We're raising vital funds to continue our work supporting young refugees and asylum seekers across the UK. This year we have supported 322 young people aged 14-30 who are seeking sanctuary, through English classes, creative projects, and welfare support. Our programmes are designed to build skills and confidence, foster community and belonging, and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
We support young people from their arrival through to living a fulfilling life in the UK; whether it's through our online English classes, our theatre, music and film projects, or our professional development programmes, Compass members are nurtured and empowered to fulfil their potential and achieve their dreams.
Our vision is that young people seeking sanctuary are welcomed, celebrated, heard and understood, and are able to live meaningful and fulfilling lives in the UK.
We are a small charity entirely reliant on grants and donations. The fundraising landscape is more challenging than ever, and our work is needed more than ever. Please support us to continue delivering our vital work in 2026.
Here are two ways you can help our Festive Fundraiser:
1. Make a donation. Any amount, big or small, will go directly to continuing our programmes in the new year.
2. Share our campaign with your friends, colleagues, neighbours or social media followers.
3. Host your own fundraiser! Whether it's a bake sale, an open mic night or a sponsored cold-water swim on Christmas Day, why not get festive in aid of Compass Collective!
Not sure where to start? Check out our Fundraising Pack for inspiration on how you can bring people together to support Compass Collective this winter.
Where will the money go?
All donations raised will go directly towards our programmes: providing English language support, creative workshops boosting confidence and wellbeing, and 1:1 welfare support to those in crisis.
£10 pays for a young person's travel costs to attend one of our workshops.
£25 will cover an hour of 1:1 welfare casework for a young person facing homelessness.
£50 covers the cost for one young person to attend a day of workshops, building skills and confidence.
£100 pays for an entire term of weekly online English classes for a young person new to the UK.
What is the impact?
Here is some feedback from young people who have been a part of our recent programmes:
“This programme changed my life. Since arriving in the UK I have only stayed in my room all the time and never went out. This has been the best thing since coming to the UK.”
“A lot of people came to watch us. They listened, watched, clapped, and smiled. Their support meant so much. It made me feel proud, seen, and valued. Through our stories, the audience learned more about our cultures, traditions, and what it’s like to start a new life in a different country.”
“I’m really thankful for the opportunity to learn English here. It has helped me feel more confident and independent. I want to continue learning and one day go to university. These classes are an important step for my future.”
“One of my dreams was to perform on stage, and Compass Collective provided me with that opportunity. Words cannot express my gratitude. Thank you once again.”
