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Help to provide a place to belong

You can be part of the welcome and support we provide by fundraising for us. If you need a few ideas we have some right here. We are so glad that you are considering to fundraise for us as it's your support that makes the difference. 

You can choose an appeal to fundraise for or link your fundraising to an event. You can even use our website to sell tickets for your event. 

If you wish to fundraise for our general running costs and general fund then please select Refugee Roots as the appeal. 

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Summit Worth Celebrating

Summit Worth Celebrating

Our Velo Team headed out to the iconic and challenging tour de France destination in the Alps. Raising over £2000 for Refugee Roots the team of four overcame the challenge they had set before them and have made a big difference. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2025

Updated: 22nd June, 2025

Author: adam baker

Fundraise Your Way: Take on the 50/5 Challenge

Fundraise Your Way: Take on the 50/5 Challenge

Looking for a challenge with purpose? Join our 50/5 Fundraising Challenge to raise money for our 100k campaign while staying active and having fun!  The challenge is simple: you complete 50 kilometers in 5 days or 5 weeks. You get to choose your own timeframe and activity, whether you like walking, running, cycling, swimming or even climbing. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2025

Updated: 29th July, 2025

Author: Dana Metwally

Primary Takeover Partnership

Primary Takeover Partnership

Primary Takeover: Where Creativity and Community Come Together! At the start of this month Refugee Roots collaborated with Primary Gallery to host a three day event for our participants with the intention of bringing people together through arts and cooking workshops. From April 8th to the 10th, the event created a welcoming space where participants could express themselves, try something new, and connect with others. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2025

Updated: 31st July, 2025

Author: Dana Metwally

Churches in Nottingham are supporting Refugee Roots

Churches in Nottingham are supporting Refugee Roots

Lent is a time of reflection and spiritual renewal for many Christians. It's often a time of 'giving up', fasting and prayer. Churches like St Leonard's Wollaton are expressing their faith through participation in acts of giving and kindness. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2025

Updated: 11th April, 2025

Author: adam baker

Give it up

Give it up

Give up something you love to raise funds Read more

Published: 15th June, 2023

Updated: 3rd August, 2023

Author: Stephanie Smith

'Pay to Play': Fundraising in schools

'Pay to Play': Fundraising in schools

Ideas for fundraising activities in schools. Make the difference and start your fundraising journey today! Read more

Published: 8th June, 2023

Updated: 6th March, 2024

Author: Stephanie Smith

Fitness challenge

Fitness challenge

Run, walk, cycle, swim, dance - take on a physical challenge to raise vital funds for refugees and people seeking asylum. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2023

Updated: 14th April, 2025

Author: Stephanie Smith

Birthday Giving

Birthday Giving

Ask your loved ones to donate instead of buying you gifts. Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2023

Author: adam baker

Bake Sale

Bake Sale

Whether you’ve cracked it or only warming up there is very little that can go wrong with sweet treats. Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 7th June, 2023

Author: adam baker

The Sharing Table Dinner Party

The Sharing Table Dinner Party

Why not invite some friends for a dinner party and show off your culinary skills by cooking them up a feast of flavours from The Sharing Table cookbook? Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Updated: 8th June, 2023

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

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    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.

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    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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Refugee Roots, Suite 53. Unit 6, Sneinton Market, Gedling Street, Nottingham, NG1 1DS

Office Refugee Roots, First Floor. 17-19 Long Row. Nottingham. NG1 2DH  For more information about finding us, click here

Charity Director: 07462092732 Administrator: 07307857879. General email: [email protected]

Safeguarding Lead: Gill Parker  07849 263128, [email protected]

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