We are a team of civil service colleagues raising money for Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS). Thanks for visiting our JustGiving page!

We are supporting CARAS because we believe in the importance of positively engaging with refugees and asylum seekers settling in our community. CARAS provide a support network and community for refugees and their families in south west London, helping them to feel welcome and safe. The diverse range of services they offer – including youth clubs, study groups, trips, mentoring and advocacy – helps refugees to overcome the practical, educational and social barriers they face in the UK.

Over the coming months we're hoping to raise over £1,000 through a variety of activities, including sponsored half marathons, bake sales and a prosecco tasting. We will also be volunteering directly with CARAS, delivering a series of IT skills workshops to their beneficiaries. If you would like to support our efforts, and support the vital work of CARAS, please consider making a donation.

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Thanks for your support,

Matthew, Izzy, Emma, Lauren B, Lauren W, Liam and Laura