Building Stronger
Communities Together
One Community Link promotes integration, wellbeing, and advocacy for Black, Asian, and Global Majority communities, migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum. Through community support, empowerment, and anti-racism education
Our Impact
30,000+
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Free Hot meal
Persons attended anti-racism workshops.
English classes
Women only session
Youth dance classes
Our Work in Action
See how we're making a difference in communities
About Us
Who We Are
A welcoming, safe, and anti-racist Teesside and North East — free from hate — where Black, Asian and Global Majority communities, including migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum, experience full integration and wellbeing, are empowered to thrive, and have their voices heard, valued, and championed.
We support Black, Asian and Global Majority communities through advocacy, anti-racism education and immigration advice. Our welcoming and safe spaces provide community care, wellbeing support and practical help such as food banks and hot meals. We empower migrants and asylum seekers through skills development, resilience building and community services that celebrate diversity and multicultural identity.
Established Since 2010
Serving communities with passion and dedication
Our Impact in Numbers
10,000+
Lives Impacted
100+
Community Projects
500+
Active Volunteers
10+ yrs
Serving Communities
Every number tells a story
From rural outreaches to educational programs and healthcare support, One Community Link has been making a measurable difference for over a decade. We are powered by people — just like you.
Access to Rights, Services & Opportunities
OCL supports displaced and minority groups in accessing essential services such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, and legal guidance.
Through information sessions, referrals, and case management, OCL ensures individuals understand and exercise their rights within the UK system.
Goal: Ensure equitable access to social, legal, and economic opportunities for all.
Advocacy, Awareness & Policy Engagement
OCL engages in advocacy and policy dialogue to amplify migrant and refugee voices, address systemic inequalities, and influence positive change.
The organization works collaboratively with councils, law enforcement, civil society, and academic partners to promote inclusive policy development.
Goal: Shape inclusive policies and strengthen community representation through evidence-based advocacy.
Prevention of Race Hate Crime.
OCL leads anti-racism initiatives aimed at building safer, more cohesive communities.
Activities include awareness campaigns, community dialogues, bystander intervention training, and restorative justice programs in collaboration with local agencies.
The organization also supports victims of hate crime with reporting guidance, emotional support, and referrals to specialized services.
Goal: Reduce incidents of hate crime, racism, and xenophobia by promoting respect, understanding, and justice across communities.
Social Inclusion, Integration & Wellbeing
OCL promotes belonging, mental health, and social cohesion by creating safe and inclusive spaces for intercultural dialogue, community sports, and wellbeing programs.
Through partnerships with local authorities, schools, and health providers, OCL reduces isolation and fosters mutual respect between host and migrant communities.
Goal: Strengthen community relationships and mental wellbeing through inclusion and shared experiences.
Community Empowerment & Skills Development
OCL strengthens the capacity and confidence of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) communities through empowerment and livelihood initiatives.
This includes vocational, digital, and entrepreneurship training, employability programs, and leadership development to enhance self-reliance and community participation.
Goal: Build confident, skilled, and economically active individuals who can contribute meaningfully to UK society.
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International Women's Day 2026
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Women’s Wellness, Confidence & Opportunity Day
Theme: Give to Gain
Organised by One Community Link
📅 Sunday, 8 March 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Rhema House, 2 Portrack Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2HG👩🏾🤝👩🏽
Women aged 18+
A Safe Space for Women to Learn, Connect & Thrive. Join us for a relaxed, interactive, and culturally inclusive afternoon focused on women’s health, confidence, opportunity, and wellbeing.
Get in Touch
Address
Rhema House, 2 Portrack Lane
Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 2HG
United Kingdom
Phone
tel:+447863240016
FUNDERS
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