We’re volunteering in support of people seeking sanctuary in and around 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 upon Thames in London, UK.
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 clients seeking sanctuary 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.
RWinR is a local group of the City of Sanctuary movement representing Richmond upon Thames, which is now a Borough of Sanctuary.
Ways to get involved

Looking for hosts
Support the call from Refugees at Home by offering temporary hosting to people seeking sanctuary in London.
Endorsements
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