Refugees at Home

Refugees at Home We were set up in 2015, to match those with spare rooms in their homes, to refugees and asylum seekers in urgent need of housing and accommodation.

Refugees at Home is a UK based charity aimed at connecting those with a spare room in their home with refugees and people seeking asylum in need of accommodation. If you are interested in offering space in your home, or simply want more information, please visit refugeesathome.org

A huge congratulations to the lucky winner of our recent prize draw 🎉This summer, we held a special giveaway offering yo...
19/08/2026

A huge congratulations to the lucky winner of our recent prize draw 🎉

This summer, we held a special giveaway offering you the chance to win an official Arsenal shirt signed by star midfielder Declan Rice.

Our supporter Nina took home the iconic 2023-24 home shirt on behalf of her son-in-law, Sam (pictured).

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who entered, we raised an amazing £1,215 – enough to fund the cost of finding a safe, welcoming place to stay for 18 of our guests.

We can only do what we do because of our supporters, and every penny helps us work towards a future where nobody seeking sanctuary faces sleeping rough.

To donate and help us make a big difference, visit refugeesathome.org.

The abhorrent use of cramped, decrepit asylum accommodation is one of the many symptoms of this country’s housing emerge...
13/08/2026

The abhorrent use of cramped, decrepit asylum accommodation is one of the many symptoms of this country’s housing emergency.

Years of cuts to the social housing system and prioritising profits over people, have resulted in people coming to the UK seeking sanctuary ending up forced to live in military bases, boats, and squalid hotels.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

We’re one of 51 organisations that have signed the open letter calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tackle the crisis in a way that brings about more public housing, more local power, and less profiteering.

Read the letter in full here: https://www.refugee-action.org.uk/asylum-housing-alliances-open-letter-to-the-prime-minister/

People of Manchester – we need your help!We’re urgently looking for a host for a young man who is currently street homel...
02/08/2026

People of Manchester – we need your help!

We’re urgently looking for a host for a young man who is currently street homeless.

He’s 23-years-old, originally from Sudan, and is starting college later this year. He’s got an incredibly positive reference, describing him as friendly, polite, and respectful, and he enjoys sports and practicing his English skills.

Please get in touch if you can help or share if you know anyone who might be able to ❤️

Last month, Nigel Farage vowed to ban foreign nationals from social housing should Reform win the next general election....
30/07/2026

Last month, Nigel Farage vowed to ban foreign nationals from social housing should Reform win the next general election.

As part of their feature looking at the devastating impact this might have, Inside Housing spoke with our Housing and Partnerships Manager about what this could mean for many of our guests.

Read the article here: https://www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/farage-wants-to-deport-all-foreign-nationals-from-social-housing-would-that-be-possible-and-what-would-it-mean-for-the-sector-98022

Are you able to host in Chester or Ellesmere Port?Amidst a large increase in the number of newly-recognised refugees sle...
28/07/2026

Are you able to host in Chester or Ellesmere Port?

Amidst a large increase in the number of newly-recognised refugees sleeping on the streets, we currently have two guests with refugee status in urgent need of a place to stay.

The guests are both men from Eritrea aged 25 & 26. They have a good level of English and are happy to stay in a home with pets.

Can you help? Send us a message here or email [email protected].

We’ve had a lovely update from one of our hosts who, last year, opened her Kent home to a young man from Sudan (pictured...
23/07/2026

We’ve had a lovely update from one of our hosts who, last year, opened her Kent home to a young man from Sudan (pictured, left).

They both stayed in touch and recently he invited her and another of her guests (right) to join him at his college’s student awards where, thanks to his hard work, he won English Student of the Year.

Every week we hear stories of our guests who, with a roof over their head and a safe place to stay, have been able to find their feet and create new lives for themselves.

By signing up to host with us, you can be part of a UK-wide community helping to make a very real difference.
Visit our website to find out how you can get involved.

Hey Andy Burnham! Every day we see the resilience of those who come to the UK, and the growing community of people takin...
20/07/2026

Hey Andy Burnham!

Every day we see the resilience of those who come to the UK, and the growing community of people taking direct action to welcome them as they rebuild their lives.

We know a different future is possible. For too long refugees have been unfairly blamed for wider social and economic challenges.

Now is the time to draw a clear line under this approach.

Today we joined 218 organisations in calling for the end to hostile politics and focus on what unites us - to build hope, humanity, and common ground.

Our board members come from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds and play a huge part in shaping our wo...
14/07/2026

Our board members come from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds and play a huge part in shaping our work.

One of those is Rebecca, our Trustee and Company Secretary, who came to us with years of experience working in law and film production.

She said: “I got involved with Refugees at Home in 2018 when I was moving to London and had some time to use my skills to support an awesome charity helping refugees and those seeking asylum.

“The board is dynamic, engaged, interesting and friendly, and it has been a privilege to work with talented and smart people. Being a trustee is a way to give something back and share my privilege and use my abilities to help a charity which is doing great and important work.”

As our current Chair of Trustees reaches the end of his maximum term, we’re looking for a new candidate to join our board for the exciting and challenging times ahead.

Applications for the role close on 31 July. To find out more, visit refugeesathome.org/jobs.

“Hanna has enrolled in some English classes at our local college. There’s a hotel not far from us who have quite a few U...
08/07/2026

“Hanna has enrolled in some English classes at our local college. There’s a hotel not far from us who have quite a few Ukrainians working there. Our first guest had previously worked there for a short time, and she was able to introduce Hanna to the idea of getting a job there. She was successful and things are going well for her, recently earning ‘Most Valued Employee of the Month’. We felt very proud of her achievement.”

After getting involved in supporting refugees through their local church, Anne-Marie and her husband signed up to host with us.

Not wanting the spare bedrooms in their home to go to waste, they ended up hosting two women from Ukraine at the same time and have been a part of their lives as they find work, improve their English skills, and support each other.

Visit our website to read more of Anne-Marie’s experiences, and her advice for first-time hosts.
https://refugeesathome.org/case-study/communication-is-absolutely-the-key-for-hosting/

This , and always, we’re standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have been forced to leave thei...
29/06/2026

This , and always, we’re standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, and those who have been forced to leave their homes because of who they love.

While we don’t ask our guests why they come to the UK, we know that many of them have found themselves at risk of harm because of their sexuality.

Everyone deserves safety, dignity and the freedom to be themselves and over the last 10 years, our community of hosts have helped many of our guests rebuild their lives and begin to live openly.

One of those hosts is Stephen, an LGBTQ+ and climate campaigner who, along with his husband, has volunteered with us since 2022.

Stephen credits his own experiences facing prejudice as one of his motivations to host.

He said: “I think if you have suffered from discrimination you may be more sensitive, or have a heightened awareness. You develop more empathy for others if you have been through something yourself.

“So many refugees have faced appalling discrimination and persecution in their home countries. They need our support, so why not offer a room and a helping hand?”

If, like Stephen, you’d like to offer a helping hand, get in touch with us or visit refugeesathome.org to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of people seeking sanctuary.

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