Sleep-out at the Abbey Ruins!

On 24th April stand in solidarity with refugees by lying down. Sign up and join our CEO, Nick Harborne, for a night under the stars at the Abbey Ruins.

Contact fundraising@rrsg.org.uk for more information or Click here to sign up:

For many refugees, their journey to safety can end not with security but with sleeping on the street. After surviving unimaginable challenges, they face the harsh reality of homelessness— a crisis that has risen by 99% in the last 12 months alone*.

The problem is mostly due to the restricted time-frame of 7-28 days given to refugees once their status has been approved.

With so little time available to secure work and a new home, an increasing amount of refugees are finding themselves destitute. At Refugee Support Group, we are working tirelessly to change this reality. We have partnered with Reading Borough Council on a homeless project to support individuals with no recourse to public funding, such as refugees. Together, we are helping them transition from the streets and into safe spaces.

This outdoor event is an opportunity for you to make a difference. Please sign up today and help us raise awareness about this crisis. Fundraising will go towards RSG’s vital services.

Services like our drop-in centres. Our three drop-in centers offer a warm, safe space where refugees and asylum seekers can find refreshments, vital support, solidarity, and guidance. In the last two years, approx. 4000 clients attended our weekly drop-ins.

*read 99% report here:

Patron Announcement 

29th September 2026

Lord Dubs welcomes Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles as Patron of Refugee Support Group...

Read more

Cafe After Dark – 4th December

25th September 2026

Perfect for a pre-Christmas get together....

Read more

The Universal Groove Festival – 7th November

24th September 2026

Local Voices, Global Rhythm. Music has a way of bringing people together, crossing borders, cultures and generations....

Read more

From Gaza – A Personal Story of Survival – 24th October

21st September 2026

A photographic exhibition by Ahmed Abu Aisha...

Read more

Christmas Carol Concert – Friday 18th December

14th September 2026

Enjoy a soulful evening with the Reading Community Gospel Choir....

Read more