Through the Penrith Experience, 15 asylum seekers and refugees from our partner projects come to Penrith for 5 nights, staying with local hosts. They spend the morning in language lessons and the afternoon and evening with sports, cultural and social activities. 

It’s a lot of fun for all and a great privilege for Penrith folk to learn of the diversity of people who are seeking asylum in the UK and make some long-lasting friendships.   

We welcome enquiries from refugees and asylum seekers, partner projects in the north east and north west, and local people who would like to be involved.