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A Place to Belong

Refugee Roots welcomes all, helping those in need find friendship and a place to call home

Refugee Roots is a Christian charity that helps asylum seekers and refugees build relationships and navigate the complexities of building a new life in the UK.

Launched in 2001 as The Rainbow Project, based on the vision of St. Stephen's Church in Hyson Green, Refugee Roots continues to be motivated and inspired by Christian faith. 

Refugee Roots welcomes everyone, valuing each person and their culture, embracing equality and diversity while empowering and supporting those that need it most.

A range of empowerment initiatives include befriending, accompanying asylum seekers to appointments, information, advice and guidance, as well as supportive groups and activities, such as free English conversation classes.

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Working with churches and communities we will befriend asylum seekers and refugees

Published: 9th August, 2019

Updated: 15th October, 2020

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    The Swan Mountain Trust

    The Swan mountain Trust awarded £2500 funding for The Befriending and Navigator project for one year (June 2022.) http://swanmountaintrust.org.uk/

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    Ashworth Charitable Trust

    Ashworth Charitable Trust The Ashworth Charitable Trust awrded funding for The Befriending and Navigator project for one year (June 2022.)

  • The National Lottery Reaching Communities

    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.

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    A place to belong: Press Release

    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.

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Refugee Roots
Suite 53. Unit 6
Sneinton Market
Gedling Street
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 1DS
Refugee Roots
Tiger Community Hub
19-21 Lister Gate
Nottingham
NG1 7DE

Charity Director: 07462092732 Asylum Support Worker: 07458982110
Befriending Coordinator: 07831 203577 Administrator: 07307857879
General email: [email protected]
Safeguarding Lead: Gill Parker  07849 263128, [email protected]

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