RRN is embedded in the local support environment, working alongside statutory partners and other charities to ensure that together we provide the holistic support people require to thrive.
RRN has always worked closely with Hampshire County Council, East Hampshire District Council and Portsmouth City Council. Refugee arrivals are the responsibility of Local Authorities; RRN provides the community connection and support that people need to truly thrive and integrate.
Our support complements the statutory protection provided by Two Saints (until 2025) and International Rescue Committee, and our programmes rest on our strong relationships with these providers.
RRN’s resettlement teams support refugees that the UN High Commissioner for Refugees has identified as being the most vulnerable and in urgent need of resettlement. Where applicable, we source housing through working with private landlords, media outlets and churches. Once we have sourced potential housing it is then checked by the relevant Local Authorities, who work directly with the Home Office to allocate a suitable refugee family through the UNHCR.
