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No Recourse North East
Tackling and Preventing Destitution for Migrants with No Recourse to Public Funds
Tackling and Preventing Destitution for People with No Recourse to Public Funds
Many people moving to the UK will have the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition on their visas. This prevents them from accessing most housing, homelessness and welfare benefit assistance. The majority of people will have no problems while working and living in Scotland. Still, a significant number may encounter unexpected problems.
Often, people affected find themselves in very difficult circumstances, particularly those who are young and vulnerable. 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 from falling into destitution, as well as joint working that supports those who 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. We are funded to work in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
We do not offer casework to individuals but can provide second-tier advice to organisations across the North East.
Where We Work
No Recourse North East Partnership Lead Organisations
The No Recourse North East Partnership is facilitated by staff from GREC, Shelter Scotland and Turning Point Scotland
No Recourse North East Partnership Funders
The Fairer Aberdeen Fund and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation fund our work, for which we thank them for.
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.