We were very proud to take part in the Stop the Hate Conference, organised by the Basildon Twinning Association, as part of The Forget...

Children sang a song that moved everyone in the room, where small hands rise to shield Ukraine from rockets. Tiny voices, singing of...

Throughout May, our Ukrainian children’s club continued to nurture love for heritage, family and language through creative and heartfelt...

We’ve just concluded the second and final part of our Basic Awareness Safeguarding Training here at Welcome to the UK and it was another...

Since 2022, Liza has been a dedicated volunteer at our Ukrainian drop-in sessions, offering vital support to those fleeing war. With...

Today we’re celebrating three dedicated volunteers whose skills, resilience, and kindness make a real difference in our community:...

Behind every welcome, every translated form, every smile at a drop-in session are people who quietly keep our work moving forward. Today,...

Since 1984, this annual UK-wide campaign has celebrated the amazing contributions of volunteers across the country. Now in its 40th year,...

Our Job Club ran for four months, offering personalised support to people in Southend seeking employment, particularly those new to the...

🛡️ Safeguarding is not optional. It’s a shared responsibility. At Welcome to the UK, we are committed to ensuring our entire team is...

NHS & Social Care – 16 May Vaccinations – 16 May Breast Cancer Awareness – 23 May Just come along, all are welcome. Details on the poster...

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

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

Our younger group painted Easter eggs and bunnies in a colourful, joy-filled session full of smiles and laughter. Later in the month,...

Just look at these amazing women.  Each with her own Well-Being Badge, each with her own story, language, and background… and yet,...

This month, we are focusing on the most important skills to help you grow and succeed:  Job Search Skills – how and where to find the...

We’re thrilled to share that our English classes for Ukrainians have officially started! We now offer both Beginner and Intermediate...

A big thank you to everyone who joined us on 19th April at Welcome to the UK, Victoria Plaza Southend! From arts and crafts to face...

March was a busy and emotional month for our Ukrainian Culture Club. We said a heartfelt farewell to our beloved Claire, who brought so...

It may have been a bit chilly and breezy, but the warmth of community spirit kept us smiling all day. Welcome to the UK  was there...