APPG on Refugees report ‘Refugees Welcome?’ highlights barriers faced by newly recognised refugees
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 [...]
Hosting Conferences happening in the North and South this summer
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 [...]
An update from one of our newest members- Swindon City of Sanctuary
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 [...]
2017 Mapping exercise across NACCOM membership begins this month
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 [...]
Response to the Home Office announcement about ‘safe country reviews’ after five years
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 [...]
Change of registered office address
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 [...]