Community Hub
The Refugee Action Kingston Community Hub is dedicated to addressing the challenges that are faced by those navigating the refugee experience. Kindly funded by our friends at the Big Lottery and the Community Resilience Fund. We provide English language learning, friendship and holistic support to refugees and asylum seekers in Kingston through a comprehensive programme of activity centred around hobbies, sport, the arts and creativity.
Learn English at our Community Hub
The Community Hub deliver English classes to gain confidence and tackle social isolation and loneliness. Practical skills and hobby-based activities promote language retention and English practice, such as cookery, sewing and crafts, as well as games, creative writing and gardening.
This wraparound support addresses not only practical challenges around communication but also nurtures emotional well-being and social integration.
Every month, the Community Hub hosts a Health and Well Being day funded through KVA Health Inequalities. We want to help our community to understand how to look after their health by offering early invention and preventative guidance. As well as facilitating access to services for long term and chronic health issues.
The Refugee Action Kingston Community Hub provides a safe and welcoming space where people can access all the support offered by RAK including an Immigration and Welfare Advice drop in service on a Wednesday morning.
Our Walk and Talk event is a popular weekly event where clients can practise their English and connect with others.
What we offer
We offer Community Hub sessions on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in various community venues in Central Kingston. The Community Hub provides opportunities for skill-building, learning English, advocacy and networking.
We offer Walk and Talk on a Monday morning in the local area, where clients can practise their English, talk and connect with others. It is an integral part of the Community Hub and often the first step to engaging with everything that RAK can offer.
How do I join the Community Hub?
If you are seeking asylum or have refugee status you can contact us via phone 020 8547 0115.
If you are already registered, you can contact us and we will make a referral to the programme team.
If you haven’t attended any RAK services before contact us or call on 020 8547 0115 to register.
If you are working or volunteering with someone who is seeking asylum or has refugee status, you can support the client to contact us or with their permission contact us directly to make a referral.
Our Team
Our wonderful, friendly team is comprised of staff and volunteers, including teachers and other subject and creative experts. Our sessions are always full of life and are immensely engaging for all involved!
Meet Saleh* - Refugee Action Kingston Stories
Our client, Saleh, knew little English and was feeling isolated and very anxious. He came with us to try Parkrun and enjoyed it so much that he's been running ever since! He also runs with GoodGym, where he has made friends and is part of a caring community. He is happy to report that he has lost weight and is feeling much better than before. Refugees & asylum seekers deserve community, fun, and exercise – just like anyone else!
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Contact us for more information
Call 020 8547 0115 or write to admin@refugeeactionkingston.org.uk.
