Burnley is a welcoming place and our charity is a good example of that. People who are claiming or have been granted asylum have been through a lot before they arrive in our town, often with very little to their name. Starting a new life in a strange country can be bewildering and complicated. We want to ensure our new neighbours settle in and lead happy and productive lives. To do that we provide friendship, advice and a wide range of support services.
New Neighbours Together started working with asylum seekers and refugees in Burnley in 2017. We provide practical support and advice, as well as a space for sharing food, culture, language and friendship. There is so much we can learn from each other, enriching Burnley with our mutual respect and understanding.
Have you got some spare time? Are you interested in people from other cultures? Have you got good quality clothing and household items to donate? There are so many ways that you can help the asylum seekers and refugees in Burnley and we're always looking for new volunteers to help us out.
On World Refugee Day 2022 – against the backdrop of the government’s appalling plans for deportation flights to Rwanda – Ruth reflects on the true concept of hospitality and how it helps people heal.
The New Neighbours Together Burnley volunteer team, both past and present, got together today to celebrate receiving the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.
New Neighbours Together has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK, which is equivalent to an MBE.
That was the message our volunteers Intsar Arnous and Manal Bilal delivered in a wonderful session with children at Blacko Primary School.
With schools on holiday for Easter it was time for another fun packed event for the New Neighbours Together families – chocolate galore, crafting and planting.
Valentine’s day was the perfect excuse to show our clients and volunteers a bit of love at an extra special drop-in session for all the family.
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