Category Archives: News
Bill Hartnett – National Diversity Awards 2017 nomination
Bill Hartnett, leader of Redditch Borough Council, has been nominated for a National Diversity Awards 2017 (Positive Role Model category). Bill has supported and encouraged our efforts to welcome the Syrian refugees, who have settled in Redditch. Please take the time to follow this link and endorse his nomination: https://nominate.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/Nominate/Endorse/30990?name=bill%20Hartnett
UK could have taken 100 child refugees a week, says charity
Guardian article Saturday 11th March
Stranded refugees denied UK asylum face ‘life in limbo’
Observer article 5th March 2017
Councils ask why offer to house child migrants was turned down
Guardian article 4th March 2017
Talk – Shari Brown of Restore – Wed 8th March
Run4Refugees, Saturday 11th March, Cannon Hill Park.
A choice of 5, 10 or 15k. Registration from 11:15am. 12 o’clock start. More details are online: Run4Refugees
Theresa May: Do not abandon the Dubs Scheme for refugee children
Many of you will have noted the Government’s announcement last week to end the ‘Dubs amendment’ scheme bringing unaccompanied refugee children to safety in the UK. 200 children have been brought in under the scheme from mainland Europe but it will close after another 150 are settled in the UK. The Dubs amendment, designed by […]
Sarah Teather Lecture – 11:30 am Tuesday 21st February
Saturday 4th March – Refugee Clothes Collection
Any unwanted items will be well used in the camps and really appreciated. This month the appeal is for • warm clothes • suitable shoes • jeans for men • bras • items for dignity packs We are back at our old venue – Bridge Church Headless Cross. See you Saturday 4th. Come & have […]
Cornwall refugee group raises thousands to help resettle Syrian families
Guardian article 1st Jan 2017
Europe is failing to help a generation of traumatised children
Guardian article 27th Dec 2016
Gimme Shelter Concert – 22nd Feb 2017
Announcing our sensational ‘Gimme Shelter’ concert on 22nd February. A showcase of local musicians are performing for our worthy cause to help raise funds to support refugees. ‘Gimme Shelter’ at the Artrix in Bromsgrove, is a fundraising concert and evening of celebration to raise money to support the local Syrian community, who arrived this summer and to help refugees displaced across Europe. Organised by BRWR, […]
Introducing RefuJUICE
Made with the help of Syrian refugees and in partnership with Pershore College, BRWR have produced their very own delicious apple juice. What’s more, you can help us raise money by buying some to enjoy. It’s a charming accompaniment to any Christmas meal. Tasty with turkey, scrumptious with sprouts! And a delectable gift for anyone. No added rubbish. The apples used for […]
Heroes in White Helmets
Avaaz: Help Aleppo’s white helmet heroes The White Helmets aren’t from an international aid organization, and they need every dollar they can get. But they’re succeeding where the rest of the world is failing — in giving hope to millions of Syrians. Our community can join them, and keep up the fight for a safe, […]