Funding to support voluntary returns through community partnerships
Summary: A Home Office grant fund to support community and charity organisations to raise awareness of and support Voluntary Returns for vulnerable and hard‑to‑reach migrants in the UK. Funding covers activity up to 31 March 2027.
Application deadline:27 May 2026
Purpose of the Fund: To create regional networks of charities and eligible organisations that can:
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- Reach vulnerable migrant groups.
- Inform them about the Voluntary Return Service (VRS).
- Support informed decision‑making around voluntary return.
Priority Groups: Support should focus on vulnerable groups, including (but not limited to):
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- People experiencing homelessness
- Victims of modern slavery
- People with health conditions
- Care leavers
Trusts & Foundations - National
Amount/Type of Funding
Micro Grants (Under £1000)
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