Refugees at Home

Refugees at Home is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and people seeking asylum who are in need of somewhere to stay.

We recruit and support volunteer hosts who are willing to offer a temporary home and a helping hand.  Our role is to carefully match each guest and host, to assess and prepare them ready for hosting, to advise on hosting arrangements and accommodation, and to provide ongoing support to hosts throughout each stay.

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Refugees at Home

Refugees at Home

Last updated 27/11/24

Refugees at Home is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and people seeking asylum who are in need of somewhere to stay.

We recruit and support volunteer hosts who are willing to offer a temporary home and a helping hand.  Our role is to carefully match each guest and host, to assess and prepare them ready for hosting, to advise on hosting arrangements and accommodation, and to provide ongoing support to hosts throughout each stay.

Who we can help:

We may be able to arrange for short-term, temporary accommodation with one of our volunteer hosts if you-

• Have refugee status

• Have leave to remain

• Are actively engaged in the asylum process (OR)

• Are hoping to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme


How to access:


Referral via website - https://refugeesathome.org/help-and-information/referrer-application-guide/

You can also apply directly to us if you have refugee status in the UK. Please read our Guest application guide and fill in the application at the end of the guidance via: https://refugeesathome.org/help-and-information/self-referred-guests/

Category:
  • Homelessness and Destitution
Type:
  • Referral
  • Self Referral
Address
16B Devereux Road, London, SW11 6JS
Website
http://www.refugeesathome.org
Contact Email
info@refugeesathome.org
Service Capacity
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 27/11/24)
Availability

Office Hours

Frequency: Weekly

Days: Monday to Friday

Hours: 09:00 - 17:00

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Minimum Age: 18

Region: National

Refugees and asylum seekers must be actively engaged in the asylum process and have a plan to move on from hosting. Hosting is temporary and we expect all guests to be working with professionals, such as their referrer, solicitor and support workers to help progress their case and move on from hosting.

Interpreters

Languages: No information available