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Beyond Borders is a volunteer-led network that enables communities in South Devon to welcome and support local asylum seekers and refugees who have fled war, persecution or ecological disaster in their home countries.

Our Services

  • Basket of green bitter melons, basket of small cucumbers, basket of red and green chili peppers, and bunches of carrots in baskets at a market

    Community Food Boxes

    For many years, Beyond Borders has teamed up with Food in Community to deliver food packages to refugees and asylum seekers in Plymouth and Torbay.

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  • People working in a kitchen, wearing masks and gloves, preparing food with takeout containers and bags on the counter.

    Welcome Boxes

    When an asylum seeker arrives in Plymouth, the Red Cross gives them a Welcome Box, to help them get started in their new life. These are made by local volunteers, and delivered by the Red Cross.

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  • Person holding a small plant with green leaves and yellow flowers in a garden or outdoor setting.

    Arts and Wellbeing

    Working with partnering organisations such as Playback Theatre, Southcombe Barn and Totnes Cinema, Beyond Borders utilises the arts in order to create wider and more empathic discussion on topics such as human connectivity, migration and belonging.

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  • An adult and a child walk across a wet bridge together, with the adult gently holding the child's head. The child rides a small bike while wearing a colorful jacket and a gray hoodie. The adult wears a denim jacket and jeans with a gray hoodie.

    Family Reunion Support

    At Beyond Borders, we work with the British Red Cross to help families separated through war and persecution reunite in safety. 

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  • Group of people sitting at a dinner table in a restaurant, with a man in a purple shirt in the center, accompanied by other diners.

    Funds & Awareness

    Beyond Borders are committed to raising funds to provide ongoing support for the South Devon refugee and asylum seeker community whilst simultaneously raising awareness and fostering empathy and understanding.

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  • Group of people hiking on rocky trail at sunset in a mountainous area.

    Volunteering

    Beyond Borders relies on the kindness of a network of enthusiastic volunteers. If you have something to offer, please find out how you might help…

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About
Beyond Borders in South Devon

Beyond Borders South Devon is a network that enables local people to lend support to local asylum seekers and refugees at this daunting time.

Established in 2015 during the Syrian crisis, most of our volunteers are in Totnes and the surrounding areas. Since that time, the UK has witnessed a number of crises in different countries that have led to people fleeing for their lives – this includes Afghanistan and Ukraine.

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Partners

Support Services

Red Cross

DCRS

RSD

Food Support

Food in the Community

Riverford

Morrisons

Arts & Wellbeing

Apricot Centre

Playback Theatre

Southcombe Barn

Contact Us

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