We are sharing a joint letter from our Chair and Chief Executive setting out the changes ahead for WERS and the direction we are taking as we move into our next chapter.

The UK government is pursuing further reformsto the asylum system that deepen an already hostile environment.

We are proud to be among the early organisations signing the Become the Bridge pledge, an initiative led by the North East Anti-Racism Coalition.

Our volunteer Korey spoke to BBC Radio Newcastle about how community litter picks in the West End are bringing volunteers together to care for their neighbourhood and spark wider change.

A thank you to the 79 supporters and Aviva Community Fund whose generosity helped raise £9,542 for WERS’ Belonging Starts Here campaign

Belonging takes work. It’s built brick by brick — like the foundations of a house. Often out of sight. Often slowly - but strong because people build it together.

Amidst the noise and negativity that too often surrounds public debate on migration, we want to share something different.