These experiences reflect the heart of Breadwinners. A young person who once came through our doors for support now leads a creative project that brings others into the spotlight. His journey shows the power of opportunity, community, and trust.

New stories continue to grow within this network of young people who support and uplift each other!

From the very beginning Breadwinners felt different.

It wasn’t just a programme or a training course. It was people. People who welcomed me with smiles, kindness and encouragement. That welcome helped me slowly feel like myself again.

I didn’t just learn skills here. I felt seen and supported.

We are grateful to London Youth for this award and for their continued support. We also thank the young people, mentors, partners, customers and donors who make Breadwinners a strong and inclusive community!

This week is one of the most important moments of the year for Breadwinners. Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is live, and every donation is doubled until midday on 9 December. At a time when political hostility towards refugees is growing, this is a tangible way to support young people seeking safety — helping them access their first UK work experience, training, and mentoring. No amount is too small, and every contribution truly makes a difference.

People & Planet First Week 2025 reminds us that caring for each other and caring for the earth must go hand in hand. As our Chair John Lister says, “Britain is a country of migrants… and bread is a central part of community life in any culture; it’s what we all share.” At Breadwinners, we live these values by supporting young refugees into meaningful work, building community cohesion at farmers’ markets, and sourcing organic baked goods that respect people and the planet. This is what People & Planet First looks like in action: hope, sustainability, and communities built on dignity and belonging.

We’re honoured to be recognised by PwC as winners of the “Impact in Social Enterprise” 2025 Award. This award celebrates the incredible work of our team, the voices of young refugees who co-lead our work — using AI-powered research, creativity, and collaboration to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

When Joel first met Alaa, he was nervous. The moment could go either way. Alaa was polite, a little distant, unsure of what this new relationship might mean. They were strangers standing at the edge of something that neither of them could quite define yet.

When the final lap ended, we lingered to celebrate. Honestly, who won didn’t matter, the real victory was in being together, sharing the moment, and creating memories.

We wrapped up our adventure at the photo booth, pulling silly poses and capturing spontaneous snaps to remember the day. Reflecting on it, Kwiz summed it up perfectly:

“Celebrating my birthday at the racetrack was next level! After the race, I can honestly say I had the time of my life — surrounded by speed, thrill, and pure joy with friends.”

This won’t be our last outing, because at Breadwinners, the community always finds a way to come together, to laugh, to share, and to turn little moments into meaningful memories.

I had to learn some of these things on my own like

finding charities that can support me. I am grateful to charities like Breadwinners who

gave me my first working experience and trained me to gain some sort of skills

especially customer service.

At Breadwinners, we believe that creating opportunity for young refugees and protecting the planet go hand in hand. This year, we produced our 5th Participatory Action Research, and for the first time measured our Environmental Impact! We’re proud to share how we've deepened our commitment to both—growing sustainably while listening, learning, and acting on the voices of our community.