Brighton’s young refugees are just one of many groups to enjoy the welcome extended by the club over the years. Amy Hall reports.
The Brighton Table Tennis Club has become the first in Britain to be awarded ‘Club of Sanctuary’ status for its work with unaccompanied refugee children.
The founding principle of the club – which displays a ‘Refugees welcome’ sign proudly above the reception desk – is to use table tennis as a way to encourage respect and solidarity.
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