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  • Press Release: Free E-Visa Application Support for Refugees in Nottingham

    Press Release: Free E-Visa Application Support for Refugees in Nottingham

    Free E-Visa Application Support for Refugees in Nottingham Nottingham-based charities Refugee Roots and Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum have partnered with Nottingham City and County Council and the Ukrainian Cultural Centre to offer free workshops to support refugees with their E-Visa applications. Read more

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Summer Opening Times

Summer Opening Times

Some of our sessions and activities will be taking a break in July and August - find out more here. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2026

Author: Stephanie Smith

A  Quiet Camaraderie: Building Belonging for Refugee Women in Nottingham

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. This is our Women’s Group, a sanctuary amidst the storm of displacement and uncertainty. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2026

Updated: 16th July, 2026

Author: adam baker

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

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

Published: 22nd April, 2026

Author: adam baker

Callout for creative writing on the theme of work for zine and exhibition

Callout for creative writing on the theme of work for zine and exhibition

An artist callout for creative writing, stories, and poetry on the theme of work, as part of a zine and exhibition highlighting refugee voices in Nottingham. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2026

Updated: 20th March, 2026

Author: adam baker

PRESS RELEASE: Refugee Roots X Elahè Raofi to Exhibit at St Mary's Church in the Lace Market as part of Nottingham Light Night

PRESS RELEASE: Refugee Roots X Elahè Raofi to Exhibit at St Mary's Church in the Lace Market as part of Nottingham Light Night

Discover 'Delneshin' at Nottingham's Light Night 2026 – a multimedia exhibition combining Persian rug artistry and storytelling in digital and musical forms. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2026

Author: adam baker

New Partnership Bringing Free Photography Classes for Refugees

New Partnership Bringing Free Photography Classes for Refugees

Refugee Roots and West Notts College collaborate to offer free photography classes for refugees at Nottingham Playhouse. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2026

Author: adam baker

Halfway towards 100k with 50k raised

Halfway towards 100k with 50k raised

Discover inspiring fundraising stories for Refugee Roots and the support received from churches as we hit the halfway point of our £50k campaign. Read more

Published: 21st January, 2026

Author: adam baker

Creative Café Returns to Nottingham Playhouse

Creative Café Returns to Nottingham Playhouse

Explore art sessions at our Creative Café and learn about the Art of Belonging partnership. Read more

Published: 13th January, 2026

Author: adam baker

New Digital Skills Sessions Starting January & February

New Digital Skills Sessions Starting January & February

Learn essential digital skills with our new sessions starting in January and February 2026. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2026

Updated: 5th January, 2026

Author: adam baker

Always Community Winding Up and Refugee Roots Carries The Beacon Forward

Always Community Winding Up and Refugee Roots Carries The Beacon Forward

After two and half years, the Universal Credit Project with Always Community faces a new chapter as Always Community is soon to wind up, having delivered impactful support amid funding challenges together, Refugee Roots will carry the beacon forward. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2025

Updated: 13th January, 2026

Author: adam baker

Ayoub Badawi Leads the way at Refugee Run Club at Forest Rec

Ayoub Badawi Leads the way at Refugee Run Club at Forest Rec

Ayoub crosses the line at 19 minutes, a first for one of our runners Read more

Published: 12th December, 2025

Author: adam baker

Creative Art Sessions at Nottingham’s National Justice Museum

Creative Art Sessions at Nottingham’s National Justice Museum

Explore themes of work, justice, and transformation through our seven-part art workshop series, funded by Nottingham City Council and Migrant Help. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2025

Author: adam baker

Location: national justice museum

Bakriy Shines in Latest parkrun Report

Bakriy Shines in Latest parkrun Report

Bakriy is celebrated in the latest parkrun report for his dedication and positive impact on the growing group of runners each week. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2025

Author: adam baker

Celebrating the Success of the Cycling Challenge Appeal

Celebrating the Success of the Cycling Challenge Appeal

The cycling challenge raised £2151 to support our cause. Join us and set up your own fundraising page to make a difference. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2025

Author: adam baker

Adam Baker & Olwen Ringrose's Gig Raises £200 for Change

Adam Baker & Olwen Ringrose's Gig Raises £200 for Change

Adam Baker and Olwen Ringrose's gig raised £200, spotlighting community kindness. Join our 100k campaign as a fundraiser or regular donor today! Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Loving the grass Red Sea FC and the road to freedom

Loving the grass Red Sea FC and the road to freedom

Poet and Writer Dr Chris Towers follows Red Sea FC, a team made up of players who are refugees from up to nine countries that border the Red Sea, as they continue on their mission to play football, make friends, and learn about England, their new home. Here are his thoughts on their latest adventure, an end of season match at the Hykeham memorial ground near Lincoln. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Migrant Help Supporting Refugee Roots

Migrant Help awarded £3000 to Refugee Roots through the Community Hubs Grant 2025, aiding Access Arts and Art of Belonging projects. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Support Cat and Adam at the Robin Hood Half Marathon

Join us in cheering for Cat and Adam during the Robin Hood Half Marathon and help support their fundraising efforts. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Hockley Hustle Supports Refugee Roots

Hockley Hustle Supports Refugee Roots

The Hockley Hustle, supporting Refugee Roots in 2025, unites art and music to drive meaningful change. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Refugee Roots and St Mary’s Church Launch Evening Support Project

Refugee Roots and St Mary’s Church collaborate to launch an evening project providing English lessons, social support, and essential aid for refugees and asylum seekers. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

New Partnership with Lawstop

New Partnership with Lawstop

Lawstop has partnered with Refugee Roots, a charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers, to provide them with free legal advice and support through a weekly legal clinic. This partnership addresses a significant need for legal aid within the community served by Refugee Roots, which helps people with welfare, housing, and employment issues but struggles to source legal support for their participants. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2025

Author: adam baker

Society of the Holy Child Jesus

Society of the Holy Child Jesus

Refugee Roots is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £15,000 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus ! Read more

Published: 18th August, 2025

Updated: 28th August, 2025

Author: Freya Peters

Refugee Run Club: Empowering Communities Through Running

Refugee Run Club: Empowering Communities Through Running

Discover how Refugee Run Club and Refugee Roots are creating positive change and fostering inclusivity through weekly runs. Read more

Published: 9th August, 2025

Author: adam baker

Funding for Advice Project

Funding for Advice Project

Nottingham City Council Supports Refugee Roots to sustain its free advice project for refugees and asylum seekers Read more

Published: 8th August, 2025

Updated: 28th August, 2025

Author: adam baker

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  • Summer Opening Times

    Summer Opening Times

    Some of our sessions and activities will be taking a break in July and August - find out more here.

  • Refugee Week 2026: A celebration of courage

    Refugee Week 2026: A celebration of courage

    Join us for Refugee Week 2026 as Nottingham comes alive with events celebrating the creativity, resilience, and contributions of refugees and asylum seekers.

  • DJ Night Fundraiser for Refugee Roots in Refugee Week

    DJ Night Fundraiser for Refugee Roots in Refugee Week

    Join us on Thursday 18th June from 7pm for a night of music, art, and community, featuring DJ sets and Elaheh Raoifi's Persian Rug Exhibition.

  • Refugee Week: Pieces of Me Event at the National Justice Museum

    Refugee Week: Pieces of Me Event at the National Justice Museum

    Join us for a half-day takeover celebrating stories from Nottingham's refugee community through art, poetry, and creative workshops. Booking required.

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    A place to belong

    Welcome and support for those who need it most

  • How can you help Afghans in Nottingham

    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.

  • Help with Universal Credit

    Help with Universal Credit

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

  • Friendship for Alliance to overcome loneliness

    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”

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