Today, we would like to say a big thank you to Edjola for her continued contribution to Welcome to the UK! Edjola has supported our learners through one-to-one sessions and small literacy support groups. She has now taken the next step in her journey with us by becoming an ESOL teacher, delivering sessions for our ESOL Starter group. With her patience, experience and understanding of learners’ needs, Edjola is helping people take their first steps in learning English and buil

The new term has started, and it’s great to see our hubs full of familiar faces, new members of our community and our regular activities taking place again. English classes Friendship Group Conversation Club Ukrainian Club One-to-one support From learning English and making new friends to getting support with everyday life, there is always something happening at Welcome to the UK. We also had the opportunity to join the @savs_southend Volunteer Event, where we met other

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

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

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

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

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