The Wheatcroft Fund

Refugee Roots were awarded £5,000 by The Wheatcroft Fund through Nottinghamshire Community Foundation in July 2022. The funds are towards the Befriending and Navigator Project for one year.

About the funder

This fund was set up by the Wheatcroft Family who are a successful local family with interests in horticulture and social welfare.
It aims to support projects in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County, who are in need of grant funding to support vulnerable people, young people, the elderly and those with mental health conditions.

Latest

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.

NCVO

Refugee Roots are members of NCVO the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England. Together we champion voluntary action.
Fundraising Regulator

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.
Postcode Places Trust awards £25,000 to Refugee Roots

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.
Living Wage Foundation

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
The Leathersellers' Foundation

Support for Refugee Roots The Leathersellers' Foundation awarded £5,000 to Refugee Roots in April 2023.
Trinity Church Nottingham, Compassion Ministries

Trinity Church has partnered with local charity Refugee Roots to collectively deliver Refugee Roots’ Access Project in Trinity’s Home Space each Wednesday. Refugees can access free language classes at the Home Space each Wednesday with a free lunch, drinks and cakes from 1pm, and English classes from 1.30pm until 3pm.
The Hilden Charitable Fund

The Hilden Charitable Fund is an endowed grant-making foundation and a registered charity. It funds smaller UK-based organisations delivering projects within the UK to support social justice and to tackle disadvantage in specific areas of focus. We provide unrestricted, core and project funding.
The Archer Trust

The Archer Trust awarded £1500 to Refugee Roots. The Archer Trust is a UK charitable grant-making trust based on Christian values which is registered with the Charity Commission number 1033534. The Archer Trust was set up in 1994 in memory of Ronnie Archer, who rose through the ranks of Unilever to become Vice-Chairman.
Acts 435

Acts 435 is an online giving charity, directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help, through a network of local churches and charities.
The National Lottery Reaching Communities

Refugee Roots awarded 3 years of funding by The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has been awarded three years of funding by The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

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”