(RAIS) Lancaster

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £500 to Refugee Advocacy, Information and Support (RAIS) Lancaster for two refurbished laptop computers.

Established in 2017, RAIS Lancaster is a volunteer-led charity supporting asylum seekers and refugees as they navigate the asylum process, settle into life in the UK and become more independent within their local communities.

The charity runs five drop-in sessions every week, four in Lancaster and one in Preston, alongside individual appointments at The Cornerstone in Lancaster for people needing more detailed support.

Volunteers help clients overcome practical challenges, access essential services, understand their rights and build confidence as they establish their new lives.

With the expansion of its drop-in services in Preston, RAIS needed additional computers so volunteers could access and update client records securely, particularly when different sessions were running at the same time.

The 3R grant funded two refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad laptops, providing portable, reliable equipment for volunteers working across different locations.

And there's a nice bit of Reuse involved too! 💜 By choosing refurbished rather than new computers, RAIS has made good use of existing technology while keeping costs down.

The new laptops will help volunteers spend less time dealing with equipment limitations and more time providing valuable support to the people who need it.

The 3R Foundation funds grants like this through the Recycle, Reuse, Rehome charity shop in Carnforth (next to Tesco).

Every purchase in the shop helps fund grants for local charities, clubs and community groups across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Please support the shop so we can continue helping even more organisations in our area.