Defeating Modern Slavery
Dave Smith, NACCOM's National Coordinator, published the following blog this week through WriteYou: Theresa May has set out her stall to end modern day slavery. As Home Secretary she brought in the Modern Slavery Act, [...]
Changes in London hosting provision
After 20 years of service, supporting forced migrants across London and South East communities, a decision was taken at their recent AGM that NACCOM Member Spare Room is merging with London Hosting for all offers and referrals [...]
Spare Room celebrates 20th anniversary
Spare Room for Forced Destitute Migrants has been finding hosts since 1996. It began as Wanstead Friends Refugee Support Group. Members felt moved to offer hospitality in their own homes. After many hostile changes in Immigration Rules [...]
Refugees Welcome Here March- Sept 17th
Last summer witnessed a remarkable rise in public support, across Britain and the rest of Europe, for those risking everything to escape conflict. This was demonstrated by the Refugees Welcome Here march which took place in [...]
Coventry Migrant Women’s House Launch
Coventry Migrant Women's Houses is a small project that has started up in the last few months. Thanks to Sarah Taal (Trustee) for the following update, and to Kate for the insight into her journey: 'Coventry Migrant [...]
APPG Inquiry – Refugees Welcome?
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Refugees recently launched an inquiry into the experiences of refugees in the UK (including those who have been resettled here and those who have sought asylum here). To respond, we will [...]