Guest blog – “We’re happy to host” A delegate’s view of NACCOM’s hosting convention 2019
Esther Bakari from Birmingham Community Hosting Network (BIRCH) shares her experience of our Happy To Host annual convention: "Saturday 13th July saw the introduction of the ‘Happy to Host’ Convention organised by NACCOM. "Taking place [...]
Job vacancies in the network in July
Please see below for vacancies this month, including Action Foundation, who are recruiting for two senior positions. Got something to advertise? Get in touch. [hr] Action Foundation are recruiting for two senior roles this month: [...]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Lancashire Sanctuary Homes Project run by Together Lancashire
Lisa Norcross, Development Co-Ordinator at Together Lancashire, talks to us about their Lancashire Sanctuary Homes Project for refugees and destitute asylum seekers, and the challenges and rewards of turning an existing grassroots support network into [...]
How are NACCOM members in the North West responding to current challenges in the sector?
NACCOM's Network Development Worker, Dave Smith, talks about how our member projects in the North West of England are responding to challenges in the sector by working together to innovate and #EndDestitution. What role does [...]
NACCOM responds to the government’s Post Grant Appointment Service (PGAS) report
After a frustrating two-year wait, and pressure from parliamentarians and refugee campaign groups, the government has published its review of the Post Grant Appointment Service (PGAS). The PGAS, which began as a pilot project set [...]
How our members’ data helps us make an impact: Update on the use of the 2017-18 member survey findings
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. Below is a summary of the ways data [...]