Policies & Procedures

Complaints Policy (Feb 2017)
Confidentiality Policy
Equality & Diversity Policy (This policy is to be read in conjunction with the Equality Act 2010.)
Health & Safety Policy
Volunteering Policy

Safeguarding Policy (Dec 2015)

All of the above are in line with BEACON’s Mission Statement & Objectives.

Latest News

Refugee Week: 18th-24th June 2018!
15 Jun 2018

Refugee Week is a national festival of cultural activities celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees. It will take place this year between 18th and 24th June 2018 and this year marks the 20th anniversary! Check out the jam-packed programme of events and exhibitions happening in Bradford below:
Walk for Justice 2018!
23 May 2018

Walk For Justice 2018 BEACON’s annual sponsored Walk for Justice will be held this year on Wednesday 20th June 2018 (World Refugee Day) as part of Refugee Week Start: 9.30am, Centenary Square (leaving at 10am prompt), Bradford End: 4pm (approx.), Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds (TBC) Length: 10 miles (approx.) This year our chosen theme is to highlight the inefficiencies and delays in the asylum process. A recent report published by the Law Society found that 50% of asylum decisions are being overturned at appeal, highlighting that the Home Office is […]

People are Saying

“The rebels killed my sister and forced me to carry ammunition for them in my school bag. Now the government think I am a rebel. I can’t go back.”

“I was forced into marriage at the age of 12. My husband’s family have influence so the police will not protect me. I can’t go back.”

These are some of the things I have heard as a BEACON volunteer. It’s hard to hear these kinds of stories, but also often inspiring to hear the survivors’ hope and determination.

Volunteering with BEACON it’s a privilege to be able to offer a little hospitality and a listening ear to people who need this so much.’

Heather Grinter, CHAT & McKenzie Friend Volunteer and Member of the BEACON Executive, September 2015

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