Resources for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

5E Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
About Immigration The About Immigration website aims to provide an easily understood guide to UK immigration
Account 3 Employment Training and Volunteering
Ackee Housing Project Destitution Services
Action in Caerau & Ely (ACE) ACE aims to bring the community together, support community groups, manage and develop local projects
Active8 Asylum support, Care leavers, Child contact service, Family support & advocacy
Acton Homeless Concern Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
African Cultural Association Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
African Health for Empowerment & Development Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
African Social Health Agency Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
African Well Woman’s Clinic Health Services and Mental Health, Women
facebook page Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Afro-British Support Services Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
All Saints – Breakfast Stop Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Amnesty International Amnesty International is a worldwide movement
Ardhmeria Children and Young People
Arhag Housing Association Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Asha Projects Women
Ashiana Network Children and Young People, Destitution Services, Women
Ash-Shahada Housing Association Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Asian Women’s Resource Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering
Asphaleia action Work with young people aged 16-24 focussing on their wellbeing, welfare and skills
ASRA ASRA is a multicultural, multi faith and easily accessible service
Assist (Asylum Seeker Support Initiative) Befriending, Destitution Services, Housing, Transport
Association of Visitors to Immigration Detainees Membership network which supports visitors to detainees
Asylum Aid Advice, Children and Young People, Legal and Advocacy Work, Women
Asylum Help Asylum Help provides confidential and impartial advice and guidance
Asylum Justice and Release (AJAR) Leeds AJAR is a network of people in Leeds, often from faith communities
Asylum Research Consultancy ARC provides a case-specific country of origin information (COI) research service
Asylum Rights Campaign Information sharing network and consortium of organisations
Asylum Support and Immigration Resource Team Prompt, independent advocacy support throughout the West Midlands
Asylum Welcome Detainee support service, Welcome centre, Adult & family advice service
Avon & Bristol Law Centre We provide specialist legal advice and representation
Baca Project A programme to enable unaccompanied children seeking asylum to progress towards independent living
Bail for Immigration Detainees Advice, Legal and Advocacy Work
Balik Arts Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Leisure Social and Recreation
BandBazi Performing arts company and charity running an inclusive youth circus theatre
Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile Non-residential therapeutic community solely focused on the needs of young people
BarbedWireBritain Group that campaigns against refugee and migrant detention.
Barnardo’s Children and Young People, Education For Adults and Children, Women
Barnet Refugee Service Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation The Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation is a grant maker
Bedfordshire Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support (BRASS) Advice on a range of issues, English language tuition, and social activities.
Belfast Migrant Centre Benefits, Education, Employment, Housing issues, Immigration advice
Bethany Christian Trust The services focus on relieving the immediate suffering of vulnerable people
Bevan Healthcare We are committed to helping people get the health care that they need
Bfunded bfunded is a cross-sector partnership
BIASAN – Bradford Immigration and Asylum Support and Advice Network Drop-in with hot food, Legal advice from a pro bono immigration solicitor
Birchwood Access and Training Centre Employment Training and Volunteering
Birmingham New Communities Network (BCNC) Asylum and immigration advice, Citizenship support, Benefits & housing advice
Birmingham Race Action Partnership Research, Leadership support and advice, Training, Leadership training
Bishop Ho Ming Wah Association Elderly Support Services, Health Services and Mental Health, Women
Black and Minority Ethnic Community Partnership Advice
Black Training and Enterprise Group BTEG plays a unique role by supporting BAME civil society organisations
Black Women’s Health & Family Support Advice, Children and Young People, Education For Adults and Children
Black Womens Rape Action Project Support, Legal Information and Advocacy
Blackburne House Group ESOL courses for women, Training and educational courses for women in IT
Blackfriars Advice Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Blackfriars Settlement Advice, Children and Young People, Education For Adults and Children
Border and Immigration Agency Home Office advice on all matters relating to immigration
Bosnia Herzegovina UK Network Employment Training and Volunteering, Interpreting and Translation,
Bradford Action for Refugees Drop-in Information, Advice and Guidance service for asylum seekers and refugees
Bradford CVS Employment Training and Volunteering
Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern (BEACON) Practical support for asylum seekers in the Bradford district through three projects
Brent Community Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Brent Indian Association (BIA) Free services for BIA members, including Immigration, visas & passports advice
Bridge & Tunnel Productions Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Leisure Social and Recreation
Bridges Programmes Arranges work shadowing and work experience for refugees and people seeking asylum
Brighton and Hove Sanctuary on Sea City of Sanctuary is a national network of local groups, businesses, community organisations and individuals
Brighton Migrant Solidarity Brighton Migrant Solidarity is a grass-roots community and campaign group
Brighton Voices in Exile Drop in sessions, Free destitution support, Free immigration & legal advice
Brighton2Calais Brighton2Calais are organising convoys of essential supplies
Bristol Refugee Rights Bristol Refugee Rights aims to deliver a ‘user-led’ service for refugees and asylum seekers
British Red Cross – Refugee services Support for refugees
British Red Cross Positive Images project Promotes positive attitudes among young people towards vulnerable migrants
Bryson Charitable group Advice, Befriending, Campaigning and Lobbying, Children and Young People
Bryson Intercultural Reception service for newly arrived asylum seekers
BSupported (Bradford) Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering
Building and Social Housing Foundation BSHF is an independent research organisation
Building Futures East Employment Training and Volunteering
Business in the Community Employment Training and Volunteering
Buttle UK Children and Young People, Women
Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum Advice
Cambridge House Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Cambridge House Young People’s Project Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Camden Chinese Community Centre Advice, Children and Young People, Elderly Support Services
Cardinal Hume Centre Advice, Children and Young People, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children
Causway Irish Housing Association Destitution Services
Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham Celebrating Sanctuary Birmingham brings together communities in Birmingham
Centa Employment Training and Volunteering
Central Africa Refugee Link (CareLink) Advice and information on matters including housing, education and employment
Central London Law centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Centre 70 Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Centre for Armenian Information and Advice Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Centre for Better Health Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
CentrePoint Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Charity Commission The regulator for charities in England and Wales.
CHAT Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Childline Children and Young People, Health Services and Mental Health
Children’s Legal Centre – Migrant Children’s Project Provides free advice and information to professionals, carers, young people and families
Chinese Information and Advice Centre In-depth advice on all aspects of immigration law
Christian Action Housing – YPF Accommodation Destitution Services
Church of St John the Evangelist/Shelter From the Storm Destitution Services
Citizens Advice Legal and Advocacy Work
Citizens for Sanctuary Campaigning and Lobbying
City Life Education and Action for Refugees (CLEAR) project Advice, information and guidance for refugees and asylum seekers
City of Sanctuary Sheffield City of Sanctuary is a movement to build a culture of welcome for refugees
City of Westminster College Employment Training and Volunteering
City Roads (Detox and Crisis Intervention) Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Community Accountancy Network Across London Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering
Community Development Foundation Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering
Community Housing and Therapy – Dainton House Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Community Matters The National Federation for Community Organisations.
Community Systems Employment Training and Volunteering
Community Works Community Works connects charities, volunteers and businesses
COMPASS Free one-to-one, long term counselling for adult residents of Merseyside
Compass Mental health care for asylum seekers and refugees
Coram Voice Advocacy services for children and young people
COSLA Strategic Migration Partnership Network for Scottish local authorities
Council Of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations (CEMVO) in the UK. Campaigning and Lobbying
Coventry Asylum & Refugee Action Group (CARAG) Community group made up of asylum seekers and refugees
Coventry Law Centre Coventry Law Centre offers free legal advice and representation
Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre Advice and advocacy, Training, Therapy sessions, Housing, Volunteering
Croydon & Sutton Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
DAY-MER – Turkish & Kurdish Community Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health
De Paul – Night Stop Children and Young People, Destitution Services
Dellow Day Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Deptford Reach Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Derman for the Well Being of the Turkish and Kurdish Communities Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Detention Action Detention Action provides the vital support and advice that people in immigration detention centres need
Detention Forum The Detention Forum is a loose network of over 30 NGOs
Directory of Social Change Information, training and publications on issues affecting the voluntary sector.
Dost Centre for Young Refugees and Migrants We advocate for the child’s best interests and ensure their voices are heard
Drummond Miller LLP Legal advice and preparation of all forms of applications relating to immigration
Eagles Eyes NGO (EENGO) EENGO is a registered charity and community legal service
East London Community Law Service (formerly Refugee Advice Centre) Destitution Services, Legal and Advocacy Work
East Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership Provides a regional advisory, development and consultation function for member organisations
East Thames Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Women
Ebenezer Community Learning Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Interpreting and Translation
Electronic Immigration Network (EIN) EIN provides an online resource
Embrace EMBRACE is a group of Christians from different denominations
Embrace UK Community Support Centre Embrace UK Community Support Centre aims to relieve poverty
Employment and Skills Group Employment Training and Volunteering
Empowering Learning Employment Training and Volunteering
Entraide UK Entraide enables refugees and asylum seekers to access education and health services
Equinox – Spectrum Day Services Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Ethiopian Women’s Empowerment Group (EWEG) Education, Employment, Social gatherings, Family learning programmes
European Council on Refugees and Exiles A pan-European network of refugee-assisting organisations
Evelyn 190 Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Evelyn Oldfield Unit Providing professional support and training to refugee community organisations.
Evolve Housing Supported Housing, Counselling, Mentoring, Children
Exiled Writers Ink Exiled Writers Ink is an organisation that works to promote the creative literary expression of refugees
Family Action – Grants Offer education and welfare grants available to refugees and asylums seekers.
Family Refugee Support Project Weekly therapy with a specialist counsellor, Support with benefits
Family Rights Group Advice, Children and Young People, Women
Farsophone Association Counselling and psychotherapy service for Farsi (Persian) Speaking individuals
Finsbury Park Homeless Families Project – Advice Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children
Fisher Meredith Legal and Advocacy Work
Forest Recycling Project Reuse centre selling re-usable goods at affordable prices.
Forest YMCA Forest YMCA enables disconnected and homeless young people to integrate into society
FORWARD Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health
Freedom from Torture Advice, Health Services and Mental Health, Interpreting and Translation
Friends Without Borders Advice and advocacy to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
Furnish Furniture reuse charity operating mainly in West London.
Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group Emotional and practical support to asylum seekers and immigration detainees
General housing advice in northern Ireland (Housing AdviceNI) Advice, Befriending, Health Services and Mental Health, Housing,
Glasgow Asylum Destitution Action Network Glasgow Asylum Destitution Action Network brings together charities, church and community groups and individuals
GLE Group Employment Training and Volunteering
Golden Opportunity Youth Association Employment Training and Volunteering
Great Lakes African Women Network Advice, Elderly Support Services, Employment Training and Volunteering
Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit Free, confidential and independent specialist legal immigration and asylum advice and representation
Gurseva Gurseva delivers hot food and clothing to refugees and others who are in need
Hackney Chinese Community Centre Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Hackney Community Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Hackney Migrant Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Hammersmith and Fulham Refugee Forum (HFRF) HFRF supports local refugee community organisations to ensure that their voice is heard
Haringey Chinese Community Centre Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health, Housing
Haringey Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Harrow Refugee Forum Employment Training and Volunteering, Leisure Social and Recreation
HAYA Support, advice and practical help to young refugees
Help Somalia Foundation Free and confidential advice, assistance, counselling, translation and interpreting services
Hillingdon Refugees Support Group Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Hillington Law Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Holy Cross Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Homeless Action in Barnet Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Homeless London – Winter Shelters Destitution Services
Hope Housing Housing
Hope Projects Destitution services, Counselling and support, Women’s group
Housing Association Charitable Trust (HACT) Housing
Housing Rights Information Scotland Information on the housing rights of refugees and asylum seekers
Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch is the largest independent human rights organisation based in the US
Ileys Community Association Assist in accessing mainstream service provision in housing, health, education and other services
Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy (ICAP) Health Services and Mental Health
Immigration Advice Service Advice, assistance and representation
Immigration Law Practioners’ Association The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association aims to improve the representation of immigrants
Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering
Ingeus Employment Training and Volunteering
Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs Initiative for Social Entrepreneurs provides start-up support
Integration – African French Speaking Community Information and advice, Translation/interpretation, Support and Befriending
Integration Support Services (ISS) Advice, Children and Young People, Interpreting and Translation
Iranian Association Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Iranian Youth Development Association IYDA is a Youth and Community Provision for children and young people
Iraqi Association Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Irish Centre Housing – St Louise Hostel Destitution Services
Irish Congress of Trade Unions (NICICTU): Support, advice and representation to migrant workers
Islington Centre for refugees and migrants Islington Centre is a charity providing support to refugees, migrants and asylum seekers
Islington Chinese Association Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health
Islington Refugee Forum Islington Refugee Forum aim is to improve the quality and life of Islington refugees
Islington Somali Community Advice, Elderly Support Services, Employment Training and Volunteering
Jesuit Refugee Service Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
JET North Employment Training and Volunteering
Jewish Care Helpline, Community support & social work, Holocaust survivors and refugees
Jewish Council for Racial Equality (JCORE) JCORE works to engage the Jewish Community in social action in the wider society
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants campaigns for justice
Jupiter House Foyer Destitution Services
Justice Justice is an all-party law reform and human rights organization
Justice First Helping people in the Tees Valley who are seeking asylum
Kairos Community Trust Destitution Services
Kalayaan Immigration and employment advice, English classes, Anti-trafficking work
Karis Neighbour Scheme Befriending, Destitution Services, Legal and Advocacy Work
Kazzum – Pathways Programme Promotes access to the arts by creating work with and for refugee communities
Kennedy Scott Employment Training and Volunteering
Kent Refugee Action Network Kent Refugee Action Network aims at relieving the need and hardship of refugees and asylum seekers
Kent Refugee Help (KRH) KRH is a small charity supporting immigration detainees
Key2 Emergency secure accommodation for unaccompanied asylum seeking young people
Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness Destitution Services
Kis Training Employment Training and Volunteering
KnowHow NonProfit Employment Training and Volunteering, Leisure Social and Recreation
Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice Information, advice, guidance and advocacy on immigration and housing
Kurdish and Middle East Women’s Organisation (KMEWO) Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Kurdish Association Centre in Greater Manchester Telephone advice and free interpretation service in Kurdish and Arabic
Kurdish Housing Association Housing
Lambeth Law Centre Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Lambeth Psychological Therapies Service Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering
Lambeth Somali Community Association Lasa helps organisations to deliver efficient, high quality services.
Lasa Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Latin American Disabled People’s Project (LADPP) Advice, Elderly Support Services, Employment Training and Volunteering
Latin American Elderly Project Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Latin American House Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health
Latin American Women’s Rights Service Law Centre Northern Ireland is a not-for-profit agency, which provides specialist legal support
Law Centre Northern Ireland Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Law Centres Federation Employment Training and Volunteering
LEAP Befriending, English at Home, Information and awareness
Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network Employment Training and Volunteering
Leeds City College Employment Training and Volunteering
Leeds Trinity University College Scotland’s national law centre can give you free legal advice on asylum issues
Legal Services Agency LASS is an independent voluntary organisation that provides services for people affected by HIV/AIDS
Leicester AIDS Support Services Destitution Services
Lewisham Churches for Asylum Seekers (LEWCAS) Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Lewisham Multi-Lingual Advice Service Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering
Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network Liberty is a campaigning organization which seeks to protect civil liberties
Liberty Employment Training and Volunteering
LifeLine Immigration advice, Asylum seekers welfare, Courses, Training
Lifeline Options Employment Training and Volunteering
Locality Destitution Services
London Housing Trust LVSC supports London’s 60,000 voluntary and community organisations
London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Mace Housing Co-operative Health Advice Services, Financial Advice, Employment Advice
MANCHESTER CONGOLESE ORGANISTION (MaCO) We listen, we offer emotional and social support
Manchester Immigration Detainee Support Team (MIDST) We listen, we offer emotional and social support
Manchester Metropolitan University Employment Training and Volunteering
Manchester Refugee Support Network Community Development, Advice Development, Refugee and Migrant Forum
Manna Day Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Manningham Project Translation; Advice on Benefits, Employment, Housing, Immigration
Manor Gardens Health Services, Mental Health, Employment Training and Volunteering
Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust Children and Young People
Medical Justice Medical Justice is a network of volunteers
Meeting Point Leeds Practical and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers
Merseyside Network for Change Advancing social economic and racial justice
Merseyside Refugee & Asylum Seekers Pre & Post Natal Support Group (MRANG) Drop-in project, Recycling Project, Casework support
Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome (formerly South London Refugee Association) Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Metropolitan – housing Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Migrant English Project (MEP) Free and informal English lessons for refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants
Migrant Help Advice and guidance to asylum seekers, Specialist support for Victims of Human Trafficking
Migrant Legal Project Migrant Legal Project delivers publicly-funded and not-for-profit legal advice and representation
Migrant Voice Develops the skills, capacity and confidence of members of migrant communities.
Migrants Recource Centre Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering
Migrants’ Rights Network Our work brings together migrant activists and support organizations
Mind The Diverse Minds team at Mind are working with migrant communities
MIND in Kingston Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Missionaries of Charity – Gift of Love, Men’s Hostel Destitution Services
Missionaries of Charity – Home of Peace Homeless shelter
NACA (Norfolk African Community Association) Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Nafsiyat Health Services and Mental Health
NAM – Aidsmap Health Services and Mental Health
Narthex Sparkhill – Refugee Resource Centre Network of individuals, churches and agencies that collect quality baby and small children’s clothes
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action The national voice of local third sector infrastructure.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations Membership organisation that campaigns and provides advice, information and support
New Horizon Youth Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children
Newcastle College Employment Training and Volunteering
No Second Night Out Destitution Services
Norfolk African Community Association Befriending, Leisure Social and Recreation
Norfolk Education and Action for Development NEAD explores how the local and the global connect through justice & equality issues
North Kensington Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
North Liverpool CAB We offer advice to asylum seekers and refugees
North London Action for the Homeless Destitution Services
North of England Refugee Service The North of England Refugee Service promotes the interests of asylum seekers and refugees
North West Migrants Forum Advice and support service in the Derry city council area and its environments
Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission Advice, Befriending, Employment Training and Volunteering
Northern Ireland Community of Refugees & Asylum Seekers (NICRAS) Advice, Befriending, Campaigning and Lobbying, Housing
Northern Ireland New Entrant Service A nurse led service which aims to provide access to health care for new entrants to Northern Ireland
Notre Dame Refugee Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) NNRF is a voluntary organisation set up to work with and for asylum seekers and refugees
Nottingham Arimathea Trust (NAT) The Nottingham Arimathea Trust provides housing and support
Nucleus Legal Advice Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Oak Lodge Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Oasis Destitution Services
Oasis Cardiff Oasis Cardiff is a center for Asylum seekers and Refugees
Office of immigration Services Commissioner The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner is an independent public body
Ogaden Women’s Relief Association Interpreting and Translation, Legal and Advocacy Work
Open Door (North East) Employment Training and Volunteering
Organisation of Blind African Caribbeans (OBAC) Legal advice and immigration, Training and Education
Oxfam Scotland Charity working to tackle poverty throughout the world
Palm Cove Society Supported accommodation for refugees, eligible destitute asylum seekers
Pan African Housing Co-op Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Pan Intercultural Arts – Refugee Arts programme Refugee Arts programme to help young refugee and asylum seekers
Pathways to Independence Services for asylum seeking young people.
Pecan Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Peter Bedford Housing Association Employment Training and Volunteering
Peterborough Racial Equality Council (PREC) PREC provides information and advice on equal opportunities
Platforma Arts and Refugee Network Platforma arts and refugee network supports and develops arts by, about and with refugees
Portabello Business Centre Employment Training and Volunteering
Positive Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS) Practical support for refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds and the surrounding area
Positive Action in Housing Advice and practical support with challenging housing problems
Positive Awareness Literacy and numeracy tuition for disadvantaged children
Praxis Supporting new residents to find their place in the UK
PRENO-Portsmouth Race and Equality Network PRENO’s mission is to promote Race Equality in Portsmouth and SE Hants
Press Gang Leeds based group of people dedicated to the promotion of positive stories about asylum seekers and refugees
Prince’s Trust Employment Training and Volunteering
Prisoners of Conscience Relief and rehabilitation grants; Bursary grants for post graduate study
Prospects Employment Training and Volunteering
Quaker Social Action – Homestore Sells good quality used furniture at affordable prices
Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest Destitution Services
RAMFEL Advice, Advocacy and support services to BAMER individuals and communities
Rape & Sexual Violence Project (RSVP) One-to-one and group support for asylum seekers and refugees
Reading Refugee Support Group Reading Refugee Support Group has caseworkers, who run drop-in advice sessions and client appointments
REAP Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering
Reconnect Employment Training and Volunteering
Red Cross The British Red Cross supports refugees in a wide number of ways
RedR UK RedR UK works to respond to emergencies
REDRESS REDRESS is a human rights organisation that helps torture survivors
Refuge – Southwark Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Refugee & Migrant Centre Ltd Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
Refugee Action Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Refugee Action Kingston Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Refugee Advice and Guidance Unit (RAGU) RAGU supports refugees into employment and education
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Participatory Action Research (RAPAR) We work with displaced people facing challenges
Refugee and Migrant Development Association (RAMDA) Free career information, advice, and guidance
Refugee and Migrant Network Sutton Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Women
Refugee Arts Project RAP’s vision is to create a forum for refugee communities and groups
Refugee Council Advice, Children and Young People, Destitution Services, Employment, Housing
Refugee Education Training Advice Service We offer specialist employment, integration and advocacy services
Refugee Legal Centre (RLC) Representation, Appeals, Bail, Advice and advice line services
Refugee Radio Refugee Radio is an independent charity dedicated to human rights
Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) RSC is part of the Oxford Department of International Development
Refugee Support Devon Information and inquiry service, advocacy, English classes
Refugee Support Network (RSN) Children and Young People, Destitution Services
Refugee Survival Trust Support for refugees and people seeking asylum living in Scotland
Refugee Tales GDWG awareness-raising project
Refugee Therapy Centre Health Services and Mental Health
Refugee Week Leisure Social and Recreation
Refugee Women of Bristol English language and life skills classes, Health & well-being activities
Refugee Women’s Association Advice, Education For Adults and Children, Employment Training and Volunteering
Refugee Youth Aims to combat alienation and despair amongst young refugees
Refugees in Active and Effective Partnership (REAP) REAP is an independent, refugee-led organisation in West London
Remploy Employment Training and Volunteering
Renewal Refugee and Migrant Project Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Resource Centre Brighton The Resource Centre has a service designed to make things easier for you
Restore – Birmingham Churches Together Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers Restore aims to welcome, include and assist integration of refugees
Revive Legal representation, practical support, signposting and advice
Richmond Fellowship – Amadeus House Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Richmond Furniture Scheme Furniture reuse scheme
Right to Remain We provide information and resources to groups and individuals
Rights of Women Advice, Legal and Advocacy Work
Riverside ECHG – Queen Mary Mental Health Service Destitution Services
Riverside Medical Centre – Homeless People Service Health Services and Mental Health
Roma Support Group Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Health Services and Mental Health, Housing
ROSE Employment Training and Volunteering
Saheliya Saheliya promotes the positive mental health and well-being of BME refugees
Salusbury World Aims at supporting and empowering refugee and migrant children, young people and families
Salvation Army Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Samphire Samphire is an independent charity that supports detainees in Dover detention centre
Sanctuary Supported Living Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Sanford Walk Housing Co-op Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Sangam Free and subsidised legal advice in all areas of Social Welfare Law
SanKTus Destitution Services
Sante Refugee Project Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Save the Children Save the Children UK fights for children in the UK and around the world
Scottish Detainee Visitors We offer support, understanding and a vital life-line for people in immigration detention
Scottish Guardianship Service The Scottish Guardianship Service supports unaccompanied asylum seeking young people
Scottish Refugee Council The Scottish Refugee Council provides advice, information and assistance
Seetec Employment Training and Volunteering
Sheffield Hallam University Employment Training and Volunteering
Sheffield Refugee and Asylum Co-operative Working to set up collection points to donate goods/items to be distributed amongst asylum seekers and refugees
Shelter Destitution Services
Shenehom Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Shepherds Bush Housing Group Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Shoreditch Community Project – Drop-in Centre Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Shpresa Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Simba Housing Association (Greenwich) Destitution Services
Soft Touch Arts Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
Solace Provides free counselling, psychotherapy and advocacy to refugees and asylum seekers.
Solhull Welcome Befriending, Destitution Services, Leisure Social and Recreation
Somali Cultural Resource Centre Advice, Children and Young People, Housing, Interpreting and Translation, Leisure
Soundmix Music-making sessions to young refugees and asylum seekers
South East Enterprise Employment Training and Volunteering
South West Law Immigration and asylum advice in Bristol
Southall Black Sisters Southall Black Sisters is a not-for-profit organisation set up to meet the needs of black and minority ethnic women
Southbank Enterprise and Training Agency Employment Training and Volunteering
Southside Rehabilitation Association (SRA) Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Southwark Adult Learning Centre Offers a wide range of courses including ESOL and IT classes at all levels.
Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers – Copelston Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Southwark Law Centre Advice, Legal and Advocacy Work
Southwark Legal Advice Network Offers generalist advice in welfare benefits, debt, housing and immigration
Southwark Refugee Communities Forum SRCF works to enable the voices of refugees themselves to be heard
Spitalfields Cryot Trust – Acorn House Destitution Services
St Chad’s Sanctuary Immigration advice, English classes, Food parcels, Clothing, Hygiene packs
St Giles Trust Advice, Children and Young People, Destitution Services
St Mungos Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children, Housing
Stephen Lawrence Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Still Human Still Here Still Human Still campaigns to end the destitution of refused asylum seekers
Stonewall Help and advice for LGBT communities and their allies on asylum
Stonewall Housing Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Stop Hate UK Stop Hate UK is a charity that reporting services for people affected by Hate Crime
STOP THE TRAFFIK STOP THE TRAFFIK is a global movement of activists from all sectors of society
Student Action for Refugees (STAR) National network of student groups campaigning for better treatment of refugees
Suffolk Refugee Support Suffolk Refugee Support aims to provide a warm welcome to refugees and asylum seekers
Swansea Bay Asylum Seekers Support Group Drop-in service for asylum-seekers and refugees
Tamil Relief Centre (TRC) Advice, information and representation for asylum seekers and refugees
Tamil Welfare Association UK Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering
TBG Learning Employment Training and Volunteering
The Angelou Centre Employment Training and Volunteering
The Bike Project A team of volunteers working to refurbish second-hand bikes that have been donated
The Boaz Trust Practical support including accommodation for destitute asylum seekers
The Centre for Trauma, Asylum and Refugees (CTAR) CTAR aims to provide a framework for examining the main issues associated with being a refugee
The Children’s Society A number of projects across the UK for refugee and migrant children
The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields Advice, Children and Young People, Destitution Services, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
The East of England Black and Minority Ethnic Network (MENTER) MENTER is a regional network of BME voluntary organisations and community groups
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Campaigning and Lobbying
The Manchester College Employment Training and Volunteering
The Manuel Bravo Project Free legal advice to asylum seekers
The Margins Project, Union Chapel Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
The Migrant and Refugee Communities Forum Befriending, Leisure Social and Recreation
The Migrants’ Law Project (MLP) The MLP promotes fair treatment and access to justice for migrants
The Millin Centre Employment Training and Volunteering
The Passage Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
The Refugee Education Across Conflicts Trust (REACT) REACT is a registered charity that provides emergency assistance
The Regional Refugee Forum North East Advice
The Renewal Programme Advice and Advocacy, Training and Education, Supported Housing
The Salvation Army Employment Training and Volunteering
The Separated Child Foundation Emotional, social, financial and physical support to separated children and young people
The Spires Centre Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health, Women
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust – Refugee Services Education For Adults and Children, Health Services and Mental Health
The Upper Room Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
The Vineyard Project Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
The Welcome Project Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Third Sector Magazine for the voluntary sector.
Time to Change: Support in the workplace This site is designed to help people who have experienced discrimination
Timebank Inspiring a new generation of people to volunteer in their communities.
Tomorrow’s People Employment Training and Volunteering
Tower Hamlets Law Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Train 2000 Women
Transitions Employment Training and Volunteering
Trinity Homeless Projects Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Tros Gynnal Advocacy, support and participation to children and young people
TRP Solicitors TRP Solicitors Limited is an independent law practice in central Birmingham
Turning Point Advice, Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health, Housing
Twenty-fifth Avenue Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Tyne Metropolitan College Employment Training and Volunteering
Uganda Community Relief Association Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Interpreting and Translation
UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) Providing advice and information on the UK asylum system
United Nations High Commission for Refugees UNHCR is responsible for protecting the rights and well-being of refugees worldwide
Urban Partnership Employment Training and Volunteering
U-Turn Recovery Project Destitution Services
Voluntary Action Calderdale Employment Training and Volunteering
Voluntary Action Leeds Employment Training and Volunteering
Volunteer Action Camden VAC works with local residents, community groups and organisations to develop a vibrant civil society
Volunteering England Information and advice about all aspects of volunteering.
Wai Yin Learning Centre Employment Training and Volunteering
Wales Strategic Migration Partnership (WSMP) WSMP is a partnership organisation
Wansworth Asylum Welcome Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children, Housing, Women
Waterloo Action Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing, Legal and Advocacy Work
Waterloo Christian Centre Destitution Services, Health Services and Mental Health
Waterloo Community Counselling Health Services and Mental Health
Welsh Refugee Council The Welsh Refugee Council provides advice, support and information to asylum seekers and refugees
West End Refugee Service (WERS) Daily drop-in advice sessions, Home visits, Befriending, education and training
West London Day Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Education For Adults and Children, Housing
Westgate Community College Employment Training and Volunteering
Whitechapel Legal Advice Centre Legal and Advocacy Work
Whitechapel Mission – Day Centre Advice, Destitution Services, Employment Training and Volunteering
Women Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) Support network, Campaigns, Safe and secure women only space
Women Like Us Employment Training and Volunteering
Women Seeking Sanctuary Advocacy Group (WSSAG) WSSAG is an advocacy and research group which works with and for refugee women and their families
Women’s Resource Centre Women
Women’s Therapy Centre Health Services and Mental Health, Women
Working Links Employment Training and Volunteering
World’s End Neighbourhood Advice Centre Advice, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing
Wrexham Refugee and Asylum Seekers Support Group (WRASSG) WRASSG aims at relieving people who are displaced by reason of hostilities
Yarls Wood Befrienders Our volunteers undertake to visit a detainee regularly
YMCA Training Employment Training and Volunteering
Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Migration Partnership Migration Yorkshire works to ensure that Yorkshire and Humber can deal with, and benefit from, migration
Young Roots Support and activities for young refugees and asylum seekers
Youth AID (Lewisham) Advice, Children and Young People, Employment Training and Volunteering, Housing