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The next Refugee Befriender Training Course from ‘Restore’ will be held at St John’s Church, High Street, Harborne B17 9PT, on Saturday 7 February 2026. The course is for anyone interested in learning more about refugees, and those considering volunteering as a befriender with Restore. The Befriender Training Day will run from 9.45am until 4.00pm. Refreshments … Read more
Imagine…….. You’ve got to the point where you no longer feel safe in your country and have no protection under the laws of that country. A relative has been picked up by the military in the middle of the night. You don’t know where they’ve been taken, your family fear that you would be next … Read more
Restore is currently looking for new compassionate befrienders who have a heart for refugees and welcoming them into Birmingham! Restore’s next training day is coming up on Saturday 7th June at St John’s Church in Harborne. Here’s what two befriendees said about the impact of being matched with a befriender:  “Thanks to Restore I was … Read more
Liv Glenny, Restore’s new Befriending Women’s Worker and Communications Officer (a combined, 4 day a week role) writes: “Hello! My name is Liv, and I am delighted to be the newest member of the team at Restore! I am so excited to be in this new role where I will be overseeing the women’s group … Read more
Now more than ever, it is imperative that we help people seeking asylum and refugees feel welcome in Birmingham. Restore needs more volunteers to befriend refugees and asylum seekers who benefit from being welcomed, having the opportunity to practice their English and getting to know someone from the community. Befriending reduces isolation and loneliness and … Read more
Annual Celebration Wednesday 3rd July 7.15pm – 9.15pm St Martin in the Bullring Restore is a project of Birmingham Churches Together and works with refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham, Solihull, and Smethwick. Their vision is for a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued, and integrated. The befriending scheme involves … Read more
Ahead of Restore’s next training course for new volunteers in June, Jasmine Cullen, Restore’s new Befriending Co-ordinator, reflects on what motivates her to support refugees and on why Christians and churches should also welcome refugees. As a Christian, I believe that God demonstrates his love towards displaced people throughout the Bible therefore Christians should also … Read more