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The Work of Restore: Working to bring Hope

Can you imagine……  that our country is under occupation from another country?  We have a puppet king who many label a collaborator as he is fixated on maintaining his remaining power and privileges at any cost to his own people.  At the helm of the Empire, is the god-like Supreme Leader with the power to … Read more

Refugee Befriender Training Course

The next Refugee Befriender Training Course from ‘Restore’ will be held at St John’s Church, High Street, Harborne B17 9PT, on Saturday 7 February 2026. The course is for anyone interested in learning more about refugees, and those considering volunteering as a befriender with Restore. The Befriender Training Day will run from 9.45am until 4.00pm.  Refreshments … Read more

Restore supporting refugees from across the globe here in Birmingham

Imagine…….. You’ve got to the point where you no longer feel safe in your country and have no protection under the laws of that country. A relative has been picked up by the military in the middle of the night. You don’t know where they’ve been taken, your family fear that you would be next … Read more

Restore Training Course and Annual Celebration

Restore is currently looking for new compassionate befrienders who have a heart for refugees and welcoming them into Birmingham! Restore’s next training day is coming up on Saturday 7th June at St John’s Church in Harborne. Here’s what two befriendees said about the impact of being matched with a befriender:   “Thanks to Restore I was … Read more

Restore: News, Training and Befriending

Liv Glenny, Restore’s new Befriending Women’s Worker and Communications Officer (a combined, 4 day a week role) writes: “Hello! My name is Liv, and I am delighted to be the newest member of the team at Restore! I am so excited to be in this new role where I will be overseeing the women’s group … Read more

Restore’s Autumn Training Course

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we help people seeking asylum and refugees feel welcome in Birmingham. Restore needs more volunteers to befriend refugees and asylum seekers who benefit from being welcomed, having the opportunity to practice their English and getting to know someone from the community.  Befriending reduces isolation and loneliness and … Read more

Restore: 25 years!

Annual Celebration  Wednesday 3rd July 7.15pm – 9.15pm  St Martin in the Bullring Restore is a project of Birmingham Churches Together and works with refugees and asylum seekers in Birmingham, Solihull, and Smethwick. Their vision is for a society into which all refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed, valued, and integrated.  The befriending scheme involves … Read more