Fundraising events

Here are the upcoming fundraising events

Refugee Roots Volunteer and Participant Christmas Celebration 2023

Refugee Roots' Christmas Celebration for participants and volunteers will be a day filled with fun, food, and festivity. Supporters, donors and friends welcome too. Read more

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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.

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.
How can you help Afghans in Nottingham

Are you wondering how you can help or what you can do? We've put this article together for you.
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”