At our Refugee Week stall, we connected with others working in the sector, sharing passionate conversations, insights and learning. It was a valuable space to reflect and plan our next steps in supporting asylum seekers and refugees together as a multi agency approach. Seeing team members across different projects come together for one cause was…

We discussed: •Common triggers and symptoms •The mind and body connection in anxiety •Early warning signs • Faith based and therapeutic tools for grounding and recovery Due to the hot weather, the youth team took some the girls out for ice cream to cool down which was welcomed with big smiles!!

Its been a busy week for the projects team! They attended the USW Community Engagement Showcase 2025 which was a great opportunity for them to hear from a wide range of organisations and individuals, learning about different approaches to community engagement and gaining valuable ideas to support our own professional learning and development. We also…

What a beautiful start to our journey together at the Grow Your Wellness Gardening Club this week! We discussed the purpose of the club: Creating space for those without gardens Learning to grow our own food Supporting health and wellness through nutrition and healing plants We also enjoyed a lovely tea break with Kathy’s lemon…

Join us at The Riverfront on Friday 20 June (tomorrow) 10am – 3pm as we celebrate Refugee Week with community stalls, information and support services and free cinema screenings. We will have short readings at our YMCO stall from our Connecting Voices project at : 11am 1.30pm Pop by say hi and see what we…

Our no bake cheesecake workshop was a sweet success! We had a great morning making mini Biscoff and lemon cheesecakes and it was brilliant to see how much everyone got stuck in. Everyone left with plenty of treats to take home! We can’t wait to see how you adapt this recipe to create your own…

Floral jewellery making is a fun, mindful way to express yourself through beautiful, nature inspired designs. Whether you’re new to it or love getting crafty, this beginner friendly workshop invites you to explore your creativity with fresh florals and flair! Join us for a hands on floral jewellery session: 24/06 at 10am – Beginner’s Free…

Well done to the boys for your commitment and effort over the past few months for the 14+ sports provision, its been great learning about what works for the age group and how we as an organisation can understand better. The group were treated with some well deserved food while talking about future plans. Jzk…

Great to see team members from across different projects coming together to plan our Refugee Week stall. A fantastic opportunity to showcase some of the amazing work we do. Connecting Voices will once again take centre stage, highlighting the long term impact and powerful contributions of its storytellers. We’re incredibly proud of this book and…

Great energy and perfect sunny weather to match! the boys are doing brilliant each week! We are excited to welcome Aron from the Dragons Community and his specialism in rugby to the sessions and have the boys continue to develop individual and team based skills. A fab opportunity for the group! Jzk k to Zakaria…

The YMCO young ladies group have been revisiting skills and tools developed during this workshop, giving them a chance to focus on something just for themselves – outside of work, exams, studying and the everyday stresses of life. They are working on their final pottery pieces and appreciating all the work it takes to create…

Activities will be held in the area between the green grass space and the yellow 3G pitch. Sports Skills Timetable (until Aug 2025): * 15/06 – Dragons * 22/06 – YMCO * 29/06 – Dragons * 06/07 – YMCO * 13/07 – Dragons * 20/07 – YMCO * 27/07 – Dragons * 03/08 – YMCO…

The group engaged in hands on learning, explored creative techniques and collaborated to produce stunning silk artworks enriched with symbols from their faith and heritage Workshops like these offer artistic skill and a space for wellbeing, connection and cultural expression. We’re proud to support opportunities that bring people together through creativity. We so appreciate @kate.v.artist…

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the beautiful work created by the group, truly impressive results!

These sessions aim to explore nature, wellbeing with a space to connect. To find out more or how to get involved, just drop us an email at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!

We shared herbal teas made with hibiscus, calendula, lemon verbena and rose, alongside live demo of fresh hummus and tabbouleh full of fresh parsley. The flapjacks were the perfect afternoon pick me up after a busy day for so many. There were lots for everyone to get involved with like watercolour painting, plant sale, bug…

St Mary’s Garden Tuesday 10th June 4.30pm – 6.30pm No need to register – turn up, bring a friend, bring the kids and come grow your wellness with us! Join us for a fun and relaxing day focused on health, nature and community! Here’s what’s happening : Herbal tea tasting + health tips Fresh parsley…

A huge thank you to our friends at Bengal Dragons Foundation and Cosaraf for making this incredible experience possible. From providing tracksuits and travel to packed lunches, every detail was taken care of and made a real difference which made sure the boys could take part with pride and focus on enjoying the day. Today…

On this special day, let us pray for peace and relief for our brothers, sisters and children across the Ummah. May we all be granted mercy, guidance and barakah. May this Eid Ul Adha strengthen our faith. Ameen

From young people to adults, our volunteers bring a diverse range of skills. A heartfelt thank you to our core volunteers: Raduana, Hayath, Zakaria and Nasif. Your presence makes a real difference. We see it in how families and children ask for you and look out for you each time. A mention to Abdul Samad,…