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Impact

One idea, one community, still growing

BBB started in 2025 as an idea. Here is what the community has built since, and where we are headed next.

Blossoming Beyond Borders has grown into a vital support network for young immigrants across the UK. Since our founding, we have built a genuine community, delivered a growing programme of events, and remained steadfast in our commitment to ensuring every young person who joins us has real, sustained support. The following figures reflect the tangible impact of that commitment.

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young immigrants who form our community
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events delivered in support of our members' education, career and wellbeing
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of members report feeling genuinely supported and safe within this community

Our journey

From first panel to Microsoft London

Every event so far, in order. Each one bigger than the last.

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  1. February 2026

    National Apprenticeship Week panel flyer featuring speakers Ashraf Abdulghaniyy Akeem, Kaetochukwu Ozioko and Fathiat Olawuwo

    Redefining Our Path as Young Black Immigrants in the UK

    Our National Apprenticeship Week panel. Three young immigrants already on apprenticeship and degree pathways shared their experiences of work and education in the UK.

  2. May 2026

    Apprenticeship 101 event flyer, Saturday 30 May 2026, 6pm to 8pm on Google Meet

    Apprenticeship 101

    An open Q&A answering your questions and concerns about accessing apprenticeships as a young recent immigrant. For college and sixth form students, and gap year students too.

  3. June 2026

    BBB members gathered for a group photo at the Microsoft office in London during Insight Day

    Microsoft Insight Day

    A full day inside Microsoft London with Beyond The Map. Members took on the CTIC challenge, heard from panellists working in tech, and got a real look at where an apprenticeship can take you.

  4. July 2026

    Cybersecurity Event Image

    Cybersecurity Insights Session

    Even if you’re not sure whether Cybersecurity is for you, come along to learn what the industry is about. It might just spark an interest you never knew you had!

  5. August 2026

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    Linkedin Reset

    If you’ve been thinking about creating a LinkedIn profile or becoming more active on the platform, this session is for you! We’ll also be offering LinkedIn profile reviews, answering your questions, and demystifying what it really looks like to start building your presence online.

  6. August 2026

    Ask The Immigration Adviser Poster

    Ask The Immigration Adviser

    Blossoming Beyond Borders in collaboration with Tulia is hosting a FREE “Ask the Immigration Adviser session” for you to answer all your questions related to immigration and what comes next after college.

  7. September 2026

    Gap Year: Make It Count

    Gap Year: Make It Count

    What happens when your gap year wasn’t part of the plan? Hear from three young immigrants who turned an unexpected gap year into an opportunity through University, Degree Apprenticeships and Entrepreneurship. Real stories, honest lessons and practical advice.

Testimonials

In their own words

The members who make this community what it is, in their own words.

Portrait of Kaetochukwu
“I've gained a community, people who understand and are always willing to help. It is like a family outside family, and when you join you can just ask, it saves you researching visa issues at 2am.”

Kaetochukwu

Help us do this at scale

We have proven what a volunteer team and a community can do. With venues, sponsors and funding behind us, this reaches thousands of young immigrants.

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