Somali Fathers: Stronger Today, Brighter Futures Tomorrow Voices for SEND Support Network Wellbeing Support for Somali Fathers & Male Carers of Children with SEND A new mental health and wellbeing support project in South Ealing and Acton, funded by Public Health Ealing Council. The Voices for SEND Support Network is delivering a new mental health
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Stronger Foundations A six-month programme creating meaningful opportunities for residents in Wembley and the wider Brent community — combining practical employability support, wellbeing provision, youth engagement and community-building activities. Funded by Brent Council – Wembley Housing Zone Project, with support from Wates Residential – Community Chest Pot 3 (2026). Three ways we’re building stronger foundations
Focus: Co-designed research and digital inclusion for refugee communities. Engagement:RRIN worked with over 120 refugee and asylum-seeker participants across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. Research workshops were co-designed, ensuring refugees directly shaped research questions, priorities, and outcomes related to education, health, and employment barriers. Example:A Somali refugee women’s group in London co-created a digital literacy programme
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Focus: Refugee entrepreneurship and community-led service innovation. Engagement:RRIN mapped and engaged 50+ refugee-owned businesses across healthcare, catering, technology, and consultancy. Participatory workshops explored barriers to growth, service access, and economic contribution. Example:Ahmed, a Somali entrepreneur in Birmingham, launched a culturally informed health advice service, helping refugees access preventive healthcare, mental health support, and health education.
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Focus: Skills development, public engagement, and policy influence. Engagement:RRIN engaged 80 refugee entrepreneurs and community leaders through skills workshops and peer-learning sessions. In addition, public exhibitions and storytelling events were held in London and Birmingham, attended by 600+ policymakers, academics, and community members. Examples: Human Impact:Omar, a trainee chef, said: “This programme gave me skills
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