OUR HISTORY
Borderlands has been supporting refugees, asylum seekers and those with insecure immigration status since 2011.
The charity was founded in 2011 following a long history of the parish at St. Nicholas of Tolentino RC Church providing support to the local community in need. By the relationships established between the parish and those seeking refuge over a number of years we were able to identify the needs of those seeking refuge and identify the best way to respond.
OUR VALUES
Warmth
Borderlands is a place and community for genuine relationships that creates the warmth-feeling similar to friendships and family.
Sharing
Borderlands is a place where we share with each other and help one another.
Dignity
Borderlands is a place where everyone is recognised as an individual and embraced with dignity and we strive for justice and dignity in the world.
Respect Everyone
Borderlands is a place where individual and group identities are respected and celebrated.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve the disadvantaged and marginalised, focusing on asylum seekers, refugees and those with insecure immigration status, primarily in the wider Bristol area, by: Enhancing their social inclusion and well-being
Supporting those in povertyRaising awareness of their needs and experiences among the wider community
We work with people regardless of race, disability, sex, age, religious belief or sexual orientation. We create a welcoming community where we support people on their way of securing 'leave to remain' and enhance social inclusion and well-being.
OUR VISION
We have a vision for a world where refugees and asylum seekers can seek sanctuary and justice, can make full use of their talents and abilities, feel valued for their contributions, and build worthwhile lives.
We want to help refugees, asylum seekers and those with insecure immigration from exclusion to belonging.