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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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alongside other migrants’ rights, housing and homelessness organisations, has welcomed news that the Government has withdrawn draft regulations to exempt asylum accommodation from HMO (houses in multiple occupation) licensing, which would have weakened [...]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 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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Introducing 'Working with Housing Associations: A toolkit' NACCOM is pleased to launch our newest toolkit, a comprehensive resource - 'Working with Housing Associations: A toolkit', which showcases the role that Housing Associations can [...]
NACCOM invites members, partners and supporters to join us for the online launch of our Annual Survey and Impact Report, and our Annual General Meeting (AGM), on Thursday 9th November 2023. About the event [...]
Join NACCOM and members of our Community Research group for a policy-focussed webinar based on our recent report, Refused? Experiences following a negative asylum decision. This peer-led research, which was designed and delivered at [...]
Hosting and housing organisations in the NACCOM network have seen a sharp rise in referrals for homelessness support, as many refugees are given only seven days’ notice to leave asylum accommodation under changes to [...]
How can frontline refugee and asylum organisations prepare for the impact of the Illegal Migration Act? At our recent series of summer regional member Hub meetings, which brought members together to discuss challenges, [...]
Reflections and insights from our Summer series of regional member Hub Meetings What are Hub Meetings and why are they important? At the heart of the NACCOM network is the relationship we foster [...]
On Tuesday 18th July, despite the efforts of Peers and some MPs, who worked alongside campaigners and charities to reinforce protections for particularly vulnerable groups, the controversial and deeply inhumane Illegal Migration Bill was [...]
New NACCOM report reveals trauma and hardship faced by people who receive a negative asylum decision Introduction New research published today (17th July) by NACCOM shows that people who [...]
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 across the network. This comprehensive [...]
The Government has announced planned legislative changes to HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) licensing for asylum accommodation in England, with a vote on the new rules expected in the House of Commons this week. [...]
NACCOM and Praxis have drafted a joint briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill, and the high risk of homelessness and destitution that the Bill poses to people claiming asylum in the UK. The briefing [...]
The Illegal Migration Bill, which is currently making its passage through Parliament, represents a dangerous and far-reaching attack on refugee and migrants' rights in the UK, human rights more broadly, and domestic and international [...]
The Government's Illegal Migration Bill returns to Parliament today (26th April) to be debated by MPs. NACCOM and 52 charities and organisations that support and advocate for people experiencing, and at risk of, homelessness [...]
What are Regional Hub Meetings and why are they important? At the heart of the NACCOM network is the relationship we foster with our members. One of the ways we nurture and develop this [...]
One year after the launch of the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme, NACCOM reflects on its impact and the role that hosting has played in providing safe accommodation to refugees from Ukraine. [...]
Job role: Administrator Responsible to: Finance and Operations Manager Hours: 35 hours per week (full time) / or 0.8 FTE (part time) Start date: As soon as possible Salary: £25,874 (full time) starting [...]
More than 320 organisations have signed an open letter to PM Rishi Sunak calling out the Government’s latest anti-refugee Bill. The full letter, as well as the list of signatories, is below. Dear Prime Minister, [...]
Our response to the Government's 'Illegal Migration Bill', announced on March 7th. We are angry, disappointed and deeply concerned to hear of the Government’s latest cruel plans to bring in yet more unworkable, costly [...]
We're deeply concerned about the fairness of the new Asylum Questionnaire process. That's why we've joined over 170 others to write to the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, via a joint letter coordinated by the Immigration [...]
