Open Door North East is a Christian charity based in Middlesbrough (but working across Teesside) whose mission is to relieve destitution and poverty while empowering and providing opportunities for those seeking sanctuary in the UK. [...]
The Great Get Together (16-18th June 2017) is going to be one of the biggest community events the UK has ever seen. The event, which takes place at the beginning of Refugee Week, will be [...]
One of our newest members, Thousand For 1000, a registered charity based in Brighton, share how their project started, and how they are responding to some of the challenges and opportunities that have come their [...]
There is already a significant amount of community goodwill- as seen across our membership and beyond- to ensure dignity and compassion for all who seek protection in the UK. However, if these values are to [...]
To support the continued growth and development of hosting schemes across the UK, NACCOM is running two hosting conferences this summer, one in the North (Newcastle) and one in the South (London). These events will [...]
In the last couple of months it's been great to welcome Swindon City of Sanctuary to the NACCOM Network as they have launched their hosting scheme. Recently, Nicola Johnson from the group took some time to share how the [...]
This year, NACCOM is carrying out its annual mapping exercise in two parts. In addition to the wider questions about schemes and the numbers of people being supported (due out later this spring) which will [...]
In recent years, public outcry on issues relating to refugee support, and government-sponsored programmes such as the Syrian Resettlement Scheme, have indicated growing recognition of the needs and rights of refugees in this country. It is therefore [...]
Since becoming a CIO in 2015, NACCOM has held its registered address at the Boaz Trust in Manchester. Throughout this time, we've been very grateful for the space and the support the Boaz Trust has [...]
On April 6th, we will be running a 'Funding Your Project' conference. Taking place at the St George's Conference Centre in Leeds, this one-day event is designed for organisations working with destitute migrants who want to [...]
The Frontline Immigration Advice project is supporting organisations across the UK to be able to provide more immigration legal advice. With significant cuts to legal aid, the not-for-profit sector is facing an unprecedented demand for [...]
Nottingham Arimathea Trust is recruiting a Housing Manager to join their small staff team and provide housing management services. The post-holder will also work with the CEO and other staff to identify suitable new properties [...]
A new report by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) reveals that migrants, including asylum seekers, as well as British citizens without passports, particularly those from ethnic minorities, are being discriminated against in [...]
On 3rd and 4th March 2017, members of the NACCOM Advisors Action group are heading to the Cotswolds for a residential weekend. Some of the key topics that we plan to look at in more [...]
Thanks to everyone who attended our AGM in December and voted to re-elect our Board of Trustees. Here's a little bit more information to help you get to know them! Julian Prior is our Chair of [...]
On February 17th, we will be running our first ever Legal Advice Conference. Taking place at the Victoria Centre in Sheffield, this one-day conference will feature input from Refugee Action, Haringey Migrant Support Centre, British Red Cross and the New Evidence [...]
The Future Funding of Supported Housing: Responding to the Consultation Support Solutions UK are running a series of half-day briefing events across England regarding upcoming changes to the funding and role of supported housing, which are [...]
At this year's Sanctuary in Parliament event, we were grateful for an opportunity to speak about the impact and extent of destitution to a room of City of Sanctuary group representatives and parliamentarians. Dave shared an [...]
Huge thanks to all who attended our AGM yesterday in Manchester, the home of the first ever NACCOM meeting in 2006. A decade on, representatives from 19 Member organisations came from as far afield as [...]
NACCOM publishes the results of its annual accommodation survey and annual report for the year ending June 2016. Our thanks to all the NACCOM Members who participated in this survey. For a copy please visit [...]
Please see below for information on the upcoming Sanctuary in Parliament event organised by City of Sanctuary: Bookings are now open for the third Sanctuary in Parliament event which will be in Committee Room 14, Westminster on [...]
We warmly invite you to attend NACCOM’s first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 5th December from 1.00 - 4.30pm at the King’s House Conference Centre. The address is King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 [...]
NACCOM Member Host Oxford matches destitute asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to people with spare rooms and open hearts in the local community, who are prepared to have someone to stay with them rent free for [...]
This summer, Birmingham-based NACCOM Member Fatima House welcomed the first two women through its doors. In an open letter, Mauricio Silva wrote: “It is with joy that I would like to announce that today, Monday 25th July, [...]
This month we caught up with Chris Keating, Director of Services at Kings Arms Project in Bedfordshire. It is one of the newest NACCOM Members, but has been providing support and accommodation to those facing [...]
Dave Smith, NACCOM's National Coordinator, published the following blog this week through WriteYou: Theresa May has set out her stall to end modern day slavery. As Home Secretary she brought in the Modern Slavery Act, [...]
After 20 years of service, supporting forced migrants across London and South East communities, a decision was taken at their recent AGM that NACCOM Member Spare Room is merging with London Hosting for all offers and referrals [...]
Last summer witnessed a remarkable rise in public support, across Britain and the rest of Europe, for those risking everything to escape conflict. This was demonstrated by the Refugees Welcome Here march which took place in [...]
Spare Room for Forced Destitute Migrants has been finding hosts since 1996. It began as Wanstead Friends Refugee Support Group. Members felt moved to offer hospitality in their own homes. After many hostile changes in Immigration Rules [...]
Coventry Migrant Women's Houses is a small project that has started up in the last few months. Thanks to Sarah Taal (Trustee) for the following update, and to Kate for the insight into her journey: 'Coventry Migrant [...]
