Phoebe shares her experiences of her placement with us.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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…