Bradford City AFC 'potluck' raises funds for Refugee Action
The Bradford City AFC Community Foundation hosted the 'potluck' event on Tuesday (June 17), at its City Hub.
The gathering, which took place during Refugee Week and which raised funds for the charity Refugee Action, brought together refugees, asylum seekers, and support organisations from across the Bradford district.
Ian Ormondroyd, chief executive of the Bradford City AFC Community Foundation, said: "We were absolutely delighted to run such a well-attended event, and welcome refugees and asylum seekers from across Bradford and the wider district, as well as our fellow support organisations, under one roof.
"We're proud of the money we have raised for Refugee Action, a fantastic organisation, but are equally pleased to have connected numerous local organisations with the people they can directly support, and one another."
The Bradford City AFC Community Foundation also wished to highlight its Community Ticket scheme, which offers discounts on tickets to Bradford City AFC home league games for refugees and asylum seekers.
Refugee Action, which was founded in 1981, provides advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
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