Imperial College London
Imperial College Road, South Kensington, London
Thursday 23 May 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus Join us for a friendly and welcoming co-design workshop exploring the refugee integration experience in the UK. This is a safe space where refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants can come together to share their stories, reflect on their journey, and help shape future support services. Led in partnership with WHEAT Mentor Support Trust and Imperial College London, this session invites participants to openly discuss their experiences of settling in the UK—what helped, what made it harder, and how services can improve for others in the future. Who can join:Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants aged 18+ who have lived in the UK for at least 12 months. No special skills needed—just a willingness to share. Why attend:✅ Connect with others who’ve had similar experiences✅ Reflect on your own story✅ Share ideas for better support✅ Help shape future services for new arrivals Location:Imperial College LondonImperial College Road, South KensingtonLondon SW7 2DB
Community Space
2nd Basement, Church Street Library, 67 Church Street, London
Join us for a hands-on community co-design workshop focused on creating clear, inclusive, and accessible community resilience information that residents can use to stay safe and resilient in the face of emergencies. 🎤 Speaker: Michel Nunez LopezCommunity Resilience Officer – Resilience Team, Westminster Council Why Attend? Work with neighbours and local experts to shape resources tailored to your community Share your lived experience to help create community resilience resources Get your voice heard and contribute to how information is delivered and understood Enjoy free refreshments and a welcoming, inclusive environment What We'll Create Together: ✅ Key resources that can support the community understand what to do before, during and after an emergency ✅ Accessible formats that information can be shared in to reach a wide range of residents ✅ Guidance that reflects our lived realities and cultural backgrounds Who Should Attend? Residents of North Westminster from all walks of life. We especially welcome those from Arabic, Amharic and Tigrinya-speaking communities. 👥 Important Information for All Attendees: This workshop is supported by One Westminster, Abdul Mageed Educational Trust and delivered by the community resilience officer at Westminster City Council as part of our mission to build stronger, more informed communities. Questions to ask? In the event of an emergency (e.g. fire, flood, extreme weather event, etc) where do you go to find information on how you can prepare? How do you typically access information during an emergency (e.g. news, social media, etc)? ✨ Free to attend | Refreshments provided | Child-friendly space 📝 Registration Required – Please tell us your: Name Contact details Age range Gender Any food allergies or dietary requirements
The Peer Support Café officially launches with a community gathering focused on food, connection, and cultural exchange. This first session will introduce participants to the initiative, providing a welcoming environment where they can enjoy a hot meal, informal cookery demonstrations, and social support. Guest Chef: A local chef will prepare a traditional African or Caribbean dish, and a nutritionist will offer insights on maintaining a balanced diet on a budget. Guest Speaker: A community advocate will discuss the importance of food and cultural identity in well-being. Highlights: • Free African and Caribbean cuisine • Nutrition and healthy eating tips • Social networking and peer support opportunities • Sign-up for the Sunflower Cooperative discount food-buying club
