What We Do
Our work is shaped by the experiences, priorities and needs of the communities we support. We work with women, young adults, older people, individuals and families, providing practical support, opportunities for connection and participation, and access to trusted services. We also work in partnership with voluntary, community and public sector organisations to help people overcome barriers, understand and exercise their rights and access the support they need.
Inspired provides advice, advocacy and community-led support to refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities, helping people overcome barriers, reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and build more independent and connected lives.
Advice & Advocacy
Inspired provides practical advice and advocacy to help refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant communities understand their rights and options, overcome barriers and access the support and services available to them.
We listen to each person’s circumstances, provide information and guidance where we can, and help people navigate services and connect with appropriate organisations when specialist support is needed. Where people experience discrimination, exclusion or other barriers, we help them understand their options and advocate for appropriate support where we can.
Community
Programmes
Inspired creates welcoming opportunities for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant communities to meet, participate, and build meaningful connections. Through community gatherings, cultural activities, and inclusive programmes, we help reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing and create a greater sense of belonging.
Our programmes are shaped by the communities taking part and provide opportunities for people to build friendships, share experiences, develop confidence and participate more fully in community life.
Women
Inspired supports refugee, asylum seeker and migrant women through practical support, community activities and opportunities to build confidence, skills, and social connections.
We provide a welcoming environment where women can connect with others, access information and support, participate in activities and strengthen their confidence and independence. Where additional or specialist support is required, we help women connect with appropriate services and partner organisations.
Young Adults
Inspired supports young adults from refugee, asylum seeker and migrant communities to build confidence, develop connections, and participate positively in their communities.
Through inclusive activities, learning opportunities, and community participation, we create spaces where young adults can develop their strengths, build relationships and access opportunities that support their wellbeing, personal development and future aspirations.
Older People
Inspired provides practical, individual support to older refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants, many of whom speak little or no English and may experience significant isolation or difficulty managing everyday life independently.
Our volunteers build trusted relationships with older people and provide support according to their individual needs. This can include accompanying them to hospital and other appointments, helping with shopping, preparing meals, taking them out, and helping them attend Inspired’s community gatherings and activities.
Through this practical and personal support, we help older people overcome language and social barriers, reduce isolation, remain connected to their communities and maintain greater independence, dignity and wellbeing.
Gratitude Kitchen
Inspired’s Gratitude Kitchen provides healthy warm meal for people taking part in our services and activities, as well as volunteers who contribute their time to our work.
Sharing meals creates a welcoming space where people can come together, build relationships, and feel connected, helping strengthen the sense of belonging at the heart of the charity.
Disability Inclusion
Inspired works to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in community life and access opportunities for connection and support.
We aim to make our activities welcoming and inclusive, recognise the additional barriers some people may experience and, where appropriate, help individuals and families connect with services and organisations that can provide additional or specialist support.
Partnership Working
Inspired works with voluntary, community and public sector organisations to help refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities access appropriate support and opportunities.
By building trusted partnerships, sharing knowledge and connecting people with relevant services, we aim to strengthen the support available to our communities and help organisations respond more effectively to the needs and experiences of the people we work alongside.
How our Work Connects
Our work begins with listening to the people and communities we support. What we learn through advice, advocacy, community programmes and partnership working helps us identify recurring barriers, discrimination, unmet needs and opportunities for improvement.
These insights inform how we develop our own work and, with the right resources and partnerships, can help us work alongside communities and other organisations to address underlying barriers, strengthen services and create fairer opportunities for refugee and migrant communities.