Supporting RCOs to champion the needs and aspirations of refugees in UK.
London Refugee Advocacy Forum
The Refugee Council works together with RCOs in London to put the voices of refugee communities at the heart of any decision-making process that affects them.
London Refugee Advocacy Forum
The forum brings together Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) to champion the needs of refugee communities in London. Find out about London Refugee Advocacy ForumSupporting RCOs to be strong and thriving organisations that meet the needs of refugees
We empower and strengthen Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) to be proactive and resilient organisations that can deliver effective programme activities and services.
Helping to create a vibrant RCO sector
We have revised our RCO capacity building offer to accommodate the needs of RCOs highlighted in our recent consultation and from conversations we’ve had with RCOs. The main aim of this approach is to support RCOs to access the necessary support and resources to adapt, improve and become more sustainable.
Our RCO Support strategy sets out our new approach for creating a vibrant RCO sector, resourced and equipped to address the needs of refugee communities.
What can RCO Capacity Building do for RCOs?
Our team helps refugee groups and refugee community organisations to grow and thrive through specialist advice, quality resources and training. We also provide networking and facilitate collaboration among RCOs and with other stakeholders.
We offer training on a wide range of topics, including governance, fundraising, collaboration, advocacy and campaigning, and more.
Whether you are looking to learn the basics or take your organisation to the next level, we’ve got a course for you!
In-house bespoke training can be arranged on request.
Our free Refugee Council funding toolkit allows you to conduct tailored funding searches and receive personalised updates straight to your inbox.
This easy-to-use funding toolkit helps eligible users identify vital funding opportunities for their projects and initiatives that may enable them to become more sustainable for the future.
Refugee-led Community Organisation (RCO) and small refugee-supporting charities based in England are eligible to access the portal and use it to:
- browse the various grants available to voluntary and community organisations
- receive tailored email updates to meet their funding needs
- find out how to access support and resources they need to thrive
Joining our RCO Directory is free and the directory is for RCOs and small refugee supporting charities.
Whether you want to signpost a client, build a network of like-minded organisations or to find potential partners, this directory is here to help.
Stay informed with the RCO Connect newsletter
Timely information is essential to the work of refugee community organisations. RCO Connect contains useful funding information, training and networking opportunities, consultations, campaigns and other opportunities to influence policy, strategic planning and services.
Please find copies of recent RCO Connect listed below:
Sign up to RCO Connect
Receive our newsletter dedicated to Refugee Community Organisations. Find out about Sign up to RCO ConnectFree training and networking events to strengthen your organisation
We provide free organisational development training to RCOs. This includes fundraising and other forms of income generation, partnership development and collaboration, and measuring and demonstrating impact.
We also organise pan-London events to facilitate debate, share best practice and address common challenges. Involving refugees, RCO leaders, mainstream providers, policy makers and funders, they give RCOs the opportunity to contribute ideas on how best their needs can be met.
Assess the health of your organisation
The organisational self-assessment tool is a quality assurance resource for organisations that want to make sure that they are developing according to best practice. The tool is especially helpful for those that are developing or struggling to sustain their services in a more competitive and demanding funding environment. It also helps identify the best resources and support services available locally and London-wide.
The self-assessment tool is structured around standards in four quality areas:
- Governance
- Managing resources (Finance, Staff, Volunteers)
- User Involvement, Equality and Diversity
- Performance management
