Nottingham Refugee Forum

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Some cute neighbours had a winter stroll in our garden this morning🦊❄ they even stopped for a little chat on the patio

Thank you to all volunteers for your unwavering support 🙏 Your dedication, patience and empathy are truly inspiring Thinking about volunteering in 2025? We have opportunities available ✨ nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk/projects/volun…

Come and sing with Sir John Rutter at @RoyalNottingham is back this January! ✨We need your help to make this beautiful choral workshop a success again You can volunteer during any 3 shifts: 9-11 am | 11-2 pm | during and after the event DM us for more information 💬

✨Thank You to our volunteers!✨ Our 2024 achievements wouldn't have been possible without our incredible volunteers 👏 From organizing events to advising, to cooking, your efforts have massively supported our organisation and our clients 🙏 Thank you to all 🫶

As 2024 comes to an end, let's reflect on our impact this year One of our core services is providing practical advice, signposting and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers in Notts

Happy Birthday to the Art of Belonging pledge! We’re so proud to be part of a group of Nottingham organisations working together to welcome asylum seekers and refugees. @mcintyre_jo @RefugeeRoots @NottsRefugee

The Art of Belonging pledge in Nottingham is a year old today! Happy birthday! @ChalleNGeNottm @UoNSoE @RefugeeRoots @NottsRefugee @NottmPlayhouse @JusticeMuseum @Nottm_Contemp @newartexchange @NottmLibraries @CityArtsNotts

We welcome the announcement that refugees will be given 56 days to leave their accommodation to reduce the risk of homelessness. This will make a great difference to newly-recognised refugees and charities like ours supporting them. www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.co…

📢 Do you want to actively support your community? From teaching, helping in our Foodbank to fundraising, we have a role for everyone! Apply now to join our incredible volunteer team 🫶 Link in bio 🔗

Your donation could help create a warm and welcoming space for destitute asylum seekers, where people can access groceries, toiletries, and a hot meal✨ We're halfway through the Christmas Challenge🎁 Donate before December 10 & your gift will be doubled🎄donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

Sun 26 Jan 2025 Join @johnmrutter to sing music old & new, including his own works, at Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. In aid of refugees in Notts, through the work of @NottsRefugee & @ArimatheaTrust. Doors open 1pm trch.co.uk/whats-on/come-… Box Office 01159 895555

We've received a lovely donation of tins for our Anti-Destitution Foodbank! A huge thank you to all of our supporters for their generosity 🙏 If you'd like to help us make a difference, our Christmas Challenge opens tomorrow! 🎁donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

28 days is not long enough and forces new refugees into homelessness Our Patron, Baroness Ruth Lister, is putting forward a private members bill to introduce a minimum move-on period of 56 days Write to Peers to show your support for the Bill bills.parliament.uk/bills/3758

"Homelessness among refugees has doubled to reach record levels as charities hand out tents and sleeping bags to those forced to live on the streets for the first time" The Naccom Network is warning about the 99% increase in refugee homelessnes theguardian.com/world/2024/nov…

📢 We are closed tomorrow Tuesday 19 November 2024 all day, for staff training Apologies for the inconvenience caused, our services will reopen on Wednesday 20 November.

📢 We are looking for a new caseworker to join our Anti-Destitution Project 💼 We are looking for someone who has experience liaising with service users and external agencies & has knowledge of statutory and voluntary services, locally and nationally 🔗 lnkd.in/eHe9bDhN

One of our clients is now a Media Editor. In July, he played a crucial facilitating BBC Nottingham’s election coverage. We applaud our clients for their determination, dedication and their contributions to everyday life 🙏

🍞Rising to the Occasion🥖 In September our café and garden volunteers headed to the School of Artisan Food find out more on our blog and Youtube channel! nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk/a-day-at-the-s…

NEW EVENT 🥁 Come celebrate the festive season with a showcase of performances from around the globe at @Nottm_Contemp on December 3rd Early-bird tickets out now 🪩 eventbrite.co.uk/e/dance-mosaic…