Samira fled to the UK from Somalia. She claimed asylum but was refused after six months. This is her - and her child's - story of destitution.

Asim fled to escape torture and persecution. Sadly, bureaucracy in the British asylum system meant that he was about to be thrust into another tide of unpredictability and danger.

Today, I start learning Arabic. I'm excited, nervous and glad I'm not doing it alone.

Creative Friday was a sea of red this week as our participants printed poppy designs and created poppy brooches for Remembrance Day. 

People don’t realise the effect a pair of socks can have on someone who has just entered the country. 

These are the exciting auction prizes that will be raising funds to welcome refugees this Saturday...

Let's raise funds to welcome refugees! Make sure you book by 15 October.

Tuesday saw the launch of our new hosting scheme for destitute asylum seekers, Host Derby. Read more about it here.

Have you ever wondered what happens to those people seeking asylum who are refused and have to leave their Home Office accommodation?

Refugee Week has been and gone for another year, so it's a good time to take stock and reflect on a week of shared stories, community events and awareness raising.