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Restore Annual Report 2023

We are pleased to present Restore’s Annual Report 2023, highlighting our impactful work with refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham, Smethwick and Solihull. This report summarises the dedication, compassion, and achievements of our work over the past year.

Through our befriending programs, we have formed meaningful connections and nurtured friendships that have positively impacted the lives of those who seek refuge. Our volunteers have kindly given both their time and support, offering companionship, guidance, and a sense of belonging to those in need, enabling us to move towards Restore’s vision: a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued and integrated.

In this report you will find some statistics on our achievements over the past year, along with some remarks from befrienders and befriendees, as well as an overview of the diverse activities and initiatives we have undertaken to support our service users and the community as a whole. One befriended asylum seekers said, “As I am a refugee, I live alone and I’m new in UK. Befriender service is very helpful, [it] gave me a big opportunity to have support emotionally, discuss anything in the UK, help to improve my language and my life is getting better.” One of our volunteers said “This is one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done. It is a real privilege to be alongside and get to know someone as they seek to build a new life for themselves in the UK.”

We invite you to delve into the Annual Report to gain more insights into our progress as well as our challenges. Together, let us strive for a more inclusive and compassionate world where everyone, regardless of their background, can be themselves and live without fear of persecution.

Click here to read the full report.