A Sheffield charity group is supporting young refugees and asylum seekers to settle into the city and make friends through a youth project. 

The Happy Group, run by Chilypep, provides a safe space where young people can socialise, take part in creative activities and access support to help them adjust to life in Sheffield.

Chilypep is labelled to be a young people’s empowerment project, with locations in Sheffield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire and beyond, with the aim to raise the voices of young people and aid them in staying connected.

The Happy Group runs regular sessions for those who have recently arrived in the UK, including activities such as arts and crafts, cooking and social trips. 

The aim of the Happy Group is to give young people a sense of belonging and help them integrate into the local community in Sheffield. 

The group also works in collaboration on various campaigns to promote the rights of young migrant people in Sheffield and across the UK.

If you wish to support the charity through donation, you can do so through visiting Chilypep’s website here.