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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The government has committed to ending homelessness, and that must include young refugees.

Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Young people often tell us they want more chances to play sports and stay active, and their feedback shapes the services we create. We’ve launched a new sports club in Croydon, supported by a volleyball coach who is leading a series of training sessions and games.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We recently took a kayaking trip, which young people described as “a perfect day out” and “a beautiful, peaceful day by the waves.” Spending time by the water can often have a calming effect, and being out in nature gives young people the chance to slow down and enjoy a peaceful time with friends.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

No one should face intimidation or hostility simply for seeking safety. We stand with everyone who has been made to feel unwelcome, threatened or afraid by far right activity in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Young Roots is a place where young people can come together, feel welcome and have space to relax. For many, our trips give young people the chance to have new experiences and a short break from the day to day challenges they are facing.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

While many young people are preparing for school and college, young refugees are navigating barriers that make education difficult to access.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to ending rough sleeping. Newly recognised refugees are among the fastest‑growing groups at risk of homelessness, often because they’re given too little time and too little support to find somewhere safe to live.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A summer sports day brought young people from Brent and Croydon together for ball games, team challenges and sunshine. They made memories and ended the day with pizza and big smiles.🎾⚽

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Nearly 100 children wrongly told they are adults by the Home Office, leading to them being held in prison-like conditions in detention centres and facing deportation.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If the government truly intends to end rough sleeping, that must include preventing homelessness among newly-recognised refugees. The latest figures show a 7% increase in homelessness among refugee households yet there are common-sense solutions to prevent this.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

“I feel safe at Young Roots.” When a young person tells us this, it means more than feeling welcome at our activities. At Young Roots, young people find trusted relationships and community. But safety should not depend on finding the right charity or the right youth worker.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our youth hub in Croydon turned into a mini jewellery studio. Young people made earrings, necklaces and bracelets to wear and to gift each other. 💍🧡Craft offers young people the chance to be creative together and make something meaningful.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We regularly run questionnaires throughout the year to understand the impact of our work and hear directly from young people. Feedback like this shows what happens when young people are supported.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We’ve joined over 200 refugee organisations and hundreds of individuals in calling on the new Prime Minister to fix the broken asylum system. Government after government has made life more difficult for refugees. (1/2)

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"We must own our role as that of agent of the state, a state which increasingly seeks to control, scrutinise & disempower those seeking sanctuary. My experience is that young people perceive us in this way, therefore anything we can do to redistribute power in this relationship is worth doing."

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rainbowmigration.bsky.social @rainbowmigration.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

At Rainbow Migration we are very concerned about this change. It comes on top of already very poor-quality asylum decision-making by the Home Office, which is putting LGBTQI+ lives at risk.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Summer holidays have begun at Young Roots with a brilliant trip to Brighton beach Young people loved swimming and soaking up the sunshine.🌞🏖️ Your continued support makes days like this happen. Stay connected by signing up to our newsletter. - www.youngroots.org.u...

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

For 75 yrs, the Refugee Convention has helped protect people forced to flee & its impact reaches beyond the pages of a legal document. It's a promise that's helped refugees - including the young people we work with - move beyond survival towards safety. Until everyone is safe, we keep the promise.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We are pleased that in his first week as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham promised to end rough sleeping. The government must reinstate the 56-day move-on period, which gives people enough time to find somewhere to live after moving out of asylum accommodation.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Want to support Young Roots? If you're a school, college or community group looking to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Bashir fled Afghanistan to seek sanctuary in the UK, arriving alone and facing a lot of uncertainty. When he first came to Young Roots, he was dealing with health issues and needed support to navigate GP appointments, hospital referrals and the everyday challenges of settling into a new city.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We recently visited Esports Youth Club and absolutely loved it! Young people played on different consoles, tried new games, and enjoyed being in a space designed just for them.

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Asylum Matters @asylummatters.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The new PM wants to put a stop to rough sleeping - that's great news. We've got a good place to start: extending the move on period, so newly recognised refugees have time to find a home, and scrapping plans to strip people refused asylum support of emergency help to keep them off the streets.

theguardian.com

Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in first speech as prime minister – UK politics live

The new PM said he wants to put ‘the right values and the right standards at the heart of government’

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A new prime minister is an opportunity to change course on the government’s misguided, cruel and unworkable asylum and immigration policies. We need a humane asylum system that means people can be safe and can rebuild their lives.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It’s hot, hot, hot! At our hubs in Croydon and Brent, young people can drop in to do some art, play games, share food, learn English or speak to a caseworker in a cool, airy, welcoming space.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We kicked things off with a day of sightseeing around London, taking in the city's iconic landmarks from the open-top bus and making memories along the way. 🚌✨

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

When Abdu arrived in the UK, he was experiencing anxiety, confusion and isolation while navigating an age assessment and asylum claim. He began attending Young Roots' youth activities and received regular one-to-one support from a caseworker.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Government plans to force refugees to repay the cost of accommodation and support will hold people back who are trying to rebuild their lives, after they’ve had to leave everything behind.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

A new report from @homelesslink.bsky.social shows a 72% increase in newly-granted refugees having to access homelessness services at day centres. homeless.org.uk/news/new-42-...

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As our campaign comes to an end, hear from our youth worker Ela as she reflects on the moments of courage she sees in young people, the way they show up for one another, even when they’re carrying their own challenges.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Another immigration and asylum bill being introduced by government, and being rushed through. The Home Secretary must stop fuelling division and trying to grab headlines with announcements of cruel and inhumane policies and laws. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

theguardian.com

Shabana Mahmood’s immigration and asylum bill to go before MPs next week

Refugee charities fear controversial changes, including on forced removals and age checks, are being rushed through

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We know that young people need stability and safety in order to be able to rebuild their lives - the government's policy of granting just 30 months' refugee leave takes this away, meaning that after being given the right to stay in the UK, young people can't plan for the future and feel secure.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Refugee Week may be over, but the courage of the young people we support continues every day. Hear from our CEO Paola Uccellari as she talks about the hopes young people have for the next stage of their lives — from going to college to gaining work experience and building towards their futures.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Keir Starmer’s resignation is an opportunity for the government to reset on asylum. Young people seeking sanctuary in the UK need policies that offer stability and give them the opportunity to thrive.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay & to honour the strength and courage of people who have been forced to leave their home country, we are celebrating the courage young refugees show as they rebuild their lives, and the courage supporters show when they choose welcome in a hostile climate.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hear from our staff as they share the everyday courage they see at Young Roots. Young people shape our work, inspire our team, and remind us all why safe and welcoming spaces matter. If their courage inspires you, donate to our Refugee Week appeal🧡 www.justgiving.com/campaign/yrc...

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We recently spoke to young people at our Croydon Hub about what courage means in their lives. They told us about the people who give them strength - their friends, siblings, parents. One young person said the bravest thing they’ve done was ‘starting a new life in a new country’.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

When Zara first came to the UK, she said London felt huge and scary. She was alone, with no friends or family, and had to figure out how everything worked in a new country. Zara came to Young Roots for support with her asylum claim and to meet people who understood what she was going through.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Refugee Week begins today. This year we’re celebrating courage, and we see it every day in the young people rebuilding their lives in the UK. We see it in their determination to study, work, make friends and to play a role in their new community.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

When Muhammad arrived in the UK after a long and dangerous journey from Sudan, everything felt unfamiliar. He described an overwhelming sense of safety and relief — but reaching safety was only the beginning.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

At our event in Parliament last month, young people shared their experiences of short notice periods when leaving asylum accommodation, the struggle to find somewhere safe to live, and the barriers they face when trying to access education.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Exciting opportunity to join Young Roots! We’re recruiting new Trustees to help guide our work with young refugees — and we’d love to hear from you. We’re especially looking for people with expertise in: • Finance (Treasurer) • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Fundraising (1/2)

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Trustee roles, including Treasurer, Fundraising Specialist and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist | Young Roots | CharityJob

Apply now for Trustee roles, including Treasurer, Fundraising Specialist and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist. , Unpaid role, expenses paid, find a career with meaning today

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We are pleased to see our evidence included in the independent evaluation of the 56 day move-on pilot for newly-granted refugees. The evaluation shows that all participants welcomed the extension to 56 days, that it helped reduce homelessness and that there was a cost benefit.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We are appalled to see racist and anti-migrant attacks taking place after the terrible incident in Belfast yesterday. We know that people will be feeling scared and unsafe, and very worried about what is happening in our communities.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Young people are courageously speaking out on the issues that shape their futures. At our event in Parliament, they shared their experiences of short notice periods when leaving asylum acomm, the struggle to find somewhere safe to live, and the barriers they face when trying to access education.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Courage is not always loud. Sometimes it looks like choosing welcome when others choose hate.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hear from our Ambassador Juliet Stevenson as she reflects on the courage young people show every day. It shouldn't take courage to stand with refugees. Yet at a time of rising hate and division, standing together matters more than ever. youtube.com/shorts/z3pjI...

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Juliet Stevenson talks about the courage seen in young people

YouTube video by Young Roots

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Let's celebrate 42 years of Volunteers’ Week! Huge thanks to our volunteers and trustees who help create safe, welcoming spaces for young people. Your courage, solidarity and support make our community what it is. We’re so grateful for you. #VolunteersWeek

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Another day, another poor decision by the government on age assessment. ❌ AI facial age estimation is prone to errors, the consequences of which are too serious for the government to be gambling on this technology with. Social workers are best placed to determine age.

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

For the young people we work with, courage is often quiet. It can look like navigating a new system that feels overwhelming, walking into a youth club for the first time, learning a new language, or reaching out for support when everything feels uncertain.

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