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30/04/2026

Sending heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding individuals and organisations recognised at the Solihull Civic Honours Awards 2026 👏

Thank you for going above and beyond to support our community 💙

Full details of winners and Highly Commended recipients are here - www.solihull.gov.uk/news/2026/local-heroes-scoop-solihull-civic-honours-awards-0

23/04/2026

Many people kindly nominated our dear Chare Olga Meglinskaya for the VCFSE Organisational Leadership Award as part of the Solihull Civic Honours Awards 2026. She was delighted to be shortlisted alongside two other wonderful individuals. Here are Olga's heartfelt thoughts about this special recognition:

'I feel incredibly honoured to have been nominated.

Our work is about people who have experienced loss, displacement and uncertainty, yet show such resilience, strength and hope.

Thank you to our Trustees, volunteers and partners. And most of all, thank you to everyone who has trusted us to walk alongside you as you rebuild your lives.

So proud of what we are building together in Solihull. It means more than words can say.'

Also, we would like to thank Solihull Council and our partners for their ongoing support:

Family Care Trust, Shirley Baptist Church, Solihull UK, West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership (WMSMP), The Core Theatre, Sport England, Everyone4sport, SI Solihull & District, Entraide UK

22/04/2026

Against 200+ nominees, we have just won the Breaking Down Barriers Award. An incredible honour for our community. The award was presented by Solihull Council.

We are deeply grateful to our volunteers, partners and community members who made this possible. This honour inspires us to continue building a more inclusive and supportive community in

09/04/2026

GAIL's 🙌

30/03/2026

adventure - done! ✅

53 of our students spent the day exploring the beautiful market town of Cirencester - practising their English, soaking up British culture, and making memories together.

A huge thank you to our wonderful organiser, who puts in so much time, care, and energy to make this trip happen completely free for everyone involved. We're lucky to have you! 💛

Thanks also to Johnsons Coaches for a comfortable and safe journey both ways. Highly recommended!

24/03/2026

Every journey to a new home begins with a conversation

20/03/2026

Find out more about a NEW digital APP designed to help refugees explore and access 👉 NHS employment opportunities. The tool aims to make it simpler for refugees to understand available roles, connect with live vacancies, and access wider support from trusted organisations.
ABOUT THE APP

The Refugee Employment Support App provides users with clear information on NHS job opportunities across three key pathways:
✅ entry-level roles
✅ nursing and allied health professional roles
✅ doctor and dentist roles.
The app is already demonstrating strong engagement, with over 650 registered users exploring NHS careers since launch.

In addition to job listings, the app signposts users to organisations offering specialist support to refugees navigating professional registration, language support, employment preparation, and career re-entry.

‼️ DOWNLOAD
Search "Ryalto" (workforce app) on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

11/03/2026

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01/03/2026

Our trip to Gloucester turned into the perfect mix of culture, laughs and real-life English 🇬🇧

Exploring the city helped our lovely students practise the language in the wild — not just in the classroom!

Learning + adventure = the best combo ✨

08/02/2026

Hey, please come and to support our friends and students at The Museum of Me event. They will be sharing personal stories, memories, and meaningful life moments. It’s a heartfelt event about people, experiences, and inspiration. Your presence would mean a lot 🤍

Event details:

A wall-less museum structure that tours the country to celebrate the people of here and now.