A briefing to explain what hate crime is, how it can be identified, and how to respond Sadly, hate crime against refugees is a very real problem. Although it is not by any means a common occurrence, i...
Learn about Universal Credit and how to apply for it Note: Universal Credit will be paid from the day the application is fully submitted. The first payment will be made at least 5 weeks from the date ...
Find help and advice in your region to support your Community Sponsorship journey Each of the nine English Regions and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has a Strategic Migration Partnership (SMP) ...
Details on the charitable status you require to be approved as a community sponsor In order to be approved by the Home Office as a Community Sponsorship group, your application must be made through a ...
As a Community Sponsorship group, you will have safeguarding responsibilities to protect everyone you work with from harm. Our guide aims to help you to navigate these. Safeguarding is about protectin...
Discover different ways to connect with other organisations in your area As part of your Community Sponsorship application, you will be doing lots of research into the services and organisations in yo...
Find two detailed resources on the impact of trauma in the Community Sponsorship context Reset has asked Shellee Burroughs, Clinical Operations Manager at Action for Child Trauma (ACT) International t...
Community Sponsorship Groups in Scotland will benefit from understanding what is taking place nationally. The Scottish Government have implemented a refugee integration strategy for 2018-2022, which G...
Understand how to support refugees to access healthcare in Scotland In Scotland the legislation and entitlements around Healthcare are different from the rest of the UK. More information on rights and...
Find more information to support young refugees going to school in Scotland Education All of the children in the family you welcome are entitled to access education when they arrive in Scotland. ...
Find out what support is available for adults arriving in Scotland to support them in learning English There is a strong framework of practice, legislation and policy to support ESOL provision for ref...
Access links and guidance for refugees in Scotland Refugee Specialist Support Scottish Refugee Council can offer refugees support and advice on employability. They also work with employers such as Gre...
Learn about other welfare benefits the family you support may be entitled to There are a number of benefits that are not included in Universal Credit. Your group will have to assist the refugee family...