• Refugee Week 2025

    Refugee Week is just around the corner. here is the timetable of the events!

  • The third Event of Unity in the Community

    The third event of Unity in the Community was a resounding success! Held at the Washington Art Centre on Saturday, the 10th of May, the event was filled with joy, music, and a variety of engaging activities for children. Our service users and their families had a wonderful time, and the children were particularly delighted…

  • ESOL learners’ trip to Washington Wetlands

    FODI ESOL learners went out on the road in May to enhance their language skills, with a trip to Washington Wetlands Centre. Luckily the ducks quacked in English ( we think!)

  • The Third Event of Unity in the Community

    FODI volunteers at the latest Unity in the Community event at Lambton Street Youth Centre on 29th March. Plenty of opportunities for networking with other brilliant voluntary groups in Sunderland! Next event is at Washington Arts Centre on 10th May, don’t miss it!

  • Spring and the Secret Garden

    As spring has arrived, preparations got underway yesterday in the Secret Garden poly-tunnel. David, who manages the Secret Garden and local volunteer and Alan were joined by FODI volunteers Vernon, Sergei and Jane, who sowed basil, coriander, mint, oregano, parsley, thyme, dill and spring onion seeds. When the seedlings are ready and the weather is…