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Empowering refugees to thrive as they rebuild their lives. We welcome refugees and support them to rebuild their lives, helping strangers become neighbours.

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01/06/2026

To kick of , we wanted to share a few words from dedicated volunteer at Upbeat - meet John! 😊

John started volunteering with us last year, and loves to help out in the English classes. He once wanted to be a teacher himself, but now he is able to help others learn English so that they can integrate into their community.

Celebrating Volunteers' Week!

Follow us and stay tuned for more volunteer spotlights coming to celebrate the amazing hard work of our volunteering team. ✨

31/05/2026

"I know Upbeat will be using every pound to help all who come to them to achieve the first steps on the way to their own happy and secure future." 🧡

Adrian is running the Derby Ramathon to raise funds for our vital work empowering refugees to thrive as they rebuild their lives.

His fundraising efforts will mean that we can continue to offer English classes, employment skill advice, specialised women's sessions and much more, so that refugees in Derby can integrate into the community.

If you are a runner, it is not too late to join Adrian in the half marathon! Find out more: www.upbeatcommunities.org/fundraise

30/05/2026

Strength is found in community💪

We are so incredibly proud of our participants' courage and the journeys they take with us. At Upbeat, it’s about more than just a charity, it’s about rediscovering your own strength and standing tall.

Seeing this growth is why we do what we do. For more stories from within our community, join our mailing list: www.upbeatcommunities.org/supporter-signup

29/05/2026

It's time for another Fun Fact Friday! What do you think the answer is?🧐

Did you know that the majority of the English language is made up of loanwords! These are words that languages borrow to fill a gap when they don't have a word that describes something. A lot of the words that we use on a daily basis are words we have "borrowed" from the first languages that our participants speak.

Whilst, at Upbeat, we teach English to our participants, it's interesting to note when a word has been borrowed from their language and we can exchange cultural knowledge!

Let us know in the comments and we will let you know if you are correct!

28/05/2026

Something fun is happening at Upbeat!! 🤩

Yesterday we had the amazing at our office building to take photos for a very exciting project we are working on!

We can't wait to show you the final product, but for now here are some BTS shots of the day.

Follow us to see the final product!

27/05/2026

We have some fantastic fundraising opportunities coming up that we would love you to join us for! 🤩

If you didn't know, we update our fundraising page on our website regularly so that you can be up to date with the latest opportunities in and around Derby.

Interested in doing a solo, easy fundraiser? You're in luck! We have a downloadable pack dedicated to that too!

One of our amazing fundraisers said: "I do it because it's a fun day out and it means a lot to support such a fantastic charity like Upbeat."

Could you join us at our next fundraiser? Find out more: www.upbeatcommunities.org/fundraise

26/05/2026

We are proud to announce that Upbeat Clean has launched its first franchise in Tees Valley! 🤩

Upbeat Clean are eager to expand across England to provide refugee women with meaningful employment opportunities, helping them support their families and integrate into their local communities.

It is a privilege to partner with Open Door North East as Upbeat Clean's first charity franchise partner. They do incredible work to eliminate destitution and homelessness for those seeking sanctuary.

A huge well done to the Upbeat Clean team for their hard work in making this vision a reality.

If you are interested in finding out more about Upbeat Clean, you can head to their website: www.upbeatclean.co.uk

25/05/2026

Happy Bank holiday Monday! ☀ What are you up to today?

Today we're thinking about compassion and how it is the heart of community🫶

True compassion is measured by how we welcome those who arrive in our city with nothing but their stories and their strength. Being a refugee isn't just a label—it is a testament to those who carry the weight of a home left behind and find the courage to build a new one.

Join with us and create a space of welcome and belonging. You can join our mailing list for exclusive updates, stories, and more ways to help refugees in Derby: www.upbeatcommunities.org/supporter-signup

24/05/2026

Did you know you can support Upbeat every time you shop, without spending a single penny extra?🛒

Whether you’re buying a birthday gift, booking a holiday, or just doing your weekly shop, Easy Fundraising partners with thousands of brands to donate a percentage of your spend to us at zero cost to you.

It’s one of the easiest way to make a real impact for refugees in Derby while you go about your day-to-day activities.

Start making your shopping count here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/

23/05/2026

Recently at Upbeat Women 🤩

Charlotte recently led a grounding yoga session in our Upbeat Women session at Upbeat.

Creating a "sanctuary within" is so important, and we are honoured to share these moments of peace and empowerment with such an inspiring group of women. Access to wellbeing support is limited, especially for refugee women, so opportunities like this are vital.

Find out more about how we support refugee women in our community on our website: www.upbeatcommunities.org/our-work

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