Huge congratulations to James Adamson, PERN Legal and Info’s Centre Manager, who has achieved OISC Level 3 in Asylum and Protection. That’s hard to get with an external exam to pass.
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Keeping Hope Afloat
Keeping these balloons afloat symbolise PERN’s ambition to create hope in 2025. We’ll be pursuing justice, raising awareness and campaigning on global and local issues…
Admin and Advice Worker – Applications Open
We are recruiting for an Admin and Advice Worker (part time – 2 days a week) to support PERN Legal and Info. PERN Legal & Info is a front-line service for asylum seekers and new refugees in Cumberland (UK). The service provides casework, advice, and self-help support on asylum and protection…
Notification of AGM (2023-2024)
We would like to invite you to attend Penrith and Eden Refugee Network’s Annual General Meeting on Monday 2nd December (5pm) online via Zoom
Anti Racism Community Educator – Applications Open
Can you use your skills to advance justice and kindness? Penrith and Eden Refugee Network (PERN) are recruiting a freelance Community Educator to increase awareness and knowledge in the Penrith and Eden community about what it takes to be Anti Racist, as well as the root causes of racism. Our freelance Anti Racism… Continue reading Anti Racism Community Educator – Applications Open
PERN Support in Appleby
A group of Appleby residents came together during the anti-immigrant, racist rioting in September because they were outraged and shocked…
Volunteer English Teachers Needed
We are now looking for three more volunteer English teachers for our classes on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. We would also welcome more assistant teachers
Laptops Funded By Fibrus
We are delighted to announce that PERN has received funding from Fibrus Broadband’s Community Fund in 2024.
A Successful Great Get Together
PERN members had a lot of fun in Penrith’s lovely Castle Park at our Great Get Together Picnic on Sunday 1st September.
Great Get Together
On 1st September join us in Castle Park (opposite Penrith Train Station) for our annual Great Get Together, including a picnic and games. All are welcome.