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Welcome to the UK is a local charity in Southend and we support families from overseas to positively engage in their community.

Our families can reach their full potential through free ESOL classes, workshops and 1:1 support.

28/10/2026

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at Our Basildon Hub! 🧡🕸️

Last Saturday, our Ukrainian Culture Club was full of Halloween magic, laughter and smiles.Our little stars dressed up in their scary-but-beautiful costumes and had lots of fun decorating their own pumpkins. 🎃🎨👻

💛 A big thank you to Eastgate ASDA for kindly donating the pumpkins and helping make our children’s session extra special.

🧁🍪 A special thank you to our wonderful parents for preparing delicious treats for our little ones to enjoy.

It was a lovely day filled with creativity, friendship, tasty treats and happy memories.

Together, we create a warm and welcoming community where our children can have fun, make friends and feel at home. 💙💛🇺🇦

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27/10/2026

🎃🧡 A BIG THANK YOU! 🧡🎃

A huge thank you to our wonderful Community Champion, Sarah Fitch, for kindly supporting our children’s sessions with pumpkins. 🍂

Your generosity and support mean so much to us and help us create fun, memorable experiences for our little ones. Seeing the children smile, get creative, and enjoy these special activities is what makes our community so special.🖌️🎃

Thank you, Sarah, for being part of our community and helping us bring a little extra happiness to our children.

Together, we make a difference.🤝💛💙

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23/10/2026

🏫 School Admissions Information Session at Our Southend Hub

We were pleased to welcome the Southend-on-Sea City Council School Admissions Team to our Southend Hub for an informative session with our community.

The team answered questions from our members, shared useful information about the school admissions process and helped families better understand how to apply for school places and what to expect.

Sessions like these help our community feel more confident when navigating important services in the UK.

A big thank you to the School Admissions Team for taking the time to meet with our community and provide support. 💙

22/10/2026

Today, we would like to say a big thank you to Edjola for her continued contribution to Welcome to the UK! 🌟

Edjola has supported our learners through one-to-one sessions and small literacy support groups. She has now taken the next step in her journey with us by becoming an ESOL teacher, delivering sessions for our ESOL Starter group.

With her patience, experience and understanding of learners’ needs, Edjola is helping people take their first steps in learning English and building their confidence.

We are pleased to see her develop her skills, share her knowledge and take on new opportunities within our organisation.

Edjola, thank you for your time, dedication and for being such a valued part of our community. We are grateful for everything you do to support our learners. ❤️

At Welcome to the UK, we believe that everyone has something valuable to offer, and that volunteering can open doors to new skills, confidence and opportunities.

20/10/2026

🎃 SPOOKY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon with Welcome to the UK.Bring the family along for a fun-filled Halloween celebration with creative activities, tasty treats and plenty of spooky fun for little ones.

What’s waiting for you?

🎃 Pumpkin decorating
🎨 Halloween arts and crafts
🧁 Delicious cupcakes
📸 Spooky photos at our Halloween photo area
🖍️ Halloween colouring
Face painting available at an additional cost!

- Thursday 29 October 2026
- 12 pm – 2 pm
- Welcome to the UK, Southend Office
- £5 entry per person

Costumes are welcome, so feel free to dress up as your favourite witch, vampire, ghost or little monster.

We can’t wait to see you there for an afternoon full of Halloween fun.

16/10/2026

❤️ Our Amazing Friendship Group at Welcome to the UK – Grays Hub! 🌍🍲

A big thank you to all our wonderful participants for the delicious food, lovely company and amazing spirit! 🥰

Food brings people together, connects cultures and creates friendships. Even when we speak different languages, sharing meals and conversations helps us practise English, build confidence and feel part of our community. 🤝💕

Different cultures, different languages, one beautiful community!

14/10/2026

🌿 Making a Difference Together!💚

Last Friday, our Welcome to the UK Friendship Group came together at Priory Park for a community litter-picking activity as part of our commitment to volunteering, environmental awareness and community engagement.

It was a wonderful and rewarding experience for our members, bringing people together, encouraging teamwork and helping us make a positive difference to our local community. We are proud of everyone who took part and gave their time to help keep our local environment clean. 🌍🤝

A big thank you to Southend-on-Sea City Council for providing the litter-picking kits and supporting our activity. Your support helped make this event possible ♻️

At Welcome to the UK, we believe that small actions can make a big difference. Together, we can build a cleaner, greener and more connected community. 💚

09/10/2026

Today, we are delighted to celebrate Ilaria’s journey to becoming our Friendship Group Leader! 🌟

Ilaria joined Welcome to the UK as a member, bringing her own strengths, experience and confidence.

She has embraced this new opportunity and taken on a leadership role, using her skills to bring people together, build friendships and create meaningful connections within our community.

Her journey reminds us that joining a new community is not just about finding support. It is also about discovering new opportunities to grow, share our talents and make a difference.

Ilaria, thank you for being such a valuable part of our community, for taking on this new role and for helping others feel welcome and connected. ❤️

Every journey has the potential for new beginnings, and every person has something valuable to bring to their community.

09/10/2026

💜 Working Together, Growing Together – Welcome to the UK, Grays Hub.

We were delighted to welcome Healthwatch Thurrock to Grays Hub for a valuable and informative session with our members.

We are committed to improving our work by listening to our members, understanding their needs and developing activities that reflect their interests and priorities.

Through health and wellbeing sessions, friendship groups, creative activities and community clubs, we bring people together to connect, learn and feel part of the community.

🌱 Small steps, big changes. Together, we build a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone feels heard, valued and supported.

A sincere thank you to Healthwatch Thurrock for sharing their knowledge and supporting our community.

06/10/2026

✨ A wonderful visit to our Basildon Hub! ✨

Last Friday, we were delighted to welcome the award-winning theatre company Dante or Die to our Basildon office for a special presentation of Driving Home. 🎭❤️

Our members really enjoyed the performance and were very happy to experience such a creative and thought-provoking piece together. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring art, stories and our community together.

After the performance, we also visited the Black Cup installation at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Our members were very impressed by the installation and especially touched by the personal stories behind it. ❤️

A big thank you to Dante or Die and Creative Basildon for bringing this wonderful experience to our community. We truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of such meaningful cultural activities. 🌟

Address

362 Chartwell Square
Southend-on-Sea
SS25SP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+447581184115

Website

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