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

Welcome To The UK
May 13, 20251 min read


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

Welcome To The UK
May 13, 20251 min read


Our first Wellbeing Session was a glowing success!
Just look at these amazing women. Each with her own Well-Being Badge, each with her own story, language, and background… and yet,...

Welcome To The UK
May 8, 20251 min read


Get ready for a powerful May with our LifeSkills Programme funded by Family Action!
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...

Welcome To The UK
May 7, 20251 min read


Great news from Welcome To The UK in Basildon!
We’re thrilled to share that our English classes for Ukrainians have officially started! We now offer both Beginner and Intermediate...

Welcome To The UK
May 7, 20251 min read


Thank You for a Fantastic Easter Funday!
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...

Welcome To The UK
May 7, 20251 min read


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

Welcome To The UK
Apr 16, 20251 min read


Yesterday at Garon Park, we had an amazing time at the Spring Community Event!
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...

Welcome To The UK
Apr 10, 20251 min read


We’re back with your favorite Wellbeing Sessions!
Take a break, relax, and recharge with us every Tuesday from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM at our Southend Hub. Enjoy a peaceful session filled...

Welcome To The UK
Apr 7, 20251 min read


🌼 Spring Holiday Update 🌼
📍 Southend & Grays offices will be on holiday from 7th to 21st April. 📅 During this time, no ESOL classes or group activities will take...

Welcome To The UK
Apr 4, 20251 min read


Eid Mubarak from our ESOL class, and we’re getting ready for Easter too!
This week, our amazing students joined in an egg hunt filled with smiles, laughter, and a little chocolatey fun. Learning English is even...

Welcome To The UK
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Welcome To The UK Basildon is getting busy!
We are working hard to support our Ukrainian families in Basildon, thanks to the @essex_cf Essex Community Foundation Fund. This week,...

Welcome To The UK
Apr 3, 20251 min read
✨ Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers! ✨
Meet two of our amazing team members who have been making a real difference at Welcome to the UK! 🌟 Timeia has been with us for three...

Welcome To The UK
Mar 14, 20251 min read


🌟 An Absolutely Amazing 7th International Women’s Day!
We’ve had an incredible time celebrating the 7th International Women’s Day with Welcome To The UK, and we are thrilled to say that it was...

Welcome To The UK
Mar 11, 20252 min read


International Women’s Day Through the Years!
This beautiful video takes us on a journey of how International Women’s Day started around the world and how it has evolved year after...

Welcome To The UK
Feb 19, 20251 min read


❤️ Love is in the air at our Southend office today! Let us share Dimuthu’s journey with Welcome to the UK. 🌍
🗣️ "I feel so lucky to have found Welcome to the UK. When I arrived in Southend, I was looking for a way to improve my English and build...

Welcome To The UK
Feb 14, 20251 min read


🌟 Join Us for City Day Celebration! 🎉
We are excited to announce that Welcome to the UK will be celebrating Southend City Day on Saturday, 1st March from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at...

Welcome To The UK
Feb 7, 20251 min read


🌟 Meet Andrea, one of our amazing volunteers! 🌟
Andrea dedicates her time to supporting women with very basic English skills through one-to-one English lessons, helping them gain...

Welcome To The UK
Feb 5, 20251 min read


Join Our Job Club!
Thanks to A Better Start Southend Fund, we’re excited to offer a Job Club to support you every Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at...

Welcome To The UK
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Community Support
We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has reached out to ensure our safety and well-being during these times. A...

Welcome To The UK
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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