Peace of Mind

Projects

We run a range of projects for the benefit of refugees and asylum seekers in the North East of England.

Weekly Drop in Service

A cornerstone of Peace of Mind’s work with refugees and asylum applicants is our weekly drop-in session, which offers advice, advocacy, and a range of practical support in a warm and welcoming environment. These sessions are held every Wednesday throughout the year at our base in the Whitehall Road Methodist Church Hall.

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Training Sessions and Workshops

Information coming soon.

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Holiday Activities for Children

Peace of Mind offers a wide range of holiday activities for refugee and asylum-seeking children during the Christmas, Easter, and summer school holidays.

Culturally Appropriate Food and Clothing Support

We provide essential food and clothing support to individuals in need within the RAS community. While we do have some funds available to meet emergency needs, we rely heavily on the donation of items to sustain this vital service.

English Conversation Classes

We offer a free English conversation class for women, as well as practice for the Life in the UK test.

Digital Inclusion Support for Gateshead RAS

At Peace of Mind CIO, we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide for refugees and asylum applicants. Our initiatives include providing digital literacy and IT training.

Emergency Fund

Except in very specific circumstances, we do not provide cash, preferring instead to offer support in other ways, such as purchasing travel tickets or phone top-ups.

Warm Welcome

We are delighted to be part of the national Warm Welcome scheme, providing a warm space and hot drinks to community members who are struggling due to high energy prices and need a helping hand, including both local residents and individuals from refugee communities.