
Raahim's Story
They took me here to Baca and then I started a new life. When I first arrived at Baca, I was happy because my only goal was just to go somewhere, start education and do my studies.
Read StoryA world where all child refugees are welcomed, safe and inspired with hope to rebuild their lives for a better future.
On Sunday 14th September 2025, our dedicated team of 10 riders — including Baca’s own Rachael, Judi, and volunteer David — completed the London to Brighton Cycle Challenge, braving heavy winds, driving rain, and a demanding 55-mile course.
Raising a total of £5,722, they rode to stand with and show solidarity for Baca's young people, who are seeking safety and a brighter future in the UK. Their efforts highlight the resilience and courage of the young refugees we support.
Thank you to everyone who supported the team and donated — your generosity makes a real difference.
Among the world's refugees, there is a significant overrepresentation of children. Children make up less than one-third of the global population, but represent over 41 per cent of the world's refugee population in 2022.
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The number of unaccompanied children making dangerous journeys across the Channel to seek asylum in the last three years has increased threefold.
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Young people sent to adult accommodation
From January to June 2023, 69 local authorities received 1,004 referrals to their children’s services department of young people who had been sent to adult accommodation/detention.
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Between June 2021 and March 2022, unaccompanied children went missing from the hotels at an average rate of one every week.
Read moreUnaccompanied asylum-seeking children can be some of the most vulnerable in our care, having often faced dreadful exploitation from traffickers, and appalling conditions both at home and on their journey to the UK.
Vicky Ford, Families Minister, July 2022
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They took me here to Baca and then I started a new life. When I first arrived at Baca, I was happy because my only goal was just to go somewhere, start education and do my studies.
Read StoryBaca young person Ibrahim who moved onto independence in December 2024 came back to Baca to share his thoughts on the far-right riots in 2024. In the conversation he reveals his story, his feelings and what he believes can be done to bring communities together to create a better understanding of people seeking safety.
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