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Upbeat Proudly Receives the King’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
Upbeat Proudly Receives the King’s Award for Enterprise: Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility

We are delighted to announce that our commercial cleaning company, Upbeat Clean, has won the King’s Award for Enterprise—the highest official UK award for British businesses.

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Upbeat CommunitiesMay 6, 2025
What is the Difference Between a Refugee and an Asylum Seeker?
What is the Difference Between a Refugee and an Asylum Seeker?

Here at Upbeat, we offer support for refugees and asylum seekers, but what actually is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?

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Kirsten .April 15, 2025
The Heroes Running 170km for Refugees
The Heroes Running 170km for Refugees

The Derby 10K is coming up on Sunday 6th April and Upbeat Communities is proud to be cheering on our team of 19 runners!

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Maddie ThomsonMarch 24, 2025
"It has been an absolute honour." | Upbeat Communities' CEO Andrew Jackson to Step Down After 7 Years of Leadership
"It has been an absolute honour." | Upbeat Communities' CEO Andrew Jackson to Step Down After 7 Years of Leadership

Upbeat Communities announces that Andrew Jackson, its Chief Executive, will be stepping down from his role after more than seven years in post.

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Upbeat CommunitiesMarch 17, 2025
Our Online Auction Has Begun! | Every Bid Builds Belonging
Our Online Auction Has Begun! | Every Bid Builds Belonging

Our first ever online auction is live! From now until 24th March. Find out what great items you can bid on to help fund our projects…

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Maddie ThomsonMarch 10, 2025
4 Reasons Why We’ve Stopped Using X
4 Reasons Why We’ve Stopped Using X

We’ve decided to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter). Here are the main reasons why.

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Upbeat CommunitiesMarch 1, 2025
What Do Asylum Seekers Really Get? | Myth Busting 5 Common Misconceptions About Asylum Seekers in the UK
What Do Asylum Seekers Really Get? | Myth Busting 5 Common Misconceptions About Asylum Seekers in the UK

We busted some commonly believed myths about asylum seekers and refugees.

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Kirsten .February 26, 2025
Zana's Story | Finding Hope & Belonging at Upbeat Communities
Zana's Story | Finding Hope & Belonging at Upbeat Communities

Zana (not his real name) came to the UK from the Middle East. This is his story of finding hope and belonging at Upbeat Communities.

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Maddie ThomsonFebruary 1, 2025
Our Impact | Welcoming Refugees in 2023-2024
Our Impact | Welcoming Refugees in 2023-2024

We’ve published our first charity impact report—packed with insights and stories from the last financial year (2023-24).

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Upbeat CommunitiesJanuary 27, 2025
Rama’s 2024 Reflections | A Year of Helping Refugees to Thrive
Rama’s 2024 Reflections | A Year of Helping Refugees to Thrive

Refugee Integration Worker Rama reflects on a year of welcoming refugees in 2024—through tears and triumphs.

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Guest UserDecember 31, 2024
Together, We Raised £20,340 to Provide a Second Family for Refugees
Together, We Raised £20,340 to Provide a Second Family for Refugees

We’re so grateful to every person who donated or shared our Big Give campaign to help fund our Integration Hub projects in 2025.

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Maddie ThomsonDecember 11, 2024
This Christmas, every donation is doubled: join us in the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
This Christmas, every donation is doubled: join us in the Big Give Christmas Challenge!

Every donation made to Upbeat will be doubled between 3rd-10th December. Here’s why…

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Maddie ThomsonNovember 26, 2024
Upbeat Updates Issue 3 Is Here! | Refugee Charity Magazine
Upbeat Updates Issue 3 Is Here! | Refugee Charity Magazine

We’re so pleased to be able to share the highlights from the last few months of welcoming refugees in the latest issue of Upbeat Updates: our annual charity magazine.

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Maddie ThomsonOctober 9, 2024
Welcoming Refugee Youth | Upbeat Volunteer Stories
Welcoming Refugee Youth | Upbeat Volunteer Stories

Deepa shared her experiences of volunteering at Upbeat Youth — our weekly youth group for young refugees that gives them opportunities to make friends, have fun, and experience a breath of fresh air from the struggles they face.

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Maddie ThomsonSeptember 26, 2024
Response to Far-Right Hate Towards Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Response to Far-Right Hate Towards Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Write a message to show your support to refugees in response to far-right violence across the UK.

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Upbeat CommunitiesAugust 6, 2024
How the Gang Crackdown in El Salvador Affects Families
How the Gang Crackdown in El Salvador Affects Families

“I never felt that I could walk around on the streets without being aware that someone might be trying to kill me,” Jorge and Karla share their story of finding Upbeat Communities after fleeing El Salvador for the safety of their children.

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Kirsten .July 16, 2024
Our Home: Refugee Week 2024
Our Home: Refugee Week 2024

Refugee Week 2024 is here! We’re celebrating building a home and a community for refugees.

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Maddie ThomsonJune 17, 2024
Response to the Rwanda Bill and Reports of Asylum Seekers Being Detained
Response to the Rwanda Bill and Reports of Asylum Seekers Being Detained

Some resources from us as we stand with asylum seekers who are at risk of being deported to Rwanda.

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Maddie ThomsonMay 1, 2024
Upbeat's Work Welcoming Asylum Seekers in Long Eaton
Upbeat's Work Welcoming Asylum Seekers in Long Eaton

Shelagh shares her experiences of welcoming refugees in Long Eaton, offering English classes and games to build community among those isolated in hotels.

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Maddie ThomsonApril 15, 2024
Why Do People Flee Sudan?
Why Do People Flee Sudan?

We explore the reasons why refugees are being forced to leave Sudan as civil war continues to rage after nearly a year.

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Maddie ThomsonMarch 20, 2024
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