Blog and resource | Why we’re leaving X
With many progressive organisations making the decision to leave X in recent months, we have also decided to leave the platform. We’re sharing our thoughts on how we’ve come to this decision and are [...]
“Despite the challenges of 2024, we still have reasons to be hopeful” | Our end of year reflection
As we approach the end of 2024, Bridget Young, NACCOM's Director, reflects on another turbulent - but hopeful - year for our network. "For lots of reasons, 2024 ended up being quite full-on, didn’t [...]
Statement | NACCOM welcomes the interim 56-day move-on period
Last week, the Government confirmed that there will be a temporary extension to the ‘move on’ period from asylum accommodation for those with a positive asylum decision. This means that instead of being given [...]
Launching our new Annual Survey data briefing 2024 | ‘Understanding destitution and homelessness in the asylum and immigration system’
NACCOM’s latest Annual Survey data reveals that destitution and homelessness in migrant and refugee communities are on the rise in the UK, with thousands of people in the asylum and wider immigration [...]
“On World Homelessness Day, we draw strength from our network” | WHD reflection
On World Homelessness Day 2024, our External Affairs Manager, Hannah Gurnham, reflects on the work we're doing to bring an end to homelessness amongst people in the asylum and immigration system. "At a time [...]
Event | Join us for our AGM and Annual Survey launch this November
What is the scale of destitution and homelessness in the asylum and immigration system, and how are accommodation and support providers in the voluntary sector responding to the many challenges currently facing refugees and [...]
Ending Migrant Homelessness | New joint policy briefing released
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 [...]
Jobs across the network in September 2024
Organisation: Micro Rainbow International Foundation Job Title: Policy Manager Hours: full time (35 hpw) Location: London Salary: £41,000-45,000 depending on experience Deadline: 5pm (London time) on 6th Sept 2024 Further information / apply [...]
Comment | Response to Home Office plans to expand immigration enforcement and returns activity
Today (August 21st) the Home Office has announced plans for a major new drive in immigration enforcement and returns activity, which it says will significantly increase the number of removals of people with a [...]
Together with Refugees | Joint statement in response to the anti-migrant riots
More than 200 refugee charities 'stand together' in joint response to anti-migrant violence. Today (6th August 2024) over 240 charities who work with refugee and asylum seekers, including those who represent faith communities, have signed [...]
Policy briefing | Homeless Link and NACCOM share new migrant homelessness briefing
Homeless Link and NACCOM have published a new policy briefing exploring the key drivers of, and potential solutions to, homelessness amongst migrants. The briefing outlines the key drivers of migrant homelessness and what policies the [...]
Blog | We have a new Government – so what now?
NACCOM welcomes the new ministerial teams getting to work this week at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Home Office (HO) – led by Secretaries of State Angela Raynor (also [...]
Open letter | Over 100 organisations write to party leaders urging action on migrant homelessness
119 organisations working in the fields of homelessness and migrants’ rights have today written to the leaders of the Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat parties, urging whoever forms the next Government to address the [...]
General Election | How are the main parties promising to tackle destitution in the asylum and immigration system
NACCOM’s vision is for the UK to have a fair, just and humane asylum and immigration system, which enables people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants to be free from destitution and to live [...]
Blog | General Election campaigning – how we’re calling for an end to destitution
As our political parties gear up for a surprise summer General Election on July 4th, organisations and groups working across the migration, refugee, homelessness and housing sectors are considering how best to engage with [...]
Blog | Launching our Annual Survey 2024
Since 2013, NACCOM has gathered data from our members through our Annual Survey, which enables us to track the scale and impact of destitution in the asylum and immigration system. The 2024 Annual Survey will [...]
Comment | What any incoming government needs to do to end destitution in the asylum and immigration system
A general election has been called for July 4th, and the issue of immigration, refugee protection and asylum system reform will be key to any incoming government. Bridget Young, NACCOM's Director, lays out what [...]
Blog | Update on our data project
In February 2021 we launched our Data Project, a three-phase project funded by the Lloyds Bank Foundation with the aim of helping NACCOM members to improve their data capture systems, increase their data confidence and [...]
News and resources | Frontline response to Rwanda detention operation
NACCOM is shocked and concerned by the news that the Home Office plans to launch a major operation to detain people in the asylum system from this week, in preparation for removal to Rwanda. [...]
Blog and Joint Briefing | Impacts of the Illegal Migration Act on Local Authorities, with Asylum Matters
In July 2023, the controversial and deeply inhumane Illegal Migration Act (IMA) became law, marking the biggest overhaul of the UK asylum system in decades. The Act will not only have a profound impact [...]
Blog | Evictions into homelessness – the ongoing ‘move-on’ emergency facing people leaving the asylum system
Homelessness amongst refugees leaving the asylum system has been on the rise over the last year, in large part due to a change in process to the asylum move-on period, introduced by the Home [...]
“A great day of learning and inspiration” | NACCOM Annual Conference 2024
NACCOM members, supporters and partners came together in York on Thursday March 7th 2024 for the network’s Annual Conference. Over 140 delegates representing 65 organisations attended the one-day event, which aimed to promote learning, [...]
Blog and statement | Government withdraws plans to exempt asylum accommodation from HMO licensing
NACCOM, alongside other migrants’ rights, housing and homelessness organisations, has welcomed news that the Government has withdrawn draft regulations to exempt asylum accommodation from HMO (houses in multiple occupation) licensing, which would have weakened [...]
NACCOM Annual Conference 2024 | ‘Facing the future together – Strategies, support and solidarity to End Destitution’
NACCOM warmly invites members, partners and supporters to our Annual Conference in March 2024; ‘Facing the future together – strategies, support and solidarity to End Destitution’ The conference will bring the NACCOM [...]
Our impact in 2022 – 2023 | Launching our latest Impact Report
Our yearly Impact Report presents key highlights from the network’s collective work to alleviate and end destitution in the asylum and immigration system over the past year. The report also launches the findings from [...]
Guardian and Observer charity appeal raises £1.42 million for partner charities
The Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2023 has now closed, with an incredible £1.42 million raised for the three partner charities, NACCOM, the Refugee Council (which is also representing the Scottish and [...]
NACCOM partners with the Guardian & Observer for their 2023 charity appeal
We’re delighted to be partnering with The Guardian and Observer on their 2023 charity appeal, which this year shines a spotlight on the hardship and injustice experienced by refugees, people seeking asylum and other [...]
(Closed) We’re recruiting Trustees | Be part of our mission to end destitution
Trustee roles at NACCOM We are looking for up to five new Trustees to strengthen and diversify the skills and experience of the Board for NACCOM. This is an exciting role for individuals who [...]
Tracking the scale and impact of destitution | Launching our Annual Survey data 2023
NACCOM’s latest Annual Survey data reveals thousands of people in the asylum and immigration system experienced destitution and homelessness last year. Latest figures from NACCOM show that 3,724 people were accommodated by the [...]
Statement and joint letter | NACCOM condemns plans to ban tents for rough sleepers
The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has announced plans to ban people sleeping rough in urban areas from using tents, and to impose a new civil offence to deter charities from giving tents to homeless [...]