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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Amazing! Thanks so much for your support Peter. We can't wait to see that orange running vest in action 🧡

Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

To mark #RefugeeWeek 2026 our English class students have helped write a song about courage with The Crossings Band. We hope to share the finished song with you very soon! youtube.com/shorts/MJnOp... #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Courage #Welcome #Inclusion #Community #ActionFoundation

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A song for Refugee Week 2026 from Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This Refugee Week the theme is Courage 💛 Not just big moments, but everyday resilience: showing up, starting again, supporting others. 🎥 Watch our CEO Karen's message below #RefugeeWeek #Courage #SimpleActs

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Our CEO, Karen, wanted to take a moment to share a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers this #VolunteersWeek 💛 🔗 actionfoundation.org.uk/thankyou-to-...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In our new blog, Stuart talks about what he does as a language and learning #volunteer, what motivates him, and how through #volunteering at Action Foundation, you get back as much as you give! actionfoundation.org.uk/volunteer-sp... #volunteersweek

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

To mark #VolunteersWeek, we invited our volunteers to share what volunteering means to them in a few words, adding their reflections to our Volunteer Tree as part of last week’s Volunteer Thank You event. It was wonderful to watch the tree grow as each new leaf was added throughout the event 🍃

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

To mark A Million Acts of Hope Week (13–20 May), we asked our staff and volunteers what hope means to them 💛 Here are just some of their inspiring responses 👇 @1mactsofhope.bsky.social Don't forget to sign the UK's biggest ever thank you card on their website 👉 millionactsofhope.org

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It’s great to see an Action Foundation running vest in the sun today ☀️

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating! 🌙✨ From all of us here at Action Foundation, we wish you a joyful and peaceful Eid filled with togetherness, gratitude and hope.🧡🧡🧡

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

We recently attended some amazing #IWD events. On Friday, we joined the Women’s Homelessness Alliance conference. Yesterday, we were at Hay & Kilner’s International Women’s Day celebration, joining a panel inspired by #GivetoGain to highlight the strength of women in our community 🧡

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

It’s International Women’s Day on Sunday and this year the theme is #GivetoGain. 🧡 Our staff and volunteers are at the heart of this work. They stand beside women during some of their most vulnerable moments, offering guidance, advocacy and compassion. #GivetoGain | #IWD2026 | #GenderEquality

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

📢 Shout-out for donations 📢 We need toiletries for refugees and asylum seekers living in our accommodation. Can you help? Donations can be dropped off at City Church, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ from 9.30am to 4pm on week days - please label any bags 'For Action Foundation'. Thank you 🧡

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

As our outgoing CEO prepares to say goodbye to Action Foundation later this month, he shares his thoughts on current attitudes towards migration. 🧡 actionfoundation.org.uk/we-must-re-f...

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'We must re-find our humanity.' Our outgoing CEO's farewell message - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating 🥳🥳🥳 As we welcome the Year of the Horse 🐎🐎🐎, we recognise and celebrate the rich cultural traditions and meanings of this special time for many communities. 🧧✨

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

One of our InterAction drop-in volunteers, Idrees, got to try being a firefighter today when Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service came to visit. Mehrban Sadiq advised clients and volunteers about the Importance of smoke alarms and the need to check fire safety in rented accommodation.

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📣Come & join our friendly team & help us shout about the fantastic work our staff & volunteers do to welcome refugees & asylum seekers to the North East! Please share our job ad! 🙏https://actionfoundation.org.uk/communications-officer/

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Communications Officer - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We're ‘Opening Doors' with North East Combined Authority, Tyne Housing & others - research identifying the barriers to employment faced by vulnerable adults living in supported accommodation. @emmaaudreyadams.bsky.social @fuseonline.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social bit.ly/4roAKnm

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The theme for #HolocaustMemorialDay 2026 is Bridging Generations. A call to action and reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn’t end with the survivors – it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us. #HMD2026 #HolocaustMemorialDay

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Some of our students got a glimpse into the beauty industry this week thanks to The National Beauty Academy Sunderland🙏 Employability Adviser Lucy said, "The participants appreciated the approachable manner of the facilitators of the beauty taster session. They came away wanting to learn more!"💄👄

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Asylum Matters @asylummatters.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Everyone should see this. Watch it, share it - these are the voices we need to hear that are so often ignored in the poisonous debate about hotels.

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The Government is introducing the biggest immigration overhaul in 50 years. They want to make settling here harder than ever as part of a broader attack on migrants and refugees. Now, they're asking what YOU think of their plans. Use our guide & speak up today. www.praxis.org.uk/consultation...

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Consultation — Praxis for Migrants and Refugees

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Four years since our Home Office funded alternative to detention pilot, Action Access, proved it's more humane and significantly cheaper to support vulnerable women in the community rather than detention centres. How many more years before the Govt accepts that detention harms? tinyurl.com/ec4efer6

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Report on Action Foundation's groundbreaking pilot project shows there is a humane alternative to detention - Action Foundation

Analysis of Action Foundation’s pioneering ‘Action Access’ pilot project which was funded by the Home Office, has found it is more humane and significantly less expensive to support vulnerable asylum ...

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

New year, same hostility. Today, new powers come into force subjecting men, women & children to invasive searches - including inside their mouths - to seize their phones. This comes despite a 2022 court ruling that found a similar policy unlawful. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners

People who are sent to Manston processing centre will be eligible for searches for electronic devices from Monday

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Voices in Exile @voicesinexile.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Refugees shouldn't have to wait 20 years to know if they are safe. New rules are leaving families separated and lives in limbo. Join the campaign calling on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to scrap the 20-year wait. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...

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Don’t leave refugees in limbo: Scrap the 20-year wait

Imagine living in limbo for 20 years, not knowing if you’ll be allowed to stay in the only home your children have ever known. That is the reality facing refugees under new government proposals. A gr...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB? We're looking for a talented Office Manager to join our Central Services team on a fixed term basis. Interested? Deadline to apply: 9am Wednesday 28th January. Come join our friendly team! 🧡 actionfoundation.org.uk/office-manag...

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Office Manager - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Love this film about the work of our Women's Drop-in. 🧡 Please give it a watch & if you're moved to donate to our winter fundraiser, head to our @crowdfunder.bsky.social page (see our pinned post). youtu.be/isA_Xwg8oDk?...

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Stand With Refugee Families this Winter

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Look at these fantastic cards, made by refugee children and young people from our Young Lives project. 🎄🎄🎄 Some will be winging their way to donors who've selected a reward on our Stand With Refugees crowdfunder. Would you like one too? 🎅🎅🎅 Here's the link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Abbas and Ale, regulars at our Young Lives project, are the stars of a powerful new film on poverty and hope, commissioned by @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social 🎥🧡 The council's Lynne Canessa said: “The end result took my breath away." youtu.be/FyhkzDsB8lw?...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This story is so heart warming, it will restore your faith in humanity. If Karim's journey inspires you too, then please donate to our Stand With Refugee Families crowdfunder. 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/karims-first...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Here's another great reason to Stand With Refugee Families this winter - to help more families like Rana's through our appeal on @crowdfunder.bsky.social 🧡🙏🧡 Each donation doubled by @avivauk.bsky.social actionfoundation.org.uk/every-month-...

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"Every month I worry how I'll afford to get my children to school." Rana's story - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today is #GivingTuesday - when we're all encouraged to do good. 🧡 We're so grateful to everyone who's donating to our Stand With Refugee Families winter appeal. 🙏 Every donation is doubled by Aviva Community Fund so your gift has twice the impact. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Stand With Refugee Families appeal! We're one third of the way to our target - can you help us get to £15k by Christmas & show refugees they are welcome here? 🙏🧡🙏 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

When Bure’s world fell apart, Action Foundation helped her rebuild. Today, she’s thriving and planning her daughter’s wedding! This winter, countless other families need a similar lifeline. Please give if you're able. Donations are doubled. Thank you! 🙏 actionfoundation.org.uk/action-found...

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'Action Foundation gives hopes to the hopeless' - Read Bure's story - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Angry, frustrated or just plain bewildered by the latest government asylum system proposals? You're not alone. Read our CEO, Duncan's thoughts over on our website today - then please support our Stand With Refugee Families appeal 🧡 tinyurl.com/muce5fep

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

As winter starts to bite, please think of the refugees and asylum seekers who depend on organisations like ours for food and shelter on a freezing cold day. Just £5 could buy a hot meal for someone at one of our winter Drop-ins. Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with... Every donation doubled. 🙏

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Excited to launch our Stand With Refugee Families appeal today! Every £1 will be doubled by the Aviva Community Fund. So your donation will have TWICE the impact! Please visit our Crowdfunding page to find out how your gift will help families this winter. 🙏🧡 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/stand-with...

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Stand with Refugee Families: Winter Appeal

We are raising money to stand with and support refugee children and families facing financial hardship living in the North East of England.

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We're so proud of Abbas, a regular at our Young Lives youth sessions. He's just scooped the Young Achiever of the Year title at the NE Youth Impact Awards. You can help more youngsters like Abbas by becoming a regular donor - head to our website to find out more! 🙏https://bit.ly/3XlOVfF

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Are you an experienced senior leader driven by values and impact? We're looking to find our next Chief Executive to lead our dynamic charity transforming the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across the Northeast. Find out more here: actionfoundation.org.uk/chief-execut...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

A week today our CEO, Duncan, will be joining BBC presenters Matt and Anna in a 3-legged race for BBC Children in Need. You can hear our Young Lives manager Bridget talk about how CiN funding helps refugee & asylum seeking youngsters at this link from 2hrs 24 in: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

What an amazing day at the GNR! 🏅🌬️ We weren’t just blown away by the winds, but by the incredible support too. Huge thanks to our runners, with some smashing personal bests, and to everyone who sponsored them, together raising over £10.5K to support people seeking sanctuary in the North East. 💪🧡

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Thank you so much @alanrew.bsky.social 🧡 Every donation makes a real difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers we support.

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Richard Smyth @rsmythfreelance.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Bonus running content, apologies: I wrote this for @actionfdn.bsky.social about my terrible friend Pete and my Forrest Gump running strategy.

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Our resident wordsmith Richard is back for his 2nd Great North Run with #TeamActionFoundation! 🏃‍♂️🧡 Read about his training and fundraising journey here: actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...

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Running Commentary with Richard Smyth - Action Foundation

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Pete Mitchell @petermitchellnhsn.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Read this very nice thing by my mate Richard about why he's doing the Great North Run for @actionfdn.bsky.social, and then give him some money. Better still, give *me* some money actionfoundation.org.uk/running-comm...

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Running Commentary with Richard Smyth - Action Foundation

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We love the (not so) friendly competition💸

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

And we can now confirm... TARGET COMPLETE ✔️ Amazing work Richard! 🧡

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Reminder to get your tickets + join our Comedy Night! 🎤 Every ticket sold helps us continue our work with refugees across the North East.🙏 📆 Date: Monday 16th June 📍 Location: 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ 🕢 Time: 19:30 🎟️ Ticket Price: £15 Link: thecluny.com/listing/stan...

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Stand up for refugees - The Cluny

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Action Foundation🧡 @actionfdn.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Pink hot chocolate and some fantastic henna designs marked the start of our new Wednesday Drop-in for refugee and asylum seeking women. The new female-only space will offer casework advice alongside fun activities 11am-1pm at CastleGate. Kids welcome.🧡

Woman does a henna tattoo on somebody's hand. A pink hot chocolate and cakes.

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