Welcome Weekend

Together With Refugees is a coalition of organisations and individuals representing refugees and people from all walks of life who believe in showing compassion to people fleeing war and persecution. 

Together, we are calling for a fair new plan for refugees that: allows people to seek safety in the UK, no matter how they came here; ensures people can live in dignity while they wait to find out if they will be granted protection; and enables refugees to rebuild their lives. 

On August 7, 2024 communities rallied against those who tried to stir fear and hatred in our neighbourhoods. Tens of thousands of people stood up, together we restored peace and safety on our streets. 

One year on, in communities across the country, people are coming together. This August 7-10, people are organising Welcome events to demonstrate that our communities are open and welcoming. 

Whether it's a picnic or shared meal, a poster-making activity with a group, a moment of reflection in as school or place of worship or engaging with your MP.

We're showing our neighbours, our MPs and the country just how much support for refugees there is within our communities. That when confronted by the politics of division, we come together. In place of fear, we seek understanding. In the face of hate, we choose welcome.

We have everything you need to plan a Welcome Weekend event: from tips on planning an activity and turning people out to getting the attention of the press or your MP to materials you can order or download and print yourself.

• Organise an event

• Engage with your MP

• Engage with the press