"My first homeless refugee guest was the same age as my son." | Host Derby Stories on the BBC
Watch the powerful segment about how one of our volunteers opened up their spare room for a refugee, broadcast on the BBC.
Host Nottingham is Open | Emergency Accommodation for Homeless Refugees
We’re now overseeing Host Nottingham, and looking for more hosts to open their home to a refugee.
"A gang with guns threatened me. I had to leave." | Our Places, Our Stories: Finding Safety in the UK
A visual story showing the places where refugees in Derby have found safety, sanctuary and home.
"I want to help people understand why refugees like me are here." | The Community Superheroes Behind Derby’s Refugee Week
Words from some of Upbeat’s very own community superheroes who showcased their creativity at Hello Derby: A Festival of Welcome at the Museum of Making earlier this month.
Hello Derby 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Community & Creativity
Join us at Hello Derby, in celebration of Refugee Week, on Saturday 21 June, 2025! Celebrate the amazing contributions that refugees offer to life in the UK with singing, dancing, music and crafts!
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.
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?
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!
"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.
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…
4 Reasons Why We’ve Stopped Using X
We’ve decided to stop posting on X (formerly Twitter). Here are the main reasons why.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.