CLEAR

08/06/2026

🎉25 reasons to celebrate🎉

Reason 4

For some of our learners, English classes with CLEAR are their first experience of education. The difference this makes is profound.

“I had no English at all. In my country, I didn’t go to school. I had English classes with CLEAR. A lady called Brenda used to sit next to us and give us cards with letters – A, B, C, D. Now I’m Entry Level 3.”
CLEAR Learner from Guinea

Thank you to our Learning Team staff and volunteers for their commitment – and to our learners for their determination to succeed!

03/06/2026

We are deeply saddened by the death of Henry Nowak and by the anger and division that have followed. While grief can bring strong emotions, we are concerned by attempts to turn this tragedy into a wider narrative of division and mistrust.

We believe that using a family’s loss to inflame tensions or deepen social divides helps no one and moves us further away from compassion, understanding, and healing.

Most importantly, this approach does not reflect the wishes of Henry’s family, who have asked for dignity, respect, and unity during an incredibly painful time.

Moments like these should remind us of our shared humanity, not push us into opposing camps. Grief affects people differently, but it should never become an excuse for hostility or the dehumanising of others.

We honour Henry’s memory by standing for empathy over outrage, truth over political point-scoring, and community over division. May we support one another with kindness, respect, and compassion in the difficult days ahead.

03/06/2026

During Volunteers’ Week 💙, we’re asking some of our brilliant volunteers what motivates them ✨

Mehrdad has been volunteering as a Learning Support Assistant in our ESOL classroom for the past year 📚. He says:
“Being involved in CLEAR's activities not only introduces me to new people 🤝, but also gives me the feeling that I can still be useful. It gives me the energy to know that I am still here, and that life still has colour 🌈 and meaning for me.

“The greatest joy I find in volunteering is seeing people grow 🌱. Every time someone gains a new understanding, I see a spark ✨ in their eyes. That spark nourishes my spirit and reconnects me with my years as a teacher in Iran 🇮🇷.

“After all, the sky has the same colour everywhere 🌍, and teaching and learning bring endless joy and inspiration 💡.

“Thank you to CLEAR for giving me the opportunity to be part of that feeling once again.”

Thank you to Mehrdad 🙏 and all our volunteers for helping refugees and people seeking safety rebuild their lives and find community 🏡💛

Do you have a volunteering story to share? Let us know in the comments 💬

02/06/2026

Celebrating the power of giving 💙
This Volunteer’s Week, we’re celebrating the heart of our community. To every person who gives their time, energy, and compassion — thank you. Your kindness creates real change and brighter futures for so many.
Whether it’s a small act or a big commitment, your impact matters more than you know 🙌

Let’s take a moment to recognise and appreciate all the incredible volunteers who make a difference every single day.

💬 What inspires you the most to volunteer? Share in the comments!

02/06/2026

Daily Echo has featured us in a recent article celebrating our 25th anniversary.

You can read via the link below.

A refugee support charity is celebrating 25 years of helping people rebuild their lives.

31/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us to celebrate 25 years of the CLEAR Project.

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, and a real joy watching old colleagues and friends reconnect — especially while posing together in those fabulous hats and glasses for the group photo!

The iced elderflower was a very welcome refreshment on arrival, and the food and hospitality provided by Cooking for Friends were absolutely delicious. A huge thank you to and the fantastic cooks and assistants who made it all possible.
We were deeply touched by the stories shared throughout the evening. Many of the musical performances moved people to tears — they were a beautiful and fitting way to close the celebration. They truly captured the spirit of the CLEAR Project and the heart of our work, so thank you to all the singers and performers who made it such a special experience.

A big thank you also to everyone working behind the scenes — the photographer, sound engineer, quiz organiser, and door checkers — who all helped bring the evening together.

And of course, thank you to each and every one of you for coming along and being part of such a memorable celebration.

29/05/2026

🎉 25 Reasons to Celebrate 🎉
Reason #3

Over the past 25 years, thousands of people seeking safety have learned English with CLEAR Project.

Language is more than words — it’s the key to independence, confidence, and belonging. It starts with simple but powerful steps: going to the shops and reading labels, opening a letter and understanding it, or being able to explain your symptoms to a doctor.

Since 2001…
✨ 5,269 learners have attended our ESOL and other learning programmes.
We’ve delivered specialist courses designed to help people integrate, access employment, and give back through volunteering.

💬 One learner shared:
"I feel like I'm not alone because it has such great staff and teachers, and I'm incredibly grateful to them."

💛 A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteer ESOL tutors, learning support assistants, and freelance tutors — your time, dedication, and passion make all the difference.

27/05/2026

🌿✨ Discover Urban Wild in Southampton! ✨🌿
Step into a week where nature, community, and creativity come together 🌍💚
Urban Wild is all about reimagining Southampton as a greener, healthier, and more connected place for everyone. With a focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and community action, it’s more than just an event — it’s a movement towards a better future.
Whether you’re interested in nature, enjoy arts and culture, or simply want to spend a fun and meaningful day with others, there’s something here for you.
🌱 Come along, get involved, and be part of a community where everyone belongs.

🔗 Find out more:
https://www.southamptonnpc.com/urbanwild

27/05/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating! ✨🌙

Wishing peace, joy, and togetherness to everyone marking this special time. May it bring moments of reflection, gratitude, and connection with loved ones.

At CLEAR Project, we recognise the importance of culture, community, and belonging. We are proud to stand alongside those we support, celebrating diversity and ensuring everyone feels safe, respected, and heard.

💛 Wherever you are today, we hope you feel supported and valued.

22/05/2026

✨ **Celebrating 25 years of love, kindness, support, humanity, and togetherness** ✨
Grateful for the memories, the laughter, the tasty food, fun quizzes, great entertainment, and even better company. Here’s to many more moments shared together 💛

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