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£20

Provides ingredients for one Cooking with English class.

“I count the days until the next Monday’s cooking time”

Helen lives in family Home Office accommodation, two bus rides away from Eastablish’s kitchen space. She was referred by a family social worker in the borough and took a big step in coming for the first time on her own. Like many women she had to leave the support of extended family and despite speaking intermediate English, she struggles with isolation and cultural dislocation.
After her first time with us, she said she’d been waiting for a group like this for ages. Read more of Helen’s story.

£50

Provides essential winter clothing for an asylum seeker.

“Excuse me, can you help me please? I need shoes”

Our Emergency English classes are designed to help new arrivals communicate for a more receptive response. The new arrival pointed at his feet, his little toe was bleeding. He’d been given some footwear during his transition to the Home Office facility which was far too small and they were hurting him. The staff in the facility confirmed that he and others had just arrived and needed shoes and jackets. The new arrivals often have nothing but the clothes they stand in, so we do our best to get them footwear and maybe jackets and trousers.

£80

Provides ingredients for four Cooking with English classes.

“I learned many new things and felt a surge of positive energy”

“Today was indeed a wonderful day for me, being in the company of such dear friends. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the delicious cooking. I truly enjoyed it very much. Thank you for your warm hospitality.”

We can never underestimate the value of providing a space for women to cook with peers, build new community, increase their independence and equip them with the language and skills to integrate into their new location more effectively.

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