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You could join a small dedicated team of staff and a growing volunteer base to provide a place to belong for asylum seekers and refugees. Our support is needed now like never before.

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This job is funded by Barrow Cadbury Trust

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Making friends with Miriam

Miriam was a regular participant and volunteer at our Access project and had been for a couple of years before the funded project “a place to belong”. “I came because I heard how they help people, and that there were a lot of activities I could get involved in. I heard that Refugee Roots help encourage people and I needed that”
Volunteer Induction August

Volunteer Induction
Cooking & Eating Together (July)

join our Cooking and Eating Together Group for a Live Cooking lesson and lunch together in a beautiful garden
Refugee Roots’ Fundraising Cookbook Is A Sell-Out After New Website Launch

“After selling out, we’re even taking lots of pre-orders for a second printing run. We have an advantage over other similar charities as our website allows us to do so much.” Adam Baker, charity director at Refugee Roots.

Refugee Roots’ Fundraising Cookbook Is A Sell-Out After New Website Launch

“After selling out, we’re even taking lots of pre-orders for a second printing run. We have an advantage over other similar charities as our website allows us to do so much.” Adam Baker, charity director at Refugee Roots.
Kicking off March with Tackling Wellbeing

2021 has already been an exciting year for the team at Refugee Roots, one of our highlights so far was when a Football star contacted us! After lots of behind the scenes conversations we can now announce that we will be working with Nottingham Forest Football player Cyrus Christie on our current wellbeing fundraising campaign.
A splash of volunteering

One of our recent volunteers Phoebe Eaves made some brilliant images and artwork for us as part of her University project. She shared them with us and had a chat with our Director about her experience volunteering.
The extra mile

Big News! We have reached the second milestone with our Severn Trent funding. In the last 5-6 months Refugee Roots have supported over 130 participants through a wide variety of projects working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Nottingham.
Inspirational cookbook shares food hope and love

Inspirational cookbook shares food, hope, and love. Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launched a second crowd-funding round to pay for another print run of its popular recipe book, The Sharing Table. Over 200 copies were snapped up late last
A new leaf

Art Sessions Funded by Arts Council England.2021 started off with the kickoff of our exciting new Art project funded by the Arts Council England. Participants have been referred to the group who are looking for a way to engage their interest in Art.
Wellbeing and Support Activities

Our 12 days of giving campaign kicked off this campaign make the difference with us and donate today
Women's Group Art

Showcasing the Women's Group recent art sessions focussed on learning embroidery.
The Sharing Table: An Inside Look

Take a peak inside and see what you can get
The Sharing Table Crowdfunder Success

We launched a Crowdfunder for The Sharing Table a wonderful new collection of recipes from our Cooking & Eating Together Project. Now here's how it worked...

Befriending Coordinator

We are recruiting for a Befriending Coordinator. You could work with us to provide a place to belong through supporting and working with our volunteers and participants to make meaningful connections and access the support they need through one to one befriending and with our support worker facilitate Navigators.
Our team

Meet our team
Our Story

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

Make a referral for a refugee or asylum seeker
Inspirational cookbook shares food hope and love

Inspirational cookbook shares food, hope, and love. Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launched a second crowd-funding round to pay for another print run of its popular recipe book, The Sharing Table. Over 200 copies were snapped up late last
Wellbeing and Support

We are fundraising during the 12 days of Christmas to provide wellbeing and support activities for asylum seekers and refugees.
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".
Refugee Roots’ Fundraising Cookbook Is A Sell-Out After New Website Launch

“After selling out, we’re even taking lots of pre-orders for a second printing run. We have an advantage over other similar charities as our website allows us to do so much.” Adam Baker, charity director at Refugee Roots.
Looking for work?

You could join a small dedicated team of staff and a growing volunteer base to provide a place to belong for asylum seekers and refugees. Our support is needed now like never before.
Art Sessions

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