Inspired
A refugee-led charity supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and, migrant communities through advice, advocacy, community-led support and partnership working.
We support refugee, asylum seeker and migrant women, young adults, older people and families through trusted relationships, practical support and community-led programs.
Our work helps reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and build confidence, while challenging discrimination and exclusion and helping people understand their rights and participate fully in their communities.
“Exclusion jeopardises a person’s dignity, security, and opportunities for a better life, so all Inspired projects aim to foster inclusion and create a sense of belonging. In doing so, we uplift not just the individual but our entire community,”
Mrs Mahboubeh Ghaffarizad, Trustee and Founder of Inspired.
National Lottery Community Fund
Inspired is proud to be funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to deliver the Sham-e Jamei project, helping refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities build connections, reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing and foster a greater sense of belonging.
Thank you for believing in our work and helping us move forward!
We can’t wait to show you what we get up to!
With this funding, we can continue to grow our impact, deliver essential services, and build a stronger, more resilient community.
11th Feb 2024
19th May 2024
23rd June 2024
Sham-e Jamei
Sham-e Jamei is Inspired’s community program that brings together refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities through inclusive social gatherings, cultural activities and community participation.
The program helps reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, build friendships and create a greater sense of belonging for people rebuilding their lives in the UK.
We Wear Heritage
We Wear Heritage celebrates thecultural heritage of refugee, asylum seeker and migrant communities throughtraditional clothing, storytelling and shared experiences.
The project promotes inclusion, strengthens cultural identity, encourages mutual understanding and brings communities together through the celebration of diverse cultures.
A huge thank you to CVS Brent and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for organising this project and giving our community the opportunity to proudly display their culture and heritage in such a fun way.
Inspired provides advice, advocacy, and community-led support to refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities across London.
Through our programmes for women, young adults, older people, and families, we help people reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, build confidence, understand and exercise their rights, access opportunities and become active members of their communities.
We support people facing barriers, discrimination and exclusion and work in partnership with voluntary, community and public sector organisations to help people access the support they need and strengthen services for refugee and migrant communities.
What we do
Learning from our community
Inspired works alongside refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities through advice, advocacy, community activities and partnership working. Over many years, these trusted relationships have given us valuable insight into the challenges people experience as they rebuild their lives in the UK, including recurring barriers, discrimination and exclusion.
We listen to these experiences and to the voices of people with lived experience to improve our own work, identify unmet needs and, with the right resources and partnerships, help address underlying barriers, strengthen services and create fairer opportunities for refugee and migrant communities.
Inspired offers practical support, advice, advocacy, and community programmes for refugees, asylum seekers and migrant communities.
Whether you are looking for information, activities, friendship, wellbeing support or help accessing other services, we are here to support you and, where appropriate, connect you with trusted partner organisations.
For individuals
Big ideas, real impact. Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.
Inspired delivers all its services thanks to the dedication of our committed members and volunteers, who generously contribute their time, skills, and expertise.
No one at Inspired receives payment—our work is powered entirely by goodwill and a shared passion for making a difference.