Sunrise Diversity

Sunrise Diversity Sunrise Diversity is a community support organisation offering a range of services and activities for the benefit of the local community.

Sunrise is a community support organisation who aim to celebrate diversity, challenge discrimination, and change attitudes. Primarily focusing on the needs of people from diverse communities including migrants, refugee and asylum seekers, people of colour, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Sunrise was first established in October 2009 as a social group for refugees, migrant workers and asylum seekers; h

owever it soon became apparent that users were facing a range of issues and difficulties which were not being addressed by local service providers. In response, we started supporting users and runs a range of services and activities to cater for the needs of diverse people. Services for diverse individuals are free of cost and include English language classes, groups, and conversation clubs, 1-1 support, guidance and advice. We organize events in Northern Devon that celebrate diversity in the wider community. We also can provide training and workshops to groups, organizations, and businesses. Would you like to get in touch with us? Send us a message here on Facebook, email [email protected], or call 01271 328915. We are open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm.

It was so lovely meeting Colin from Appledore Pride yesterday at Sunrise and we are 💯 backing this wonderful event. The ...
04/06/2026

It was so lovely meeting Colin from Appledore Pride yesterday at Sunrise and we are 💯 backing this wonderful event. The day will be incredible! From story telling and writing, music and DJs, a cocktail Safari and of course march and parade led by the samba band.

Please take the bus if you can, or head there nice and early to get parked up. This is THE north Devon pride so join in and have fun! 🌈

We know so many people have enjoyed and look forward to the Sunrise Diversity Festival and LGBTQ+ Prides, which we unfor...
30/05/2026

We know so many people have enjoyed and look forward to the Sunrise Diversity Festival and LGBTQ+ Prides, which we unfortunately aren’t organising this year due to needing time to stabilise after a challenging year.

In the meantime, we are over the moon that there are wonderful events taking place this summer and we know they will be brilliant so put them in your diary!

🌈 Appledore Pride Saturday June 6th
(on Instagram)
🌈 Out & Wild Festival 3-6 July

We will be organising groups and activities and will reach out to find out more about what you would like to see in your community soon. ☀️

WOW! Our CEO Ana has been nominated for a 2026  West Country Women Award in Diversity and Equality!! It means so much to...
20/05/2026

WOW! Our CEO Ana has been nominated for a 2026 West Country Women Award in Diversity and Equality!!

It means so much to champion Sunrise Diversity in this space and put rural diverse voices on the map. Thank you to Marie Gould from NDVS for the nomination. It means so much!

A big well done to all the other West Country Women out there for being your incredible selves!

Come and meet our international ESOL students, enjoy a chat, games, and a cup of tea or coffee together with us on the l...
12/05/2026

Come and meet our international ESOL students, enjoy a chat, games, and a cup of tea or coffee together with us on the last Tuesday of every month through Spring and Summer, in the Barnstaple Library foyer!

We put Sunrise Diversity on the map at the  “connect the sector” event last week! 🗺️ Mags and Ana shared what it’s like ...
06/05/2026

We put Sunrise Diversity on the map at the “connect the sector” event last week! 🗺️

Mags and Ana shared what it’s like working to end discrimination in North Devon. There are many challenges and issues we share but noted than the particular barriers faced in a rural landscape make a difference to the immigration experience. That’s exactly what we work to change at Sunrise- by supporting our community directly and raising awareness so the society around us can become increasingly welcome to all who live here.

The shared learning with around 100 others working in the field was much appreciated and our thanks go to Migrant Help for inviting us to speak and enabling our visit to London to forge these connections. We met so many wonderful people and look forward to staying in touch!

03/04/2026

What are you doing this Bank Holiday if it isn’t applying for one of our awesome jobs?! Could you see yourself:
✔️ Fundraising for us and spreading the word (digital and analogue!) about the incredible work we do for global majority and LGBTQ+ people?
✔️ Organising Multi Cultural and LGBTQ groups, creating safe spaces for people to connect?
✔️ Amplifying lived experience voices in North Devon and Torridge?

‼️ The deadline for applications to the following jobs are coming to a close on Monday 6th April, so get in touch now.

👉Fundraising and Communications Officer (14 hrs)
👉Community Inclusion and Development Worker (22.5 hrs)
👉Community Operations Manager (24 hrs)

Find out more about the roles and apply here: https://sunrisediversity.org.uk/get-involved/staff-vacancies/

APPLY NOW! We are recruiting 4 new part-time roles to expand our community work with diverse people in North Devon. We a...
31/03/2026

APPLY NOW! We are recruiting 4 new part-time roles to expand our community work with diverse people in North Devon. We are looking for:
✨ Community Inclusion Development Officer (22.5hrs)
✨ Community Operations Manager (24 hrs)
✨ Finance Officer (8 hrs)
✨ Fundraising & Communications Officer (14 hrs)

The deadline is in less than a week: Monday 6th April. Any questions? Email Ana at [email protected]

Make a difference, build connections, and be part of a passionate team. Full details on our website and how to apply here: https://sunrisediversity.org.uk/get-involved/staff-vacancies/

Just some of the wonderful feedback we have received from our LGBT+ group members!  Thank you all so much 🌈
25/03/2026

Just some of the wonderful feedback we have received from our LGBT+ group members! Thank you all so much 🌈

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Sunrise Community Centre, The Castle Centre, 25 Castle Street
Barnstaple
EX311DR

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