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Here you can read our latest newsletters, which we issue roughly once per quarter.

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If you want to get informed about the bigger picture, head to our Get informed page.

Tutoring opportunities

We were delighted that so many of the young people we have been helping through tutoring or educational placements have passed their GCSEs and A'Levels, with some also being accepted into universities. Others, who have often arrived as teenagers and have to dramatically improve their English quickly, have been disappointed and have to navigate the confusing system of retaking exams, and we always try to continue to support them.

We need more tutor volunteers, particularly in English and maths. If you can give your time, please see our volunteering page for more information and for details on how to apply.

Our newsletters

In May 2026, we published a special edition of our newsletter announcing the exciting news that Judy Sarsby had been appointed Mayor of Elmbridge for 2026–27 - and that she had chosen Elmbridge CAN as her charity of the year (alongside the Mayor of Elmbridge Trust).

Our April 2026 newsletter focussed on our upcoming exhibition to celebrate 10 years of Elmbridge CAN, showcasing the work of some talented artists we've supported.

Our February 2026 newsletter gave an update on the year so far and announced our upcoming 10 year anniversary! Read more here.

Our mid-December 2025 newsletter gave a brief round-up of the year's activities and focussed on our recent Christmas party for supported families, with lots of lovely photos.

Occasionally we send an additional newsletter on a specific issue or campaign - the early December 2025 edition urged supporters to help us smash our Big Give target of £10,000. With their help, WE DID IT!! We're so very grateful to everyone who pledged, donated and shared our campaign.

In our October 2025 newsletter we gave an update on the Big Give Christmas Challenge and on our work in 2025 so far. We also highlighted Hasina's Story.

Our August 2025 newsletter called for your help: "we're eligible for Champion Funding from The Big Give this Christmas! That means any donation given to us between 2nd and 9th December 2025 will be match-funded and will give our charity the funding boost it needs. If someone donates £50 this December, Elmbridge CAN will get £100."

Elmbridge CAN has been a great support to me... They have supported me financially and emotionally as well as helped with documents that are related to bills, hospitals, school etc. They have also helped me in finding a place to live and helped me with getting food and travel. I really appreciate their help as without them I would have been lost and homeless.