News and Stories
Fighting for the basic stuff
Have you ever wondered what it's like doing casework at a refugee centre? 'The system that’s been created to destroy every ounce of support asylum seekers can get. We (the... Read more
Home Ground: Join us for a film about St Augustine’s FC
Over the last few months, local filmmaker and supporter of St Augustine’s, Matt Radcliffe has been filming with the St Augustine’s football team to explore the important role that football... Read more
Cycling for a Cause: Sean’s 1,000 Mile Journey for St Augustine’s Centre
Sean, one of our trustees, has completed his challenge to cycle 1,000 miles with a staggering 100,000 feet of elevation! This accomplishment is a part of St Augustine’s All Together... Read more
Sewing Hope: A stitch overseas
We’re delighted to share V's powerful story, one of 12 participants in our Fashion Project: A Stitch Overseas. Hailing from Nicaragua, what began as initial ambivalence about getting involved in the... Read more
23 Hours, 3 Mountains, 1 Cause: The National Three Peaks Challenge
https://youtu.be/KCO3PP-OpLQ After a postponed start due to snowy and dangerous conditions in June, we finally conquered the National Three Peaks Challenge at the end of August, all in under 23... Read more
From Dusk Till Dawn: My 112-Mile Dunwich Dynamo Ride for St Augustine’s Centre
Hi – I’m Jess and I’m one of the co-chairs of Trustees here at St Augustine’s.I am writing this blog sitting on a train on my way back from Suffolk... Read more
Olympic Inspirations: Isha’s Swimming Journey
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have just begun, showcasing talent, events, and stories from around the world. Among the most moving are those of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team, which... Read more
At 82, Dick Robinson’s just can’t stop walking for St Augustine’s!
THE ALL TOGETHER CHALLENGEThe All Together 24 Challenge is an ambitious initiative to collectively travel 24,907 miles—the circumference of the Earth— and to raise £24,000 in 2024. We are already... Read more
Hakar’s Call for Peace: Advocating for Conflict Resolution in Palestine and Beyond
As the violence in Gaza and the West Bank continues with little or no meaningful challenge, the enormity of human suffering is hard to comprehend. Wars and conflicts in Ukraine,... Read more
United Through Football During the EURO Championships: Arsalan’s Journey with St Augustine’s FC
It has been a summer of football with the EURO 2024 Championships taking place in Germany. I am sure the vast majority of us have watched England slumber their way... Read more
Embracing Pride Month: My Story
Landing in a new country and starting from scratch is a tough decision, especially when you leave behind a life filled with achievements and accomplishments. You arrive with feelings of... Read more
Exploring The Yorkshire Dales: A Weekend of Solace
21 of our Centre Members recently attended a weekend residential near Grassington, a lovely village in the Yorkshire Dales, which became a sanctuary of experiences, friendship, and personal growth. Besara, Mahin, and Anisa were among... Read more
Inspiring Voices: Celebrating International Women’s Day
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we join the global celebration of the achievements of women worldwide. Two-thirds of our staff are women and over 40% of those we support are women and girls.... Read more
Sharing Stories of Yoga
St Augustine's Centre Members have been focusing on their breathing, mindfulness and bodily awareness whilst being guided through weekly Yoga Sessions with Adele from Adele's Yoga, taking place at Calderdale... Read more
Finding Sanctuary in Table Tennis
Since August '23, our weekly table tennis sessions, held in collaboration with Halifax Table Tennis Club and hosted at their venue, have welcomed 67 Centre Members - all seeking sanctuary... Read more
St Augustine’s Skydive Fundraiser Success
Soaring Triumph: St. Augustine's Skydive Success Join us in revisiting our recent skydive fundraising adventure! Becky, Paul, and Arsalan took the plunge on a clear Friday afternoon at Skydive Hibaldstow,... Read more
Creative Writing Residential: Arvon’s Lumb Bank
Unleashing Creativity: A Week of Writing at Arvon's Lumb Bank In October, nine of our centre members, alongside artists from Ukraine enjoyed a week of creative expression at Arvon's Lumb Bank, Hebden Bridge; this... Read more
We Dare To Dream: Film Screening and Q&A
We Dare to Dream (PG): Documentary Screening and Live Q&A Join us on Saturday 9th December, for a special evening as we join Friends of Hebden Bridge Picture House for a Q&A screening of... Read more
Celebrating National Befriending Week 2023
National Befriending Week 2023 is here, and it's time to celebrate and strengthen the essential work of befriending organisations across the UK. This year's theme, "Befriending is Support," highlights the... Read more
FUNDRAISING SKYDIVE – ALL DONATIONS DOUBLED!
3 of our brave staff - Becky, Paul, and Arsalan - will be leaping out of a plane from 15,000ft in the air in this first-ever fundraiser skydive for St Augustine's. The... Read more
A Call for a Ceasefire & Humanitarian response in the Middle East: Letter to the UK Government and Labour Leadership
LETTER SENT TO THE UK GOVERNMENT (13th November 2023) Dear Prime Minister, We are twelve Trustees who govern a Halifax (West Yorkshire) community centre which specialises in supporting people fleeing war and persecution. This letter... Read more
A minute’s silence for the Palestine-Israel conflict
Last weekend, our Walk & Talk group explored Ogden Water Nature Reserve, on a 5-mile journey along the reservoir, onto the wild hills, and through the winding woods. During the... Read more