Updates, success stories, and community news from Safe Roots International.
We are proud to announce that Safe Roots International has now supported over 500 families across Swindon this year — a testament to the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors.
After fleeing conflict, Ahmed arrived in Swindon with nothing but hope. With support from our employability programme, he is now working full-time and giving back to the community.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our expanded youth mentoring programme, pairing young people from refugee backgrounds with local professionals and community leaders.
Our Digital Inclusion programme has helped 35 residents navigate smartphones, email, online banking, and job searching — opening up a world of opportunity for those who were previously digitally excluded.
Our new Youth Football League has officially launched, welcoming 60 young people from refugee and local communities to compete, build friendships, and develop leadership skills on the pitch.
Safe Roots has launched a dedicated Refugee Advice Service, offering free weekly drop-in sessions where trained advisers help individuals understand their rights and access legal support.
Our Winter Support Appeal exceeded all expectations, raising over £12,000 and providing warm clothing, food packages, and essentials to more than 150 families during the coldest months.
We are delighted to announce a formal partnership with Swindon Borough Council to strengthen refugee integration and community support services across the borough.
Twelve remarkable women completed our 10-week Women's Empowerment Programme, gaining new skills, confidence, and connections that will support their journeys towards independence.
Our annual Community Day brought together over 300 people for a day of food, music, sport, and celebration — a powerful reminder of what makes Swindon's diverse communities so special.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we distributed over 200 winter clothing packages to vulnerable families across Swindon this winter.
Our latest digital skills workshop helped 18 residents get online for the first time, register with GPs, and access essential government services independently.
Our weekly Women's Wellbeing Circle has become a cherished safe space for dozens of women to connect, heal, and support one another. Here is what some participants have shared.
