Herts Welcomes Refugees
@hertswelcomes.bsky.social
Charity welcoming and supporting refugees in Hertfordshire
Today we hear from new volunteer Martin who is running a marathon in aid of our charity. Please do help by sponsoring Martin - with many thanks! gofund.me/f5a30b46b
Check the news on our website to find out more. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Check the news on our website to find out more. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Donate to Martin's Marathon for Herts Welcomes Refugees, organized by Martin Oestreicher
Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit … Martin Oestreicher needs your support for Martin's Marathon for Herts Welcomes Refugees
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January 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Today we hear from new volunteer Martin who is running a marathon in aid of our charity. Please do help by sponsoring Martin - with many thanks! gofund.me/f5a30b46b
Check the news on our website to find out more. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Check the news on our website to find out more. @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Please could you nominate us for the £1000 draw in the Community category of movementforgood.com - link in bio
This would help us with much needed funds to help refugees in Hertfordshire! Thank you so much! #benefactgroup
This would help us with much needed funds to help refugees in Hertfordshire! Thank you so much! #benefactgroup
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January 14, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Please could you nominate us for the £1000 draw in the Community category of movementforgood.com - link in bio
This would help us with much needed funds to help refugees in Hertfordshire! Thank you so much! #benefactgroup
This would help us with much needed funds to help refugees in Hertfordshire! Thank you so much! #benefactgroup
"You made a huge difference in my life" Read more feedback from this refugee engineer and others at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro.... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Feedback from refugees we support
Our volunteer Alison emailed out supermarket vouchers to families who recently received Leave to Remain but are struggling - here are some lovely messages: "I don't know how to thank you or how to...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:42 AM
"You made a huge difference in my life" Read more feedback from this refugee engineer and others at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro.... #refugeeswelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social
"I have always believed that it is our duty as a community to welcome and support vulnerable, defenceless and voiceless people seeking asylum" wise words from our Trustee Julian - to join our team: [email protected]
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Volunteer stories
We are delighted to introduce Julian Rowland, one of our new Trustees. Here Julian tells us what made him consider joining Herts Welcomes Refugees, his role and thoughts about how our charity can...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:06 AM
"I have always believed that it is our duty as a community to welcome and support vulnerable, defenceless and voiceless people seeking asylum" wise words from our Trustee Julian - to join our team: [email protected]
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/volunteer-st... @communities1st.bsky.social
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/volunteer-st... @communities1st.bsky.social
What are your New Year's resolutions? Join us and make a difference to the lives of refugees in Hertfordshire: contact [email protected] #RefugeesWelcome #makeadifferencetoday
January 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM
What are your New Year's resolutions? Join us and make a difference to the lives of refugees in Hertfordshire: contact [email protected] #RefugeesWelcome #makeadifferencetoday
We received some lovely thank you messages from asylum seekers who received Christmas gifts lovingly assembled by our volunteers: - see more feedback from those receiving essential vouchers at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... To join our team contact [email protected]
January 6, 2026 at 8:32 AM
We received some lovely thank you messages from asylum seekers who received Christmas gifts lovingly assembled by our volunteers: - see more feedback from those receiving essential vouchers at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... To join our team contact [email protected]
Thank you from us all, and we look forward to your continued support for refugees in Hertfordshire in 2026 🧡
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Thank you from us all, and we look forward to your continued support for refugees in Hertfordshire in 2026 🧡
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/christm... with thanks to all who help us welcome and support refugees in Hertfordshire
Christmas wishes until next year
Christmas kindness – here you can see just a few examples of Christmas gifts and celebrations organised by volunteers for local refugees and asylum seekers. At the last drop-in of the year, these...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/christm... with thanks to all who help us welcome and support refugees in Hertfordshire
www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... - there is still time to send beautiful e-cards, save on stamps and help us continue to welcome and support refugees in Hertfordshire! DontSendMeACard.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... - there is still time to send beautiful e-cards, save on stamps and help us continue to welcome and support refugees in Hertfordshire! DontSendMeACard.com
Thank you to #oneimpossiblething for the donation of trainers for refugees in Hertfordshire today at the
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Christmas lunch - families were able to pick out shoes for men, women and children. #refugeeswelcome
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Christmas lunch - families were able to pick out shoes for men, women and children. #refugeeswelcome
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Thank you to #oneimpossiblething for the donation of trainers for refugees in Hertfordshire today at the
@refugeecouncil.bsky.social
Christmas lunch - families were able to pick out shoes for men, women and children. #refugeeswelcome
@refugeecouncil.bsky.social
Christmas lunch - families were able to pick out shoes for men, women and children. #refugeeswelcome
After school club grows! We are pleased to report that the number of school age children enjoying the club has already doubled. Thank you to the participants for their enthusiasm and to our new volunteers for seeing the need and making this happen. #RefugeesWelcome
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
After school club grows! We are pleased to report that the number of school age children enjoying the club has already doubled. Thank you to the participants for their enthusiasm and to our new volunteers for seeing the need and making this happen. #RefugeesWelcome
"Volunteering with HWR is a very moving and rewarding experience" Read more from our fab new team of volunteers at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/volunteer-st...
To join our team just contact [email protected]
@govolherts @communities1st @refugeestogether
To join our team just contact [email protected]
@govolherts @communities1st @refugeestogether
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
"Volunteering with HWR is a very moving and rewarding experience" Read more from our fab new team of volunteers at www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/volunteer-st...
To join our team just contact [email protected]
@govolherts @communities1st @refugeestogether
To join our team just contact [email protected]
@govolherts @communities1st @refugeestogether
Watford-based charity #GOODSFORGOODuk is helping keep local vulnerable people warmly clothed this winter. Our volunteer recently filled her car with generous donations of winter coats for men, women & children. Thank you for keeping these asylum seekers warm and welcome. #refugeeswelcome
December 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Watford-based charity #GOODSFORGOODuk is helping keep local vulnerable people warmly clothed this winter. Our volunteer recently filled her car with generous donations of winter coats for men, women & children. Thank you for keeping these asylum seekers warm and welcome. #refugeeswelcome
Our after school club began last week! Our new volunteers are providing fun games and art activities for secondary aged children. Such an exciting new chapter in providing for the wellbeing of the older children waiting to hear what lies ahead. #refugeeswelcome #showyoucare #safepassage #chooselove
December 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our after school club began last week! Our new volunteers are providing fun games and art activities for secondary aged children. Such an exciting new chapter in providing for the wellbeing of the older children waiting to hear what lies ahead. #refugeeswelcome #showyoucare #safepassage #chooselove
"Thanks for making her day beautiful, she was very happy and surprised" Read the delighted response from this refugee celebrating her daughter's birthday in her newly adapted accommodation: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... #refugeeswelcome Thank you to all who helped make this move possible
December 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
"Thanks for making her day beautiful, she was very happy and surprised" Read the delighted response from this refugee celebrating her daughter's birthday in her newly adapted accommodation: www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/feedback-fro... #refugeeswelcome Thank you to all who helped make this move possible
"My motivation is to give back the support I received". Today we hear from the brilliant Carlos who helps asylum seekers with their English while he waits for his own claim to be heard. #refugeesgivingback hertswelcomes.org.uk/refugees-giv...
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"My motivation is to give back the support I received". Today we hear from the brilliant Carlos who helps asylum seekers with their English while he waits for his own claim to be heard. #refugeesgivingback hertswelcomes.org.uk/refugees-giv...
“My dream is to live in peace with my family”. The refugee children we support locally made Christmas bells, wrote messages and decorated the tree for the Christmas tree festival in Stevenage at St Andrew and St George: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7918/
December 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
“My dream is to live in peace with my family”. The refugee children we support locally made Christmas bells, wrote messages and decorated the tree for the Christmas tree festival in Stevenage at St Andrew and St George: www.achurchnearyou.com/church/7918/
This #welcomeweekend we stand #TogetherWithRefugees to show #CompassionNotCruelty #hopenothate Together With Refugees ChooseLove HOPE not hate Safe Passage International
December 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM
This #welcomeweekend we stand #TogetherWithRefugees to show #CompassionNotCruelty #hopenothate Together With Refugees ChooseLove HOPE not hate Safe Passage International
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Proud to be a signatory to this open letter #togetherwithrefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Proud to be a signatory to this open letter #togetherwithrefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
"People haven’t felt safe yet, they don’t feel like they have the sense of security, that they initially came and asked for"
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Pleased to be on news bulletins on #Heartradio this morning #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
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Pleased to be on news bulletins on #Heartradio this morning #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Speaking out against the Government's plans
Today we were on four Heart Radio news broadcasts about the Government's immigration and asylum plans. Hear Helen speak on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers we support: "We have been speaking...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"People haven’t felt safe yet, they don’t feel like they have the sense of security, that they initially came and asked for"
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/speakin...
Pleased to be on news bulletins on #Heartradio this morning #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/news/speakin...
Pleased to be on news bulletins on #Heartradio this morning #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social
Share the spirit of Christmas by sending beautiful art work by refugees as e-cards to loved ones. Donate the cost of cards and stamps here to send yours 👇🎄😄
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Send eCards and donate the cost of greeting cards to Herts Welcomes Refugees. With DontSendMeACard every e-card you send saves time, helps a charity, and reduces carbon.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Share the spirit of Christmas by sending beautiful art work by refugees as e-cards to loved ones. Donate the cost of cards and stamps here to send yours 👇🎄😄
www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... #DontSendMeACard #christmas2025 #RefugeesWelcome #TogetherWithRefugees
www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chari... #DontSendMeACard #christmas2025 #RefugeesWelcome #TogetherWithRefugees
Sew good! A new monthly sewing workshop run by @hertswelcomes.bsky.social and the #refugeecouncil is giving refugees a space to reconnect with a valuable skill, helping them develop their talents to step into employment and rebuild their lives. #refugeeswelcome #sewingproject #sewinglove
December 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Sew good! A new monthly sewing workshop run by @hertswelcomes.bsky.social and the #refugeecouncil is giving refugees a space to reconnect with a valuable skill, helping them develop their talents to step into employment and rebuild their lives. #refugeeswelcome #sewingproject #sewinglove
This #GivingTuesday in #UKCharityWeek can you help us make a difference to the lives of #refugees who are just starting their lives here? Thank you so much. www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/warm-welcome...
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
This #GivingTuesday in #UKCharityWeek can you help us make a difference to the lives of #refugees who are just starting their lives here? Thank you so much. www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/warm-welcome...
Wonderful for asylum seekers to choose warm clothes now winter is here. Volunteer Annabel reports: “We had around 70 people come to pick out clothes from the many donations. Thanks to @hertswelcomes.bsky.social volunteers and the #CLDS for helping out.” #keepwarmthiswinter #RefugeesWelcome
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Wonderful for asylum seekers to choose warm clothes now winter is here. Volunteer Annabel reports: “We had around 70 people come to pick out clothes from the many donations. Thanks to @hertswelcomes.bsky.social volunteers and the #CLDS for helping out.” #keepwarmthiswinter #RefugeesWelcome
On #BlackFriday2025 please make a gift to a refugee in desperate need of your help. www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/.../on-black.... Thank you so much for making a difference. #WarmWelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social #showthelove #kindness
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
On #BlackFriday2025 please make a gift to a refugee in desperate need of your help. www.hertswelcomes.org.uk/.../on-black.... Thank you so much for making a difference. #WarmWelcome @refugeestogether.bsky.social #showthelove #kindness