It’s Big Give Christmas Challenge Week!
From now until midday on 9th December, every donation made to Upbeat Communities will be doubled. Give today.
We need to raise £25,000 before 9th December to fund the life-changing projects that happen at our Integration Hub in the centre of Derby.
We’ve moved to a bigger building this year so that we can support more refugees like Damaris—providing a place to find belonging through English classes, support groups, meals and more from the Hub in the centre of Derby. Damaris shared her story of finding belonging at Upbeat Communities. Watch below:
In our current climate of hostility, it’s never been more important to give a warm welcome to refugees. Please have a think about what you could give this Christmas.
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Refugees like Damaris have fled unimaginable trauma in their home countries. But Upbeat helps them to rebuild their lives through social activities, 1-to-1 support, and English classes.
Here’s what your donation could fund.
Upbeat has supported over 1,300 refugees and asylum seekers so far in 2025. Could you help us to build community, belonging and family into 2026? In these times of hostility, it’s never been more important to welcome refugees.