Xenia

Who we are

Xenia brings together migrant, refugee, British and asylum seeking women of all ages and language abilities to connect, share and learn as equals. Since 2016 our work in Sheffield and London has enabled hundreds of women to connect across their differences, to improve their English and engage in their local community.  Our work is fundamental in challenging perceptions of “otherness”, increasing the participation of newcomers in their local areas, improving language skills and building up confidence and capacity in the women we work with. In an age where many people experience a sense of disconnection, we create a space where people can rediscover what it means to belong. We engage with the arts/heritage sector to increase women's access to education, enable civic engagement, bridge prejudices and ensure equitable access to services. 

Participants are at the heart of the Xenia community. Migrant, refugee, asylum seeking and British women come together as active equals at our workshops to connect, share and learn. Together we create a community that supports practising spoken English, reduces social isolation, connects different cultures, and gives underrepresented women access to civic and democratic opportunities to make their voices heard.  

Our culture and values

We strive to run Xenia sessions and Xenia as an organsiation along these values: 

We welcome all women

We all have something to teach and we all have something to learn 

We take time to listen & to understand

We value everyone’s experience and knowledge 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Xenia has a strong commitment to equality and inclusion in all aspects of its work. We actively seek out ways to prevent and combat all forms of prejudice and oppression in our workshops and in our working practices. We are committed to being an anti-racist organsiation and have a set of regulalry reviewed and actioned anti racist commitments. 

If we can make your application more accessible, please email Makena: [email protected]

To apply to Xenia please submit your CV and something that descirbes which you want to do this job and why you think you are a good fit. You can submit a cover letter or a video or some other format. Please see PDF applicatoin pack on how to apply.