By suspending delivery we were able to focus on adapting our services to a remote model and understanding how to best meet the emerging needs of people from a refugee background during and after this crisis. A key part...
In order to better understand the needs of our clients at this time Breaking Barriers has conducted a needs assessment on our client base. The assessment focuses on the effects of Covid-19 on employment, priority needs, and access to...
We are absolutely delighted that our partner IKEA Group is the winner of the Institute of Fundraising Social Purpose Award in the National Fundraising Awards 2020, and we’re so proud of the role that our partnership played in this....
Like most people we watched the injustice of George Floyd’s death with horror and disgust. We have followed closely the growing protests around the world in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. As a team we wanted to...
Vote for us! At Breaking Barriers, we want all refugees in London to gain the knowledge, confidence and experience in order for them to gain fulfilling and stable employment. Our unique approach ensures that refugees are found meaningful employment,...
5 Minutes With… To celebrate our 5th Birthday, we spent 5 minutes with 5 key faces (virtually, of course) from our first five years. So take a 5 minute break to check out the interviews below, and keep an...
Breaking Barriers Birthday Challenge #BB5 29th May – 5th June We are turning five! We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 5 years.We have supported over 1000 refugees in London to acquire the knowledge, confidence and experience they need to secure stable and fulfilling jobs, but there...
Our client Andrew shares about how valuable he found setting goals for the future when he was in a situation that meant he was not able to work. “When I joined Breaking Barriers in Hammersmith the first thing I...
We wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who got involved in supporting and raising money for Breaking Barriers through the 2.6 Challenge, to ensure we can continue to be there for our clients who need our...
I would like to start by saying that I hope you are all well and healthy during these challenging times. Since I last updated you on Breaking Barriers’ response to the Coronavirus, a huge amount has changed for us...
We are celebrating at a distance as it has been just over one year since we opened the doors to our Hammersmith Delivery Centre to support more refugees in London. When we opened our doors in March 2019, we knew we could reach...
We are recruiting a Head of Programmes to join us for 12 months as a maternity cover. This is a challenging, varied and highly rewarding role leading the Programmes team to provide outstanding support for our clients and grow...
Our clients, staff and volunteers often describe Breaking Barriers as a family – we provide much more than employment support to each other and during times of crisis this is even more important than ever. As a team, we...
Equality: What do I expect? Piece written by Marsha Glenn | Illustration by Sham Kyriakakis I remember that my mother used to collect a handful of rice from our every family meal. She had a separate tinned jar hiding...
Our partner, the Western Union Foundation is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable people, like refugees. Through their Opportunity Beyond Borders funding initiative, they are focusing on empowering individuals who have been forcibly displaced with the training and education needed to succeed in today’s technology-driven global economy. They see the...
