Report Launch: Shaping the future of community sponsorship

The community sponsorship team at the University of Birmingham are delighted to invite you to the launch of our latest report entitled:

Shaping the Future of Community Sponsorship in the UK and Beyond: Expanding Pathways for Refugee Resettlement

This report brings together evidence from scholarship alongside 82 interviews with refugees, volunteers, hosts, local authorities, NGOs, policymakers, and members of the general public. It explores how sponsorship models in the UK can evolve into sustainable, equitable, and scalable programmes.

At the event, you will hear:

• Insights on the successes and challenges of Community Sponsorship, Homes for Ukraine, and Communities for Afghans
• Lessons learned on housing, language provision, employment pathways, and mental health support
• Recommendations for a unified national sponsorship scheme that is flexible, sustainable, and rooted in collaboration between government, civil society, and communities