Our impact

When we started Refugees at Home in 2015, we had little idea how quickly we would grow, or the huge impact of our work.

Today we are the UK’s largest independent hosting charity and have found temporary accommodation for thousands of guests who might otherwise have ended up sleeping on the streets.

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The accommodation we provide costs us less than £20 per hosted night. Our guests not only get a safe place to stay and a good night’s sleep, they get a period of stability with a welcoming host family, many of whom become lifelong friends.

“Please know that your efforts have made a lasting impact, and I will forever be grateful for the stability and comfort you have helped me attain. As I continue to rebuild my life, I look forward to the day when I can pay it forward by hosting, helping, and supporting vulnerable individuals in their time of need”

Ali, Guest

Our latest impact report

2024 was an unprecedented year for Refugees at Home.

We started out with a huge boost following the success of The Guardian’s Winter Appeal, which raised £1.42m for three charities, including Refugees at Home.

We also launched our ambitious new strategy which will see us increase the number of guests we can host and improve the quality of support we offer hosts. In October, The National Lottery Community Fund awarded us £436,349, our largest grant to date. This will enable us to provide an even better service for our guests and hosts, as well as boosting the number of people we reach.

The year wasn’t without its challenges. Over the summer, the country was gripped by far-right, racist violence that terrorised many of our guests, hosts, and staff, and underlined the necessity of a future where everyone can live in safety and with dignity.

In our latest impact report you’ll see some of the ways we’ve worked to make this happen. Read  it here.