Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Since November 2021, our village has been hosting many  asylum seekers and refugees who are temporarily residing at our local hotels. Many of these individuals and families will eventually be processed and located in other forms of accommodation. Ever since their arrival St John’s Church has been keen to add value to their stay in our village. We have supported them with emergency clothing and goods as well have supported the children to find appropriate schooling. We offer several translation opportunities during our church services and run an International Café also known as the I-Café set up by a group of local volunteers aimed to help many of our local Refugees and Asylum Seekers in learning English. This I-Café is open for all people, young and old, regardless of if you have lived here since birth or just arrived. British or non-British everyone is welcome! The sessions are run on Monday and Thursday and Saturday with time for chats, games, English classes a cup of coffee or Tea and something to eat. 

If you would like to get involved, or want to support this work you can do one of the following:

(1) For any gift in kind such as clothing please contact Sussex Aid for Refugees [click here] they will be able to inform you about the latest requests and needs for our local Asylum Seekers and Refugees

(2) If you would like to volunteer in any future projects to support Asylum Seekers and Refugees than contact our church office on 01342 712063

(3) If you would like to  financially contribute to our Asylum Seekers and Refugee fund then go to our giving page and click on "donate here."