Stories

The Refugee Commission undertook the most thorough exploration of the asylum system, these are their recommendations and our thoughts.

We are proud to welcome three new, exciting and innovative partnerships with Macquarie, Paypal and St. Giles Hotels!

Benefact Group is a family of specialist financial services businesses who give all available profits to charities and good causes.

We caught up with Bahaa, Bahadury, Gulsom, Joel and Zarith to see where life has taken them since filming wrapped up.

After arriving in the UK from Sudan, Mariam has gained the confidence to pursue her dream of becoming a fantasy makeup artist. Listen to her story and watch her work on a fantasy makeup look.

In Nigeria, Comfort had her own successful business, but in the UK she had no idea how to find work. Now, with the right support system she is working as a support worker - this is her story. 

After arriving in the UK, Ahmad experienced hardship living in limbo. Now, with a new sense of security, he is on a graduate scheme to pursue his dream. This is his story.

The time has come for Matt Powell, our Founder and CEO, to leave Breaking Barriers.

Our wonderful employment adviser, Seraye, wrote this poem inspired by the experiences of refugees she has worked and volunteered with over the years.