Action Foundation

Who we are

Action Foundation was started by City Church Newcastle and provides opportunities for migrants to overcome their exclusion, isolation and poverty. This is currently expressed by providing accommodation and support for new refugees at risk of homelessness (Action Letting), people who are destitute and have been refused a claim for asylum in the UK (Action Housing and Hosting) as well as community ESOL classes for any migrant unable to access mainstream English classes (Action Language). We have recently started two weekly drop-in’s in Newcastle (InterAction) to support isolated migrants in need of connection to others socially as well as to key services to support their orientation, integration and independence. We are also delivering a 2-year pilot ‘Alternative to Detention’ (Action Access) on behalf of the Home Office with the support of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

The charity currently delivers its services from premises in Newcastle and Sunderland, with housing across Tyne and Wear. However, we also deliver contracts and support other organisations providing similar services throughout the North East region. Having been established for over 10 years the charity has grown to support over 1,400 people a year with over 200 volunteers, 24 staff and a turnover in excess of £1m. Our vision is to continue to develop our work and partner with others to ensure that every migrant in the North East has access to affordable and appropriate accommodation and the support required to successfully integrate into the community and/or make informed choices about their future. We believe this will be accomplished through a combination of increased provision of services and advocating for changes to Government policy alongside other partners.