North Devon Sunrise

North Devon Sunrise is a community support organisation, primarily focusing on the needs of people from Minority Ethnic (BME) Groups.

North Devon Sunrise supports the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in North Devon and Torridge including victims of domestic abuse, hate crime, racism, refugees, asylum seekers and individuals who suffer from disadvantage due to social, cultural, language and religious barriers.

North Devon Sunrise provides advocacy, confidential support accessing other services and training workshops. We also organise events to promote diversity in North Devon and Torridge.

Services

Find out more about the services we offer by clicking the headings below

1. Have you been targeted because of who you are? Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   We provide free and confidential support and help to individuals who have experienced crime, discrimination or diasadvantage due to race, culture, religion, gender, sexuality or language barriers. We can provide support even if the crime has not been reported to the police.
2. Assault and Battery - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   If you have been assaulted we can provide free support in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. We can provide this support even if the crime has not been reported to the police
3. Practical Support - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   North Devon Sunrise can support you if have difficulty accessing practical support or access to services. We provide free, confidential support, information and advocacy.
4. Burglary - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   Being burgled can make people feel unsafe in their own home and dealing with the effects of a burglary can be stressful and complicated. North Devon Sunrise can provide support, information advocacy and support accessing other services to help an individual deal with the practical aspects and feel safer in their own home following the burglary
5. Crime Against a Business - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   Crime against a business is a distressing event. To help individuals move forward following the crime we can provide support, advocacy and help accessing other services.
6. Finance and Debt Problems - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   If you are experiencing debt/finance problems or you are having difficulty applying for benefits we can support you by providing free, confidential support, advocacy and help to access other services.
7. Criminal Damage - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   If you have experienced criminal damage we can provide support, advocacy and help to access other services. The crime does not need to have been reported to the police for us to provide support.
8. Domestic Violence / Abuse - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   If you have experienced domestic violence or abuse we can provide free, confidential support and help you access other services. We support both women and men who have experienced domestic violence/abuse. Support is available even if the crime has not been reported to the police.
9. Fraud - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
   
   If you have experienced fraud North Devon Sunrise can provide you with information, support, advocacy and help you access other services. The support we provide is free and confidential.
10. Harassment/ Stalking - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    We provide free and confidential support to individuals who have experienced harrassment or stalking. We can provide advocacy and support accessing other services.
11. Education, employment and training - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise provides a range of services and activities which can support you to access education, employment or training opportunities. We provide free, support, information and advocacy. We also run two English classes (ESOL) a week and organise confidence building training sessions. All our training is free and held locally.
12. Road Traffic Crime - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    If you have experienced road traffic crime we can provide support, advocacy and help to access other services. The crime does not need to have been reported to the police for us to provide support.
13. Advocacy - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise provides free and confidential advocacy. We can support and enable you to access services, explore options and choices available to you, promote your rights and express your concerns.
14. Robbery - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    Experiencing a robbery can make you feel unsafe when carrying out day-to-day activities. North Devon Sunrise can provide support, information, advocacy and support accessing other services to help an individual deal with the practical aspects and move forward following the robbery.
15. Rural Crime - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    If you have been experienced rural crime we can provide free support in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. We can provide this support even if the crime has not been reported to the police.
16. Sexual Violence - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    If you have experienced sexual violence we can provide free support in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. We can help you access other services and provide advocacy. We can provide this support even if the crime has not been reported to the police
17. Theft of / from a vehicle - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    If you have experienced the theft of a vehicle or theft from a vehicle we can provide support, advocacy and help to access other services. The crime does not need to have been reported to the police for us to provide support.
18. Accommodation and housing - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise can support you if have difficulty accessing services and finding suitable accommodation or housing. We provide free, confidential support, information and advocacy.
19. Family, friends and children - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise can support you on issues surrounding family life by providing free, confidential support, information and advocacy. We also organise opportunities for individuals and families to come together and socialise in the local community.
20. Physical and mental well being - Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise can support you if have difficulty accessing local services relating to your physical or mental well being. We provide free, non-judgemental and confidential support, information and advocacy.
21. Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise can support you if you would like to talk to someone about how you are feeling. We will listen to how you are feeling in a comfortable, confidential and non-judgemental environment. We can also provide information, advocacy and support you to access other services.
22. Are you from a Minority Ethnic Group, an asylum seeker, refugee or migrant worker living in North Devon or Torridge?
    
    North Devon Sunrise can provide free, confidential support, information, advocacy and support accessing local services. We run two English classes (ESOL) each week and organise training sessions to help build an individual's confidence and skills. There are opportunities for people who feel socially isolated to come and meet new people in a friendly and relaxed environment. We also provide volunteering opportunities and organise local events to promote diversity and community integegration.