Launching our Impact Report for 2021
We're delighted to launch our Impact Report for 2021. Our yearly Impact Report maps the scale of destitution in the UK asylum system through the results of our annual survey, how our members have [...]
New research by Women for Refugee Women shines a spotlight on the experiences of destitute women seeking asylum
The charity Women for Refugee Women has released some important new research looking into the experiences of asylum-seeking women in the UK. The new report, Will I ever be safe? Asylum-seeking women made destitute in [...]
New research suggests that women-specific hosting could help women facing impossible choices
NACCOM member Commonweal Housing has released new research that looks at the impact of hosting women experiencing homelessness. The research, which is presented in a report entitled Hosting Her, highlights some of the benefits of [...]
New guides available on the AASC and AIRE contracts
Asylum Matters launches two new resource guides to the AASC and AIRE contracts. Asylum Matters has launched two new resources focusing on the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contract (AASC) and the Advice, Issue Reporting and Eligibility [...]
Headline accommodation statistics 2018-2019 – who did our members support last year?
Each year, NACCOM members provide information on the number, needs and experiences of people accommodated through their services who are facing destitution because of the immigration system. This unique body of evidence from our members [...]
How has NACCOM made an impact this year? Read our 2018-2019 Impact Report
[button link="https://naccom.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NACCOM-ImpactReport_2019-10-11_DIGITAL.pdf" bg_color="#3d9293"]DOWNLOAD OUR 2018 - 2019 IMPACT REPORT[/button] Hazel Williams, NACCOM’s National Director, introduces our latest Impact Report and outlines how NACCOM has made an impact this year. “This is the second Impact Report [...]
Introducing NACCOM’s new Housing Toolkit
NACCOM is pleased to launch our new Housing Toolkit - a comprehensive resource for existing and proposed housing projects that accommodate destitute people who are seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants. The toolkit is the [...]
NACCOM launches free Mental Health First Aid course for volunteers
Thanks to a successful funding bid, NACCOM and Wellspring Therapy and Training are able to offer volunteers of NACCOM member projects a free two day Mental Health First Aid Course in Sheffield. When and where [...]
Mind the Gap – One Year On report provides fresh evidence of refugees’ vulnerability to homelessness during move-on period
To coincide with World Refugee Day, NACCOM has launched its Mind the Gap – One Year On report, which builds on findings published in June 2018 that made a direct link between Home Office policy [...]
NACCOM Funding Toolkit launches today
Today, at the first of two Funding Your Project conferences taking place this spring, NACCOM is proud to launch its 'Funding Toolkit'. This free guide explores creative and innovative ways to generate income, with a [...]
NACCOM is recruiting for a new Treasurer- could it be you?
Could you be NACCOM's new Treasurer? We are currently looking for a Treasurer with a strong financial background to join our Board, and help us to develop the charity and bring about an end to [...]
Apply to be our next Policy and Advocacy Worker and join the fight to #EndDestitution – deadline Monday 1st April
NACCOM is recruiting for a Policy and Advocacy Coordinator (maternity cover)- could you be the person we're looking for? The Policy and Advocacy Coordinator will oversee NACCOM’s advocacy work, developing and implementing the advocacy strategy. [...]
Happy to Host- A new one day convention to celebrate and champion hosting schemes across the UK
Happy to Host is a new one day event supporting and bringing together hosting schemes across the network. Taking place on Saturday 13th July 2019, this free event will celebrate the work of hosts, hear [...]
Seeking Asylum- report by civil society groups in West Midlands on women’s experiences in the asylum process
'Seeking Asylum', a report on women's Experiences of Home Office Decision Making, Destitution and Mental Health Issues, has been recently published by a group of civil society activists including women seeking asylum in the West [...]
Last chance to apply for Communications Coordinator and Operations Coordinator roles at NACCOM- deadline 18th March
NACCOM is recruiting several posts to assist in our work to end destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds, and the deadline for the Communications Coordinator and Operations [...]
Research identifies urgent need for human rights approach to tackle destitution in Scotland
'From Pillar to Post', new research by several Scottish refugee charities released this week, calls for a human rights based strategy to tackle asylum destitution. The research, coordinated by the Destitute Asylum Seeker Service (DASS), a [...]
Calling frontline asylum organisations! New programme from Refugee Action
Refugee Action’s Asylum Guide Network is growing across the UK. With programmes in Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, Refugee Action are looking for 15 further organisations to join and offer Asylum Guides within their services. Read [...]
The Immigration White Paper – what it says, what it doesn’t say, and what happens next
The Immigration White Paper was released on 19th December 2018, setting out the Government’s plans for implementing the UK’s immigration system in light of the planned exit from the European Union. Most of its emphasis [...]
Shared experiences from the Community Reporting Residential Weekend
‘I hope my stories will be heard by other people who do not know how UK’s hostile asylum policy is pushing refused asylum seekers to the periphery.’ (Leah, Nottingham) From November 30th- December 2nd 2018, [...]
Member Spotlight: Housing Justice
This month we caught up with the team at Housing Justice, a NACCOM member based in London that run a hosting scheme and night shelter network. Housing Justice have recently received a large pot of [...]
Research by Scottish agencies highlights major problems in Section 4 support process
Partner agencies in Scotland have published findings on delays with Section 4 applications which demonstrate systemic problems with the system. The research, which was gathered from April 2017- April 2018, highlights the challenges that people face in accessing [...]
‘Still An Ordeal’ – British Red Cross releases latest report on destitution in the move on period for newly recognised refugees
Today the British Red Cross releases ‘Still An Ordeal’, examining the experiences of new refugees who face destitution after moving on from asylum support. The report concludes that the 28-day move-on period ‘is leaving refugees [...]
Mastering Self-Care
This week is Self Care Week 2018 and we’re marking it with another guest blog from Bird, an organisation working with people to avoid burn out and build resilience. Here's Hannah Massarella, Bird's CEO and founder, explaining some [...]
‘The Movement’- feature length film on everyday heroes involved in the ‘refugee crisis’ launches this week
‘The Movement’ is a feature length film telling stories of voluntary rescuers who have stepped in where governments have held back in the ongoing 'refugee crisis'. With footage from the Mediterranean, Paris, Rome, and Greece, the [...]
Member Spotlight: ‘We desperately need policy change’ – Boaz Trust on the importance of gathering information on refugee homelessness
The Boaz Trust have been running a night shelter in Manchester for ten years now as part of their work to end destitution amongst people seeking sanctuary in the UK. As well as directly delivering life saving [...]
New report out today highlights benefits of right to work for people seeking asylum #LiftTheBan
Today sees the launch of the #LiftTheBan report on why people seeking asylum should have the right to work. The report, which can be found here, calls on the Government to give asylum seekers and their [...]
#EndDestitution- Invitation to NACCOM members to join our Campaigning & Advocacy event
NACCOM Members, are you interested in advocating for changes in policy to reduce and prevent destitution? If yes, then this month we'd like to encourage you to join our free Campaigning and Advocacy Day to [...]
Tips on how to avoid burn out and build resilience on #WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10th is World Mental Health Day so we're marking it with a guest blog from Bird, an organisation working with people to avoid burn out and build resilience. Find out more about what they do [...]
NACCOM Launch of 2017-18 Annual Report
As a network of over 50 member organisations, NACCOM is committed to bringing an end to destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and migrants with no recourse to public funds living in the UK. This [...]
NACCOM at Greenbelt 2018 #actsoftheimagination
This Bank Holiday, NACCOM is attending Greenbelt Festival, a 'festival of arts, faith and justice' taking place at Boughton House, Northamptonshire. We're coordinating a stand in the Takeaway area of the site, where we'll be raising [...]