Together Now is permanently closed.
This has not been an easy choice to make, we are well aware of the significant ongoing and increasing complexity around refugee family reunion both in getting to the UK and post arrival.
Along with many others in the sector we have faced challenges in securing and increasing ongoing funding to get the right team to be able to adequately meet the needs and aspirations of the families we work with.
We are privileged to have been able to spend time working in this sector alongside so many wonderful organisations and individuals. We are sincerely grateful for the support over the years and the joyful reunions families have shared with us.
We still believe that refugee families should be able to live together if they choose. Safe Passage are challenging the suspension of the refugee family reunion route and we urge you to support this campaign. Refugee family reunion offers a vital lifeline to vulnerable families and protections to children.
Our top priority as we wind down will be our clients, all ongoing cases will be managed as usual until families arrive into the UK. We will update all families we have worked with and provide signposting to some ongoing support for people post closure.
Ongoing support
Families we have supported previously can contact us with questions about any post arrival needs. We can no longer offer travel assistance or loans for travel costs.
Our volunteers will make sure that we continue to help you until you settle. Please contact your caseworker directly or email us.
Our team
We are so appreciative of those we’ve worked with over the last 16 years. Our volunteers have consistently gone above and beyond for families.
Anyone who has worked or volunteered with us and would like a reference please email us.
Where to go for travel assistance
Unfortunately options for travel assistance for family reunion are really limited. We would reccommend families contact their local Red Cross office in the first instance for signposting. We note that travel assistance or help with flight costs will only be available to a tiny number of families.