Breaking Barriers in Glasgow
One year on from the appointment of its first Employment Advisors, our Glasgow team has established new connections in the city and has supported 85 clients on their journey to meaningful employment.
Stories
Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
RefuAid integration to strengthen support landscape for refugees
Breaking Barriers is thrilled to announce a transformational programme integration, which will strengthen employment support for refugees in the UK.
Statement on the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
Breaking Barriers works with many refugees who’ve been forced to flee their country due to war. We know the profound personal toll conflict has, even if you reach a place of safety. Grief for relatives and friends lost. Ongoing trauma…
Breaking Barriers statement on recent violence across the UK
We are shaken and deeply saddened by the recent attacks on asylum seekers' accommodations and other communities. To everyone from a refugee background and those seeking asylum: we stand with you.
Businesses leaders, public and refugees pool knowledge to break down barriers for refugees
Our press release for the launch of the Refugee Employment Forum
A very fond farewell
The time has come for Matt Powell, our Founder and CEO, to leave Breaking Barriers.
A year of impact
We’ve had our best year yet, and a lot of that success is thanks to you - our supporters.
My (Refugee) Life: new short film released for Refugee Week
Our press release for the launch of My (Refugee) Life
Breaking Barriers in Glasgow and Liverpool
We’re excited to announce that Breaking Barriers is going to be welcoming refugees into meaningful employment in Glasgow and Liverpool from Autumn 2023.