Migrants living in the UK often face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, including trauma, displacement, isolation, and the stress of adapting to a new culture. At PBIC, we understand that life can…

A Call for Help from the Frontlines At PBIC, we recently have had the privilege of contributing to an important cause: raising funds to provide a much-needed ambulance for frontline volunteers in Ukraine. The journey…

We’re excited to share all that PBIC has been up to over the past month!  Supporting Our Community: PBIC Advice and Guidance Services Our advice team provided assistance to 272 individuals in January, handling a…

As we begin the new year, we take a moment to reflect on the work PBIC accomplished in December. From providing listening service, essential advice and guidance to engaging with the community through cultural and…

We’re excited to announce that PBIC is coming back to the Luton Irish Forum to provide drop-in sessions for the local community! After an extended pause following the COVID pandemic, we’re excited to offer our…

On the 7th of December 2024, we came together to celebrate a milestone: the Healing Hearts with Art Christmas Event. This event marked the conclusion of PBIC’s Healing Hearts with Art Project, funded by the…

The services PBIC deliver can address immediate needs and help those going through crisis achieve long-term stability. Here’s how we can help those going through hardship: Welfare Advice and Benefits Support Our advisers are well-versed…

The Home Office have announced that the Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) Scheme will open at 9:00am on 4 February 2025. It allows Ukrainian nationals who are currently in the UK to extend their stay for…

Since 2011, PBIC has proudly held the Matrix Accreditation, a quality standard awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to ensure high-quality Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services. Matrix Accreditation not only reinforces our commitment…

Celebrating Our Runners In September, our committed  team of staff members, volunteers and friends came together at the Bedford Running Festival, to raise funds to help fund our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)…