The third and final in our 3-part blog series with a spotlight on Host Derby. Einir, Head of Delivery, shares how the project creates community and belonging for refugees.

In the second of our 3-part blog series focusing on Host Derby, Einir (Head of Delivery) shares about the long-term impacts of the scheme on both Guests and Hosts.

We spoke to Khalil about how Host Derby, Upbeat’s emergency accommodation project giving homeless refugees and destitute asylum seekers a safe place to stay, has impacted his life.

We're looking for 10 people to join Team Upbeat in the Derby 10K this Spring — raising essential funds for our work welcoming refugees. 

CEO Andrew Jackson reflects on the impact Upbeat Communities has had on people seeking sanctuary in 2023, and some exciting opportunities in 2024…

Thank you so much to all who donated to our Christmas Challenge appeal to support refugee women and children to thrive in Derby!

The number of homeless refugees in Derby is rising at an alarming rate, due to a housing crisis, and an impossibly short ‘move on’ period for new refugees. Upbeat Communities and its supporters must be part of the response.

We’re excited to launch our new promo video — created by Andrew Rutter with HelpFilm.

The first in our ‘Why Do People Flee?’ series, looking at the realities many refugees in our community have been forced to flee from.

Abdul (name changed) told us how Upbeat helped him navigate life as an asylum seeker newly arrived in the UK.

Chief Executive Andrew Jackson shares Upbeat’s response to the new Illegal Migration Bill and its horrific consequences for those seeking refuge.

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.