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

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

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

IThe atmosphere was incredibly welcoming , and learning about the amazing charitable work they do was truly inspiring . We felt so privileged to be invited as speakers and are excited about the possibilities for future collaborations . Discovering this organisation has filled us with admiration and motivation , it’s amazing to see how dedication and generosity can make such a difference in people’s lives. Feeling grateful for the opportunity to connect with such passionate an

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, 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

This week at our Friendship Group, we were delighted to welcome two special guests who brought inspiring stories and opportunities to...