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A huge thank you to all of our amazing Work Experience students who have supported us over the past three weeks!
From helping us during Volunteers' Week, to supporting our Refugee Week activities, and assisting our tutors in our ESOL classes, you have made a real difference. Your enthusiasm, kindness, and willingness to help have been greatly appreciated by our staff, volunteers, and the people we support every day. Thank you for giving your time, energy, and commitment to Welcome to the UK. We hope you've enjoyed your time with us, learned new skills, and made some great memories along

Welcome To The UK
3 days ago1 min read


Refugee Week Has Begun: Many Cultures, One Community
We are delighted to have started Refugee Week with a joyful and meaningful celebration under this year’s theme: “Many Cultures, One Community.” Our ESOL classes came together for a beautiful day of sharing, connection, and celebration. Learners brought traditional foods from their home countries, wore their cultural clothing with pride, and enjoyed music from around the world-creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with colour, warmth, and togetherness. Throughout the day, we al

Welcome To The UK
Jun 151 min read


We’re back from the Easter break
We’re back from the Easter break and the Basildon Hub is already buzzing with energy. Our ESOL classes have officially restarted, and it’s been fantastic to welcome everyone back. Alongside our group sessions, we’re also offering one-to-one support to make sure every learner gets the guidance they need to grow in confidence and language skills. It’s a joy to see our community reconnect, learn, and support one another again ,we’re excited for everything this new term will brin

Welcome To The UK
Apr 201 min read


We had the pleasure of welcoming the Mayor to our office.
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

Welcome To The UK
Dec 3, 20251 min read


We were delighted to welcome MP David Burton-Sampson to our office.
It was a wonderful opportunity to share our story, the challenges our community faces, and the goals we are working towards. He also...

Welcome To The UK
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Monday at Welcome to the UK
What a wonderful start to the week! Today we welcomed new volunteer placement students from Chase High School 🏫✨ and they immediately...

Welcome To The UK
May 13, 20251 min read
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