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Updates Insights, stories and reflections from our work across the UK.

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Speak Out helped me find my voice

Eliph’s story

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Home Start Glasgow South helped our family find commmunity

Shazia and Tahir’s story

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Spark Inside reignited who I am

Jason’s story

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Youth Leads helped me realise my dreams

Nicole’s story

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Spark Inside unlocked my true power

Javel’s story

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Football Unites, Racism Divides helped me believe in myself

Aaliyah’s story

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Who’s Losing Learning? Report finds 20% spike in school exclusions and suspensions in the last year

School exclusions and suspensions across England have surged by over 20% in the 2023-24 academic year, revealing the deep challenges facing the country’s education system.

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Building skills, achieving goals and learning to enjoy the present more fully

We spoke to Bemnet, a Breadwinners participant, about her career goals, getting a new job and being in the present moment.

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Breadwinners: “It’s all about community, fun and creating a safe space.”

We spoke to Martha and Josie, two key members of staff at Breadwinners, about how they support young refugees and asylum seekers to develop stronger skill sets, more confidence and a safe, welcoming community. 

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Breadwinners: growing opportunities, communities and confidence for young refugees and asylum seekers

We spoke to Awet, one of the participants, about his experiences, goals and reflections on arriving in the UK.

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Pride Month 2024: Looking back, stepping forwards

We wonder what the LGBTQI+ marchers from the UK’s first Pride march, held 52 years ago, would think about queer lives today in 2024.

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