Category: News
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Rwanda: staying informed and getting support
Earlier this month, the UK passed the ‘Safety of Rwanda’ Act which enables the government to send people seeking asylum to Rwanda. Asylum seekers sent to Rwanda will no longer be able to claim asylum in the UK or return to the UK except in extremely limited circumstances. However, it is important to remember that…
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Waltham Forest migrant community hub
Welcome Hub Waltham Forest Council are holding a regular community drop-in – the Welcome Hub – for migrants and refugees in the borough. The team will be able to help with advice and support on work, benefits, housing, English classes, form-filling among other things. Date: every Thursday. Time: 2-4pm. Location: Lea Bridge Library, Lea Bridge…
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Hot food and community spaces in Waltham Forest over Christmas
As you may know, our Support Centre is closed over the Christmas break until 5 January 2024 so we’ve gathered some information about where you can find support elsewhere in Waltham Forest. Waltham Forest Community Kitchen The Forest Women’s Interfaith Network and BRBC are running a community kitchen on 7 separate days throughout the holiday…
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Support Centre Christmas break
Our weekly Support Centre will be closed during the holidays on 22nd and 29th December. We will reopen in the new year on 5th January. Thank you to everyone who visited us this year for advice and support, and to all our volunteers who keep the Centre running week in week out. For an overview…
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Another Friday at the drop-in Support Centre!
Another Friday at our weekly drop-in Support Centre! As winter arrives, community, solidarity and a warm welcome become even more important. Our visitors’ needs and welfare are our top priority. We always do our best to help while respecting anonymity and listening without judgement in the strictest of confidence. For more information, head to our…
Waltham Forest Migrant Action 