NEWS
Refugee Week 2020
In preparation for 2020’s Refugee Week we worked alongside our volunteers. We asked those who are experts by experience in Immigration Detention to tell us in a short video how they felt about their (still ongoing) journeys of seeking sanctuary in the UK, their...
Statement on Black Lives Matter
As a charity working in the migration, asylum and human rights arena, we at Samphire are only too aware of the structural inequality and racism inherent in this system - a reflection of the racism that exists in our wider society. We stand in solidarity with those who...
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During the lockdown as our community engagement work moves online, our usual monthly newsletter will be going out weekly. Alongside updates from the work we are doing at Samphire and with Dover Together, we will also be including lots of local news and info that will...
Samphire’s office is now closed but we are still working!
Samphire's office has been closed since Monday 23 March 2020 as a precaution to protect staff, volunteers, clients, visitors and our wider communities from the spread of COVID-19/ Coronavirus. We are still working (from home) our normal hours and are available on the...
Make Christmas Count 2019. Christmas Appeal
Thank you from all of us at Samphire and from our Ex-Detainees. Please donate either by cash of cheque at our Christmas gathering or by going to our Virgin Money Giving Page: ...
EU Settlement Scheme Workshop
EU Settlement Scheme Workshop Tuesday, 29th October, 6-8pm Co-Innovation Centre, Stembrook Lane, Dover, CT16 1PF Brexit brings a lot of uncertainty to EU nationals and their family members living in the UK. During this workshop we will be discussing what steps...
Annual General Meeting
Samphire’s AGM and Social Evening Thursday 26th September 2019 6pm-9pm St Mary’s Parish Centre Dover, CT16 1BY It’s been an exciting and eventful year at Samphire, we invite you to: Look at pictures of this year’s celebration of the Ex-Detainee project and our...
Dover Together: Multicultural Festival 2019
On the 29th of June, 2019 we were hosting the third annual Multicultural Festival Dover Together. Multicultural festival aims to bring the diverse communities of Dover together to celebrate and explore diversity. Showcasing the rich variety of cultures which make up...
Celebrate 10
Celebrating 10 years of the Ex-Detainee project On the 29th of June Samphire's Ex-Detainee Project was celebrating its 10th anniversary. On this occasion we invited our current and historical clients to join us for a day of celebrations in Dover.
Volunteer Treasurer: Samphire Board of Trustees
We are looking for a committed volunteer to join our Board of Trustees in September when our current treasurer steps down, after many years as a valued member of the Board. The role involves a commitment of 3-4 hours per month, both at home and in our Dover office,...
Facebook posts
A very welcoming article from KentLive on getting some facts straight.
The truth behind claims refugees have to stay in first 'safe' country they visit
www.kentlive.news
People arriving in Kent have rights as human beings and it's not illegal to seek asylum in the UK