Some voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations provide accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. This may include asylum seekers, refugees and people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
Accommodation may be provided through:
This support can be particularly important for adults with NRPF who are not eligible for support from a local authority or the Home Office.
The No Accommodation Network (NACCOM) are a network of housing and hosting schemes across the UK.
NACCOM also provides a housing toolkit for organisations that are considering developing accommodation projects for people with NRPF. Some projects have been developed in partnership with local authorities and housing associations.
The National Housing Federation provides guidance for housing associations on supporting people with NRPF.
Page updated: 10 August 2026
