We’re volunteering in support of refugees and sanctuary seekers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Welcoming refugees
We’re Refugees Welcome in Richmond (RWinR). Since 2015 we’ve been responding to the needs of refugees and people seeking asylum who live in or pass through Richmond in London.
Our volunteers provide befriending and language support to help those fleeing crises, conflicts, or persecution around the world who arrive here to settle into the community and access services they need. We’re always looking for more supporters to join us.
We work alongside Richmond Council’s Resettlement Team to supplement the support offered by caseworkers.
We’re also finding homes for sanctuary seekers in the Borough. We urgently need more rental accommodation. In collaboration with the Council, we’ve developed a package of commercial benefits for landlords.
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, we have a dedicated subgroup to support refugees from there and local residents hosting them in Richmond upon Thames.
Ways to get involved
Finding homes
Let your property on favourable terms and bring more refugees to safety.
Befriending
After safety checks and training, join our welcoming party and make new friends.
Donations
Fundraise, donate items or your time to assist refugees in our neighbourhood.
Looking for hosts
Support the call from Refugees at Home by offering temporary hosting to sanctuary seekers in London.
Endorsements
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Latest news
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Thanks to Jane Bradley, her family and friends
Jane Bradley supported people seeking sanctuary in Richmond as an English teacher and a volunteer at the Vineyard Community Centre. We are very grateful to Jane’s family and friends who have raised over £1,000 in her memory for Refugees Welcome in Richmond (RWinR). This tremendous contribution will go directly towards supporting various expenses for our clients. You can read…
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Grow your own food at Jubilee Meadow
Do you love gardening, plants or have a passion for growing food? We would like to invite you to our new “Grow your own” project based in Jubilee Meadow where you will have the opportunity to grow food, nurture flowers and enjoy the outdoor space in the middle of a wildlife meadow. The growing beds are by…