‘When the Dust Settles’ participant recruitment

Together Now have been working on refugee family reunion since 2010. We want to learn more about families’ experiences after arriving in the UK. This will help us improve our services. We will also share the information with other organisations so they can also use it to improve their service …

Passing of Nationality and Borders Bill

We are disappointed at the news that the Nationality and Borders Bill will become law. With others in the sector, we will continue to campaign against these laws that will unjustly penalise those seeking asylum in the UK. Here one of our clients shares his views: “I understand and know …

Response to proposals for off shore processing

Today the widely condemned Nationality and Borders Bill has passed, another devastating blow for those seeking safety in the UK. Here a client shares his views on ‘off shore processing’ in Rwanda, highlighting the impact of these policy decisions on those who have found asylum here; “These proposals make me feel …

Reflection on the impact of Covid-19

In the two weeks since the end of the UK Covid-19 travel restrictions, we have been reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on our clients and our organisation. We wanted to make sure we have gone some way to capture the effects of this extraordinary time on some of …

Response to Ukraine crisis

We believe that all refugee families should be able to live together if they wish and that all families fleeing persecution should be given the same treatment by the UK government. We welcome the safe and legal routes that the UK government has opened up to people fleeing from Ukraine …

Briefing note: Impact of Nationality and Borders Bill

Introduction We believe refugee families should be able to live together if they choose. We are highlighting the impact of the Nationality and Borders Bill on families being able to be reunited. The Bill proposes a two-tier system that will leave some refugees with no right to family reunion. Family …

A single tweet to reunite hundreds of families

A single tweet by University of Michigan professor, Beth Wilensky has resulted in over 25 million air miles being donated to US based charity Miles4Migrants. Miles4Migrants innovative programme takes pledges of air miles and works with partner organisations across the world to book flights to reunite refugees with their families. …

Bid and Rebuild 2019

In March 2019 we’re hosting our second art auction in Manchester with the Survivors of Torture Fund. Bid and Rebuild: an auction of contemporary art raising money for two charities supporting refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK. A big thank you to the artists who have so generously donated their …

Bid and Rebuild: Charity Art Auction

Supporting refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK 16th November, 2017, Venue: 2022, 20 Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester   Our auction raised £2600 for our clients and destitute torture survivors. Take a look at the artwork kindly donated by the artists here.   The night included live and silent auctions …