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A new crochet club has started at BRASS for women. Run by a volunteer, Seham, women can learn this new skill and make beautiful handcrafted items such as bags, purses and table mats. The club meets on Mondays at 12.00 and includes free tea or coffee as well as use of all materials. It is a great opportunity to meet people and to make gifts or items for the home. The crochet club is part of the Integration programme run by BRASS.

On September 10th, we held our AGM at St Peter’s Church. Following a welcome and report from Morris, elections were held by Sharif: the re-election of Morris Johns as Chair, of Sanja Radic as Secretary, and the election of Dr Lien Luu as Treasurer (Trustee). The BRASS Finance Report was given by Jon and the BRASS funders were all acknowledged. Thanks were given to all staff and volunteers and a special presentation was made to Sabina, who has volunteered with BRASS for over 1

BRASS calls for dignity, protection and opportunity for migrants and refugees BRASS is marking the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to supporting migrants, refugees and displaced people and to promoting a world in which every person, regardless of where they come from or why they have been forced to move, can live with safety, dignity and hope. The World Day of Migrants and Refugees provides an opportunity to recognise the experiences and

BRASS was delighted to be chosen by the Harpur Trust as their charity partner for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes event. The Harpur Trust has supported BRASS for many years and we are grateful to them for their ongoing funding. The event was held at the Quarry Theatre on Thursday 7th May and Morris delivered a wonderful speech to an audience of around 250 people. As the Editor of the Bedford Independent said ‘he had the whole room hanging off his every word - he spoke

It is with huge sadness that BRASS announces the death of our beloved director, Brian Cunningham. Brian passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on 9 th November 2025. Our Chair of Trustees, Morris Johns, has said the following, “Brian was more than a leader – he was the heart of our charity. His vision, compassion, tireless dedication to BRASS’s mission of supporting refugees from around the world, and making them feel at home, have touched countless lives and inspired us a

Len, delivering a hamper to one of the recipients of the prize draw BRASS friend and supporter, Len Simkins, once again kindly donated six hampers to BRASS clients this Christmas. Len donates the hampers annually in memory of his wife, Susannah Rastall who was a great BRASS supporter herself. This year, the hampers were also donated in memory of BRASS Director, Brian Cunningham, who sadly passed away in November 2025. Clients were entered into a free prize draw and six recipi

To celebrate Refugee Week 2025, on Saturday 28 June, we held our annual Football Tournament. Around 100 people attended, including seven...

Bedford, a historic market town in the East of England, has long been a place shaped by movement and migration. From its early days as a...

Discover the benefits of spending time in BRASS' allotment to improve skills, well being and social connections

Tips to help you improve your Engish including reading, writing and talking to yourself and others.

Learn what benefits refugees and asylum seekers are eligible for and how to start to apply