Advice and Guidance

Refugee Support

Our support workers can provide information, advice, and guidance on a range of support issues. They can make referrals and signpost participants to the support they require.

Appointments

If you require refugee advice and guidance, please contact our Support Worker (Fawad) on 07541617114 to make an appointment. Booking is essential to access our support services.

Alice's Story

Alice was supported by our befriender Maggie through a difficult and challenging time. The befrienidng relationship made it easier for Alice to get support from our support workers at Refugee Roots who were able to help with a range of issues.

Support Workers at Refugee Roots helped;

access Legal support
get medical help with her pregnancy
access counselling and therapy with Growing Forward

Refugee Roots has helped me tremendously from the first day I arrived in Nottingham. Refugee Roots gave me hope and a reason to start again.

Alliance, Participant

We have helped with;

information
advice
guidance
signposting
referring

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Latest

Maples House 'Move-a-thon'

Maples House at Nottingham High School have organised a 'Move-a-thon'. They are uniting in a challenge that encompasses walking, running, cycling, rowing and swimming, to collectively cover distances that mirror the journeys undertaken by individuals seeking refuge in the UK.
Jaimie's Story

Jaimie has continued her involvement with Refugee Roots as an active volunteer at our projects alongside her studies.
NCVO

Refugee Roots are members of NCVO the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England. Together we champion voluntary action.
Walking and Creative Writing Project with the Universities for Nottingham

Over the summer, we welcomed a small group of researchers from the Universities for Nottingham, who were working on a project to understand the potential benefits of walking and writing together.

Help with Universal Credit

Do you need support with Universal Credit? Book a 1-to-1 consultation with a trained advisor.
Cooking and Eating Together

Cooking and Eating Together is an opportunity for people to develop their cooking skills and learn new recipes while making friends. It's also a chance for people to share their own beloved dishes and learn about other cultures.
Navigators

Our volunteers can support asylum seekers as Navigators. We can accompany asylum seekers and refugees to appointments.
Art Sessions

Being creative is a great way to relieve stress, express yourself and connect with others.
Women's Group

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

Building confidence through one-off or long term support
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 and where possible with the referrer to ensure the best possible outcome for the person who has been referred.

Our team

Meet our team of dedicated staff who make the difference every day
Our Story

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

Being creative is a great way to relieve stress, express yourself and connect with others.
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 and where possible with the referrer to ensure the best possible outcome for the person who has been referred.
Women's Group

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

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

Welcome and support for those who need it most
Friendship for Alice 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”