Learn how Community Sponsorship group, Family Matters, were able to gather together a group of investors and purchase a home for a refugee family! As we see more Community Sponsorship groups investing...
Essential information for groups when considering property investment When it comes to finding a property for a refugee family, it can feel like an insurmountable obstacle to overcome given the lack o...
A guide to what to discuss with a family, in preparation for moving One of your requirements as a Community Sponsorship group is to source sustainable housing for a refugee family for a two-year perio...
Recommendations for how to furnish a property for a refugee family Community Sponsorship groups will need to provide equipment, groceries and other basic items in the property ahead of a refugee famil...
Ideas and tips to help in your search for accommodation We know that a significant part of your work in the application process to become a Community Sponsorship group will focus on housing. As p...
Find out what other groups have found helpful when a preparing property for a resettled family You will need to obtain accommodation that is of a good and adequate standard and available at a sustaina...
A guide to help your group manage refugees’ expectations and communicate your role regarding accommodation As a Community Sponsorship group, you will have gone to great lengths to source suitabl...
Recognise importance of having a Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and how to support families in their responsibilities Tenancy agreements When you are searching for suitable accommodation for the family y...
Empowering refugees to understand their housing obligations This resource will help your group support refugees to understand their housing obligations, to foster independence and empowerment as rent...
Ideas and discussion points to assist groups in negotiating with landlords Community Sponsorship groups across the UK have developed hugely creative ways to find affordable, sustainable accommodation ...
Think through which responsibilities and roles your group will take on with the family’s accommodation This resource aims to help your Community Sponsorship group think through some key issues ...
Guidance on how to support families that are considering moving to a different area in the UK After arrival, some families might express an interest in moving elsewhere in the UK. There could be many ...