Our voices 1 October 2020

Tall Stories – Autumn 2020

This autumn we are running a series of writing workshops for our members with Ruhksana Ahmad, playwright, in partnership with the Royal Literary Fund.   This is a great opportunity for…

Our voices 30 May 2019

The impact of community: a personal perspective

When I started at Room to Heal, I was struck by how much presence each person in the community seemed to have whilst the community as a whole seemed to have this palpable compassionate humanity of its own.

Our voices 1 January 2019

Time and space: reflections on volunteering at Room to Heal

It’s been more than a month since I became a volunteer for Room to Heal. In that time I’ve learned some surprising facts – like all the famous people who…

Our voices 21 December 2017

Thank you from Ahmed

This is Ahmed, he is a refugee, a musician, and many other things. Ahmed was tortured for writing protest songs. He was forced to leave his family and flee to…

Our voices 2 May 2017

Ten years at Room To Heal

Mark Fish, our founder on a decade at Room to Heal What motivates you personally to work at Room to Heal? I think we’ve managed to create a therapeutic community…

Our voices 28 April 2017

Michael’s Story- Now We Are Here at the Young Vic

I like the theatre. It’s something I know communicates something to everyone. I got involved in the Young Vic through another group. I went to a session, and they asked…

Our voices 28 April 2017

Solidarity not Charity

During my time as a volunteer here, I’ve been overwhelmed with the unique and valuable work of Room to Heal. Our work may not be considered to be at the…

Our voices 28 April 2017

Bridget takes on the world of coding

Bridget speaks about ‘Code your Future’ a computer programming course for asylum seekers and refugees I recently got my papers. People say that it’s all fine as soon as you…

Our voices 17 October 2014

Michael’s journey

I begin my day at the shelter with no plans or, if I have an appointment, wondering how I will even pay for my travel there, as I do not…

Our voices 30 July 2013

The rise of the balloons

During one of Room to Heal’s beautiful Norfolk retreats in the summer of 2013, a handful of members took the time to reflect on the past, on their time at…

Our voices 12 September 2011

Laughing and crying

Thomas came to the men’s support group, introduced himself and was welcomed into the group. The other men told him a little about themselves and their history and how they…

Our voices 11 September 2011

Ben’s story

Ben is 32 and from Uganda. He was born in a region where a bitter civil war has been waging for decades. Ben was among the fortunate few who managed…