Funding agreed to continue support for refugees and asylum seekers in Camden
Camden Council is extending the Borough of Sanctuary grant scheme to bring communities together and support refugees and asylum seekers in the borough.
The funding will help to grow initiatives which support households to rebuild their lives after fleeing conflict, helping to remove barriers so they can integrate within local neighbourhoods and become part of Camden’s story.
It’s part of Camden’s long-standing and proud commitment to welcoming and supporting refugees, working closely with voluntary and community sector partners to create a culture of welcome and compassion for displaced people. The council was officially awarded Borough of Sanctuary status in July 2024.
This support includes access to health, education, state benefits and employment options, as well as trauma-informed wellbeing support and helping individuals adapt to life in a new country.
The council is continuing the grant scheme from the previous year to 2026/27, allocating a total of £370,000 to lead partners supporting Afghan and Ukranian refugees and to smaller organisations looking to grow projects and initiatives which promote journeys from refugee to resident.
We’re immensely proud to be a Borough of Sanctuary – a place where refugees and asylum seekers are always welcome and a valued part of our community that makes Camden thrive.
Particularly in recent years, we’ve seen an astounding community response to welcoming and re-settling refugees in Camden. This is thanks to the incredible organisations and residents we work with across the borough. I’m delighted that we’ll continue to support their vital services and work together to provide refugees with any support they may need to help them build new lives in Britain.
Our borough is more vibrant and improved thanks to the refugees we have welcomed over many decades and the strong community response this inspires. This funding is essential to help continue working with our communities and voluntary organisations that make Camden a place of sanctuary for those seeking safety and to build a better life.