A hospital visit, 114 miles of driving and a garden badger invasion! Here’s an account of one day resettling Syrian refugees.

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Campaigning isn’t something Upbeat is known for. However, this is one particular campaign we want to highlight, and if it is successful, it will have a positive impact on thousands of people seeking sanctuary in the UK.

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“I’m a nut and bolt man. I can’t solve everyone’s problems. But I can be a friend. I love volunteering at Upbeat.”

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Elliot’s back from his freezing, cross-country cycle in the Scottish Highlands. It’s not too late to sponsor him!

He’s taking part in a 24 hour, freezing cold, off-road mountain bike endurance event in the Highlands of Scotland.

With the Derby Refugee Week programme officially launching, we thought we’d take on one of Refugee Week 2018’s #SimpleActs.

We got to know Elise through Upbeat Communities. This is her story of resilience and the pursuit of education.

A work of epic proportion, documenting the current migration of 65 million refugees on a global scale.

Want to change the world with a few presents? These books will challenge perceptions, broaden minds and educate people about the realities facing refugees and asylum seekers today.

People don’t realise the effect a pair of socks can have on someone who has just entered the country. 

These are the exciting auction prizes that will be raising funds to welcome refugees this Saturday...

Refugee Week has been and gone for another year, so it's a good time to take stock and reflect on a week of shared stories, community events and awareness raising.