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It's Refugee Week! Join the Celebrations
It's Refugee Week! Join the Celebrations

This Refugee Week, we’re celebrating a Festival of Welcome on Saturday 24th June. You’re invited!

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Upbeat CommunitiesJune 19, 2023
Upbeat Goes To Bakewell
Upbeat Goes To Bakewell

In May, a group from Upbeat had the chance to visit Bakewell. Upbeat Volunteer Joan shares more about the day.

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Upbeat CommunitiesMay 23, 2023
A Thriving Place for Refugees!
A Thriving Place for Refugees!

Upbeat Communities is thrilled to have been awarded £291,546 in funding over the next 3 years from the National Lottery Community Fund for a new Thriving Places project!

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Upbeat CommunitiesApril 28, 2023
Miqdad's Story: "Upbeat helped me to stand on my feet."
Miqdad's Story: "Upbeat helped me to stand on my feet."

Miqdad moved to Derby 10 months ago after difficulties in his home country meant he had to flee. He shared how Upbeat helped him as he began the slow process of rebuilding his life.

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Upbeat CommunitiesMarch 30, 2023
Upbeat Clean Proudly Receives the Marketing Derby ‘Rising Star’ Award
Upbeat Clean Proudly Receives the Marketing Derby ‘Rising Star’ Award

Head of Enterprise Michael Gladwell shares what the Award means for the future of our social enterprise.

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Upbeat CommunitiesFebruary 28, 2023
Upbeat Volunteers: Richard's Story
Upbeat Volunteers: Richard's Story

Richard joined the Upbeat Volunteer team in 2022. He told us about his experiences supporting students in our English classes.

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Upbeat CommunitiesJanuary 22, 2023
More Than A Day Out: Why Upbeat Trips Are So Important
More Than A Day Out: Why Upbeat Trips Are So Important

Fresh air, friendships, and freedom to have fun. Here’s how trips out empower our friends seeking refuge.

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Upbeat CommunitiesJanuary 13, 2023
How Will You Spend Your Time This Christmas?
How Will You Spend Your Time This Christmas?

Upbeat Integration Manager Elliot recommends some thought-provoking reads for the festive season.

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Upbeat CommunitiesDecember 19, 2022
We Did It!!!
We Did It!!!

Thank you so much to all who helped us raise an incredible £21,192 in the Christmas Challenge this year.

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Upbeat CommunitiesDecember 7, 2022
We're Taking Part in the Christmas Challenge 2022!
We're Taking Part in the Christmas Challenge 2022!

We’re taking part in the Christmas Challenge again this year! Find out how you can get involved and DOUBLE your donation this Christmas.

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Upbeat CommunitiesNovember 22, 2022
A Celebration of Hope
A Celebration of Hope

Upbeat Communities invites you to a celebration of hope on 1st December…

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Upbeat CommunitiesOctober 31, 2022
Why Are English Classes So Important?
Why Are English Classes So Important?

There are always lots of activities going on at our Integration Hub, including English classes! Upbeat English Tutor & Integration Worker, Elliot, tells us why English classes are so important.

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Upbeat CommunitiesSeptember 8, 2022
My Trip to Bakewell
My Trip to Bakewell

We love to create community through day trips to explore the English countryside. One Upbeat participant shares their experience…

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Upbeat CommunitiesAugust 23, 2022
My Week of Work Experience at Upbeat Communities
My Week of Work Experience at Upbeat Communities

Jemima joined us on work experience from Derby College. Read her thoughts and highlights from spending a week with Upbeat Communities.

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Upbeat CommunitiesJuly 31, 2022
It's Refugee Week!
It's Refugee Week!

It’s Refugee Week! Here’s what’s happening in Derby to celebrate our friends who are seeking sanctuary…

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Upbeat CommunitiesJune 20, 2022
My First Week As A Refugee Integration Worker
My First Week As A Refugee Integration Worker

Refugee Integration Worker Megan started her role at Upbeat earlier this year. Here are her reflections…

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Upbeat CommunitiesMay 20, 2022
How Upbeat Warmly Welcomes Refugee Families
How Upbeat Warmly Welcomes Refugee Families

Refugee Integration Worker, Elliot, wonders about welcome as he wanders around a supermarket in preparation for the arrival of a new family seeking refuge in the UK.

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Upbeat CommunitiesApril 28, 2022
Chief Executive Andrew Jackson Reflects on the Heart-Breaking Images from Ukraine
Chief Executive Andrew Jackson Reflects on the Heart-Breaking Images from Ukraine

We’ve all watched and felt helpless as events unfold in Ukraine, we pray for those fleeing and those left behind. But what can we do as a community?

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Upbeat CommunitiesMarch 8, 2022
Building Community in the Cold!: Upbeat’s Trip to Carsington Water
Building Community in the Cold!: Upbeat’s Trip to Carsington Water

Refugee Integration Worker Elliot arranged a trip to Carsington Water for some of the families that have been stuck in hotels since fleeing Afghanistan last year. Here are his reflections…

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Upbeat CommunitiesFebruary 25, 2022
Christmas Connection Reflections
Christmas Connection Reflections

The impact of the Christmas Connection project has far outlasted the festive season. Refugee Integration Worker, Grace, writes about why.

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Upbeat CommunitiesJanuary 31, 2022
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