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Refugee Programme

We offer housing and integration support to refugees, helping them rebuild their lives in Plymouth.

About the Programme

Starting a new life in a new country is never easy. At Path, we understand how overwhelming it can feel — and we’re here to help every step of the way.

Through the Plymouth Resettlement Support Service, we support people with refugee status to settle into life in the city. Whether someone has just received leave to remain or is looking for help to stay secure in their home, we walk alongside them as they find stability, build confidence, and begin to thrive.

We are a partnership between five trusted local organisations, each with a long history of supporting refugees in Plymouth. Together, we offer wraparound support that includes housing advice, benefits support, English language lessons, job skills, health access, and community connection.

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What Path provides

At Path, we focus on housing and tenancy support. We:

  • Help people find their first home after gaining status

  • Assist with moving in and settling safely

  • Offer guidance on housing rights and benefit entitlements

  • Develop individual support plans based on each person’s needs

  • Support those that are hosting Ukrainian guests through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

  • Support to landlords who offer their properties to refugees

We also link people with the other services in the partnership, so they receive tailored, joined-up support that meets them where they are.

Our partners

  • Students and Refugees Together

    Housing, benefits, health access, and social inclusion

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  • Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support

    Asylum support, immigration advice, and community activities

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  • Odils Learning Foundation

    English classes, employability support, and mentoring

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  • Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council

    Community engagement, awareness, and advocacy

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How to access the service

  • Referrals

    Referrals are made through Students and Refugees Together (START).

    Learn More

  • Ukrainian Hosts

    If you are a Ukrainian Host we will be given your details by Plymouth City Council and contact you when your guests arrive. 

  • Landlords

    If you are a landlord and would like to offer accommodation to refugees you can contact our Easylet worker on easylet@pathdevon.org

The Plymouth Resettlement Support Service is commissioned and funded by Plymouth City Council.

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