Bees & Refugees

20/06/2026

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Today and all year round, refugees will always be welcome, valued and celebrated in the WIN community. Almost every sacred text has its own commandment to welcome and shelter the stranger, or tells us stories of exile and forced migration. We know these are frightening times for many, with nationalist and anti-immigrant rhetoric on the rise, so it's never been more important to loudly support our migrant and refugee neighbours. Together, we can drown out the voices of hate. Please follow and support the organisations tagged below who are doing vital work to spread a message of welcome and sanctuary for all.

Image Description: Text reads 'World Refugee Day. June 20th 2026.' A cartoon graphic shows two people standing on either side of a woman raising their arms over her head as a shelter, while she clutches her arms to her chest. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

Women for Refugee Women City of Sanctuary Waltham Forest Migrant Action Creating Ground CIC Bees & Refugees Stories & Supper

19/06/2026

It's Refugee Week: the world's largest arts and culture festival celebrating the resilience, contributions and creativity of refugees, in the run up to Refugee Day on June 20th. This year the theme is courage, honouring the courage refugees show each day - in their journeys away from home, in rebuilding their lives and facing uncertainty along the way. Next week the WIN community is coming together with our friends Creating Ground CIC to celebrate, create and share stories. How are you celebrating ?

Image Description: Text reads 'Refugee Week. June 15th-21st 2026.' A cartoon graphic shows a group of people from different backgrounds in brightly coloured clothes, some with their arms raised in celebration. The WIN logo is at the bottom of the image.

Waltham Forest Migrant Action Groundswell Project City of Sanctuary Refugee Community Kitchen Praxis CARAS Stories & Supper Women for Refugee Women Bees & Refugees

05/06/2026

Great to see these Handcrafted hives have landed safely - and already have some new residents. 🐝

After sharing photos from our workshop last week, it’s brilliant to see them now in place with Bees & Refugees and Kent Downs National Landscape , ready to become home to thousands of bees.

A partnership like this never tasted so sweet! 🍯

05/06/2026

Proudly supported by Kent Downs National Landscape 🌱🐝

Great to see these Handcrafted hives have landed safely - and already have some new residents. 🐝

After sharing photos from our workshop last week, it’s brilliant to see them now in place with Bees & Refugees and Kent Downs National Landscape , ready to become home to thousands of bees.

A partnership like this never tasted so sweet! 🍯

22/05/2026

Hives received and bees introduced 🐝💛

Funded by Kent Downs National Landscape 💛

A Handcrafted first 🐝💤💤

We’re really proud to have completed this commission for Bees & Refugees - a great organisation using beekeeping to connect communities, support biodiversity and create positive social impact.

These hives were made in our Durham workshop, creating meaningful work and something useful for the world beyond our doors.

A huge thank you to Bees & Refugees for choosing to buy from us. We love what you’re building, and we’re excited to see these hives land safely and get ready for their new occupiers. 🐝

We sell a range of handmade products through our website, but we can also create custom-built, fit-for-purpose orders like this one.

Here’s to creativity, community and a few very happy bees.

22/05/2026

What a beeautiful organization, pun intended. 💛🐝

25/04/2026

A hive on the house, figuratively and literally 🐝🐝

31/03/2026

What a beautiful, productive day at the farm getting things ready for the upcoming season 🌱🐝

So grateful for our incredible volunteers who make it all happen 💛

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22/01/2026

Proud to partner with students as they pitched creative, insight-driven marketing campaigns to support Bees & Refugees.

This collaboration brought authentic research, strategic storytelling and real-world impact together.