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13 Jun 2025

Therapy helps survivors to rebuild their lives

Refugee Council therapist provides the tools to bring out people’s resilience.

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03 Jun 2025

Flat pack build volunteers go the extra mile

Our corporate partners IKEA UK help create a space of safety and hope for young refugees.

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30 May 2025

Volunteer shares his skills, local knowledge and pride in his town

Local trips and football sessions help refugees build a life in Yorkshire town.

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5,000

adults and families recognised as refugees in Britain

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14,000

refugees supported in 2023/24

7,000

children who arrived here alone

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Our Impact

Together, with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain.

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In the media

Born in the aftermath of World War II, we have more than seventy years of expertise to share.

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Asylum housing costs set to triple, says watchdog

Our most recent contribution, detailing elements of our response to the NAO briefing.

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Articles written by Enver Solomon

You can find all of our CEO's articles for The Guardian here. The most recent on 09/05/25 'Labour is about to get even tougher on asylum seekers. It still won’t work'

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Britain should resettle at least 5,000 refugees each year

Our patron, Lord Dubs, calling on government to improve safe and legal routes to come to the UK.

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