Refugees at Home

About Refugees at Home

Refugees at Home is the UK’s largest independent hosting charity, connecting those with a spare room in their home to refugees and people seeking asylum in need of somewhere to stay. Their vision is for every refugee and every person seeking asylum to have a safe place to stay.

Opening our homes to refugees sends a powerful message of welcome; that the UK is in fact kind and compassionate to those who are trying to rebuild their lives here.

How to get involved:

• Read their Information for Hosts to find out more about the process
• Request a callback to speak with one of the team.
• Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
• Don’t have a spare room? Maybe you have a friend or family member who does. Consider speaking to them about hosting.
• Watch & share the 2-min charity film.
• Follow on social media @refugeesathome

Hosting

What is hosting like?

Hosting is only ever temporary; it can last for anything from a week to several months and you decide how long you are able to host for. Let Refugees at Home know your availability and preferences for hosting, and they will work around you.

You will be supported through every step of your hosting journey. They carefully assess each guest and host, match according to preferences, advise on hosting arrangements and preparations, and provide ongoing support to hosts throughout the placement.

Who can become a host?

Anyone with a spare room, or even a sofa bed, that is well connected and has good public transport systems can apply to host. This enables guests to travel to college, school, support groups or jobs, and retain their independence. You will need to provide two references and have a home visit.