• UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY EVENT IN SUNDERLAND

    On October 19th, Sunderland Minster hosted a fantastic family-friendly event attended by people from various communities, faiths, and backgrounds to celebrate the city and show solidarity in response to the riots on August 2nd. Rev Canon Clare McClaren, who also helped organize the festival, said they had been overwhelmed with support from people who wanted…

  • Thank You and Well-done Marcus Newman

    Big shout out and thank you to Marcus Newman who raised £300 for FODI by completing his first Great North Run. He looks fresh enough after completing 13 miles so here’s hoping he’s ready to retake the challenge next year!

  • Souter Lighthouse Trip for FODI families

    On August 29th, FODI families visited Souter Lighthouse and the Leas, using the National Trust Community Pass, which FODI, amongst other groups, has been given in a scheme to make local National Trust (NT) properties available for free to charities and local communities. 26 of us travelled on an open-topped bus from Sunderland and were…

  • HAF Progam in Partnership with Together for Children Sunderland

    The asylum-seeker and refugee children enjoyed two sessions of our Holiday Activities and Food Program during their school holidays. This program was organized by Together for Children Sunderland in partnership with Friends of Drop-ins for Asylum-seekers and Refugees (FODI Sunderland) and funded by the Department of Education. The program had a huge range of activities,…

  • FODI’s Chairman statement in reaction to the latest riots in Sunderland

    “Everyone at FODI understands that the vast majority of people in Sunderland share our sense of shock and disgust at the events on the night of Friday 2nd August. We value our partnerships with many voluntary groups and the wonderful support we receive from the general public in the form of donations of clothes, household…