‘Working together to End Destitution’ - NACCOM Annual Conference and AGM

This is an online event.

Members, partners and supporters are warmly invited to join us for our online Annual Conference – an opportunity to hear about NACCOM’s work and impact this year, as well as the findings from our Annual Survey, which tracks the scale of destitution across the network. There will also be participatory workshops on a range of current topics and moments of celebration, reflection and solidarity.

All are welcome to join us to hear from charity leaders in the network, partner organisations, volunteer researchers from our Community Research group and NACCOM staff, as we explore key topics, challenges and opportunities that have emerged this year. Full details, including the Agenda, are below.

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*** Notice to delegates - After careful consideration, NACCOM had to make the difficult decision to move from an in-person conference on November 10th in Leicester to an online event. This is due to changes to planned strike action affecting national rail services and London tube services during the week of the conference, which would make travel to our conference extremely difficult or impossible for the majority of our delegates.

We are hugely disappointed that we won’t be able to bring the network together in person this year as planned. Whilst we regret needing to make this decision, we fully support the democratic right to strike and stand in solidarity with those who choose to do so.

For our full statement, including details of the refund process for those who had booked tickets, travel and accommodation to the in-person conference, please visit www.naccom.org.uk ***

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Event details:

What: The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM) Annual Conference and AGM

When: Thursday 10th November 2022

Where: Online (Zoom)

Start time: 9.30am

End time: 3.45pm

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>>> FULL AGENDA <<<

Note: Zoom links will be sent out in advance to all registered attendees for the different sections of the day

Impact report launch and AGM

> 09.30 - 10.20: Welcome and opening remarks (Bridget Young, Director, NACCOM), Launch of 2022 NACCOM Impact Report, including annual survey results (NACCOM staff and Community Researchers)

> 10.20 – 10.40: NACCOM Annual General Meeting (AGM) – NACCOM full members required but all delegates welcome. Full Members can vote in our Trustees. (Caron Boulghassoul, NACCOM Chair of Trustees)

> 10.40 – 10.55: Q&A on Impact Report and AGM matters (Caron Boulghassoul, NACCOM staff and Community Researchers)

> 10.55 – 11.00: Moment of solidarity and Reading by Loraine Masiya Mponela from her new book of poetry, “I was not born a sad poet”

> 11.00 – 11.30: Screen break

Online Workshops

> 11.30 – 13.00:

Workshop 1. Working well with Housing Associations

Workshop 2. Working well with Local Authorities

Workshop 3. Using the Right to Remain toolkit in the context of the Nationality and Borders Act

Workshop 4. Changing the story – how to talk about destitution

Speakers from organisations include:

• ASSIST Sheffield

• The Gap Newport

• Boaz Trust

• Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing

• Homeless Link

• Open Door North East

• Right to Remain

• IMIX

More details on each workshop can be found below.

> 13.00 – 14.00: Screen break

Online plenary discussion: What next for hosting?

> 14.00 – 15.30: Hosting has always played a prominent role in accommodation provision within the NACCOM network, particularly for people seeking asylum with NRPF. Hosting has faced several challenges over the past two years directly or indirectly as result of Covid-19, the Homes for Ukraine scheme and the current cost of living crisis. This interactive workshop will provide a space for individuals and organisations involved in hosting to share learning and discuss how they have responded and adapted to both current challenges and new opportunities. Colleagues from Hope at Home, Housing Justice Cymru and Refugees at Home will share their thoughts.

Speakers from organisations include:

• Hope at Home

• Housing Justice Cymru

• Refugees at Home

• Upbeat Communities

Conference close

> 15.30 – 15.45: Second reading by Loraine Masiya Mponela from her new book of poetry, “I was not born a sad poet”, Online vigil and moment of reflection (Bridget Young, Director, NACCOM)

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Detailed information about workshops:

➡️ Working well with Housing Associations (Workshop 1)

This workshop will explore the innovative approaches taking place in the provision and management of homes for both people seeking asylum and other migrants left with NRPF, or for refugees and others with the right to rent. Featuring presentations from members with expertise in this area, the workshop will be interactive and designed to inspire and support you to reach out and start a conversation with your local Housing Association/s.

➡️ Working well with Local Authorities (Workshop 2)

This workshop will use the recent Homeless Link and NACCOM report Unlocking the door: A roadmap for supporting non-UK nationals facing homelessness in England to explore challenges, opportunities and good practice around how NACCOM members can work well with local authorities across the UK.

➡️ Using the Right to Remain toolkit in the context of the Nationality and Borders Act (Workshop 3)

How can charities best support people to navigate the asylum and immigration system? With the implementation of the Nationality and Borders Act, Right to Remain will host a workshop on key changes to legal process and how this may impact people’s asylum claims.

➡️ Changing the story – how to talk about destitution (Workshop 4)

Language matters, and in an increasingly polarised and toxic media landscape, how we talk about refugees – and refugee experiences – is more important than ever. Sector communications specialists IMIX join us to discuss the findings of a recent project looking to change the way we frame public discourse around destitution in the context of the asylum and immigration system.

To download the full agenda, please visit: [link coming soon]

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Please register for your ticket by following the ''Get tickets'' button on this page, please note:

This event is free for NACCOM Members: £0.00
For Non-members it is: £10.00

If you are unsure whether your organisation is a member of NACCOM, please email: office@naccom.org.uk

Ordering info: when ordering your ticket/s online, you will be asked to submit the workshop preference for each delegate you are booking for.

If you have any queries before or after booking, please contact NACCOM on 0161 706 0185 or email: office@naccom.org.uk

NACCOM Annual Conference and AGM 2022: Working Together to End Destitution