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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · 9d

SIGN UP NOW- BEFRIENDERS TRAINING DAY 🧡

Sign up to attend Restore’s training day this Saturday to find out more about becoming a befriender for a refugee in Birmingham!

Befriending is a great opportunity to build bridges between two communities🙌🏼

Link in our bio to sign up 🧡

#refugeeswelcome

Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · 10d

Could you welcome a refugee, through Restore's one-to-one befriending project?
Find out more at Restore's next training day on Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/

@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

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Freedom from Torture @freedomfromtorture.bsky.social · Jul 14

Right now, across the world, there is more armed conflict than ever, since 1945. And when there is war, the risk of torture increases.

So today, and every other day, we will continue fighting with survivors for justice and for a world free from torture, where they can rebuild their lives in safety.

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · 29d

Something positive relating to asylum seekers in politics. Thank you to members of the House of Lords who were willing to go against the tide and stand up for those who have fled persecution and war.

Refugee Action @refugeeaction.bsky.social · 29d

Yesterday, Members of the House of Lords stood up for the right to work, thanks to the thousands of you who emailed them using our tool!

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · 29d

The exact plans this Government condemned when in opposition.

Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Sep 8

Is it groundhog day? In a desperate race to the bottom, the Government now want to warehouse people seeking safety in the UK on military and industrial sites. These are the exact plans this Government condemned when they were in opposition.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Shabana Mahmood expected to unveil plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to barracks

New home secretary is expected to unveil plans to use military sites as Labour seeks to harden immigration policy

www.theguardian.com

Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Another wave of compassion needed for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Could you make a positive through befriending a refugee? For more info, please see: www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

FAMILY ACTIVITIES 🧡

On Thursday we went with 11 families to the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery! This was a great experience to gather together & learn about the history of Birmingham.

We have loved our family activities over the summer!

#refugeeswelcome #cityofsanctuary

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Aug 12

We join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.

This must be a turning point.

#TogetherWithRefugees

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Boaz Trust @boaztrust.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.

This must be a turning point.

#TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social

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Women for Refugee Women @4refugeewomen.bsky.social · Aug 11

We're proud to join over 200 organisations to call on Party Leaders to end the divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language of the past.

Only then will they bring unity instead of division and cohesion rather than hate.

Read the letter below👇 @refugeestogether.bsky.social

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Young Roots @weareyoungroots.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we join over 200 orgs to call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united.

This must be a turning point. @refugeestogether.bsky.social

#TogetherWithRefugee

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Aug 11

Today we join over 200 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety.⁠
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Read the letter below 👇
@refugeestogether.bsky.social

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Doctors of the World @dotwuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔴 Dear UK Party Leaders:

200+ refugee rights groups demand an end to divisive, racist rhetoric fuelling hate and traumatising people seeking safety. The responsibility is yours to choose unity, not division.

@refugeestogether.bsky.social @amnestyuk.bsky.social @care4calais.org

UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests

More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels

www.theguardian.com

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Migrant Voice @migrantvoice.bsky.social · Aug 11

We joined 200+ other organisations in signing @refugeestogether.bsky.social Open Letter. For the safety of everyone, politicians must stop using the demonising and hostile rhetoric we continue to see levelled against migrants, and start showing respect and unity.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

UK party leaders urged to end ‘pernicious currents’ of hatred fuelling anti-migrant protests

More than 200 refugee groups, charities and unions sign letter calling for action after weeks of protests outside asylum hotels

www.theguardian.com

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Asylum Matters @asylummatters.bsky.social · Aug 12

Divisive politics, racist rhetoric and demonising language are letting hate spread.

Our leaders must stop fuelling racism and build a country where everyone, no matter where they're from, can feel safe.

Proud to be one of the 200+ names on this, from @refugeestogether.bsky.social 👇

Letter addressed to party leaders from the charity together with refugees. You can read the full text at: https://togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/far-right-response-aug-2025/

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Together With Refugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social · Aug 12

"It is time for you, our leaders, to take a strong and united stand." Thanks to the 200+ orgs that joined our call for communities & the country to be brought together for a different way forward – one that's compassionate & united 🧡 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

200 charities tell leaders to take 'strong stand' against anti-refugee protests

Demonstrations have been held outside hotels housing asylum seekers including the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, and in London and Newcastle. They have been met with counter-protests by anti-racism camp...

www.mirror.co.uk

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

Why do refugees come to the UK? (and why they don't come to the UK too!)
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#RefugeesWelcome @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

‘Every human being deserves dignity’: asylum seeker in Essex hotel calls for understanding

Man housed at hotel targeted in protests writes letter urging people not to resort to harmful stereotypes

www.theguardian.com

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 25

Please help Restore win £2,000 at NO COST TO YOU

Use the link below in the post (or the link below) to enter charity number 243931 for Birmingham Churches Together (BCT) Restore is a project of BCT

We won £1,000 a few years ago, so its not a scam!!

LINK movementforgood.com#nominateACha...

Nominate a charity - Movement for Good

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

movementforgood.com

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 24

In the current hostile environment befriending offers welcome & help with integration to refugees & sanctuary seekers which is transformative and counter-cultural. Join our next training day - Saturday 4 October.
www.restore-uk.org/news/2668/
@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Fed up of all the negative media coverage and want to make a positive response. Please become a volunteer befriender to welcome & support a refugee or person seeking sanctuary

#RefugeesWelcome #volunteer

@birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Congratulations @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

Fantastic work! Needed more than ever!

Here in Birmingham we celebrate 10 years of being a City of Sanctuary this December 😀🧡

#RefugeesWelcome

@bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @

City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · Mar 10

This is a big year for us - we’re marking two decades of City of Sanctuary🎉

For 20 years we've been building a movement of solidarity, friendship & support across the UK.

This journey has been shaped by tens of thousands of ordinary people demanding something better - and doing something about
🧵

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

A great role.....
#RefugeesWelcome
@bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social

Doctors of the World @dotwuk.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 We’re hiring a Policy & Advocacy Manager!

Help shape health policy to ensure accessible & equitable healthcare for all in the UK.

🔹 Lead efforts to improve primary care access for migrants & refugees
🔹 Manage, analyse & report data to boost advocacy and research

Apply now 👉 shorturl.at/HqSHu

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 4

Great opportunity organised by Birmingham City of Sanctuary to hear from refugees first-hand. Full details in the flyer. ALL WELCOME

#RefugeesWelcome

@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @asylummatters.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

Beautiful, vibrant (and very orange) prize. Congratulations @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social on 20 years of welcome to refugees

#RefugeesWelcome

@birmctogether.bsky.social @churchesengland.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social @publicissues.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

City of Sanctuary UK @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social · Jul 3

YOU COULD WIN THIS PAINTING!✨

Enter our raffle to be in for a chance of winning this stunning watercolour by artist Holly Thomas!

Created to mark our 20th anniversary, this joyous A3 framed artwork captures the City of Sanctuary ethos.

Enter now!
go.eventgroovefundraising.com/cityofsanctu...

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

Embracing the @refugeeweek.bsky.social theme 'Community as a superpower', at our Annual Celebration, we made a 'community' of paper people with messages of welcome, & places and people in our thoughts & prayers.
#RefugeesWelcome
@birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

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