Our Impact
For 25 years we have been a constant presence for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants, offering Oxfordshire's only long term mental health support designed especially for their needs.
Many of the people who come to us carry stories too painful to share at first. In our safe and welcoming space, trust is not rushed, it is gently built over time.
Our qualified, compassionate team walks alongside each person, listening without judgement and helping them find ways to cope, to feel safe again, and to begin speaking about what they have endured.
Through the stories and reports on this page you will see the real and lasting difference our psychosocial support can make, moments when someone opens up, reconnect with others or rediscover a small sense of hope. Those moments matter and they are why we are here.
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P's Story
Animated by MeThree studio. P’s story is one of survival, loss, and hope. After fleeing Afghanistan he arrived in the UK alone with no support. P faced immense challenges, from navigating a new country to coping with deep trauma and loss.
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2024/2025 Impact Report
This year’s Impact Report highlights a 37% increase in demand for our services, as more refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants arrive after difficult and often terrifying journeys. Many come to us alone, without support, and our work provides vital counselling, mentoring and social connection - helping the most vulnerable in society to find community, hope and a sense of belonging.
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BBC Oxfordshire Article
For Refugee Week 2025, two of our clients shared their stories about our work and its impact. Their interviews were featured in a BBC Oxfordshire news article, as well as on BBC South Today’s lunchtime and evening news broadcasts.
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Dilber's Story
Dilber's journey with Refugee Resource began over 15 years ago, when she arrived in Oxford with no family, no English, and immense grief.
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Lubna's Story
Lubna started coming to Refugee Resource’s Women’s Group in 2024. This is her story.
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Refugee Resource Impact 2023
In 2023 we made a short video to capture some of our clients’ stories about the difference which Refugee Resource has made to their lives. It gives a great overview of what we do and why it works.