No Recourse North East
Tackling and Preventing Destitution
Welcome to our partnership website for the sharing of experience and knowledge of supporting people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)
Tackling and Preventing Destitution for people with No Recourse to Public Funds
Many people from outside of the UK have ‘no recourse to public funds’ stipulated in their visas, preventing them from accessing most housing, homeless and welfare benefit assistance. The majority of people will have no problems as they work and stay in Scotland, but a significant number may run into unexpected and sudden problems for a wide variety of reasons. Often people affected find themselves in very difficult circumstances, usually with a significant impact on young and vulnerable people. Food poverty, housing and fuel debts etc. can quickly lead to destitution.
Accessing public funds can affect all non-UK nationals including those EEA nationals who have lost their right to reside. Rules and laws around these issues are very complicated and there are many exceptions. The No Recourse North East Partnership promotes ways of working that prevent people falling into destitution, as well as joint working that supports those that are in crisis and significant need. Our vision is for a region that is compassionate and welcoming to everyone, with systems and structures in place that prevent destitution and provide a safety net for all.
Please visit our Resources pages for useful information and Training materials which can be used to raise awareness around the issue of NRPF.
Latest News
Partnership Submission for Aberdeen City Council
To the Public, The No Recourse North East (NRNE) Partnership is writing to inform you of the briefing we have submitted ahead of the Aberdeen
Partnership Submission for Aberdeen City Council
To the Public, The No Recourse North East (NRNE) Partnership is writing to inform you of the briefing we have submitted ahead of the Aberdeen City Council Full Council meeting on 1 October. Councillor Kusznir has tabled Motion 10.1, concerning the housing of asylum seekers in Aberdeen. We are deeply concerned by the content of this motion and its grounding in misinformation that risks perpetuating harmful and divisive narratives. In response, we have prepared a briefing that calls on Councillors
Partnership Statement on Asylum hotel protests
Partnership Statement on Asylum hotel protests This statement was published on 27th August 2025 We are incredibly concerned about recent protests in Aberdeen which have targeted accommodation where people seeking asylum are staying. We must live our values as a Partnership and speak out in the face of racism and discrimination, countering misinformation with facts. Although these protests are presented as protecting women and children, they instead fuel division and hostility. We recognise that local communities may have concerns, but these are often influenced by far-right disinformation and fear. Reports of verbal abuse, attempts to enter accommodation,
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The NRNE Partnership will be considering how we can effectively work alongside the wider sector and communities as they seek to de-escalate tensions and dispel disinformation. We can and should all do our bit.
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The NRPF Project No Recourse to Public Funds: Tackling and Preventing Destitution is funded by the Fairer Aberdeen Fund whom we thank for their support.
Get involved with us
Our main working group meets quarterly by Teams. Should any organisations or individuals working with groups affected by no recourse issues wish to join us, please get in contact to be added to the mailing list and receive details of our next meeting.
There are also three sub-groups for organisations working with people with a status of NRPF – one for International students, one for people affected by gender based abuse and one for people seeking asylum.