News & Events2010|2009
The Federation of Poles speaks out over inaccurate press reports
18-12-2008
The Federation of Poles in Great Britain speaks out over alarmist and irresponsible reporting in the British National Press. The Federation of Poles in Great Britain, a London based organisation that speaks for the Polish community in the UK, is concerned about rec..
International Migrants Day December 18th 2008
18-12-2008
Public statement on the occasion of International Migrants DayThe 9th International Migrants Day coincides with the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Living rough on London's streets
09-12-2008
'The Upper Room' claims there are thousands of unemployed people from Central and Eastern Europe living rough on the streets of London. CLICK HERE to see this story covered on BBC London News.
Food processing regulations and the Dracula Connection
08-11-2008
Because the legend of Dracula comes from Romania, the British authorities draw their own conclusions that Romanians like blood and darkness. Click here to read more....
Polish Women's Events Autumn 2008
04-11-2008
Up and Coming Events for Polish Speaking Women at the Upper Room Autumn 2008 Following on from the highly successful International Womens Events held in Spring 2008, we are delighted to support the Akademy of Women in holding 2 day-long events for Polish speaking women. ..
All Things Eurovision: Labour Party Fringe
16-09-2008
The meeting in Manchester heard from Janie Kidston, a project manager at West London's ur4jobs Upper Room charity, which has helped 600 migrants from the Assession countries of Eastern Europe. To read the full article click here
Shadow Housing Minister GRANT SHAPPS MP Visits UR4Jobs
11-07-2008
Grant Shapps MP, shadow housing minister, yesterday told charities, the Upper Room and the Simon Community that setting house building targets is `crazy` , and that he strongly disapproves of the governments `top down` policy for getting Britain's homeless off the streets a..
The Andy Ludlow Homelessness Awards 2007 Runners up
12-05-2008
These are the country's leading homelessness awards and they are open to all agencies preventing and tackling homelessness and supporting homeless people in London, along with local authorities and housing associations. Prize money totalling £25,000 is available to be won e..