Here to help
Everyone deserves a chance to rebuild their lives
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.
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Volunteers, 31% of whom had asylum or refugee background
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Clients supported in 2022
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Hot meals served from our cafe last year
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, fund-raising.
Refugee experiences
Fawad’s Story
This is the story of Fawad Mousawi. An interpreter and taxi driver who lives and works in Nottingham. He talks…
The Plight of Asylum Seekers
We are facing the largest displacement crisis since the Second World War. Over 65 million people around the glove have…
Nawzad became an interpreter for us
Nawzad Mouloud came to England as an Asylum seeker in 2000. When he arrived he didn’t speak a word of…