Help support refugee resettlement
We take part in government-funded schemes to resettle vulnerable refugees in local communities.
For example:
- The UK Resettlement Scheme focuses on the most vulnerable refugees identified by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Afghan resettlement schemes provide safe haven for evacuees from Afghanistan to resettle in Norfolk
- Schemes to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine
How you can help
If you would like to donate or volunteer your time to help with refugee resettlement, please use our online Help refugees form.
We urgently need:
- Single (3 ft) and double (4ft6) beds (upholstered beds must have fire labels)
- New single and double mattresses (must have fire labels)
- Bunk beds
- Cots
- Bedside tables
- Dining tables (not glass)
- Dining chairs (upholstered chairs must have fire labels)
- Coffee tables (not glass)
- Wardrobes
- Chest of drawers
- Sofas and armchairs (must have fire labels)
- Tv stands (not glass)
- Freestanding kitchen appliances (such as cookers, fridge freezers, under counter freezers, washing machines)
- Garden tools
- Gift vouchers (e.g. Argos, B&Q, Curries)
- Cups, glasses, crockery and cutlery
- Small appliances in good working order such as toasters, kettles, vacuum cleaners, irons
- Lamps/lampshades
- Televisions in good working order with remotes where possible, plug in ariels, freeview/freesat boxes
- Curtains
- Children's books/toys
- Highchairs
- Prams/pushchairs
Please note the following items cannot be donated:
- Baby clothing
- Stairgates
- Bedding, towels and clothing
- Food and toiletries
- Used mattresses
- King/queen/small double size beds
- Glass furniture
Please note that we are currently unable to accept donations of the following items:
- Microwaves
- Under counter fridges
- Travel cots
How to donate money
One of the best ways to help is by donating cash rather than donating goods. Cash can be transferred quickly to areas where it is needed. Individual and aid organisations can use it to buy what they need most.
You could make a donation to the Bishop of Norwich's Refugee Fund or the Norfolk Community Foundation's Supporting Ukraine in Norfolk Fund.
Setting up a collection point
Please do not set up local collection points for donated items. All donations need to go through our online Help refugees form. We can respond to offers and arrange collection through this service.
Accommodation
Shared accommodation
If you have an empty room in a shared house, you can offer this through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. This could be a spare room in your home or in property you own.
The room(s) should:
- Be available immediately and for at least 6 months
- Have access to shared facilities (bathroom and kitchen)
Find out more about being a Homes for Ukraine sponsor
Self-contained accommodation
Self-contained accommodation should:
- Be a whole property or self-contained annexe
- Contain at least 1 bedroom, bathroom and kitchen facilities
- Be available for long-term occupancy
- Be available immediately or in the near future
If you have empty self-contained accommodation you would rent to a refugee family, you can let us know using our Accommodation Offer for Refugee Resettlement Form.
