People with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who are sleeping rough may be able to access some services provided by local authorities, charities and community organisations.
Support may include:
Some emergency shelters and homeless accommodation projects may provide bedspaces to people who are not eligible for housing benefit or homelessness assistance because of their immigration status.
Services for people sleeping rough may vary between areas. Some services are provided by charities, while others may be delivered through partnerships between councils and voluntary and community organisations.
Councils may also be able to provide accommodation on a discretionary basis in some circumstances when no other statutory support is available. See our webpage on homelessness assistance and ineligible persons for examples of powers that are not classed as public funds and may be used to support people with NRPF.
Information about local services may be available from the local authority.
The following organisations may also be able to provide information and support:
Page updated: 09 July 2026
