English For All UK

It is with great sadness and gratitude that we share the following news.

A Thank You from English for All
English for All began in response to a clear need. In the early 2010s, Lesley and Philip, after retiring from supporting students with English as an additional language, started volunteering with asylum seekers in Newcastle. They quickly saw how many barriers people faced when trying to learn English and build a life here.
What began as informal support grew into something more. By 2015–16, classes were running again, shaped by a simple belief: learning English isn’t just about language, it’s about connection, confidence, and community.
In 2019, English for All officially became a charity. With the support of a dedicated team, volunteers, and—most importantly—our students, we built a welcoming, participatory space led by people’s lived experiences.
Today, with heavy hearts, we share that English for All has had to cease all activities with immediate effect and will be closing.
While this is deeply disappointing, we want to focus on what we created together: a community rooted in kindness, resilience, and solidarity.

To our students: thank you. Your courage, humour, and determination made English for All what it was. It has been an honour to learn alongside you.

To our volunteers: thank you for your generosity, care, and belief in people. You created spaces where everyone felt valued.
To our partners and supporters: thank you for walking alongside us and helping make this work possible.

We believe everyone has the right to learn, to communicate, and to feel at home. That belief does not end here and it continues in all of you.

We would love to hear your memories, stories, and photos. Please share them with us. We also hope this is not a final goodbye, but a pause before we can come together again in the future.

English for All was never just about language. It was about belonging. And that continues.

With gratitude and hope,
The English for All Team

⏰ 17 April 2026, 12pm to 3pm @ NUCASTLE, Diana Street, Newcastle NE4 6BQ

Head to NUCASTLE for a FREE family event with food, drinks, and loads of support for refugees & those seeking sanctuary

✅ Housing & benefits advice
✅ School admission advice
✅ Food & clothing help
✅ English classes
✅ FREE SIM cards & library sign-up
✅ Local services, Police & Fire Service

Scan the QR code or sign up here: https://external-forms.viewsapp.net/forms/v/360a91ff-2c5f-4905-b183-d34f03fbbb6f

with Action Foundation WERS West End Refugee Service Northeast Museum Services Center Newcastle United Foundation

🌍 Breaking Bread – Sharing Cultures & Stories 🍞

Come together to celebrate the simple act of breaking bread!
✨ Discover breads from around the world
✨ Hear stories from different cultures
✨ Share your own memories and traditions

📍 Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library
📅 Thursday 16th April
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Everyone is welcome 💛
Bring your friends – and maybe a story or a piece of bread to share!

Would you like to practice English with your child?

Join us next week over the half term for arts and crafts on Wednesday and Thursday between 11-1pm at Discovery Museum - ask at reception for help finding the room.

We hope everyone is enjoying spring time - we are back on April 20th at Tyneside Cinema on Mondays and Thursdays.

Great opportunity!

https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/event/blue-has-no-borders/
Documentary next week Thursday 19th 6.15pm at Tyneside Cinema - tells the stories of six people living in Folkestone Kent. There is a panel discussion afterwards. One of our teachers Rae will join Food & Solidarity on the panel.

Tickets are £2 for asylum seekers, refugees and those on universal credit - you can book at reception.

Let me know if you’d like to come / need help with a ticket.

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No classes this week but we are back next week. Enjoy the half term!