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

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

Volunteer with us

We believe small things make a big difference. Your time, skills and participation in our work can make a real and positive impact in the lives of our participants. Volunteering with Refugee Roots is a place where you can belong as we create welcoming spaces for our participants together.

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How we help

We offer a warm welcome and hospitality, support and friendship to refugees and asylum seekers in the Nottingham area. We do this through a range of befriending, support and empowerment initiatives.

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Make a referral

Make a referral for a refugee or asylum seeker. We will respond as soon as possible. When we receive a referral we will contact or arrange to meet the person who has been referred.

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Our impact

1149

 individuals have been supported last year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024)

81%

 strongly agreed that they had reduced isolation

82%

 of participants reported they had developed skills to reach their potential

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Nick's Story

Nick became a befriender to Rawa. Weekly befriending meetings and showing Rawa places he can go to in the local area for free like local parks, green spaces, libraries and art galleries has been so important for Rawa’s health and wellbeing.

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Events

  • Volunteer Induction August

    Our newly registered volunteers who have completed an application are invited to this induction. Read more

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    Location: Refugee Roots, First Floor. 17-19 Long Row, Nottingham, NG1 2DH

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  • Volunteer Induction July

    Our newly registered volunteers who have completed an application are invited to this induction. Read more

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  • Volunteer Induction June

    Our newly registered volunteers who have completed an application are invited to this induction. Read more

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Our services

  • Art Sessions

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

  • Women's Group

    A safe space to meet with other women every Tuesday for support, friendship and empowerment Read more

  • Access

    Access is a hub of activity, a place to belong, connect, get support, and help. A wide range of activities and learning opportunities to suit all. Read more

Case studies

  • Health and Wellbeing for Maternity

    Maternity came to our charity in desperate circumstances, where her support needs and mental health were incredibly challenging. Issues she faced Read more

  • Finding a new home for Fareed

    For many, receiving a positive outcome from an asylum claim can be both a relief and a stressful experience. Our Support Worker, Fawad, helps participants like Fareed navigate this period of transition, access essential services available to them, and build a life in the UK. Read more

  • Friendship for Alliance to overcome loneliness

    “If it wasn't for Refugee Roots and their assistance with Maggie calling me to see how my wellbeing is, I don’t think I would be sitting here to have this conversation..sometimes it felt so lonely” Read more

Appeals

  • Nehir vs 13.1 miles - for Refugee Roots!

    Nehir is running the Robin Hood half marathon to raise money for Refugee Roots. Read more

  • Cat is running the Robin Hood Half Marathon

    I'm running to raise much needed funds to support Refugees and Asylum Seekers living in Nottingham. Refugee Roots supports Refugees and Asylum seekers who find themselves seeking sanctuary in Nottingham. These individuals are fleeing conflict in their home country and have often experienced traumatic journeys to the UK. On arrival to the UK, sadly this journey does not end overnight. That is where the support of Refugee Roots comes in. Read more

  • St Leonard's Wollaton Lent Appeal for Refugee Roots

    St Leonard's Church are fundraising through Lent for Refugee Roots. Read more

News

  • Work with Us: Volunteer Coordinator

    Refugee Roots is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to oversee our volunteer programme, supporting asylum seekers and refugees. Read more

  • A Quiet Camaraderie: Building Belonging for Refugee Women in Nottingham

    Tucked away in a corner of Nottingham, every week a group of women gather. Their languages may differ, but laughter flows easily. Gill, formerly a Secondary School teacher, facilitates this space, not as an instructor, but as a gentle guide towards connection, holding and belonging. This is our Women’s Group, a sanctuary amidst the storm of displacement and uncertainty. Run by Refugee Roots for the past eight years Read more

  • Creative Synergy at the Refugee Art Club: A Partnership Driving Change

    Refugee Roots, National Justice Museum, and artist Elaheh Raofi unite for transformative Friday art sessions, funded by Nottingham City Council. Read more

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Our partners and funders

  • Forever Notts

    Since 1997, the Community Foundation for Nottinghamshire, now called Forever Notts, has distributed £30 million in grants to thousands of charities and community groups across Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire county. Read more