Other ways to help
- Hosting and Housing. Can you offer accommodation to new arrivals in Nottingham. Contact your council if you have a property available.
- Clothing. Locally you can donate clothing to Host Nottingham.
- Food donations. Find your nearest foodbank.
- Supporting Crisis Response. Consider supporting Refugee Action.
How can I help 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.
Can you sponsor an Afghan refugee UK?
The UK welcomes refugees through the global UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) as well as through the Community Sponsorship and Mandate Resettlement Schemes.
Where can I donate clothes for refugees near Long Eaton Nottingham?
Host Nottingham is a charity which support refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham. In light of the recent unrest in Afghanistan, they are appealing for people to donate unwanted clothes, particularly for women and children, to one of their clothes banks.
Where can I donate clothes for refugees near Arnold Nottingham?
Find Us at:
- The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum,
- 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB.
- Registered charity number: 1158704.
How do I volunteer in Nottingham?
Get in touch with a Volunteer Centre advisor
Call us on 0115 934 8400. You will usually have to leave a message with the person who answers, or the answerphone out of office hours, and someone will get back to you.
How can I support refugees in my area?
What you can do?
- Talk to your local MP and local council about getting involved in refugee resettlement.
- becoming a community sponsorship group.
- donating goods, services or your time locally.
- volunteering with an organisation supporting refugees.
How can I bring someone from Afghanistan to UK?
If you are citizen of Afghanistan, you will need to apply for a visa before you travel to the United Kingdom. For most purposes, the standard visitor visa suffices. You can start the application here. Below, you can find more information about the application and the process of obtaining a visa in our FAQ section.
Can I foster an Afghan child UK?
In order to provide a home for unaccompanied children and young people from Afghanistan or any other country, you will first need to be approved as a foster carer. This process usually takes around 6 months. The first step is to check that you fulfil the basic requirements to become a foster carer.
Can I sponsor a refugee to come to UK?
Under the Community Sponsorship scheme, anyone can start a local group and apply to sponsor a refugee family to find safety in the UK.
How do I donate clothes to refugees UK?
Location: UK
Donations can be dropped off at their community hub on Sunday’s between 1-2:30pm UKT at St Faith’s Community Centre, Red Post Hill, London SE24 9JQ, and between 2-2:30pm UKT at Edward Alleyn Club, 85 Burbage Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 9HD.
Where can I donate clothes for Ukraine refugees Nottingham?
Find Us at:
- The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum,
- 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham, NG3 4NB.
- Registered charity number: 1158704.
How do you get rid of clothes that can’t be donated?
What to Do With Old Clothes That Can’t Be Donated
- Cut or tear your old clothes up and make them into rags for cleaning.
- Dye the fabric and turn it into something usable like a hair elastic or headband.
- Use the textiles as pillow stuffing.
How can I help Ukrainian refugees Nottingham?
Support for Ukraine
- Donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
- Welcome to Nottinghamshire.
- Homes for Ukraine scheme.
- Nottingham Ukrainian Cultural Centre.
- Local sponsorship scheme.
- Donate safely.
- Advice for adults talking to children.
- Our plans to sell Russian assets.
Where can I donate items for Ukraine Nottingham?
Alternatively, donations can also be dropped off at the Teams4U warehouse which is based at: ShoeAid, Beech Avenue, Basford, Nottingham, NG7 7LS [please contact Wendy Willan on 077864 01332 to check opening times]. Essential items needed for donation include things like: Blankets (good condition) Torches and batteries.
Do charities take Beds UK?
Looking to donate your unwanted furniture to charity? Book a free charity furniture collection and support Sue Ryder. Book a free collection to donate furniture including sofas, tables, wardrobes, beds, small electrical items and much more. We just ask the items are in a saleable condition for our shops.
What are 4 ways to volunteer in a community?
25 Ways to Volunteer in Your Community
- Serve in a Soup Kitchen.
- Aid Your Church.
- Spend Time at Summer Camp.
- Assist Your School.
- Tutor Students.
- Mentor a Child.
- Organize a Summer Reading Program.
- Donate Books.
How do I find local volunteering?
Want to Give Your Time? Check These 20 Websites for Volunteer Opportunities
- VolunteerMatch. VolunteerMatch is one of the largest databases for connecting nonprofits with volunteers.
- GiveGab.
- JustServe.
- DoSomething.org.
- Encore.org.
- International Volunteer HQ.
- All for Good.
- Catchafire.
How can I do volunteer work in UK?
You can find volunteering opportunities on the:
- Do-it website.
- Volunteering Matters website for young, older and disabled volunteers.
- National Association for Voluntary and Community Action website.
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations ( NCVO ) website.
Can I offer to house a refugee?
There are two main ways that you can rent your home to newly arrived refugees. You can offer your property to a Community Sponsorship Group or you can offer it to your council (if they are participating in a resettlement scheme). Either way, you’ll be providing a home to vulnerable refugees.
What do refugees need most?
The UNHCR Results Framework defines basic needs in terms of access to basic services and assistance in health, nutrition, WASH, food, shelter, energy, education, as well as domestic items and specialised services for people with specific needs.