We had a great week at this year's Refugee Week, which ran from 15th to 23rd June. Here's some of the highlights of the week. Read more
Some of our activities will be on pause over the summer - here's all the details. Read more
Join us for our annual day trip to White Post Farm on Thursday 22nd August. Transport and lunch will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome. Read more
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Last years exhibition at The Old Bus Depot was attended by nearly 100 people so you wont want to miss this years on Saturday 15th June. If you did miss it we made this to share the great art we experienced. Read more
I have volunteered with them in the past, helping to teach English and linguistically support Ukrainian refugees and I saw what an important role Refugee Roots plays in providing a sense of community for refugees, as well as helping them to integrate, manage complicated legal processes, and manage their difficult situations. Read more
Jocelyn tells us about her experiences as a volunteer befriender. Read more
Refugee Roots has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer for one year. Read more
Givto is a new way to donate to charity, and Refugee Roots was one of their featured charities during May 2024. Read more
Our weekly arts sessions will continue with the support of Nottingham Playhouse and the National Justice Museum. Read more
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Placement student Jegan tells us about his experiences as a volunteer for Refugee Roots Read more
On Friday 15 March we held a celebration to mark two years of our participatory arts sessions for refugees and people seeking asylum. Read more
Suits Me have been working in partnership with Refugee Roots to support asylum seekers in need. Read more
We are grateful to receive a grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation towards our core costs. Read more
We are a society at the University of Nottingham called the Notts Brown Girl Link-Up. As part of our mission, we would like to support a local charity that aligns with our values of uplifting and supporting women within vulnerable situations. Read more
Vodafone's charities.connected is part of their everyone.connected campaign, helping four million people and businesses cross the digital divide by the end of 2025. Vodafone have awarded us 300 SIM cards to distribute for free to our participants. Read more
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. 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
Are you thinking of donating to or raising funds for a charity? Look out for the Fundraising Badge. When you see it, you can have confidence in a charity’s fundraising. 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