Who are we?

We are a group of passionate volunteers, using our various skills to help welcome refugees into our local community of Ashbourne, in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales.

We are able to use our local knowledge to support families in different ways . We are currently helping Afghan families, who have been forced to flee from the Taliban, to begin the process of rebuilding their lives. We act as good neighbours and provide a helping hand.

Wars and other conflicts displace millions of people around the world, with many forced to leave their homes each year. The UK has a proud tradition of providing a refuge and our aim is to offer a safe home for several refugee families here in Ashbourne.

We offer a welcome into our community with:

• Access to services – such as education and health

• Access to opportunities – to learn English and to work

• Family support – to help refugees to settle and begin rebuilding their lives