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Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives
Grassroots Garden Appeal
More people than ever need safe, welcoming spaces where they can just breathe, connect and feel less alone. Our grassroots garden does exactly that, and we need your help to keep it open.
The Home Secretary recently proposed policies moving refugees in danger of persecution away from long-term protection, meaning it may take up to 20 years for them to start to rebuild their lives. They will make more difficult for people who have escaped persecution and found protection here to integrate, settle and become part of our communities.
Right now places of integration, community and belonging are essential. So, we’re launching a five week appeal to raise £5,000 so we can keep our garden open for people seeking safety.
Donate to our Grassroots Garden Appeal
Our Mission
Our mission is to support asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in gaining just outcomes, rebuilding their lives and integrating into society.
Our Vision
Our Vision is a society where asylum seekers and refugees are welcomed, receive fair and compassionate treatment and the support to rebuild their lives.
Grassroots Garden Appeal
More people than ever need safe, welcoming spaces where they can just breathe, connect and feel less alone. Our grassroots…
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Come and Sing 2026
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Volunteers, 31% of whom had asylum or refugee background
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Clients supported in 2024
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Hot meals served from our cafe last year
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Hours of interpreting provided in 2024
Our Services
We provide a welcoming community space offering specialist advice and support services. We help people develop their confidence, skills and knowledge.
Advice and support
The General Advice service provides advice, information and assistance on a wide range of issues including destitution, housing, debt, welfare…
Resettlement Schemes
These schemes provide specialist support to newly arrived refugee families.
Volunteering
Volunteering at the Refugee Forum is an opportunity to make a positive impact for asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham.…
Volunteer your time
We offer a range of remote and face-to-face volunteer roles and are always looking for committed volunteers to join the team.
Other ways you can help
You can support our work by donating, volunteering, fundraising.
Refugee experiences
Khaled’s Garden Volunteer Story
I’m Khaled and in my country, Sudan, I was a farmer. When I left my country, I went to Greece…
Empowering Refugee Voices
Graduating with an interpreting qualification marks the end of a difficult journey and the start of a more hopeful chapter…
Syriana, King of Wraps!
Mohamad, a refugee who arrived in Nottingham through the UK Resettlement Scheme, started his business planning at the worse possible…