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An award-winning partnership
We are incredibly proud that our collaboration with Barclays Lifeskills, LinkedIn and Microsoft was named Employer Partnership of the Year at the ERSA awards.
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Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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A true partnership for refugees, with benefits on both sides
At Breaking Barriers, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive, and refugees bring unique skills and experiences with them to the UK. But navigating the job market here can be daunting. Through our partnership with the…
Setting and working towards my goals – Andrew’s Story
When I joined Breaking Barriers in Hammersmith the first thing I was asked was 'What are your long-term goals?'.
#TwoPointSixChallenge for Breaking Barriers
Thank you to everyone who got involved in supporting and raising money for Breaking Barriers through the 2.6 Challenge
Hammersmith Delivery Centre – Supporting more refugees in London
We look forward reopening the doors at Hammersmith and welcoming our clients back.
A message from Breaking Barriers CEO, Matthew Powell
Earlier this week, we took the difficult, but necessary, decision to suspend all face-to-face services, but we want to encourage anyone who needs our support to please contact us.
#EachforEqual IWD2020 | What do I expect?
My life in the UK has given me opportunities my mother never had, and a sense of safety as a woman.
Celebrating International Women’s Day: a spotlight on our volunteer Education teacher
A spotlight on our volunteer Education teacher, Margreet.
We are raising money to open a Delivery Centre in North London
We are raising money to open a Delivery Centre in North London, to enable more refugees to access our employment advice and guidance. We are Breaking Barriers, and our vision is for all refugees…
World Book Day 2020
We've created a reading list that you won’t be able to put down!
Andrew’s Story
Through Breaking Barriers, I was able to interview for a 6-month work experience placement at Ipsos MORI, a global market research company.