We have volunteered in supporting the government’s efforts to accommodate some Afghan families.
These households were resettled in Aldershot and Farnborough under the government's various resettlement schemes. The number of households that we have been helping is under 10, up to May 2025.
These schemes have been running since the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021. The government scheme is currently called the Afghan Resettlement Programme.
Rights of Afghans under the scheme
Afghans who move to the UK under a resettlement scheme have the right to:
- Claim specific government-funded support for the first three years of their stay
- Work and study in the UK
- Find their own accommodation in the private rented sector anywhere in the UK
- Claim benefits, if they qualify for them
These rights are intended to help households integrate into British society, help them learn English and find jobs to become independent and start contributing to the local economy.
The support is coordinated and provided mainly by Hampshire County Council.
How you can help out
If you’d like to volunteer to help, you can volunteer with Rushmoor Voluntary Services and explore opportunities with them.
Contact us