Refugee Week events

The full programme of events for Refugee Week 2025 in Wandsworth.

All new events will be added to this page.

Yoga and walk to Battersea Arts Centre

Kick off Refugee Week with a special event that draws attention to the week ahead and the installation at Battersea Arts Centre.

The day begins with a shared Live Karma Yoga session at 10am at the Doddington & Rollo Roof Garden. From there, a cape-wearing walk will journey through several Wandsworth Libraries, with stops for talks and refreshments.

Organised by Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees

• Date: 14 June 2025
• Time: 10am to 4pm
• Location: Doddington & Rollo Roof Garden, Battersea, London
• Cost: Free

To book a space please contact wandsworthwelcomesrefugees@gmail.com.

Wandsworth Refugee Week Celebration

An evening of performances, food, community stalls and reflections celebrating sanctuary seekers and Wandsworth’s first year as a Borough of Sanctuary.

Enjoy music and dance from across cultures, sample food from community-led kitchens, and connect with local organisations supporting sanctuary seekers.

Organised by our Refugee Services Team.

• Date: 16 June 2025
• Time: 6pm
• Location: Tooting Family Hub
• Cost: Free

For tickets and more information, see Eventbrite.

Shoe Box Dolls House Installation

A creative installation of miniature rooms inside shoeboxes, filled with images, objects, and stories reflecting refugee experiences of home and belonging.

Organised by Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees.

• Date: 10 to 18 June 2025
• Location: Battersea Arts Centre
• Cost: Free

For more information on how to get involved visit Welcome - The Giant Dolls’ House Project.

WNS Grant Writing Sessions

Join us over two weeks for an introduction to grant writing and funding applications, including guidance on successful DYCP, Arts Council, and National Lottery bids.

• Session one: Understanding funder expectations and shaping your project vision
• Session two: Drafting proposals, budgets, and evaluations – bring a draft for feedback!

Organised by WriterznScribez (Wandsworth Arts Fringe).

• Dates: 11 and 18 June 2025
• Location: Battersea Arts Centre
• Cost: Free

For more information and tickets visit WNS Grant Writing Sessions | Welcome to Wandsworth.

Refugee Week Community Lunch and Art Showcase

Join CARAS for a joyful and moving celebration with food and creativity, showcasing refugee and asylum-seeking community artwork and talent.

Organised by CARAS.

• Date: 16 June 2025
• Time: 1pm
• Location: Tooting Works
• Cost: Free

For tickets and more information visit Eventbrite.

Reading Workshop

A reading workshop with our crèche and early years mentoring families, run by the organisation Love to Learn to Read.

Organised by Katherine Low Settlement.

• Date: 16 June 2025
• Time: 4.30 to 5.30pm
• Location: Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High St, London, SW11 3HP
• Cost: Free

For more information and to book a space please contact nadine@klsettlement.org.uk or visit the Katherine Low Settlement website.

Arts for Sanctuary

Arts for Sanctuary explores the theme of sanctuary through community-led art activities, performances, and installations across multiple dates.

Organised by Wandsworth Arts Fringe.

• Dates: Tuesday 17, Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 June 2025
• Time: 10am on all dates
• Location: All Saints Church, Tooting
• Cost: Free

For more information visit Arts for Sanctuary | Welcome to Wandsworth.

Refugee Week Family Picnic

Join us to celebrate Refugee Week with a lovely picnic at Fred Wells Garden!

All families are welcome to attend and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring performances, circus skits, and face painting for children. It’s a great opportunity to come together as a community.

Organised by Katherine Low Settlement.

• Date: 17 June 2025
• Time: 4 to 6.30pm
• Location: Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High St, London, SW11 3HP
• Cost: Free

For more information and to book a space please contact nadine@klsettlement.org.uk or visit the Katherine Low Settlement website.

Sensory Session with Flying Seagulls

A fun, sensory and interactive session with our crèche families, led by the theatre and circus skills group Flying Seagulls.

Organised by Katherine Low Settlement.

• Date: 17 June 2025
• Time: 1 to 2pm
• Location: Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High St, London, SW11 3HP
• Cost: Free

For more information and to book a space please contact nadine@klsettlement.org.uk or visit the Katherine Low Settlement website.

Creative session for Refugee Women

A creative workshop for refugee women, facilitated by a professional artist and seamstress.

Organised by Katherine Low Settlement.

• Date: 19 June 2025
• Time: 10am to 1pm
• Location: Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High St, London, SW11 3HP
• Cost: Free

For more information and to book a space please contact nadine@klsettlement.org.uk or visit the Katherine Low Settlement website.

Stand Up for Refugees with Refugee Action

An evening of top comedy featuring Jen Brister and other acts, in support of Refugee Action’s work with displaced people.

Organised by Refugee Action.

• Date: 19 June 2025
• Time: 6.30pm
• Location: Clapham Grand
• Cost: £23.69

For tickets and more information visit Stand-Up for Refugees with Refugee Action | Clapham Grand.

Celebration Feast

Enjoy a multi-course dinner celebration with dishes from around the world, cooked and served by the Rooted at Home family.

Organised by Home Community Café.

• Date: 20 June 2025
• Location: Home Community Café, London
• Cost: Free

Email contact@homecommunitycafe.co.uk to reserve your place.

Community Day

Join us for our fourth annual Community Day at our Battersea HQ. This year’s theme, ‘Proud of Who You Are’, celebrates self-expression through dance, with local showcases at 1pm and 3pm, plus family-friendly activities all afternoon.

Organised by Royal Academy of Dance (Wandsworth Arts Fringe).

• Date: 22 June 2025
• Time: 12 to 4pm
• Location: Royal Academy of Dance
• Cost: Free

For more information and tickets visit Community Day | Welcome to Wandsworth.