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Next in our interview series, we speak to the activist and writer Loraine Masiya Mponela. “I now know how powerful it is when people with lived experiences come together and support each other” Loraine told us. Read more: naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In the 8th interview for NACCOM's 20th anniversary series, we speak to the activist and writer Loraine Masiya Mponela. In her interview, Loraine shares her moving poem ‘Limbo Land’ about her lived experience of the asylum and immigration systems. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

“For me, hope is about having a belief that things can be better. It's a guiding North Star.” Meet Ros Holland, CEO of @boaztrust.bsky.social. We're marking our 20th anniversary with a series of exclusive interviews with the people we work with. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In the 7th interview for NACCOM's 20th anniversary series, we speak to Ros Holland, CEO of @boaztrust.bsky.social. about the importance of connection, empathy and solidarity within the sector, what hope means to her. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Next in our 20th anniversary series, we speak to Ros Holland, CEO of @boaztrust.bsky.social. Ros spoke to us about NACCOM's early days of bringing together organisations working within destitution, homelessness, and the asylum and immigration sectors. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

‘Moving Forward’ with @homelesslink.bsky.social highlights our national and local recommendations to improvxe the move-on process and prevent refugee homelessness. Read it now ➡️ naccom.org.uk/moving-forwa...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If we want to end rough sleeping, we need to put an end to an asylum system that drives destitution and homelessness. ‘Moving Forward’ with @homelesslink.bsky.social is co-produced by researchers with lived experience of destitution and immigration control. naccom.org.uk/moving-forwa...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In the sixth interview for NACCOM's 20th anniversary series, we speak to Wen Hoe, one of our trustees, about what first drew her to NACCOM. Wen shares our enthusiasm for empowering people with lived experience – glad to have you as a trustee, Wen! naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“Desmond Tutu said: ‘If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor’” Meet Wen Hoe, one of our wonderful trustees. We're marking our 20th anniversary with a series of exclusive interviews with the people we work with. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Next in our 20th anniversary interviews, we speak to Wen Hoe, one of our trustees. Wen talked to us about building long-term resilience in communities, her work trying to help people to “re-humanise each other”, and our shared values of dignity and respect. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“However you behave towards other people, I believe, comes back at you.” Meet Jon Beech, Director of LASSN, one of our member organisations. We're celebrating our 20th anniversary via a series of exclusive interviews with the people we work with. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next in our 20th anniversary interview series, we speak to Jon Beech, Director of LASSN. Jon told us how much he values NACCOM’s work in policy advocacy, where we take our members’ experience as a plural and speak truth to power. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

In an interview series for NACCOM's 20th anniversary, we spoke to our trustee Sascha Chennell about what inspires her to work closely with underserved communities and challenge businesses "to do the right thing". naccom.org.uk/ultimately-w...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's already time for our fourth interview in our series celebrating our 20th anniversary! Salma Ravat from @oneroofleicester.bsky.social thinks creating a “supportive family” is one of NACCOM’s key strengths – read the interview to find out why. naccom.org.uk/be-prepared-...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“Ultimately, we have more of a voice together than if we do alone” Meet one of our trustees, Sascha Chennell. For our 20th anniversary, we’re celebrating the people who have made our organisation what it is, via a series of exclusive interviews. naccom.org.uk/ultimately-w...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In our third interview for NACCOM's 20th anniversary, we speak to one of our trustees, Sascha Chennell. Sascha is passionate about "fighting to make sure that people who have fled persecution have the opportunity to restart their lives and recover from trauma" ➡️ naccom.org.uk/ultimately-w...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In our second interview for NACCOM's 20th anniversary, we speak to Nico and Kas, who have lived experience of destitution and immigration control and are part of a team that ensures lived experience is at the heart of our work. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

For our 20th anniversary, we’re celebrating the people who have made our organisation what it is, with a series of exclusive interviews. The second interview is with two of our Community Ambassadors, Nico Ndlovu and Kas Biru. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

“There must be some way to live a better life” In the second instalment of our interview series for NACCOM's 20th anniversary, we speak to Nico Ndlovu and Kas Biru, two of our Community Ambassadors, about what they've learned and what hope means to them. naccom.org.uk/interview-wi...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

NACCOM has always been greater than the sum of its parts. For our 20th anniversary, we’re celebrating the people who have made our organisation what it is, with a series of exclusive interviews – starting with our founder, @whollydavesmith.bsky.social naccom.org.uk/the-ethos-of...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We're proud to join @asylummatters.bsky.social and more than 200 other organisations in signing this letter calling for an asylum policy based on evidence, not cruelty. Read more: asylummatters.org/2026/07/27/b...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

"We have all needed encouragement to speak up, stand up, and advocate for ourselves ... we hope to bring encouragement to others to do the same". This #RefugeeWeek, our Community Ambassadors, Nico, Shamim, Ann and Kas reflected on what the theme of courage means to them ⬇️🧡

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Particularly interesting discussions this year around responding to damaging asylum reforms, dealing with the threat from the far-right, supporting people with restricted eligibility, building lived experience representation and much more. Lots more to come in London, Bristol and Belfast 🧡

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Our Summer Regional Hubs have got off to a flying start with sessions in Leeds, Nottingham, Blackburn and Glasgow. Always a highlight of the year to bring members together to discuss challenges and their innovative, inspiring work to support their communities despite an ever more hostile context.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Message from our friends at PPR in Belfast. We cannot allow this horrific attack to turn us against our neighbours

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thank you to Govan Community Projects, Ubuntu Women's Shelter, @assistsheffield.bsky.social and Greater Together Manchester for sharing your Acts of Hope with us, and for all the amazing work you do!

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Every single day, NACCOM members across the UK show up to deliver the ultimate antidote to division and despair: simple, practical acts of solidarity and hope. These acts often go unnoticed, but they are what hold our communities together in difficult times. 🧡

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Greater Together Manchester's 5-a-side football club has been running every Tuesday evening for 4 years⚽ "It brings hope to our members as it is not only an activity that helps improve physical health and mental wellbeing, but it is also a space of community and connection." 1/3 #AMillionActsofHope

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

ASSIST Sheffield works alongside people seeking sanctuary made destitute by the UK's asylum system. They provide a holistic, trauma-informed, service that includes safe housing, a hosting network, welfare support, casework, advocacy, community building, and the redistribution of resources. 2/4

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In Sheffield, @assistsheffield.bsky.social have been celebrating #AMillionActsofHope with messages of hope and personalised thank you cards from their community of staff and volunteers. 🧡 1/4

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

GCP told us why the community meals brings hope to them and their community: "Seeing our volunteers, chefs, members, and staff come together and share stories and recipes, for a few short hours each month, people forget their stresses or status and genuinely connect to one another."

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Govan Community Project's community meals in Glasgow are a shining example of the #MillionActsofHope that go on all over the UK everyday. Each month, families, friends and community members join the tables at the Salvation Army hall each month in Govan to enjoy a meal that money simply can’t buy.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

“I’m part of the NACCOM puzzle because I believe that everyone deserves a home. Everyone deserves sanctuary. Everyone deserves family - no matter where you’re from” We asked our members: “How are you a piece of the NACCOM puzzle?” Their answers are truly inspiring…

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

As we celebrated our 20th year at our Annual Conference, we asked attendees: “How are you a piece of the NACCOM puzzle”? Here's what they had to say... #EndDestitution

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Massive thank you as well to Sarah Corbett from the Craftivist Collective, leading our gentle protest through craftivism throughout the day!

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We had a fantastic day yesterday at our annual conference and celebrating 20 years of solidarity, activism and welcome with NACCOM members. Huge thanks to our keynote speakers @jonnydarling.bsky.social and Jehangir Malik. 🧩 We are all pieces of the jigsaw puzzle, working to #enddestitution

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

It's been fantastic to see so many of our members, partners and supporters at our Annual Conference today. We've been busy exchanging ideas and skills on everything from what organisational resilience means to Trauma Informed Practice. We'll be sharing some of our top takeaways soon.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming attendees to our 2026 Annual Conference this morning. Don't miss our our anniversary timeline in the lobby, marking 20 years of the NACCOM network! #EndDestitution

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Great to be at @homelesslink.bsky.social rough sleeping conference yesterday. Talking about the need for a asylum move-on process which prevents, rather than causes, destitution, and hearing about the brilliant work @mustardtreemcr.bsky.social are doing in Manchester.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Packed mass lobby of parliament today to challenge the government’s earned settlement proposals that will mean some people waiting decades to properly rebuild their lives

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Government stats published today show rough sleeping at a 15-year high. Read more about how a cross-governmental approach could build an inclusive system that ends homelessness for all: homelesslink-1b54.kxcdn.com/media/docume...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Save the date! NACCOM’s Annual Conference will be taking place in Leeds. A full day of workshops, informative talks and a chance to meet with your fellow members to share learning and solidarity. We also have some exciting Craftivism planned! We will share booking details soon.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Did you know that NACCOM members collectively provided 672,807 nights of accommodation to refugees and migrants in 2024/2025? Everyone deserves to live with dignity and agency as part of their community. #EndDestitution naccom.org.uk/annual-surve...

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the staff team at NACCOM! Here's to fighting for a future free from destitution and homelessness in 2026.

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We'd like to wish you all a peaceful and restorative festive season, and a Happy New Year!

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Cross-government approaches to tackling homelessness are welcome, but government strategy must always tackle immigration policies that further push people into destitution. #EndDestitution Read our new data briefing: wp.me/p7yumi-4c9

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

NRPF conditions are forcing people into destitution. NACCOM members accommodated 1,509 people with restricted eligibility or No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in 2024/2025. #EndDestitution

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

NACCOM members were forced to turn away 3,450 people experiencing destitution and homelessness in 2024/2025 due to lack of capacity. This is likely to be a severe underestimation of the scale of unmet need. Read our new data briefing: wp.me/p7yumi-4c9 #EndDestitution

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The move-on period is a critical time for people to find safe, secure housing and support after receiving a decision on their claim and being asked to leave Home Office accommodation. The Government must reinstate the 56-day extension. Read our new data briefing: wp.me/p7yumi-4c9

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NACCOM @naccomnetwork.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

NACCOM members collectively provided 672,807 nights of accommodation to refugees and migrants in 2024/2025. Because we believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity and agency as part of the community. #EndDestitution

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