support our work.
#refugeeswelcome
Head to our website to find out more or to donate and support our work.
#refugeeswelcome
July 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Our emergency support fund helps refugees with essentials that they can not afford such as food, baby formula and transport.
Head to our website to find out more or to donate and support our work.
#refugeeswelcome
Head to our website to find out more or to donate and support our work.
#refugeeswelcome
'Thanks to Judie who has helped us in a number of ways! From leading yoga classes to supporting group trips, skillsmatch meetings to cooking, Judie has done it all! Her enthusiasm shines bright and we love having her as part of the team'
#refugeeweek
#refugeeweek
June 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
'Thanks to Judie who has helped us in a number of ways! From leading yoga classes to supporting group trips, skillsmatch meetings to cooking, Judie has done it all! Her enthusiasm shines bright and we love having her as part of the team'
#refugeeweek
#refugeeweek
VOLUNTEER WEEK!
A huge thanks to our gardening volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our garden presentable for Summer! We cant wait to have a BBQ party now!
A huge thanks to our gardening volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our garden presentable for Summer! We cant wait to have a BBQ party now!
June 2, 2025 at 8:53 AM
VOLUNTEER WEEK!
A huge thanks to our gardening volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our garden presentable for Summer! We cant wait to have a BBQ party now!
A huge thanks to our gardening volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make our garden presentable for Summer! We cant wait to have a BBQ party now!
Another question we get asked a lot... #refugeeswelcomehere #factnotfiction
May 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Another question we get asked a lot... #refugeeswelcomehere #factnotfiction
Thanks to people like you, we're able to support people seeking asylum and refugees directly when it matters most.
Our Financial Support Fund is there for those facing hardship and for those ready to take their next steps in skills and personal development.
#refugeeswelcome
Our Financial Support Fund is there for those facing hardship and for those ready to take their next steps in skills and personal development.
#refugeeswelcome
April 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Thanks to people like you, we're able to support people seeking asylum and refugees directly when it matters most.
Our Financial Support Fund is there for those facing hardship and for those ready to take their next steps in skills and personal development.
#refugeeswelcome
Our Financial Support Fund is there for those facing hardship and for those ready to take their next steps in skills and personal development.
#refugeeswelcome
A huge thank you to the team Denton Youth and Community Project for your generous donations! Working together we can build a better community for everyone!
April 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A huge thank you to the team Denton Youth and Community Project for your generous donations! Working together we can build a better community for everyone!
INTRODUCING... WERS new podcast!
Welcome to Voices Build Bridges! This monthly podcast will debunk common myths about the asylum system through real life stories in 15-20 minute conversations with people from our community.
Check out the link in bio or find us on Spotify!
Welcome to Voices Build Bridges! This monthly podcast will debunk common myths about the asylum system through real life stories in 15-20 minute conversations with people from our community.
Check out the link in bio or find us on Spotify!
April 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
INTRODUCING... WERS new podcast!
Welcome to Voices Build Bridges! This monthly podcast will debunk common myths about the asylum system through real life stories in 15-20 minute conversations with people from our community.
Check out the link in bio or find us on Spotify!
Welcome to Voices Build Bridges! This monthly podcast will debunk common myths about the asylum system through real life stories in 15-20 minute conversations with people from our community.
Check out the link in bio or find us on Spotify!
Don't forget WERS is open for support Monday-Thursday 10Am-3PM. Drop in for support, advice or more information about our activities.
#refugeeswelcome #newcastlecityofsanctuary
#refugeeswelcome #newcastlecityofsanctuary
April 8, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Don't forget WERS is open for support Monday-Thursday 10Am-3PM. Drop in for support, advice or more information about our activities.
#refugeeswelcome #newcastlecityofsanctuary
#refugeeswelcome #newcastlecityofsanctuary
March 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Happy Mothers Day to everyone who celebrates it! We hope you all have a beautiful and relaxing day, you deserve it!
Today, we will also take a moment to think of those who can no longer be with their mothers. We are wishing for brighter days ahead.
#happymothersday❤️
Today, we will also take a moment to think of those who can no longer be with their mothers. We are wishing for brighter days ahead.
#happymothersday❤️
March 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Happy Mothers Day to everyone who celebrates it! We hope you all have a beautiful and relaxing day, you deserve it!
Today, we will also take a moment to think of those who can no longer be with their mothers. We are wishing for brighter days ahead.
#happymothersday❤️
Today, we will also take a moment to think of those who can no longer be with their mothers. We are wishing for brighter days ahead.
#happymothersday❤️
Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating. Wishing you a peaceful and happy month.
March 1, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Ramadan Mubarak to all those celebrating. Wishing you a peaceful and happy month.
We are so proud of Tarik for speaking out about the new guidance to prevent refugees who arrived via irregular routes from ever gaining citizenship.
February 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We are so proud of Tarik for speaking out about the new guidance to prevent refugees who arrived via irregular routes from ever gaining citizenship.
Our community speaks out: we deserve to belong.
February 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our community speaks out: we deserve to belong.
"My name is Pastor Enrique Rodríguez León, I am from Venezuela and an asylum seeker. For me the participation in the employability workshop has been of great interest, because in each session I have learned in depth how to understand the topic of job search."
February 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"My name is Pastor Enrique Rodríguez León, I am from Venezuela and an asylum seeker. For me the participation in the employability workshop has been of great interest, because in each session I have learned in depth how to understand the topic of job search."
Reposted by West End Refugee Service
Fantastic briefing from the team at @westendrefugee.bsky.social
Horrified and angered by the cruel and inhumane way the system was set up and still operates to this day.
Infuriating that the hostile environment doesn't appear to be being dismantled.
Inspired by the work the team do though.
Horrified and angered by the cruel and inhumane way the system was set up and still operates to this day.
Infuriating that the hostile environment doesn't appear to be being dismantled.
Inspired by the work the team do though.
January 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Fantastic briefing from the team at @westendrefugee.bsky.social
Horrified and angered by the cruel and inhumane way the system was set up and still operates to this day.
Infuriating that the hostile environment doesn't appear to be being dismantled.
Inspired by the work the team do though.
Horrified and angered by the cruel and inhumane way the system was set up and still operates to this day.
Infuriating that the hostile environment doesn't appear to be being dismantled.
Inspired by the work the team do though.
On Wednesday 22nd January, we were delighted to welcome Northumbria PCC, Susan Dungworth, to our Weekly Welcome event. She was one of the first regional leaders to strongly condemn the riots this summer, setting a clear example that racism and xenophobia have no place in our society.
February 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On Wednesday 22nd January, we were delighted to welcome Northumbria PCC, Susan Dungworth, to our Weekly Welcome event. She was one of the first regional leaders to strongly condemn the riots this summer, setting a clear example that racism and xenophobia have no place in our society.