We are pleased to announce that Refugee Roots has been awarded a grant of £25,000 from Postcode Places Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Read more
The Sharing Table Cooking Book Read more
Jaimie has continued her involvement with Refugee Roots as an active volunteer at our projects alongside her studies. Read more
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. Read more
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
Refugee Roots and the Nottingham Playhouse are hosting weekly drama workshops to help improve English skills, socialise, and build confidence through performance. Read more
Lily is a student from the University of Nottingham who joined Refugee Roots earlier this year for her placement. Lily supported us through her involvement in our Access projects, including English, art, and gardening sessions. Read more
Last week, we had our annual Summer Day trip to come together in a beautiful outdoor space and enjoy the last of the summer sun. Read more
Volunteer, Theo, reflects on Access Art and his experience at our Refugee Week exhibition with the Sugar Stealers. Read more
As part of our Refugee Week celebrations in June, Refugee Roots hosted a digital exhibition at the Nottingham Playhouse to explore the national theme of COMPASSION through art... Read more
For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we're looking back to the this year's launch of Refugee Week in June and our special exhibition... Read more
This week, we want to spotlight our Cooking & Eating Together event during this year’s Refugee Week and the delicious Iranian food we prepared together. The group was led by a participant... Read more
Do you need support with Universal Credit? Book a 1-to-1 consultation with a trained advisor. Read more
We are working with Always Communities to offer valuable advice and guidance for those accessing Universal Credit. The collaboration aims to empower individuals by giving them the knowledge they require to access essential financial assistance. Read more
Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots and creative project Sugar Stealers will come together on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm to host an exhibition showcasing art on the theme of compassion for Refugee Week 2023. Read more
In May, Meghan raised £500 for Refugee Roots by completing the Three Welsh Peaks challenge. Read more
The Jamie Marshall Awards is an annual event hosted by Nottingham Trent University to honour students who have made outstanding contributions to their community. This year, Refugee Roots nominated our volunteer, Fawwaz, for the Community Engagement and Volunteering award. Read more
In 2022 the Garfield Weston Foundation partnered with us with a grant of £15,000 towards our costs. It's been an incredible year for Refugee Roots and our participants. Read more
Otto, a student at Nottingham High School, took part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 21st May to raise money for Refugee Roots. Read more
We were very grateful to receive a grant of £2,500 from the Swan Mountain Trust (link to their website) in June last year, towards our befriending programme. Read more
Refugee Roots will be distributing free SIM cards to participants, via Vodafone's charities.connected initiative, to tackle digital exclusion in Nottingham. Read more
We are happy to announce that we have been accredited as a living wage employer! Our living wage commitment will see that everyone employed at Refugee Roots receives a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 Read more
Fundraiser Oliver's fundraising campaign is running very well and he has already raised more than his target. Read more
From April you will be able to vote in Tesco stores for Refugee Roots to win a grant of up to £1,500. Read more
Yana came to the UK after war broke out in Ukraine and joined us at Refugee Roots in September of 2022. Since coming to refugee roots Yana took a keen interest in our Befriending Program. Read more