FODI – Friends of the Drop In – Helping to improve the lives of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland.

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Friends of the drop in for asylum seekers and refugees (FODI) is a charity that aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland. In doing so we hope to lessen their social isolation and promote their integration into the wider community, by supporting and extending the activities of the Drop-In currently run on Wednesday afternoons. Our registered charity number is 1176524.

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FODI Christmas Party at St Mary’s Catholic Church

Yesterday was a truly special day as FODI service users came together at St Mary’s Catholic Church to celebrate Christmas together. The hall was filled with joy, laughter, and the …

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Fodi Wins the 2025 Cohesion Award at the VCAS Open Arms Awards

At a special ceremony held today, 11th December 2025, in the historic Sunderland Minster Church, Fodi was proudly announced as the winner of the 2025 Cohesion Award at the VCAS …

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FODI Holds Its 2025 Annual General Meeting

The Friends of the Drop-In for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Sunderland (FODI) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2025 on Wednesday, 12th November, at St. Mary’s …