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A Ukrainian lady gave us this lovely “Letter of Thanks” today.It was a really nice gesture. Great to be appreciated.It’s a thank-you to all our volunteers, who give up their time to help the refugees.

Dear loyal customer, We hope you are keeping very well. Our new batch of Refujuice apple juice has been produced and is now available to order by contacting refujuice.brwr@gmail.com. We plan to deliver over the next few weeks – depending on the level of demand – but definitely in plenty of time for Christmas.

See poster for the Christmas Fayre at the Ecumenical Centre, Redditch Town Centre this Saturday 10am – 2pm. BRWR will have a stall there. Come and have a good time!

One of our Ukrainian friends is looking for a new host ideally somewhere in Worcestershire. She is a friendly, middle-aged woman who’s determined to support her compatriots back in Ukraine, but at the moment she is faced with having nowhere to live. Would you consider being a host? Local councils pay hosts £350 per month […]

BRWR Autumn Newsletter

We have a fund-raising quiz night on Friday 14th November at Redditch Cricket, Hockey and Rugby Club, Only £7 a ticket. Start time 7pm. Come with a team or come on your own. Everyone welcome.

A Ukrainian refugee in Bromsgrove who has spent the last year collecting donated UK medical equipment to send to soldiers and civilians injured in the war in her homeland, has been recognised by the Mayor of Worcester. Tanya Kyiko, who lives with hosts in Stoke Prior and is supported by BRWR, has sent a total […]

Bromsgrove and Redditch Welcome Refugees (BRWR) has organised a fund-raising discount fashion show, offering a catwalk show followed by a sale of top-quality outfits for women from well-known high street stores. Many items will be available at discounts of up to 75%. All ticket sales will benefit BRWR, which currently offers a range of support […]

  BRWR have received a Certificate of Appreciation from Oleksandr Yalovol, a volunteer coordinator in Kharkiv for a charity that distributes donations. It is to thank us for our contribution to the people of Ukraine against russian aggression. We’ve been collecting medication and equipment, such as crutches, wheelchairs and walking sticks, and passing them on […]

Article from Redditch Advertiser, 27th August 2025. Donations towards the work of Creative Carousel can be made viahttps://tinyurl.com/bdfwvwmc Further information is available via their website: Creative Carousel

Come to the Redi-Centre Summer Fundraiser this Saturday. Amongst the many attractions, the BRWR Craft Group have a stall. Many thanks to the Redi-Centre for giving the Ukraine group a room for our English classes every week and the use of their cafe for conversation and one-to-one support.