Our volunteers can support asylum seekers as Navigators. We can accompany asylum seekers and refugees to appointments. Read more
The Sharing Table Cooking Book Read more
We are recruiting for a Befriending Coordinator. You could work with us to provide a place to belong through supporting and working with our volunteers and participants to make meaningful connections and access the support they need through one to one befriending and with our support worker facilitate Navigators. Read more
“Words can’t describe how much you have helped me I almost lost everything” Read more
We've now translated our signposting booklet into Dari Read more
Our support workers can provide information, advice and guidance on a range of support issues. They can make referrals and signpost participants to the support they require. Read more
Cooking Together is an opportunity for people to develop their cooking skills and learn new recipes while making friends. It's also a chance for people to share their own beloved dishes and learn about other cultures. Cooking and Eating Together is part of our Access project funded by the People's Health Trust. The group meets monthly for Cooking and Eating Together. Read more
Our Clumber Park Day Trip was a huge success with smiles all around, fun together and wonderful connections made. Read more
Are you wondering how you can help or what you can do? We've put this article together for you. Read more
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End of Severn Trent funding Read more
Miriam was a regular participant and volunteer at our Access project and had been for a couple of years before the funded project “a place to belong”. “I came because I heard how they help people, and that there were a lot of activities I could get involved in. I heard that Refugee Roots help encourage people and I needed that” Read more
“After selling out, we’re even taking lots of pre-orders for a second printing run. We have an advantage over other similar charities as our website allows us to do so much.” Adam Baker, charity director at Refugee Roots. Read more
2021 has already been an exciting year for the team at Refugee Roots, one of our highlights so far was when a Football star contacted us! After lots of behind the scenes conversations we can now announce that we will be working with Nottingham Forest Football player Cyrus Christie on our current wellbeing fundraising campaign. Read more
One of our recent volunteers Phoebe Eaves made some brilliant images and artwork for us as part of her University project. She shared them with us and had a chat with our Director about her experience volunteering. Read more
When the lockdown hit us we were creative and adventurous in stepping out with a new Telephone Befriending Serviec which would include English Classes and Conversation on the phone. Untested and untried before it was a risky venture but with wonderfu Read more
Welcome and support for those who need it most is best served through the hospitality and welcome of a warm friendship and generous spirit. Karen has volunteered with us to do just that as a befriender. It was the lockdown in March 2020 that gave Kar Read more
Big News! We have reached the second milestone with our Severn Trent funding. In the last 5-6 months Refugee Roots have supported over 130 participants through a wide variety of projects working with Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Nottingham. Read more
Inspirational cookbook shares food, hope, and love. Nottingham-based charity Refugee Roots has launched a second crowd-funding round to pay for another print run of its popular recipe book, The Sharing Table. Over 200 copies were snapped up late last Read more
Art Sessions Funded by Arts Council England.2021 started off with the kickoff of our exciting new Art project funded by the Arts Council England. Participants have been referred to the group who are looking for a way to engage their interest in Art. Read more
Our 12 days of giving campaign kicked off this campaign make the difference with us and donate today Read more
Showcasing the Women's Group recent art sessions focussed on learning embroidery. Read more
Take a peak inside and see what you can get Read more
We provide a range of activities and support to develop new skills, build confidence and improve wellbeing. You could help us by supporting these groups and activities. Read more
We launched a Crowdfunder for The Sharing Table a wonderful new collection of recipes from our Cooking & Eating Together Project. Now here's how it worked... Read more
New staff have recently joined the team at Refugee Roots and we wanted to introduce you Read more
We are selling Christmas Cards which have been beautifully designed to bring you some festive cheer and share our message "a place to belong" , all proceeds will go towards the work of the charity Read more
Virtual Kitchen with Windmill Community Gardens next week Read more