About us
Refugees at Home was set up by a group of friends in 2016 in response to the growing needs of refugees in the UK. Since then, we have become the UK’s largest independent hosting charity, finding a place to stay for more than 7,500 guests from over 100 different countries.
Refugees and people seeking asylum are fleeing war or persecution in their own countries. But many who come to the UK in search of safety find themselves facing homelessness and destitution. They may be without statutory support for long periods of time, or need some additional help to build new lives.
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.
Our vision
Our Vision is for every refugee and every person seeking asylum to have a safe place to stay.
Our mission
We want to support a society where every refugee and person seeking asylum facing homelessness has a safe place to stay and a chance to rebuild their life.
Our values
Our values set out our core beliefs of who we are as an organisation. They underpin all of the work we do, they set out the expectation on how we treat everyone with whom we work, how we carry out our work as individuals and collectively, and how we make decisions as an organisation.
We are:
- Collaborative
- Professional
- Respectful
- Empowering
How we are funded
Refugees at Home is a fundraising organisation, relying on the generous support of individuals, groups and organisations who share our values and vision.
As such, our funding comes predominantly from personal donations, community groups and grantmakers.
Currently we do not seek or accept government funding.
Our Impact
Take a look at our impact reports and the difference we’ve made in the lives of our guests.
Who we are
Read about some of the staff, trustees, and patrons that make up Refugees at Home.
Our strategy
Our ambitious strategy sets out our key priorities and commitments until 2027.
Our Partners
Meet the partner organisations we work closely with to support our hosts and guests.
Information for Home Visitors
Learn what to expect as one of our valued Home Visitors and what do to if you have any questions.
Information for referrers
Read our guide for current and new referral partners on working together for our guests.
Policies and finance
Read the policies that guide us and the annual reports providing detailed information about our work.