Our No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) service helps people who are experiencing homelessness in Oxfordshire who have lost or don’t have access to state-funded benefits and housing. People in this situation are often not allowed to work; neither are they eligible for benefits, nor allowed to use public services except for basic health care. This leaves them at high risk of abuse and exploitation.
Funded by the Oxfordshire Homeless Movement, the project has been running since 2021 after a clear need was identified for this group of people. We provide tailored support to allow individuals to become self-sufficient and take practical steps to rebuild their lives. We work in partnership with Asylum Welcome to help people move on from the trauma of homelessness. We also work with Soha to offer clients accommodation, whilst they receive help and advice to resolve any legal matters.
What can we help with?
Working in partnership with Asylum Welcome, we:
- Find accommodation for people who don’t have access to housing and support them to sustain their tenancy.
- Assist people to resolve their immigration status. This involves supporting asylum claims for those outside the EEA, and applications for settled status for those from within the EEA.
- Create individual plans to help clients move forward, including providing support related to trauma and helping clients to access employment opportunities so that they can live independently.
Who is this service for?
Individuals who are subject to the ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ condition and are experiencing homelessness in Oxfordshire.
How do we work?
We provide a support plan for each client that focuses on their individual strengths and is tailored for them.
