School talks are slowly starting up again. Last week we visited a school in Cambridge. Read more
This British Red Cross report, 'Far from a home: why asylum accommodation needs reform', outlines issues in accommodation provided by the Home Office. Read more
Research by Hamse Abdilahi, contributor to Thrive Global and Columnist for the Aliberg Post. Read more
The first ever graphic novel created by created by people affected by homelessness. Read more
An update on funding received to support our work. Read more
Artist and filmmaker Umama Hamido has spent time talking with Cotton Tree members about how the Coronavirus lockdown has impacted their lives. Read more
Cotton Tree co-founder Sohail speaks about his work on how discrimination and other factors can affect mental health in people seeking asylum. Read more
This Refugee Week, inspired by Counterpoints Arts, we wanted to do a small, simple act to stand with refugees. Read more
We're launching a Black Lives Project to honour and celebrate the lives of black people. Read more
Our inspirational art teacher Katie Sollohub has won The Derwent Art Prize! Read more
Our Conversations Project aims to alleviate some of the hardships of lockdown. By keeping in close contact, we try to help members through this difficult time. Read more
"Allow me the space to express how these times are about the sharing of responsibility and generosity towards each one of us…" says *Lucas, a Cotton Tree member, about the effects of the pandemic. Read more
Trees are individual yet connected, like us. During this crisis we shall protect each other through personal and group connections. Regular updates, outdoor meetings, WhatsApp chats, essential funds… We shall be a Cotton Tree forest, and we shall thrive through creative new connections! Read more
On a wet day in London, Cotton Tree members met at the wonderful Studio Upstairs in Dalston to delve into the art of painting. Read more
Sculpture Salon in Rye, East Sussex, has generously donated a collection of women's products to the Cotton Tree. Read more
The Cotton Tree celebrates another great year at their annual Christmas celebrations. Read more
The Cotton Tree has worked with Lloyds Banking Group to better help refugees and asylum seekers access banking in the UK. Read more