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ICN is based in the Bournemouth area and is a charity which provides a warm welcome for members of the refugee and migrant communities.

Our Christian charity believes that we should “welcome the stranger” and works to help refugees and migrants from all faiths and backgrounds to rebuild their lives in the UK. We help them to overcome obstacles in settling here. We help them by giving them advice and support on immigration, employment and in finding accommodation. In addition, we offer English classes for those who are not able to access mainstream education. A particular recent focus has been supporting women and children through home visits and homework clubs.

28/10/2026

📢 We’re recruiting! 📢

We’re on the lookout for an exceptional Community Support Manager to lead and develop our Community Support Department and contribute as a member of ICN’s Senior Leadership Team.

This is a role for someone who believes in the power of community and can provide both strategic leadership and practical support. Someone who can inspire staff and volunteers, build effective partnerships, develop services, and create opportunities that help people move from surviving to thriving.

Every day, we walk alongside people who have been forced to leave their homes, rebuild their lives from scratch, and navigate enormous uncertainty. We provide practical support, friendship, opportunities, and a welcoming community where people can begin to feel that they belong again. This role is about much more than managing projects and programmes. It’s about helping people rebuild their lives.

If you think this position could be for you, get in touch! The full job description and how to apply can be found on our website (link in bio).

26/10/2026

🏠 Everyone deserves a safe space to call home. 🏠

At ICN, we believe that home should be a place of safety, dignity and freedom from fear.

Domestic abuse can take many forms and can affect anyone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in the UK experience domestic abuse – that’s why it’s really important that we talk about it, learn the signs of abuse and know where to go for help.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7) Call: 0808 200 0247 – translation services are available.

In an emergency, please call the police – 999

22/10/2026

“When we honour Black History, we must also honour refugee history, because both are stories of endurance, transformation and human strength”.

This Black History month, the Refugee Council features the story of Adam* - a refugee from Sudan, who works with refugee communities. He explains how history helps inspire him, even in the darkest times.

He writes, “For me, Black History is a living story of resilience, dignity and hope, carried by many refugees today. We are displaced but not defeated.”

Read more of his story – ‘Black History helps us Rebuild’ - on the Refugee Council website refugeecouncil.org.uk

As we remember the journeys that came before, we also recognise the resilience and hope of those rebuilding their lives in our communities today.

01/10/2026

💡 This week we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing Supported Lodgings Hosts. 💡

Supported Lodgings Hosts offer a safe bedroom within their home - helping young people develop the confidence and practical skills they need for independent living.

Young people seeking sanctuary often arrive alone and without any local connections. Hosts make space for these young people and provide the stability, encouragement, and sense of belonging that helps them settle into life in the UK.

Our hosts tell us that the experience is also a hugely rewarding experience for them:

“Sharing space with young people from different cultures is a privilege and a joy; they’ve taught me so much and enriched my life in so many ways. The support they and I get from ICN is first class: responsive and professional, with care and humanity.”

08/09/2026

📚 It’s that ‘Back to School’ time of year! 📚

Many of us know what it’s like to get ready for a new year of school - the excitement, the nerves, the feeling that summer is over and a new season is beginning… the young people connected to ICN are right in the middle of it too.

Our USAC Manager Stephen told us what the mood is among the young people we have been working with:

“College is starting again for our young people, and it is an exciting time for them all. Three will be returning to college, with two progressing to a new level of study and one beginning an engineering course after achieving the required level of English. The three more will be starting college for the first time.

They are all excited and eager to get started, whether returning or beginning a new chapter. Each of them is highly motivated to learn, improve their English, and build a brighter future. They hope that these opportunities will help them find work they are passionate about and, in their own words, give something back to the UK for everything it has given them.”

26/08/2026

Come find us at Increase the Peace this Sunday!

When? 🕐 Sunday 30th August at 11am until 5.30pm

Where? 📍Boscombe High Street

We'd love to see you there 👋🏻

21/08/2026

Today we are looking back on a wonderful day of community, belonging and celebration 💛

The Great Community Get-Together brought people from across our community together at the end of Refugee Week — sharing food, stories, creativity, and connection.

We were especially proud to celebrate the courage and contribution of refugees and asylum seekers in our community, and to see so many people standing side by side in friendship and welcome.

From delicious food and beautiful henna, to creative activities, community stalls and plenty of opportunities to meet new people, it really was a celebration of what community can be.

Huge thanks to everyone who made it possible, especially our partners ParksFoundation, Grounded Community and Amnesty International — and to everyone who came along and made the day so special.�
We can’t wait to see what next year brings!

The Parks Foundation
Grounded Community
Amnesty International UK

Address

200 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH88AS

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4pm
Friday	9:30am - 1pm

Telephone

01202 589 395

Website

http://www.icn.org.uk/

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