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ASSIST Sheffield 🧡
@assistsheffield.bsky.social
ASSIST is a Sheffield-based charity supporting destitute people seeking asylum. We provide accommodation, welfare payments and bespoke casework support. 🧡
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Meet the #5MarathonsIn5Days Walkers🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼

With 1 week to go, they're preparing to hike 5 marathons, tracing a giant heart around the Peak District.
130 miles and 5,500m+ of climbing (almost the same as Mount Kilimanjaro!) ⛰️

So add 28 Jul to 1 Aug to your diary and follow the challenge as it unfolds.
Rock for Refuge — Sat 3 Oct at Hagglers Corner 🎸

Thank you to The Grand Plan for putting on this exciting evening of live music in support of ASSIST and those seeking asylum in our community 🧡

We’re expecting a sell-out, so grab your tickets while you can!
👉🏽 wegottickets.com/f/24273
September 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
We signed a joint statement calling on the Government to act against the escalation of racist violence and intimidation.📣

This is fuelled by dehumanising political and media narratives that portray people seeking sanctuary and other minority communities as threats.

Read the full statement below 👇🏽
150+ organisations are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation.

We must come together to demand the government takes serious action.
September 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM
This week is #RememberACharityWeek. Encouraging people to think about the charities they care about and the impact a gift in your Will could make. 🧡

A #legacy gift can help us stand in solidarity with people seeking asylum for years to come.

Find out more about #legacygiving in the post below ⬇️
September 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Less than 4 weeks to go! 📣4️⃣

Are you running the Sheffield 10K? Or thinking about signing up? 🏃🏃🏾‍♀️💸

Take on the challenge and help raise vital funds for ASSIST. Get in touch to find out how you can get involved. 🧡

#Sheffield10K #RunForASSIST #Fundraiser #Sheffield #CommunityPower #ASSISTSheffield
September 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Your shopping can be more than a transaction.🛍️
Raise FREE donations for ASSIST every time you shop online through #easyfundraising, without spending anything extra. 8,000+ retailers donate, including eBay, Argos, ASOS, and much more.
It’s small acts of solidarity that add up! 🧡
tinyurl.com/mc742wr2
August 18, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Sanctuary Art Exhibition On Now! 🎨

Head along to STC Sheffield to see a powerful fundraising exhibition by John Wilsher, a dedicated ASSIST volunteer and talented local artist. All in support of ASSIST and City of Sanctuary Sheffield.

You can also say hi to John on Wednesday evening. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼
August 11, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Meet the #5MarathonsIn5Days Walkers🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼

With 1 week to go, they're preparing to hike 5 marathons, tracing a giant heart around the Peak District.
130 miles and 5,500m+ of climbing (almost the same as Mount Kilimanjaro!) ⛰️

So add 28 Jul to 1 Aug to your diary and follow the challenge as it unfolds.
July 21, 2026 at 1:18 PM
#Subscribe to the #ASSISTSheffield #Newsletter ✉

In times of hostility and misinformation, staying informed and standing in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary is vital. So join our community to receive news, inspiring stories, and upcoming events.

Find the quick sign-up form on our website ✅
July 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
A gift in your Will can create a lasting legacy of hope for people seeking sanctuary 🧡

Every legacy gift, whatever its size, helps us plan for the future so we can continue standing in solidarity alongside our clients.

Find out more and download our codicil form ⬇️
tinyurl.com/mrbvc8jz
July 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Reposted by ASSIST Sheffield 🧡
Excellent, important report by IPPR featuring evidence from four of our members: @assistsheffield.bsky.social, @rmjusticeuk.bsky.social, @boothcentre.bsky.social and @hopeprojects.bsky.social. This government's asylum and migration policies are risking driving even more people into homelessness
“People are being pushed towards homelessness at the exact moment they're meant to be starting a new chapter.”

IPPR research finds that too many people granted refugee status are leaving asylum accommodation without enough time or support to secure housing, putting them at risk of homelessness. 🧵
June 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Help us win £5,000 through the Benefact Group's Movement for Good Community Draw. 🙏🏼

It only takes less than 1 minute to nominate ASSIST, and every nomination increases our chances of winning.

Please use the link below, and help spread the word. The deadline is this Sunday! 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/5b2awakz
July 2, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Thank you to The Company of Cutlers Combined Charitable Trust (CCCT) for their funding 🙏🏼

They're helping to provide dignified housing for destitute people seeking sanctuary. Offering the stability people need to improve wellbeing, access support, navigate the asylum system, and rebuild lives. (1⬇)
June 24, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by ASSIST Sheffield 🧡
Unfortunately, due to the heat, the event is POSTPONED till the autumn. The Gleaning is available to buy here: longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
We're proud that our Accompanying Coordinator, Fay Musselwhite, is releasing her second poetry collection, The Gleaning, published by @longbarrowpress.bsky.social

Make sure to join the book launch this Wednesday at The Shakespeare! 📚 ⬇
tinyurl.com/mv779hjh

📖 Find out more
tinyurl.com/4ufkrarm
June 23, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈

On Saturday, we had a fantastic time at #KelhamPride. 🧡

It felt especially poignant that Kelham Pride took place on #WorldRefugeeDay during #RefugeeWeek. Many people seeking sanctuary are also part of LGBTQIA+ communities and face multiple forms of discrimination. (#1 ⬇)
June 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
We're proud that our Accompanying Coordinator, Fay Musselwhite, is releasing her second poetry collection, The Gleaning, published by @longbarrowpress.bsky.social

Make sure to join the book launch this Wednesday at The Shakespeare! 📚 ⬇
tinyurl.com/mv779hjh

📖 Find out more
tinyurl.com/4ufkrarm
June 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Art for Sale 🎨

Maggie Norman has an exquisite collection of expressionist paintings and cards to buy, with 50% of sales donated to ASSIST.

As part of #RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs, why not embrace #GetDrawingAndPainting! 🖌

Follow @maggienormanpadley on Instagram and message her if you're interested.
June 16, 2026 at 2:36 PM
This #RefugeeWeek, we're celebrating the courage of everyone seeking sanctuary 🧡

At ASSIST, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to live in safety, with the dignity to rebuild their lives.

Join us in the face of unprecedented hostility. Choose compassion, show solidarity, and have #Courage. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏽
June 15, 2026 at 10:42 AM
7 Weeks to Go 📢
On 28th July, Eve & Jake will be walking 5 marathons in 5 days!
All to raise £12,000 to recover the costs that ASSIST fronted to repatriate Dr Pious Nyandoro to his home in Zimbabwe. Their 130 miles will cover the funds of laying Pious to rest, nearly 1 year after his passing. (#1⬇)
June 8, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Happy #VolunteersWeek 2026! 🎉
More than 130 volunteers help power the work of ASSIST. It's vital to recognise and celebrate the volunteers who give their time and compassion to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary.
To every volunteer, past and present, thank you 🙏🏼
#VolunteersWeek2026
June 3, 2026 at 3:39 PM
We're delighted to be one of the charities supported by this year's Bishop's Garden Party! 🎉

Thank you to Bishop Pete and Cathy for bringing people together in support of great causes across South Yorkshire.

Join us on Saturday 13 June, for an afternoon of music, food, activities, and community. 🧡
June 3, 2026 at 12:27 PM
From all of us at ASSIST, Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha in Sheffield and beyond. 🌙🐐
May 27, 2026 at 1:59 PM
24 days to go until #MigrationMattersFestival2026! 🎉

From 19–27 June, Sheffield will come alive for the UK’s largest nine day celebration of #Migration, #Sanctuary, and #RefugeeWeek.

Explore the full programme and get your tickets/passes 👇🏼
www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk
@migmatfest.bsky.social
May 26, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Want to shape the future of ASSIST? We are looking for new Trustees! 📣

We’re seeking people with experience in:
✅ Safeguarding and serious incident management
✅ Management of housing portfolios
✅ Finances and/or accounting

Ready to join our Board? Find out more and apply 🔽
tinyurl.com/ybsb4yb6
May 21, 2026 at 10:58 AM
"Hope is born again in the faces of children."

We love this shoutout from our partners at @naccomnetwork.bsky.social ! Seeing the acts of solidarity and kindness happening nationwide for #AMillionActsOfHope has been a powerful reminder of the community we belong to 🧡

➡️ millionactsofhope.org
In Sheffield, @assistsheffield.bsky.social have been celebrating #AMillionActsofHope with messages of hope and personalised thank you cards from their community of staff and volunteers. 🧡 1/4
May 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Reposted by ASSIST Sheffield 🧡
"We are not strangers at all, but neighbours with common struggles." 💙

This week is Million Acts of Hope. A UK-wide celebration of the everyday people making a difference in their communities.

Tell us: what hopeful acts do you see happening in your community?
May 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM