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The Real Yellow Jersey
Written by Paul, Bike Kitchen Manager at St Augustine’s Centre. At St Augustine’s Centre, we know that cycling is more than just a way to get from A to B; it’s a gateway to freedom, connection, and... Read more
Mostafa’s Memoir – Halifax to the House of Commons
“Mostafa’s Memoir – Halifax to the House of Commons” was first written in Persian, capturing every detail and feeling he remembered from his journey to Westminster for the 10th anniversary of... Read more
Beyond Borders and Bails – Cricket for #RefugeeWeek25
Refugee Week 2025 swung into gear on Sunday 15th June with a Refugee Week T15 cricket tournament held at Sowerby Bridge St Peter’s Cricket Club. Remembering Julian In a contrast to last year’s weat... Read more
Raise Money for St Augustine’s Centre Without Spending Extra!
Do you want to support St Augustine’s Centre without spending an extra penny? EasyFundraising makes it possible! By turning your everyday shopping into invaluable donations, you can help us c... Read more
United in Taste: Ten amazing things I learned about the Welcome Café at St Augustine’s
Volunteer Evie Hairsine recently spent time shadowing our Welcome Café team, and she has shared her experience of the behind-the-scenes of our global kitchen. Photography by Matt Radcliffe Pho... Read more
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 charity secto... 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 plays as... 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 24 Challenge &#... 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 inv... Read more
23 Hours, 3 Mountains, 1 Cause: The National Three Peaks Challenge
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 hours! The event was part of our... 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 where I have just finished my part of the All To... 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 includes athlete... Read more
At 82, Dick Robinson’s just can’t stop walking for St Augustine’s!
THE ALL TOGETHER CHALLENGE The 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, Sudan, Myanmar, Syr... 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 into the knockout phases of the t... 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 disappointm... 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 p... 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 ... 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 p... 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 ... 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'... Read more