Our statement on the government's policy announcements on asylum yesterday

We're grateful to Baroness Lister for supporting our call for the move on period for people leaving asylum accommodation to be again extended to 56 days. Our members are already seeing increased homelessness and rough sleeping as a result of the policy reversal parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Everyone, regardless of their immigration status, deserves a sustainable future. We loved leading a workshop at Emmaus National Assembly 2025, on how to collectively support people with NRPF. With @emmausbolton.bsky.social @emmausnorthstaffs.bsky.social & more!

New figures showing record numbers homelessness and confirms what our members already know: we are in a homelessness emergency. We can only create a country free from homelessness by moving beyond the current cycle of crisis. Join our #BreakingTheCycle campaign homeless.org.uk/what-we-do/c...

As part of #BlackHistoryMonth, Loraine shares her poem, I Raise My Fist, reflecting on courage, identity, and strength. Loraine is a Sanctuary Ambassador - she uses her own experiences of seeking sanctuary to campaign for a fairer and more compassionate asylum system.

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (and every other day), we're fighting for a welcoming society where people in the asylum and immigration system are empowered to rebuild their own lives, free from destitution, with dignity and agency. #EndPoverty

We've launched our new campaign in Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections, with a call for a cross-party commitment to end all forms of homelessness by 2040. Join us! https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/end-homelessness-in-scotland/

Everyone deserves a safe place to call their home. Each year, thousands of people are forced to endure the trauma of homelessness as they go through the asylum and immigration system. On #WorldHomelessnessDay, we stand in solidarity with all people experiencing homelessness.

For Black History Month, our National Director Moud Goba shares 3 practical ways to push back against anti-refugee hate. Support our work by becoming a Micro Rainbow ally👉 microrainbow.org/become-an-al... #Refugees #BlackHistoryMonth #ChangingLGBTQILives #PowerAndPride2025

In partnership with @homelesslink.bsky.social and 62 other organisations working in the homelessness and migrant rights sectors we have written to the Government urging it to reverse its recent decision to shorten the move-on period to 28 days www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

End homelessness in the asylum system – a better system is possible! We're at #LabourConference2025 distributing our postcard created in collaboration with @homelesslink.bsky.social and designed by our Community Researchers.

End homelessness in the asylum system – a better system is possible! We're at #LabourConference2025 distributing our postcard created in collaboration with @homelesslink.bsky.social and designed by our Community Researchers.

Proud to present @naccomnetwork.bsky.social and @refugeestogether.bsky.social to say: ✅ End Homelessness ✅ End Destitution ✅ No to prejudice and division ✅ Housing is everyone’s right ✅ Community is where it’s at!

At the #LabourConference2025 doing some guerilla postcard distribution of our joint @naccomnetwork.bsky.social and @homelesslink.bsky.social showing what we need to do to end homelessness in the asylum system…

Anger and division cause tensions in our communities, dividing us and tearing the social fabric of our society. It harms us all. We’ve joined over 100 other organisations calling on the new Home Secretary to unite communities to improve everyone’s lives.

With 63 other expert organisations, we’ve written to Government to strongly oppose the sudden reduction in the asylum accommodation move-on period for newly recognised refugees. Read our joint letter in full in the The Guardian today 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

With 63 other expert organisations, we’ve written to Government to strongly oppose the sudden reduction in the asylum accommodation move-on period for newly recognised refugees. Read our joint letter in full in the The Guardian today 👇

In partnership with @homelesslink.bsky.social and 62 other organisations working in the homelessness and migrant rights sectors we have written to the Government urging it to reverse its recent decision to shorten the move-on period to 28 days www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Don't miss our recent article about our regional member hub meetings, featuring: ✏️ Legal advice and support models ✏️ Refugee move-on, housing and supported housing ✏️ Lived experience ✏️ Data ✏️ NRPF housing and emergency accommodation ✏️ Asylum NRPF Read now:

📢 Are you an empathetic person, with excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the asylum process in the UK? Do you have experience (paid or voluntary) of supporting people seeking asylum and working in a trauma informed way? 🧡

Want a job that really makes a difference? We have three NEW vacancies at the Welsh Refugee Council! Join the team where every day you'll work with sanctuary seekers and refugees to build strong connections and better futures 🧡

Our regional member hub meetings gave us opportunity to share ideas, support one another and develop good practice in ending destitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants. We're sharing members' challenges and successes on a range of topics:

From legal advice and support models to the challenges and opportunities of using data, we're sharing highlights from our regional member hub meetings! We're grateful for our members for giving us such trusted insight into the work you do. Read now: naccom.org.uk/blog-insight...

We are recruiting! Find out more here: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/housing... #housingjobs #homelessness #charityjobs

We're grateful to feature as a contributor in the latest issue of the Housing Rights newsletter by @cihhousing.bsky.social! 😊🗞️ Read the piece by our Advocacy & Communications Manager here 🔗➡️ rb.gy/at7aa3 #EndDestitution #RefugeesWelcome

We're recruiting for new volunteers! 📣 Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies. Apply here ➡️ www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us #Volunteering #SheffieldVolunteering

Last week, young people came together to celebrate World Friendship Day by reflecting on what makes a great friend, who inspires them, and who is important to them in London. Their thoughtful responses remind us of the power of connection and community. 💬🧡

Order your free Welcome posters! When we fill our windows, streets, and shared spaces with posters of welcome, we show our neighbours and MPs that kindness and solidarity are stronger than fear or division🧡 Get yours now👇 actionnetwork.org/forms/order-...

As hostility towards people seeking sanctuary escalates, marked by far-right attacks like in Epping, one individual's courageous words stand out "I hope you can be a voice for fairness and show the world that every refugee has a story." 👉🏽 Please read and share: tinyurl.com/3cwb54cj #RefugeesWelcome

Could you become the newest member of our support team? ✨🏡 Find out more below ⬇️

“There isn’t such a sense of desperation now.” For young refugees, the extended 56-day eviction period has made a noticeable difference. It’s given them more time to find a place to live, access support, and build a stable future. But this change isn’t permanent yet, and it needs to be.

To find out more, read the full report (‘From Surviving to Thriving: Preventing homelessness among people recently granted refugee status in Greater Manchester’) or a shorter policy briefing at boaztrust.org.uk/surviving-to-thriving 🔗 6/6

Don't miss this @bigissue.com article about the further extension to the move-on period. While it is just one important step towards addressing migrant homelessness, there is a valuable opportunity to make the case for a permanent extension to 56 days.

Our Director @youngbridget.bsky.social is quoted in this @bigissue.com article about the further extension to the move-on period. The extension doesn't go far enough, but provides a valuable opportunity to make the case for a permanent extension to 56 days. Read now:

Our heartfelt thanks to Ana & Mishka (A&M) Consultancy, a partnership of two consultants with lived experience of the UK immigration and asylum system, who have evaluated our Community Research Programme. The report is full of ideas on how to improve. Read now: naccom.org.uk/blog-communi...

📢 We're hiring! Join us as Quality Mark Programme Lead to raise standards in night shelters across England. 💼 £41,925–£46,956 📍 England (Hybrid) 🔗 Apply now: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/housing... #CharityJobs #Homelessness #HousingJustice #NowHiring

Voices in Exile is #recruiting for the post of Immigration Caseworker IAA Level 2. Interested? Please see the job description, person specification and application guidance here www.voicesinexile.org/vacancies/

Read the independent evaluation of our recruitment of Community Researchers with lived experience; how sustainable the programme has been; and how it has influenced systemic change in policy and practice. There might be some useful learnings for other organisations!

We recently had our Community Research Programme – which aims to put lived experience at the heart of our research and advocacy – evaluated independently. A&M's findings and areas for improvement make for really interesting reading, which we wanted to share!

Our Regional Member Hubs bring together members for networking, building solidarity, sharing good practice and challenges, and taking collective action. Read about our hubs here: naccom.org.uk/get-involved...

Evidence from our frontline members indicates that the 56-day move-on has been a lifeline for new refugees. This #RefugeeWeek, NACCOM and ‪@homelesslink.bsky.social‬ make the case for the extension to be made permanent. Read our new blog:

We’re celebrating #RefugeeWeek to stand in solidarity with refugees, and because we believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity and agency as a part of their community. Info here: refugeeweek.org.uk

This #RefugeeWeek, NACCOM and ‪@homelesslink.bsky.social‬ are sending a clear signal that the immigration and asylum systems are a direct cause of homelessness. In our new blog, we outline our key recommendations to improve the move-on process. Find out more:

A wonderful quote about community from bell hooks this #RefugeeWeek... “We can begin the process of making community wherever we are. We can begin by sharing a smile, a warm greeting, a bit of conversation; by doing a kind deed or by acknowledging kindness offered to us.”- bell hooks

This #RefugeeWeek the extended move on period for people with newly granted refugee status must be made permanent. Some great points from our friends over at @naccomnetwork.bsky.social naccom.org.uk/blog-this-ref...

It's #RefugeeWeek and alongside @homelesslink.bsky.social‬ we're calling on the Government to make the move-on period extension permanent. #CommunityAsASuperpower reminds us that everyone deserves a place to call home. Read more: naccom.org.uk/blog-this-re... ‪@refugeeweek.bsky.social‬

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is our 140 frontline organisations and charities across the UK, working together to #EndDestitution amongst people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants who aren’t able to access to public funds because of their immigration status. What's your superpower? 💙

This summer, we’re holding our Regional Hubs throughout the UK. They’re a chance for members to network, share challenges and coordinate around our collective work to #EndDestitution. Read about our hubs here:

This week the Government committed to fully repealing the outdated Vagrancy Act. What is the Act, and how might any replacement powers impact people from migrant and refugee communities who are rough sleeping? 💬 Read our statement and blog via 🔗: naccom.org.uk/statement-an... #EndDestitution

📣 We're recruiting! 📣 Could you be our new External Affairs Manager? We're recruiting for this key role in our small but impactful charity. If you're an experienced communicator with a passion for social justice issues, then we'd love to hear from you. More info: naccom.org.uk/were-recruit...