An overview of the organisation/group:
The project is an initiative started by Glenthorne trustees to provide short
respite holidays to groupsof asylum seekers, refugees and those made destitute
when their asylum claim fails. We also sometimes extend the scope to include
those who have volunteered or carried out reliefwork with refugees and asylum
seekers.We have developed links with faith and community groups supporting
asylum seekers in the urban areas across the north of England. The asylum
claim process is a very stressful time, characterisedby uncertainty and often
lasting for years. Mental health, social isolation and radicalisation are strong
concerns. The situation becomes desperate when an asylum claim fails and the
claimant isleft with no state support, barred by law from working and
contributing to society, yet unable to return home for fear of persecution or
death. Through the Welcome Project we provide a short break from this
situation. We give welcome,support and perhaps above all, human goodwill, in
a relaxing and hospitable environment with ourother guests.
During the weekends when Welcome Project guests stay with us, we make the
most of Glenthorne’s beautiful and peaceful Lakeland surroundings; going for
walks, trips in the boats on the lakes andstrolling round the nearby towns and
villages. Our guests share friendly company with Glenthorne visitors, staff and
different faiths, families and nationalities, promoting relaxed social
integrationand understanding. The Project also extends practical and moral
support to the staff working inasylum seeker support agencies – often overstrained
in trying to meet the practical and psychological needs of people in
destitution
Payment details can be obtained from Erica
Cheques and CAF Vouchers can be posted to them.
Follow the link to their "Welcome Project" page.
