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*UPDATED* Joint policy briefing | Vital Solutions to Ending Migrant Homelessness
Migrant homelessness has long been the ‘elephant in the room’ in discussions with government. The need to be seen to be tough on immigration has meant that policy solutions to support migrants out of homelessness have too often gone unheeded. Instead, the immigration and asylum systems are a direct cause of homelessness, pushing many into hardship and destitution and leaving services without the resources to provide meaningful support. In recent months these pressures have increased to the point that many homelessness services are struggling to manage the scale of demand. Meanwhile, the far-right riots that erupted across the UK [...]
Blog | Working towards a future without destitution
“NACCOM is not just an organisation or a network. It’s a movement; a community of passionate individuals and incredible organisations committed to making real change”. As Bridget Young, NACCOM’s Director, opened our Annual Conference on 9 April in Manchester, every single person in the room helped us to collectively mark a significant milestone – our 10th anniversary as a registered charity. Working towards a future without destitution and homelessness has been our common goal since our journey began nearly 20 years ago, also in Manchester, initially as an informal network. Our annual conference was an opportunity for our members [...]
Blog | Supporting people leaving detention in the NACCOM network
Since the 2024 General Election, we’ve seen a sharp escalation in enforcement activity aimed at increasing returns, with the Government boasting that they have achieved the highest removal rates of migrant and diaspora communities since 2018. According to their most recent statistics, the Government has removed 24,000 people since the general election with plans to spend between £179m and £392m over seven years on a “comprehensive service” to return those with negative decisions on their asylum claims. Neglected by these figures and headlines is the reality of what this process entails, and the harm caused to individuals targeted. One [...]
News | Launching our latest Impact Report
We’re proud to share our latest Impact Report, which highlights our work over the past 18-months to end destitution in the UK’s asylum and immigration system. The report outlines NACCOM’s key achievements and areas of impact, showcasing how we’ve strengthened and supported the network through: ➡️ The Community Research Programme, led by our volunteer lived experience research group ➡️ Network development initiatives and capacity building ➡️ Our work in policy, advocacy, and research ➡️ Increased reach through media and communications Together, these insights and achievements reflect the power of collective action in tackling destitution and creating a more just [...]
of people who were referred to or made enquiries to member organisations this year (600/735 people) were facing street homelessness
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Blog | Working towards a future without destitution
“NACCOM is not just an organisation or a network. It’s a movement; a community of passionate individuals and incredible organisations committed to making real change”. As Bridget Young, NACCOM’s [...]
Blog | Supporting people leaving detention in the NACCOM network
Since the 2024 General Election, we’ve seen a sharp escalation in enforcement activity aimed at increasing returns, with the Government boasting that they have achieved the highest removal rates [...]
Blog | People who are initially refused asylum are slipping through the cracks: Urgent reform is needed
Refugee homelessness increased at an alarming rate in 2023-2024. According to official government statistics, homelessness among people leaving asylum accommodation rose by 251%. Not only is this hugely traumatic for [...]