A place to belong

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Refugee Roots welcomes all, helping those in need find friendship and a place to call home

Refugee Roots is a Christian charity that helps asylum seekers and refugees build relationships and navigate the complexities of building a new life in the UK.

Volunteer stories

"It is so pleasing to watch the happiness that even having a conversation or playing a game of cards brings" -Taylor

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Make a referral for a refugee or asylum seeker

Covid 19 Emergency Appeal

Our Covid 19 Emergency Appeal

Volunteer

Refugee Roots has provided relevant training, a warm welcome and the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others

Our impact

297	individuals have been supported this year
29/30	reported their English has improved as a result of our classes
27/30	reported increased confidence and reduced isolation

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£5

Our befrienders need about £5 a week to cover the cost of meeting their befriendee

£10

Around £10 could cover the cost of accompanying someone within Nottingham to an appointment

£20

£20 would cover the room hire for one hour of a project like our Access and Art project

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Events

Refugee Roots Celebrate Refugee Week (Virtual Event)

Refugee Roots celebrate Refugee Week Read more
Start: 17^th June, 2020 at 1:00pm

End: 17^th June, 2020 at 5:00pm

Published: 5^th February, 2020

Updated: 27^th March, 2020

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Volunteer Induction

Volunteer Induction for new or interested volunteers Read more
Start: 9^th April, 2020 at 11:00am

End: 7^th April, 2020 at 1:00pm

Published: 27^th March, 2020

Updated: 30^th March, 2020

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Location: The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road Nottingham NG7 5GZ The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Befriender Meetup

Our befriender meetup, supporting one another Read more
Start: 18^th April, 2020 at 5:00pm

End: 18^th April, 2020 at 6:00pm

Published: 27^th March, 2020

Updated: 2^nd April, 2020

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Location: The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road Nottingham NG7 5GZ The Vine Community Centre, Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Our services

Access

Every Wednesday afternoon we run Access, a drop in session offering a wide range of services and activities. Read more
Art Sessions

Being creative is a great way to relieve stress, express yourself and connect with others. Read more
Befriending and Accompanying

Building confidence through one-off or long term support Read more

Case studies

Helping Kristina feel at home

“Now I have a stronger sense of home in Nottingham, when I see people I know in town I can stop and talk". Read more
Helping Raj to avoid losing everything

“Words can’t describe how much you have helped me I almost lost everything” Read more
Helping Shiraz learn English

"The group has helped my English, my confidence, and my social skills." Read more