Looking for wrap-around support from trained volunteers at a hotel or other initial accommodation centre housing people seeking asylum?

Request support from local Welcome churches for a hotel

Use our secure referral system to let us know about a hotel, or other initial accommodation centre housing people seeking asylum, where you would like support.

Simply tell us the needs and some basic details about the hotel. We will then connect with local refugee-friendly churches who may be able to help, and we will handle the information discreetly.

We provide training and support for church volunteers to ensure best practice in all activities, along with risk assessments and the necessary paperwork.

To make a referral for a hotel, click here.

How we can help you through this referral process?

For hotel accommodation teams and local councils

If you provide accommodation as a housing provider or as part of a local council team, we will work with you to:

  • identify the specific needs of the asylum-seeking community in the hotel

  • connect you with trained volunteers from Welcome Network churches in your area

  • work with volunteers from local churches to develop their policies and safe working practices

We also provide bespoke training for councils and accommodation providers on:

  • cross-cultural awareness and intercultural work

  • understanding wellbeing, trauma and needs of the asylum-seeking community

  • the refugee journey and the role of local churches in providing support

For local churches near to hotel accommodation

We are a network of churches working together to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum. We help churches to:

  • connect with asylum seekers requesting support from the local community

  • train and equip volunteers to confidently overcome language and cultural barriers

  • manage the safeguarding and personal safety risks for volunteers from churches

We also provide bespoke training for churches on:

  • welcoming and integrating people from diverse cultures

  • cross-cultural awareness and intercultural welcome

  • understanding wellbeing, trauma and the needs of the asylum-seeking community

Start the process today by referring a hotel!
For further information, email us at info@welcomechurches.org.