Between July and September, the MECS Meetups social activity group took part in six sessions of pottery at Mud Gang studios in Waterloo. Over these weekly workshops sessions, the group learned a variety of skills and techniques to make pots,…
We have been joined in the office by two new volunteers. Tamily and Nisha both kindly donate one day per week of their time, working in the office supporting the team with essential administrative tasks. WCC could not run without…
Maria is young woman who received counselling through WCC’s Low Cost Counselling Service. She had counselling to help her process the anxiety, panic attacks, depression and post-traumatic symptoms as a result of her experiences of sexual abuse. Maria and her…
“I wanted to express my gratitude and wish to thank you personally for the laptop and data pack you have provided me with. I’m also very grateful to the team. I loved it, and every time I see it, I…
“The vibe of the whole group was incredible! It was amazing to see that so many people from different cultures and countries were so happy and friendly. Despite being from a different country and a stranger, I felt very welcome”…
Elizabeth* is an asylum-seeker, originally from Kenya. She came to the UK in 2007, having fled years of domestic violence and abuse. Elizabeth is homeless and experiences loneliness and isolation, as well as depression and anxiety as a result of…
This beautiful tree was drawn by one of the members of MECS Meetups, the social group set up for refugees and asylum-seekers in February this year. Dear friends, We understand this is going to be a difficult festive season for…
The Monday Meetups group have enjoyed a few exceptional days out recently. In June we had the honour of attending a special ‘Refugee Tour’ ran by Dan Vo, a volunteer guide at the V&A. Dan provided an unique insight into…
April: Imperial War Museum In April the group gathered to visit the Imperial War Museum and the Geraldine Harmsworth Garden, Kennington, in which the museum is situated. It was a beautiful spring day. We were met by one of IWM’s…
This Volunteers Week is a chance to say THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers. Volunteers’ Week takes place between 1-7 June every year and is a time to recognise and thank volunteers. During an exceptionally difficult year, people from…
