We need your lovely cast-offs + pre-loved donations for our next fundraising boutique sale on Weds 16 October. For more info about where to drop off donations please email our fundraising team, Biddy Walcot or Salmuir. For more details on the event in Combe Down, see the poster below, and see some photos below that […]
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Creche helpers wanted
Our language classes run a city centre creche to help provide an opportunity for those with childcare needs to access lessons. The creche is a fun place (see photos below) in the centre of Bath takes place over two hours one lunchtime a week. BWR needs a few more volunteers – no qualifications needed, just […]
BWR jumble sale on 21 September
Calling all bargain hunters – here’s a date for your diary, Saturday 21 September – it’s the BWR jumble sale. The sale will be between 10.30am and 12.30pm at St Andrew’s Community Centre (Previously Foxhill Community Centre) in Combe Down, on Hawthorn Grove, Bath BA2 5QA. For more info or to donate items, please contact Amanda […]
BWR delighted to be part of Bath Pride
BWR was delighted to be of part the very first Bath Pride on 18th August. We are very aware of those who have to flee their country because of persecution for their sexuality. This was true celebration of our community & diversity with family fun, colour and music! Great to see so many people there […]
Warm welcome for Beyond Bath talks
BWR recently hosted the first ‘Beyond Bath Talks’, where over 25 attendees gathered at the Good Living Centre of the St John’s Foundation for an inspiring evening to reimagine the migration narrative. In the first talk, a panel discussion was held on the theme of “Powerful stories of migration” was chaired by Andrea Dos Anjos, […]
Afghan feast returns in August
The fabulous Afghan feast night is returning on Saturday 24 August. Join us for an evening of delicious and authentic Afghan food cooked by local chefs, along with a raffle and a bar. The feast will be held in Batheaston New Village Hall on School Lane, with doors opening at 6.30pm for dinner at 7pm. […]
BWR is hiring
BWR is looking to recruit a part time Volunteer Coordinator on an initial one-year contract (this is a paid role). Reporting to the Operations Officer you will be responsible for recruiting, overseeing induction, training as well as the day-to-day coordination and supervision of our volunteers. See the full advert below: Bath Welcomes Refugees (BWR) is […]
Refugee Week 17-23 June
From the 17th of June to the 23rd is Refugee Week. Refugee Week (refugeeweek.org.uk) is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people. Look out on the BWR social media platforms for events happening locally and nationally, and how you can directly be a part of […]
Thank you to our volunteers
Volunteer Week is our opportunity to thank you for all that you do to support refugees and those displaced from their home country by reason of war, persecution, oppression, discrimination, or natural disaster. You demonstrate that there are people ready to help. It is a gift beyond price. Since we began in 2015, Bath Welcomes […]
Student musical raising money for BWR
The Bath University Student Musicals Society is staging its fabulous musical revue show Encore 2024 from 2 May until Saturday 4 May at the Edge Theatre at the University of Bath’s Claverton Down site. We’re very pleased to say that Bath Welcomes Refugees is their chosen charity and they will be holding a collection to […]