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Housing for Refugees — NASS, council, charity

Three routes: Home Office Section 95 / 98 (for asylum seekers), council housing (after status) and homeless charities (crisis). Below — 114 organisations with contacts.

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After getting Refugee Status or HP you have 42 days to leave Home Office accommodation (from 9 March 2026, previously 56). Apply for Universal Credit and contact your council housing department on the same day you receive your BRP. Homelessness guide →

Migrant Help

National
AdviceEmergency

Official government-contracted asylum support service. Help with Section 95/98 accommodation applications, ASPEN card issues, and signposting.

Refugee Action

Manchester, Birmingham, London · M1 4EU
Advice

Housing casework and advice for asylum seekers and refugees in Manchester, Birmingham, and London.

Hestia

London · W2 5QT
Supported housingEmergency

Provides supported accommodation and housing support for asylum seekers, refugees, and survivors of trafficking in London.

St Mungo's

London, South England · SE1 7RZ
EmergencySupported housing

Homelessness charity with hostels and housing support across London and South of England. Works with refugees and asylum seekers.

Housing Justice

National · EC4V 5DE
AdviceHomeshare

Nightstop emergency hosting and housing support for young people and refugees. Connects homeless people with hosts.

Nacro Housing

National · SE1 0AA
Supported housingAdvice

Supported housing and housing advice for vulnerable people including asylum seekers and refugees.

Emmaus UK

National · CB1 2QT
Supported housingEmergency

Provides long-term community housing for homeless people including refugees. Residents contribute through social enterprise work.

Boaz Trust

Manchester · M14 7PW
Supported housingEmergency

Provides housing and support for destitute asylum seekers in Greater Manchester. Dispersed housing model.

Solace Women's Aid

London · N15 4HB
Supported housingEmergency

Emergency accommodation and housing support for women fleeing violence, including asylum seeking women in London.

Amos Trust

London · SE11 6NP
Supported housing

Christian human rights charity providing housing for asylum seekers in crisis. Night Shelter scheme.

Depaul UK

National · NW1 1YN
EmergencySupported housing

Hostels and supported housing for young homeless people including asylum-seeking young people. Multiple cities.

ASSIST Sheffield

Sheffield · S1 1WF
Supported housingEmergency

Support for failed asylum seekers in Sheffield. Emergency accommodation, food, and housing advocacy. NACCOM member.

Freedom from Torture

London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham · N4 1NB
Supported housing

Specialist support for survivors of torture. Housing support and advocacy as part of rehabilitation services.

Camden Housing Options (NRPF)

London — Camden · N1C 4AG
NRPFAdvice

Housing Options and Advice for asylum seekers and NRPF cases. Counter at 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Camden is a Borough of Sanctuary.

Southwark Council NRPF Team

London — Southwark · SE1 2QH
NRPFAdvice

Southwark NRPF team includes social workers and specialist assessors. Referrals via email, response within 2 working days. Also runs Borough Sanctuary programme.

Haringey Migrant Support Centre

London — Haringey · N15 3QL
AdviceNRPF

Free advice and casework on immigration, housing, homelessness and destitution. New Enquiries Line: every Thursday from 10am. Based at St John Vianney Church, Tottenham N15 3QL.

Praxis Community Projects

London · E2 0EF
AdviceSupported housing

Expert advice, housing and peer support for migrants at risk in London. Includes refugees, trafficking and gender-based violence survivors. Free immigration advice: Wed 2–5pm, Thu 10am–1pm.

Single Homeless Project (SHP)

London · WC1X 8QY
Supported housingEmergency

London's leading homeless charity supporting 10,000+ people/year including refugees and asylum seekers. Supported housing, floating support and resettlement services.

Helen Bamber Foundation

London · N1 7JH
Supported housingAdvice

Specialist support for survivors of torture, trafficking and extreme human cruelty. Housing and welfare team prevents homelessness and finds emergency housing for clients. Referral-based.

The Passage

London · SW1P 1NL
EmergencySupported housing

Day centre and accommodation for homeless people including asylum seekers. Food, showers, housing advice, healthcare and employment support. Carlisle Place SW1P 1NL. Mon–Fri 9am–3:30pm.

Project 17

London (National) · E1 6RF
NRPFAdvice

Specialist organisation reducing destitution among migrant families with No Recourse to Public Funds. Advice on Section 17 support, housing options, financial support for families with children.

Women for Refugee Women

London · EC1R 0AT
Supported housingAdvice

Housing advice and welfare support for refugee women. Advice line: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30am–1:30pm. Housing advice specifically on Wednesdays.

Refugee Action Kingston

Kingston upon Thames · KT2 6LX
AdviceSupported housing

30+ years supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Kingston and South West London. Housing, immigration advice, welfare benefits, education. Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm.

Abigail Housing

Leeds, Bradford · LS6 2NY
Supported housingEmergency

Provides homes for refugees and asylum seekers who would otherwise be street homeless in Leeds and Bradford. Two projects: Asylum Seekers Project and Refugee Housing Project.

Leeds Refugee Forum

Leeds · LS9 7SG
AdviceSupported housing

Bilingual advocacy and housing advice for refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds. Specialist refugee housing adviser. Interpreters in multiple languages.

Rainbow Haven

Manchester · M18 8TJ
AdviceSupported housing

Drop-in centre Tuesdays and Thursdays in Gorton for asylum seekers and refugees. Housing and benefit advice, casework, computer suite, English classes. 113 Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, Manchester M18 8TJ.

Nottingham Refugee Forum

Nottingham · NG3 4NB
AdviceSupported housing

Specialist housing advice for refused asylum seekers and those in initial or dispersed accommodation in Nottingham. Drop-in Mon–Thu from 9:30am.

The Marie Trust

Glasgow · G1 1LH
EmergencySupported housing

Day centre and homeless support for people in Glasgow including asylum seekers. Addresses housing, homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. Mon–Fri 10am–4pm.

Refugee Sanctuary Scotland

Glasgow · G2 4PB
Supported housingEmergency

Prevents destitution and homelessness among refugees in Scotland through housing, travel support and emergency cash grants. NACCOM member. Referral-based.

EYST Wales — Sanctuary Hub

Swansea · SA1 3NJ
AdviceSupported housing

Daily advice service for refugees and asylum seekers including housing support. Appointments: Mon–Fri 10am–3pm. Arabic and other languages available.

Simon Community Northern Ireland

Belfast · BT14 6BX
EmergencySupported housing

Northern Ireland's leading homeless charity with 24/7 freephone helpline. Works with asylum seekers and refugees. Provides accommodation, advice and counselling.

North West Migrants Forum

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland · BT48 7BH
AdviceSupported housing

Housing, immigration and welfare advice for migrants and asylum seekers in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Liverpool · L7 3HJ
AdviceSupported housing

Day centre and casework for asylum seekers in Liverpool including housing advice, missed NASS payments, GP access. Women-only ESOL classes. Mon–Thu 9:30am–4pm.

Micro Rainbow

London, West Midlands, North West · B1 2NF
Supported housinglgbtq

Safe temporary housing for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Houses in London, North West and West Midlands. Freephone: 0800 358 5851. Afghanistan LGBTQI+ helpline: 0800 358 5852.

Rainbow Migration

London (National) · SE1 0EH
Advicelgbtq

Specialist legal advice and practical support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum. Help accessing housing and health services. Helpline: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm.

Stonewall Housing

London (National) · N1 9DN
Advicelgbtq

Leading national charity supporting LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness. Free housing advice line: 0800 6 404 404, weekdays 10am–1pm. Live chat weekdays 2–5pm.

Catholic Worker Farm

West Hyde, Hertfordshire · WD3 9XH
Supported housingEmergency

Free accommodation, food, English lessons and counselling for destitute female asylum seekers and their children. Street homeless only; referrals via refugee agencies.

HIAS+JCORE

London (National) · NW4 3AF
AdviceSupported housing

Jewish refugee support organisation (merger of JCORE and HIAS). Practical housing, employment and legal advice for asylum seekers and refugees. JUMP befriending programme.

Centrepoint

National · N1 7GU
EmergencySupported housing

UK's leading youth homelessness charity supporting 15,000+ young people/year including unaccompanied minors and young refugees. Free helpline: 0808 800 0661 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm).

Glasgow City Mission

Glasgow · G5 0JJ
EmergencyAdvice

Day centre and Overnight Welcome Centre for homeless people including asylum seekers. Internationals Team provides benefits, housing and visa support.

Shelter Cymru

Wales (National) · CF10 5AL
AdviceEmergency

Free housing advice and emergency support for homeless people in Wales including asylum seekers and refugees. Helpline: 0800 0495 495 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm).

Wheatley Homes Glasgow

Glasgow · G1 3RB
Supported housing

Social housing provider accepting waiting list applications from asylum seekers (suspended until refugee status confirmed). Works with Scottish Refugee Council; migrant support advisor available.

HostNation

London, Greater Manchester, Tyneside · N1 9EW
Homeshare

Volunteer-led charity matching volunteer befrienders with socially isolated asylum seekers and refugees for weekly meetings over 3 months. Not for severe housing crisis.

ECPAT UK

London (National) · WC2H 9DX
AdviceSupported housing

Children's rights organisation protecting trafficked and unaccompanied minors. Housing rights advocacy for child asylum seekers.

Haringey Welcome

London — Haringey · N22 6TB
AdviceNRPF

Dignity, justice and welcome for refugees and migrants in Haringey. NRPF support and housing signposting. Community Hub: Tuesdays 1:30–4:30pm.

OPORA UK

London (UK-wide remote) · EC1V 2NX
AdviceSupported housing

Ukrainian-led UK charity providing support in Russian and Ukrainian. Assistance with housing, mental health, employment and integration for Ukrainian and Russian-speaking refugees.

Russian Community Association

London (Sutton) · SM1 4PG
AdviceSupported housing

Services and support to Russian-speaking refugees and immigrant community in London and Greater London, including housing, health, and legal issues.

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