ARC Blackburn

18/06/2026

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With delicious dishes from 10 different countries, wonderful music, plenty of dancing and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day, it was a brilliant celebration of culture, community and friendship.
A big thank you to everyone who shared a taste of home and helped make the event so special. ❤️

17/06/2026

Finally it is our Big day! All are welcome!

15/06/2026

This week, our volunteer Tom is running a whopping 150km to raise money for ARC Blackburn and raise awareness of the journeys many refugees have to make to find safety.

Please support Tom by sharing his fundraiser or, if you can, please donate ❤️

https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9pSjGP46nj

This week I will be running 150km across 7 days, starting with 50km tomorrow afternoon (after an Under 7 football tournament obviously!). This challenge is in support of refugee week, raising awareness for all the incredible, resilient people who are forced to flee their homes and then somehow still...

11/06/2026

Join us for our International Food Festival on Tuesday 16th June. A celebration of courage (and the delicious food from around the world). All welcome. Donation of £5 for non-community attendees to support our work.

05/06/2026

Happy Volunteers’ Week! 💙

A huge Happy Volunteers’ Week to all of our incredible volunteers. We are so grateful for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make every day.

We had a wonderful time celebrating together with great food, fun activities, and plenty of smiles. 🎉🍽️

Thank you for your time, kindness, and unwavering support. We simply couldn’t do it without you.

04/06/2026

📢 Do you know a young person aged 13–18 in Blackburn with Darwen?

We need your help to make sure their voice is heard!

We'd like to understand young people’s experiences of any challenges they face and what they would like to see locally to support with these. This feedback will help us to improve opportunities for young people locally.

Please take a moment to share this with them (it will take less than 5 minutes!)👇

👉 https://forms.office.com/e/yBPTAi4xQg 👈

🔒The survey is anonymous and your responses will only be used to help improve support for young people.

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ARC Blackburn

04/06/2026

📢 Recruiting Now!

We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our team:

✨ English Club Teacher
📅 Wednesday and/or Friday
⏰ 10am–12pm (2–4 hours per week)
Help prepare and lead engaging English lessons in an informal classroom setting.

✨ Refugee Voices Group Lead
📅 Monthly meetings (1.5 hours per month)
Support asylum seekers and refugees to share their experiences, shape services, discuss ideas, and lead meaningful conversations.

20/05/2026

🌍 International Food Festival – Share Food & Stories

As part of Refugee Week 2026, we invite you to join us for a warm and welcoming celebration of culture, connection, and community.

Enjoy delicious international food, new experiences, and inspiring stories from people of different backgrounds and experiences.

✨ Through art, stories, and community, we celebrate the courage that lives within us all — and how connection helps it grow.

📅 Tuesday 16th June
⏰ 11:30AM – 2:00PM
📍 Wesley Hall, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ

🎉 All welcome!
This event is FREE for community members.

To support our work, we kindly ask non-community members for a small donation of £5.

Bring your friends, family, and neighbours — and come celebrate the richness of our diverse community together. ❤️

14/05/2026

🧵 Fabric donations needed ✂️

11/05/2026