Last updated: 19 February 2024

Next review: 19 February 2025

Waltham Forest Refugee Appeal: applications are now CLOSED.

In September 2021, the Council organised the Waltham Forest Refugee Appeal. This was a crowdfunder to harness the goodwill of residents who wanted to make donations towards projects run by local organisations. This was in support of new and existing refugees.

The appeal formed part of the Council’s wider response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. This included welcoming new arrivals from Afghanistan.

Donations came from all manner of sources, including individuals, businesses, and community groups.

Over £12,000 was raised in the community crowdfunder campaign and we received many applications for a share of the funds raised.

Following a competitive award process, the following funds were allocated to local organisations.

OrganisationAmount allocatedSupport provided
Faizan-E-Islam Education and Cultural Trust£2,500English language lessons for refugee children.
Waltham Forest Migrant Action£2,500Enhanced legal support and winter hardship grants for refugees and migrants.
Stories & Supper£2,000Cultural workshops and a day out for refugees and asylum seekers focused on creativity and storytelling.
Rukhsana Khan Foundation£1,500Essential supplies including emergency food parcels.
PL84U AL-SUFFA£1,500Essential supplies including food and winter clothing.
MTC Learning and Thassit Lab CIC£1,500Specialist mental health support for refugee children.
Salvation Army Waltham Forest£1,020Essential furniture provision for refugees and asylum seekers.

Contact

If you have any questions about the crowdfunding please contact connectingcommunities@walthamforest.gov.uk