Last Friday, our Welcome to the UK Friendship Group came together at Priory Park for a community litter-picking activity as part of our commitment to volunteering, environmental awareness and community engagement. It was a wonderful and rewarding experience for our members, bringing people together, encouraging teamwork and helping us make a positive difference to our local community. We are proud of everyone who took part and gave their time to help keep our local environmen

Refugee Week continues with more meaningful activities, and we are delighted to share our recent visit to Southend Libraries .A huge thank you to Southend Forum Library for welcoming us and supporting our visit during #RefugeeWeek. It was a fantastic opportunity for our members to explore the valuable resources, services, and opportunities available at the library. This visit played an important role in helping build confidence, independence, and stronger connections within t

Last Friday, our Friendship Group had a wonderful visit to Focal Point Gallery as part of a creative community engagement activity . Members explored the inspiring exhibition Faunal Succession by artist Lucía Pizzani and enjoyed experiencing contemporary art in a professional gallery environment. A real highlight of the visit was seeing their own artwork displayed alongside professional artists’ work , which created a proud and motivating moment for everyone involved. It was

It was wonderful to see so much activity and community spirit in the office over the weekend. On Saturday, we enjoyed a lovely Easter session with our children members and their parents. The children took part in egg decorating, hat decoration, music, and a variety of arts and crafts activities. It was a joyful atmosphere, with everyone coming together to celebrate Easter in a fun and creative way On Sunday, at our Ukrainian Culture Club, we had another special and vibrant se

The visit gave us a valuable opportunity to share our story, talk about the challenges within our community, and highlight the positive impact of our work. The Mayor toured our Ukrainian Drop-in session, supported by Southend-on-Sea City Council, and learned more about the support we provide to local families and individuals. The Mayor also visited our ESOL class, meeting students and gaining insight into their learning journey ,a moment that truly encouraged and inspired eve

It’s amazing to see our office full of energy and community spirit on a Saturday morning. Please enjoy some photos from this weekend: Albanian Culture Club - celebrating Albania’s Independence Day together with parents and children. A beautiful moment of culture, connection, and pride. Ukrainian Culture Club - the children enjoyed a wonderful morning full of arts and crafts, creating lovely pieces for Christmas and New Year. A big thank you to all the teachers who run both

It was a wonderful opportunity to share our story, discuss the challenges our community faces, and highlight the positive impact of our work. 🙌 During her visit, the High Sheriff toured our Ukrainian Drop-in session, supported by Southend-on-Sea City Council, and learned more about the initiatives helping local families and individuals. 💙 She also presented awards to two of our amazing volunteers in recognition of their dedication and outstanding contribution,a truly specia

It was a wonderful opportunity to share our story, the challenges our community faces, and the goals we are working towards. He also...