NACCOM is looking for a dynamic director to lead our growing and ambitious charity through a period of transition to become a strategic national network. The application deadline is 9am Monday 21st August 2017. Only completed applications will be assessed (no CV’s please) and must to be emailed […]
At this year’s annual conference we will be facilitating several workshops on topics around preventing destitution, capacity building and awareness raising. We are really excited by the range of workshops we’ve got on offer this year and hope you are able to join us to contribute! For the […]
NACCOM’s Annual Conference is coming up on 15th September and there’s something for projects of all shapes and sizes, whether you’re well established or just getting started. So, if you’ve been every year for the last decade, or never been before, take a look at these twelve great […]
Earlier this year, Phil Tomlinson (pictured below) joined the NACCOM Network as an individual Associate Member to start the process of developing a hosting scheme in Derby. After a few months of work, Phil has provided a short update on how the scheme is taking shape… ‘Destitution […]
It was great to meet our newest Associate Member, Refugee Support Devon, at the recent hosting conference in London. We took a few moments over lunch to find out more about their work and their plans for the future. ‘Tell us about your project..’ Refugee Support Devon was set up in 2001 as […]
In response to rising levels of migrant destitution and increasing public support for refugees facing homelessness, NACCOM and Homeless Link have today launched the sector’s first ‘Hosting Toolkit’, a how-to guide helping members of the public provide spare rooms to migrants experiencing destitution. The toolkit, which is accessible […]
NACCOM is looking for a dynamic director to lead our growing and ambitious charity through a period of transition to become a strategic national network. Having reviewed our vision and strategy, the Board of Trustees and existing staff have agreed plans to; increase our support to strengthen […]
NACCOM Member NICRAS (Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers) last week launched ‘Living in Limbo: The Life of Refused Asylum Seekers in Northern Ireland‘, a report which identifies and addresses gaps in support within the current asylum system and calls for change. Justin Kouame, CEO of […]
Each year NACCOM hosts a national conference to resource and support members in their project development, learn from the findings and work of the previous year, and identify and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This year, the NACCOM Annual Conference and AGM is taking […]
Please see below for new job vacancies from St Augustine’s Centre in Halifax and City of Sanctuary Sheffield. Please contact the projects directly with any enquiries. Syrian VPRS Integration Support Worker St Augustine’s Centre in Halifax is looking to appoint a Syrian VPRS Integration Support Worker. This […]
This year our Mapping Exercise is being completed in two parts, using an online survey to map information on service provision and changing needs faced by our members and residents that are supported. We’d like to express huge thanks to all our members who have already engaged with […]
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. This is achieved through providing practical support, housing, information, advice and guidance as […]
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 held in honour of MP Jo Cox, a great campaigner on refugee and […]
Several NACCOM Members are recruiting new staff positions at the moment. Take a look at the outlines of the positions below, and please contact the organisations involved with any direct enquiries. Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield (DASH) supports asylum seekers in the Kirklees area and beyond through hosting services, advocacy, […]
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 way since launching just over a year ago. “One of the first things […]
Bristol Hospitality Network (BHN) is recruiting for two paid part-time positions. The first is Help Team Manager, a role managing the advocacy team (3 days a week). The second is Volunteer and Host Network Coordinator (also 3 days a week). For full details visit the BHN website. BHN extends […]
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 be truly embedded in our society, there is a clear need for […]
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 be designed both for new and prospective schemes, and also for established […]
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 project began, and how they are getting on in these early stages. […]
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 extremely disappointing and deeply concerning to see the indication by the Home […]
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 feed directly into this year’s annual report, this month we are sending […]
Several NACCOM Members are recruiting new posts at the moment. Please see below for details and contact the projects direct with any enquiries. Open Door North East are recruiting a Housing Project Worker. Please see below for details or click here to download their application form. Job […]
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 offered, and would like to extend a huge thank you to Ros […]
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 make the most of their existing income streams, or develop new ones. […]
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 immigration advice which must be regulated. The project aims to increase the […]
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 for the trust to manage, and therefore increase NAT’s housing stock. For […]
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 the private rental housing market as a result of the ‘Right to […]
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 detail over the two days are: Why is storytelling important, and how can […]
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 Trustees and has been involved with the network since the beginning. He […]
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 Support Team Leicester, Asylum Aid, Liverpool Law Clinic, alongside NACCOM Member Hope Projects. The aim […]
