We have the privilege to share in people's journeys through friendship, love and care.

It has helped me to spend my time in a good and safe place, because I don’t have a job so for me it’s very important to go out and meet friends as I get depressed if I’m home alone. It helped my English, confidence and being sociable with other people. 

 Shiraz

Making the difference 2023 to 2024

1149	153
individual people were supported through our projects	volunteers support asylum seekers and refugees

81%	88%
said that they felt less isolated	said the help they received made a difference in their lives

The biggest thank you for what you did for Fahad, he said he cannot express how thankful he is for your support. We are so grateful for having you around to go the extra mile for the clients who really do need it. 

 Caseworker, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum

Annual Report 

Our latest annual report is available on the Charity Commission Website.  

A place to belong 

Our National Lottery Funded Project Report ai available here

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Many other funders and partners were involved during the funded period, see our funders and partners section for more information. 

Access Arts

Our report to the Arts Council is available here

Also publsihed with the Perspectives in Public Health journal. 

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17579139251335568

Stories of change

At Refugee Roots we see real change. Our approach and dedicated staff and volunteers go the extra mile. For Fahad befriending and accompanying has given him confidence to face the challenges and difficulties he has experienced. Read stories like Fahad's.

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Archive

Download Annual Report 2023 (unavailable)

Download our Trustees Annual Report 2022 to 2023 // Download our full Annual Report

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Download Annual Report 2020 (unavailable)

Download our Annual Report 2019

  

Our latest paper

Exploring the positive impact our ''Access Arts'' project had on our participants.

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