Kairos gives hope ... and hope is everything
What We Do
We provide supported temporary accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn with Darwen, offering not just a place to stay but a foundation for stability, hope and rebuilding lives.
We house asylum seekers with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) whose claims have been refused but who are working towards a fresh asylum application. We provide free, safe accommodation, a small weekly support payment and essential living supplies. Our team helps guests access legal support, healthcare and community services while ensuring they stay on track with their asylum case—their route out of destitution.
We also support newly recognised refugees who are homeless during the move-on period. We help our guests understand their rights, access benefits and secure long-term housing, setting them up not just to navigate life in the UK but to thrive.
We house asylum seekers with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) whose claims have been refused but who are working towards a fresh asylum application. We provide free, safe accommodation, a small weekly support payment and essential living supplies. Our team helps guests access legal support, healthcare and community services while ensuring they stay on track with their asylum case—their route out of destitution.
We also support newly recognised refugees who are homeless during the move-on period. We help our guests understand their rights, access benefits and secure long-term housing, setting them up not just to navigate life in the UK but to thrive.
A sense of family has developed amongst current and past residents. They support each other in practical and emotional needs.
Why it Matters
We believe that no one should face homelessness or destitution due to their immigration status.
Asylum seekers pursuing a fresh application, without access to mainstream support, are at risk of severe hardship. For refugees, adjusting to life in the UK can be overwhelming, especially when facing language barriers, mental health challenges, or limited support networks.
Asylum seekers pursuing a fresh application, without access to mainstream support, are at risk of severe hardship. For refugees, adjusting to life in the UK can be overwhelming, especially when facing language barriers, mental health challenges, or limited support networks.
People seeking sanctuary deserve fair access to justice and a safe place to live.
Research by NACCOM (July 2023) shows that people refused asylum in the UK, often unjustly, face extreme hardship, including homelessness, destitution and declining mental and physical health. People seeking sanctuary deserve fair access to justice, yet many are left without support. Without a safe place to live, they cannot rebuild their lives, pursue legal cases or access the services they need.
Research by NACCOM (July 2023) shows that people refused asylum in the UK, often unjustly, face extreme hardship, including homelessness, destitution and declining mental and physical health. People seeking sanctuary deserve fair access to justice, yet many are left without support. Without a safe place to live, they cannot rebuild their lives, pursue legal cases or access the services they need.
Kairos Housing provides safety, stability and belonging.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs tells us that people can only reach their full potential once their basic needs—safety, stability and belonging—are met. At Kairos Housing, we provide that foundation, giving people the support they need to move forward and build a future.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs tells us that people can only reach their full potential once their basic needs—safety, stability and belonging—are met. At Kairos Housing, we provide that foundation, giving people the support they need to move forward and build a future.
Thank God I have Kairos, because my friends they have no chance (un)like me...
Mission
To show the love of Jesus as we provide sanctuary, build community and seek justice for asylum seekers and refugees.
Sharing life with other residents builds skill and confidence in language, and helps develop social problem-solving skills.
Ethos & Values
Christ-centred – Our faith in Jesus Christ is at the heart of all we do. We serve with love, compassion and integrity, welcoming and supporting sanctuary seekers without discrimination.
Excellence – We strive for professionalism and integrity in all our work.
Empowering others – We equip and support our guests, volunteers, supporters and staff to discover meaning and purpose in thier lives.
Restless for justice – We shine a light on injustice, especially where people seeking sanctuary are treated unfairly, and we fight for change.
Servant-hearted – We put the needs of others first, serving with humility within our organisation and beyond.
Generous – We offer a warm welcome to all, sharing hospitality, kindness and love, and treating everyone with dignity.
Excellence – We strive for professionalism and integrity in all our work.
Empowering others – We equip and support our guests, volunteers, supporters and staff to discover meaning and purpose in thier lives.
Restless for justice – We shine a light on injustice, especially where people seeking sanctuary are treated unfairly, and we fight for change.
Servant-hearted – We put the needs of others first, serving with humility within our organisation and beyond.
Generous – We offer a warm welcome to all, sharing hospitality, kindness and love, and treating everyone with dignity.
I have no husband at the moment here ... but ... I’m never feeling like I’m living alone ...
Our Aims
- To house and support individuals with NRPF in Blackburn with Darwen.
- To house and support individuals at risk of homelessness who have recently been awarded refugee status within Blackburn with Darwen.
- To provide a small weekly support payment and other support of donations in kind towards essential living supplies for the asylum seekers we house.
- To signpost our guests to appropriate local services.
- To support our asylum-seeking guests to access legal support.
- To see our asylum-seeking guests achieve section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 with the Home Office providing housing and financial support.
You helped me a lot and I appreciate it ... I will never forget your kindness to me
