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#50goodideas for #50yearsofstaugsIn June 2018, Refugee Week will reach an important milestone: 20 years of celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees.This 20 year anniversary is the theme of Refugee... Read more
Celebrating courage and strength on #worldrefugeeday
On #worldrefugeeday we recognise and honour the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwideToday is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of refugees in our communities. We will certainly be having... Read more
Mayors Charity Fundraising Skydive for St Augustine’s Centre
On 3rd May, Councillor Ferman Ali, Mayor of Calderdale will take a courageous plunge by Skydiving to support us!Councillor Ali is jumping thousands of feet out of an aeroplane to raise donations and awareness... Read more
Vee and Florence awarded the UNHCR/Migrants Organise Women on the Move Award 2018
We’re thrilled! On Friday 9th March, two of our amazing centre users, Vee and Florence, were awarded the UNHCR/Migrants Organise Women on the Move Award.The 2018 Women on the Move Awards, presented... Read more
Outstanding Individual Award to our inspirational Denise!
We were already aware that our Mama Denise is amazing and she was recognised for all her (nearly 50 years) dedication to the people of Halifax and St Augustine's Centre, with the... Read more
St. Augustine’s Centre Annual Report 2016
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Outstanding Individual Achievement for Denise AND Charity of the year!!!!!
We are thrilled to have been awarded Charity of the Year at the Calderdale Community Spirit Awards!Last night we were honoured to accept Charity of the Year! Vicky Ledwidge, our Centre Leader... Read more 2 Years On… #helpinghalifax
2 years ago we watched with you as media coverage of the Refugee Crisis escalated.We knew that something needed to happen locally, and were delighted as you joined with us... Read more
St. Augustine’s Fundraiser, a Roaring Success!
Wow what a fantastic evening last night?! Full of atmosphere, laughter, dancing, delicious food and music! [playlist type="video" ids="1532"] Thank you to everyone who... Read more
St Augustine’s Footballers Played as Part of Amnesty’s Football Welcomes Initiative
Our footballers were unlucky to lose 6-3 against Yorkshire St Pauli in a very evenly contested match that was arranged to coincide with Amnesty International's celebration of the contribution that... Read more Well Done Vicky!!
A great big WELL DONE to Vicky, our centre leader who has walked 16 miles of the 26 mile walk throughout the night to raise funds for St Augustine's!Now go... Read more Noma Dumezweni wins Olivier Award!
"I am a refugee child"Noma Dumezweni made this powerful acceptance speech after winning at the Olivier Awards for her role as Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.[embed]https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/1322619507822259/[/embed] Read more
St. Augustine’s Garden getting some TLC
Proof that whatever the weather our garden still gets the TLC it deserves! The rain has certainly not been dampening spirit here at St Augustine's! Read more St Augustine’s visits Brighouse High School
Vicky had a great time with year 11 students at Brighouse High School today, talking to them about our work and the reality of living as an asylum seeker in... Read more
This lovely drawing was done by one of our Centre Users
This lovely drawing was done by one of our Centre Users at St. Augustine's Centre Halifax. Read more Seaside trip update!
It's not too late to donate - we're still a couple of hundred pounds short and every little helps! You can make a donation here, and please mark it 'seaside... Read more
Handmade Parade
We took part in the 9th annual Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade. The Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade is an annual celebration of funkiness, the art of handmade and is just sheer... Read more