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.

Donate to our Covid 19 Emergency Appeal

Taylor's Volunteering Story, "It is so pleasing to watch the happiness that even having a conversation or playing a game of cards brings".

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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

Other

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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

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

Befriending Appeal

Our befriending appeal Read more
Cooking Together and The Sharing Table

Cooking Together and The Sharing Table Read more
Kathy's cooking for Refugee Roots

I celebrate my 65th birthday on 8th May, and I am raising money for Refugee Roots and Cooking Book which I am helping to put together. Read more

Covid 19 Response

Covid 19 impact on our services Read more
Covid 19 Emergency Fund Press Release

Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launch an appeal for donations to help keep some of its services going during the Covid-19 lock down. Read more
Meet Becca

Becca Hopkins is our new Telephone Befriending Coordinator Read more