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Trips to the Seaside
#50goodideas for #50yearsofstaugs If you think you may be able to help with transport or refreshments or anything else please get in touch with the team at info@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk Read more
Support Refugee Week
#50goodideas for #50yearsofstaugs In June 2018, Refugee Week will reach an important milestone: 20 years of celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. This 20 year annive... Read more
Celebrating courage and strength on #worldrefugeeday
On #worldrefugeeday we recognise and honour the spirit and courage of millions of refugees worldwide Today is an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of refugees in our communities. We will... 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 a... 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, presente... 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 Outstanding ... 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 said... 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 to support asylum seeker... 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... 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! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the... 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 put your feet up! Thank you to eve... 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. 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 the UK. Hopefully we’ll be back th... 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 trip’ R... Read more
Refugee Week
During the second half of 2015, the ‘Refugee Crisis’ was accompanied by incredible acts of welcome by communities and individuals across the UK and Europe. Inspired by their actions, the theme of R... 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 fun! The magic happens i... Read more