THE HUMMINGBIRD REFUGEE PROJECT

An unrestricted grant of £20,000 (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). The Hummingbird Refugee Project work to improve the confidence, resilience, wellbeing and sense of belonging ....more

An unrestricted grant of £20,000 (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). The Hummingbird Refugee Project work to improve the confidence, resilience, wellbeing and sense of belonging among young refugees in Brighton and Sussex.

Funding was provided towards the overall running and staffing costs of their 'Be Well, Be Heard' (BWBH) service for the next year.

The funding will be used to continue and grow their social club for young refugees in Sussex. The project aims to improve the lives of young refugees and integrate them into the community.

Support for refugee and asylum seeking young people

The Hummingbird Project works with unaccompanied young people aged 12–25, who are claiming asylum and have been placed in accommodation in Sussex. It provides specialist one-to-one support and ....more

The Hummingbird Project works with unaccompanied young people aged 12–25, who are claiming asylum and have been placed in accommodation in Sussex. It provides specialist one-to-one support and group activities, and also collaborates with young people through its Young Leaders programme to campaign and advocate nationally for better rights and protection. This grant will allow them to introduce a new, paid, ‘Ambassador’ role, recruited from the cohort of Young Leader graduates, as part of its vision to become more youth led. Funding will also contribute to various staff roles, providing additional capacity within the organisation to support its development and campaigning work.

To provide unrestricted funding to Hummingbird which they have indicated would support their work with the Young Leaders programme alongside Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Cost of Living uplift: total ....more

To provide unrestricted funding to Hummingbird which they have indicated would support their work with the Young Leaders programme alongside Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Cost of Living uplift: total funding increased by £10,000 to £61,000. Agreed December 2022.

towards one year's running costs of an organisation providing support for unaccompanied young people, aged 14 - 25 years old, who are claiming asylum in East Sussex.

over one year as additional funding towards the senior support worker's salary at a charity supporting young asylum seekers and refugees in Brighton

The Hummingbird Project provides services in Brighton and Sussex for unaccompanied young people seeking asylum or with refugee status. This grant will support the organisation to enhance support and ....more

The Hummingbird Project provides services in Brighton and Sussex for unaccompanied young people seeking asylum or with refugee status. This grant will support the organisation to enhance support and opportunities for graduates of the Young Leaders Programme, the formation of a Youth Board and staffing resources.

as an additional grant to support staff, volunteer and trustee wellbeing, to assist the organisation deliver its charitable purpose more effectively

over three years towards salaries and core costs at a charity supporting young refugees across Sussex

Funding was provided towards staff/running and project costs.

To enable Hummingbird to meet increased needs and ready it for the next phase

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

The Hummingbird Project is a Brighton based charity working with young refugees in the city and across Sussex. Many young refugees they work with live far from their families with complex PTSD or ....more

The Hummingbird Project is a Brighton based charity working with young refugees in the city and across Sussex. Many young refugees they work with live far from their families with complex PTSD or mental health vulnerabilities. Funding will enable adaptations and increase the capacity of the organisation, providing additional support to young refugees alongside interpreters to provide more in depth wellbeing support.

Support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by COVID19.

The Hummingbird Project provides services in Brighton and Sussex for unaccompanied young people seeking asylum or with refugee status. This mini-grant supports the organisation to enhance support and ....more

The Hummingbird Project provides services in Brighton and Sussex for unaccompanied young people seeking asylum or with refugee status. This mini-grant supports the organisation to enhance support and opportunities for graduates of the Young Leaders Programme, the formation of a Youth Board and staffing resources.

To enhance support and social action opportunities for graduates of the Young Leaders Programme, the formation of a Youth Board and staffing resources.