August 20, 2024

Far-right violence – Joint letter from frontline advice organisations

In response to the far-right violence that spread across the UK in August 2024, a joint letter from over 100 frontline organisations that provide advice to migrants, drafted by HMSC and JCWI, was sent to the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Justice on 20 August. It calls for politicians to end all scapegoating of migrants, dismantle the hostile environment and more. Read the full letter and list of signatories below – several organisations chose to sign the letter anonymously to prioritise their security and that of their clients.

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June 8, 2021

Volunteers Week 2021 – George

We round up our Volunteer Week celebrations by hearing from George, who has been doing vital work at HMSC as a triage volunteer. Below he explains his motivations for volunteering and the impact of the experience:

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June 1, 2021

Volunteers Week 2021 – Catherine

First up, we hear from Catherine,
who has been doing a fantastic job as a triage volunteer at HMSC since we
started operating our remote advice-line, in March 2021. Below she explains how
rewarding the experience has been:

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June 1, 2021

Introducing Volunteers Week at HMSC

Prior to the pandemic, HMSC ran a drop-in, where visitors could have a hot meal, socialise and receive advice on immigration, health and welfare. This was chiefly possible due to volunteers, committing their time and skills to ensure the success of the drop-in.

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