Last week, I met with local community group Elmbridge CAN, who are helping refugees to find their feet in Elmbridge.
The group has supported the resettlement of five Syrian families in the borough, including nine children. I was impressed how people from across the community have come together to offer their support, helping with donations and by volunteering their time.
Elmbridge CAN is also providing English language support, which is helping the refugees to make good progress with their language skills. It was great to hear that some of the refugees and asylum seekers supported by Elmbridge CAN are now therefore volunteering as part of the organisation.
Elmbridge CAN is just one of hundreds of community groups across the country doing inspirational work in supporting refugees and vulnerable families fleeing persecution.
I look forward to continuing to support Elmbridge CAN’s work, and you can find more information about them here.
To find out more about the government run scheme for helping resettle refugees is working in Elmbridge, click here.