ACAA work with Afghans and Central Asians living away from home, Information and advice on housing, benefits and entitlements, health, education, employment and more is available at our drop-in centre.

Also providing English language classes, employment workshops, women’s support group, Saturday school and homework club, youth & family support services, telephone advice and social events.

Opening hours

Hounslow: Mon-Fri – 9:30am–5pm, Sat – 11am-4pm
Deptford: Mon-Thurs – 10am-5pm, Fri – 10am-2pm, Sat – 11am-4pm

See website for full details

• Multi-lingual information, advice and guidance
• ESOL classes
• Form completion
• OISC level 1 advice

ACCESS project workers speak Lithuanian, Latvian, Russian, Polish and English and use a telephone interpretation service for other languages.

Drop in services:

King’s Lynn, 41 Old Hospital Mews, Hospital Walk, King’s Lynn, PE30 5RU
Tuesday – 10:00 – 13:00 and Wednesday – 16:00 – 19:00

Wisbech, The Queen Mary Centre, Queens Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 2PE
Monday – 16:00 – 19:00 and Friday – 10:00 – 13:00

Offers specialist advice in immigration, asylum and nationality law

Free immigration advice to anyone in the UK. Appointments Monday – Friday between 9:00am & 1:00pm, strictly by appointment only.

Advice Line: 020 3150 1470 (2pm to 4pm only)

Support for children, young people and families, information, education, and advisory services.

AFRUCA works with families on a one-to-one basis to provide child protection awareness and positive parenting skills to parents and carers of black / African background. AFRUCA also provide specialist support to young Africans aged 12-25 who have been victims of child trafficking.

AFRUCA Offices are opened from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday

AFRUCA accept referrals from statutory agencies such as Children’s Services departments and the police and also accept referrals from individuals.

Please contact Samantha-Angela Thompson (Senior Social Worker) on 0207 704 2261/07864650814 (Emergency Contact) or email socialworker@afruca.org to discuss a family referral. Please contact the Anti-Trafficking team on 0207 704 2261/07864650819 (Emergency Contact) or email info@afruca.org for further information on anti-trafficking services or to discuss a referral. Referral forms are available online.

AFRUCA also have a centre in Manchester: https://www.afruca.org/the-afruca-centre-for-african-children-and-families-manchester/

ACH provide an accommodation-based model of integration support for refugees in Birmingham, Bristol and Wolverhampton. They also provide training and employment services.

The project supports asylum-seekers in West Midlands to access legal advice and submit their applications for asylum support (s95, s4 and sch10 applications). The project also assist clients with asylum support appeals and to gather the evidence needed to lodge fresh asylum claims. Working closely with legal representatives in the area. At the ASHA project in Stoke-on-Trent every Thursday

Supports asylum-seekers in West Midlands to access legal advice and submit their applications for asylum support (s95, s4 and sch10 applications). Project also assist clients with asylum support appeals and to gather the evidence needed to lodge fresh asylum claims. Working closely with legal representatives in the area. On Tuesdays 10am – 4pm at the British Red Cross in Birmingham.

Call us on 0121 201 3090 (weekdays from 9.30am until 4.30pm)

The Asylum Crisis West Midlands project provides destitute people who are seeking asylum with the expert advice and casework they need to access support including: s95, s4 and sch10 applications. Project also assist clients with asylum support appeals and to gather the evidence needed to lodge fresh asylum claims.

This service supports asylum seekers in the West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry and Stoke on Trent) who have had their applications for asylum refused and who need support from the Home Office.

Friday’s from 10am until 4pm

Also call us on 0121 201 3090 (weekdays from 9.30am until 4.30pm).

Check website for coronavirus updates.

Free legal advice and representation for asylum seekers, recognised refugees and vulnerable migrants.

ASIRT is a not-for-profit OISC regulated advocacy organisation which provides legal support and representation to asylum seekers and other undocumented migrants in the West Midlands.

ASIRT can help with:

• Human rights applications (including help with fee waivers)
• Applications for recourse to public funds
• ‘Zambrano’ applications
• Fresh asylum claims
• Applications for local authority Children Act/Care Act assessments
• Training around migrants’ health and social care rights for local professionals.

ASIRT help those that are not eligible for publicly funded legal representation, and lack the financial resources to be able to pay for private representation to help regularise their immigration status.

Aim to protect people’s rights to housing and food and lift people out of poverty while also giving advice about rights and other sources of support to enhance wellbeing. Offers the following support:

• Application for asylum support (formerly NASS)
• Asylum support appeals
• Applications for extra payments for children and exceptional needs
• Help to find legal aid solicitors
• Help with healthcare (registering with GP, challenging NHS fees, applying for NHS fee exemption)
• Referrals to homeless charities, welfare charities and social services
• Referrals for food parcels
• Signposting to organisations to help with status housing and benefit advice

During the Covid-19 emergency they are advising people by telephone.

A charity providing free specialist legal support, access to the justice system in social welfare law. We support people living in Bristol and surroundings, and sometimes across the South West and Wales. See website for full details.

Reception and phone lines open 10-4.30 Monday-Friday

Last Tuesday of every month, 6pm – 8pm. BeYOU gives the opportunity to meet like-minded people, make friends and just….beYOU

Belong is a user led centre for migrants and refugees supporting them to reach their full potential by understanding their needs. Provides employability programme, English classes, IT classes, welfare support, youth programme.

Office opening times are as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm

Friday: 10am – 1pm

Welsh Refugee Council provides a women’s drop in group at Bethel Community Church in Newport on Wednesdays from 12pm to 2:30pm. The group is a ‘Stay and Play’ session and run in partnership with the Sanctuary Project Newport. It offers women and children a safe space to play and enjoy craft activities together. It also provides an opportunity to network with other groups that focus on education and health, as well as those that organise daytrips and visits.

•Support and information to access public services e.g. Health, Housing, statutory agencies etc.
•Workshops to promote understanding of UK life, rights and responsibilities and community participation.
•Opportunities, training and support to develop skills as peer supporters and volunteers.
•Support to move into employment through skills development, job search, CV writing and confidence building.
•Means to reduce isolation by promoting well-being through creative, fitness, healthy eating, group activities and drop in befriending services.
•Signposting to appropriate agencies and organisations, locally and nationally.

Repairing and re-homing second-hand bikes with marginalised people in the community. There is a women-only space called Freedom of Movement, and a Young Person’s Earn-a-Bike workshop.

Family tracing service for families separated by armed conflict, disaster or migration.

Services include help with urgent needs and casework and advice.

Thames Valley Refugee Support Helpline: 0300 333 5393

Daycentre facilities, activities, emergency provisions.

Monday ; Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-2:30pm

Help with urgent needs and casework and advice. Office is closed, appointments only.

Appointment only. Mondays and Thursdays 9am – 5pm.

A social enterprise providing a reception service for newly arrived asylum seekers and those supported by the National Asylum Support Service (NASS). Advice covering NASS support, the asylum application process, liaison with the Home Office, referral to external support agencies and supporting access to community groups.

The Asylum Advice service is open Monday–Friday from 9am to 5pm (closed 1pm – 2pm).

CECF Refugee Services is a part of the Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum, which provides advice and practical help to asylum seekers and refugees in Cambridge, including accessing asylum support, immigration advice, specialist counselling and ESOL.

Refugee Surgeries:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Coordinated support for destitute sanctuary seekers in Cardiff.

Charity for homeless families. Services are open to everyone in temporary accommodation in the London Borough of Haringey, for refugees, asylum-seekers, victims of domestic violence, and those with mental health issues.

CARIS Haringey also run a free Summer Playscheme for children and young people in temporary accommodation.

See website to contact via email

Services centred on empowering individuals through learning and development of enterprise-based vocational training. CYID provide detainees and vulnerable individuals with skills which enable them to thrive, increase income potential, boost their confidence, and improve their wellbeing.

They organise a Community Meal every last Sunday of the month at the Transformation Community Resource Centre. They cover bus fares for asylum seekers who need it.

Also provide or signpost to English classes in Manchester (see website for further information).

Different projects in the area of asylum and welcoming; womens’ group, cultural projects and sport.

Email them to find out what projects are running.

Check Facebook for updates – https://www.facebook.com/southamptoncityofsanctuary

A hosting scheme for those in the asylum process who may find themselves destitute. They can also provide free bus passes, and hold a coffee evening every Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm at Unit 1a, Canal Walk, Swindon
SN1 1LD (see: https://swindon.cityofsanctuary.org/projects/were-open).

Connections is a charity that operates emergency accommodation for rough sleepers in the Westminster borough of London. To access the services here you have to have been sleeping rough in Westminster. They have a day and night centre and they offer a range of other services for vulnerable homeless people.
Drop in Service Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 1pm

We provide tailored employment support and training, volunteering opportunities and housing advice. We also provide a variety of specialist services to help clients cope with the physical and psychological effects of being homeless, empowering them to develop their strengths and ability to change their own future and recover from homelessness – working with clients, not for them.

We provide a range of activity groups which reduce isolation and encourage people to explore or discover new interests.

We also offer hot meals and showers, access to medical appointments and somewhere warm and safe to sleep in our Emergency Accommodation.

Mon-Fri 10.30am-4pm
Food and drink, clothes washing facilities, showers, haircuts, computers with internet, access to telephone, arts and crafts, counselling. Revive Dental Care once a month on Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm

Check website for coronavirus updates.

A group based in Coventry which aims to help asylum seekers and refugees in the Midlands region of the UK. CARAG are a community group made up of asylum seekers and refugees based in Coventry, who meet once a week to discus issues asylum seekers face in UK asylum system. CARAG also regularly invite people or other organisations to come attend our meetings to share their views, ideas, help or advice.

The charity focuses on young people in crisis and beyond. Supporting young people by offering a safe place to stay in a crisis, helping to take the step from homelessness into stable housing, and providing specialist long-term support to help get lives back on track.

See Depaul website for more details

A Drop-in session every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm. The centre itself is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, and on Saturdays from 12pm to 4pm.

Grassroots movement working to provide aid and support to refugees.

Open Thursdays 9:30am – 12:30pm
Run events and help people get to know Derbyshire.

Offers weekly English sessions and a wide range of other activities including Music, Art, Gardening, Yoga, DJ skills and sewing.

Free twice weekly Youth Programme for 13-19 year olds from across London.

Tuesdays and Fridays 6pm – 8.30pm.

Sports sessions including football, volleyball, cricket, pool, table tennis and swimming lessons.

Trips and residentials in the holidays.

Access to other projects, such as drama, employability and ESOL.

Help all members of the community with legal advice and representation about immigration and asylum law, irrespective of income level. Once they know the details of your case they may be able to offer free help. If you are not eligible for free help, they may still be able to help you through their non-profit fee paying service.

East Meets West run drop in sessions for refugee women and pre-school children on Thursdays between 12 and 2 pm at Lancaster Baptist Church. East Meets West have years of experience of crossing cultural and linguistic barriers and forming friendships.

Emmanuel House provides a wide range of support and services for homeless and vulnerable adults in need, both in-house and in partnership with other organisations. They offer an Activities Programme, Wellbeing Support Team, Financial Inclusion, Drug & Alcohol Support, Victim Care, The Nottingham Winter Shelter and Nottingham Night Shelter, Support for Rough Sleepers and Building Better Opportunities.

EU Welcome provides information and support for arrivals in Southampton from the newer EU countries including Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia. EU Welcome are able to offer help, advice and support for those speaking Polish, Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian & Hungarian.

FODI aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland, to lessen their social isolation and promote their integration into the wider community, by supporting and extending the activities of the Drop-In which is currently run on Wednesday afternoons from 1 – 4pm.

Every week Global Link hosts a series of drop-ins for refugees and asylum-seekers; employment support, Legal Advise, Asylum and Refugee Casework Support, sewing, education.

Community based organisation working in the south of Glasgow.

Provide direct services such as weekly drop-ins, advice, information and advocacy, cultural events, a community flat, English classes, destitution food project, hate-crime reporting and an interpreting service. In addition the network facilitates forums bringing together public, voluntary and community organisations with local people to help plan public services, promote equal rights and opportunities and cross-cultural understanding, and to build bonds and links within and between communities.

Drop-ins run from 10am-12pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Appointments can be booked from 2pm-4pm for more complicated issues.

Head of Charity
Traci Kirkland – traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Groups Co-ordinator/Development Worker
Ruth Lamb – ruth@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Advice & Advocacy Service
Fiona Rennie – Caseworker –  fiona@govancommunityproject.org.uk
Early Intervention Worker – Rachel Butter – rachel@govancommunityproject.org.uk
Early Intervention Worker – Niamh O’Sullivan – niamh@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Food Distribution Project 
Food Project Co-ordinator – Philippa Roloff – philippa@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Through a walk-in & appointment service Gyros provide free information, advice, guidance and advocacy on a range of topics, including: Housing, Benefits, Debt, Health, Rights in the UK, Police, Education, Immigration, EU settlement scheme, Work/Job Club.
Tuesdays:
09:30 – 11:30 Drop in/ Job Club
Fridays:
13:00 to 15:00

Through a walk-in & appointment service Gyros provide free information, advice, guidance and advocacy on a range of topics, including: Housing, Benefits, Debt, Health, Rights in the UK, Police, Education, Immigration, EU settlement scheme, Work/Job Club.
Mondays:
10:30 – 12:30 Drop in
13:00 – 16:00 Appointments

Through a walk-in & appointment service Gyros provide free information, advice, guidance and advocacy on a range of topics, including: Housing, Benefits, Debt, Health, Rights in the UK, Police, Education, Immigration, EU settlement scheme, Work/Job Club.
Last Thursday of the month:
10.00 – 12.00 Drop in
12:30 to 15:00 Appointments

If you have an immigration or asylum law query or problem please call our reception on 020 8985 5236 to tell us more and see if we can help.

The Hadhari Nari project consists of a women’s advice and information centre which acts as the main referral point for all women seeking refuge. It offers temporary secure accommodation in the form of two women’s refuges. The advice and information centre offers counselling, support, pregnancy testing, outreach aftercare, self help group legal and health surgeries.

• Free ESOL sessions at three levels (E1, E3 and L1)
• Opportunities for integration through social interaction
• Services to help gain employment – CV, Job application support, volunteer opportunities, one-to-one support
• General help and support for anyone struggling or lonely
• Support with benefits
• Signposting to local services

The Hanseatic Union are based in Kings Lynn and utilise a number of community venues. Those accessing the service are predominantly Eastern European due to the area however all nationalities are welcome. The best way to be in touch is through Facebook: search for “Hansos Unija” or “Hanseatic Union”.

Every Saturday between 10.00-12.00 noon.

Once a week Helping Hands Foodbank provide food boxes to refugees and asylum-seekers and local vulnerable migrants.

• Educational and structured recreational activities to enhance the quality of life and integration into the local community for young refugees and asylum seekers.
• Weekly befriending service working with volunteers providing learning opportunities via structured activities.
• Recruitment, training and coordination for volunteers.
• Practical support of donations of food and clothing.
• Daily one to one and group providing support to further assist young people with: volunteer placements; CV and letter writing; budgeting; referrals; English; Maths; emotional and miscellaneous support.
• Weekly outreach services to hostels and supported accommodation.
• Practical living skills; access to practical activities; outdoor activities; informal and formal education; training; drama; arts and crafts; creative reading and writing workshops

Hope Projects is a small charity that can house and support some people if they have nowhere to live and no money at all and they have been refused asylum, and we believe that refusal is wrong. 

Must be referred through partner organisation – British Red Cross or Refugee and Migrant Centre.

Immigration Legal Advice Centre provides affordable immigration legal advice and representation covering a wide range of immigration, asylum and nationality matters both at application and appeal stage. (ILAC are a community interest company and operate on a “not for profit” basis.)

A service for destitute asylum seekers who are not eligible for asylum support, section 4 support, or assistance from social services. They welcome all nationalities and faiths.

For help and support from the Day Centre, you first need to book an appointment to register with our services. Please call the main office on 020 7488 7310 and someone will be happy to help you. You will need to bring your papers about applications and decisions to the appointment.

If you’re in detention and looking for support and advice, please call the Detention Outreach team on 020 7488 7319.

Just for Kids Law help young people navigate their way through challenging times: whether they are facing difficulties at school, mental health, immigration or youth justice issues, are being denied benefits, have problems accessing social services, or are homeless.

Just for Kids Law also fight for wider reform, taking the evidence from their direct casework as the starting point.

Just for Kids Law have a team of advocates who work with young people everyday. An advocate supports a young person to make sure their views and wishes are heard and respected. The advocates offer tailored, one-to-one support every step of the way. This often includes working collaboratively with lawyers to provide young people with a wide range of legal expertise and assistance. This ‘holistic support’ ensures young people get all the help they need.

Self-referrals accepted. Call, email or use the online referral form: https://justforkidslaw.org/contact-us/referral-form/

Mainly working with failed asylum seekers, assisting with gathering the evidence to help mount appeals, helping access practical help to meet basic needs, including food, clothing and a very limited amount of financial assistance, which comes from a separate fund. People come to Justice First with a wide range of problems and requests. The focus is to help to re-engage with the legal system by submission of a fresh claim, or further appeal/judicial review.

Karma Nirvana is a national helpline that supports victims and survivors of all ages and genders who have experienced a forced marriage and honour based abuse. The support is also available to professionals who are working such cases.

The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

(See also separate map listings for KRAN in Folkestone and Canterbury)

Learning for Life classes: Monday and Thursday 10–1pm

Football sessions: Monday

(See other map listings for KRAN in Canterbury and Ashford)

Football sessions: Wednesday

Women and childrens: ESOL classes: Tuesday

Learning for Life classes: Monday – Thursday 10–1pm

Kent Refugee Help assists foreign national prisoners in Kent and London prisons in accessing legal advice for their immigration and criminal matters. Contact by email or telephone.

• Helping to make it practically possible for Lancaster and Morecambe to accommodate refugees and asylum seekers by providing the relevant support such as housing, health, befriending and English lessons.
• Acting as a welcome and support network to those refugees who come to Lancaster and Morecambe.
• Initial support, drop-ins, bikes for all, football, sewing circles, special events.

Leicester City of Sanctuary runs its main drop-in centre for refugees and asylum seekers every Wednesday afternoon 11am to 2 pm. They teach people to use computers, run sewing classes, a knitting circle and other craft activities. They have games for adults and children’s toys.

Let Us Learn is led by young migrants who understand what it feels like to live in secret for fear of stigma they run a range of activities that other young migrants can get involved in:

– Monthly gatherings – Fun drop in sessions for like minded people, with special guest speakers;

– Core campaign team meetings – Anyone committed to helping other young migrants can join; and

– Campaign events.

The Let us Learn team can also provide advice on student finance eligibility under the long residence route: http://letuslearn.study/get-advice/student-finance-advice/

The Asylum Crisis Project, funded by the City Bridge Trust, supports individuals and families with the assistance they need to be safe and healthy.

Assists asylum seekers in London who are struggling with finding safe housing and food and the organisations providing them with support.

Provides advice, casework and advocacy to asylum seekers on how to access asylum support (accommodation and/or financial support).

Due to coronavirus currently giving advice over the phone (0207 952 1599). There is also a referral form on their website which should be completed and sent to asylumcrisisreferral@refugee-action.org.uk.

LondonHelp4U is an immigration company with over 17 years of visa applications. Our mission is to help individuals, families and businesses succeed with their visa applications. They offer great value for money with fixed prices and no hidden charges.  They offer consultations in many languages, in person, by Skype or over the telephone at a time to suit you. A 24 hour help line service is always available in case of emergencies

Call (+44) 0207 636 8500 – from UK, (+55) 11 3283 0906
Monday to Thursday from 10am to 7pm / Friday from 10am to 6pm (UK time zone)

WhatsApp Helpline, +44 78 9176 4830, Available 24/7

See website to book a consultation

Provide support for Merseyside refugee communities and local support organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers. We provide refugee clients with 1-2-1 advocacy support to help with integration, benefits, housing, employment etc.

A programme of services including 2nd hand clothing and household goods distribution, a regular weekly activities programme, and one-off classes, collaborations, outings and activities, which are often delivered in partnership with others.

Manchester Migrant Solidarity (Manchester MiSol) is a self-help group set up as a convergence space for all migrants including asylum seekers offering practical and social activities for mutual support, empowerment and solidarity with non-migrants to build a powerful political voice against the systematic mistreatment of migrants in the UK.

They meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1-4pm.

Here are some of what they undertake:

• Awareness raising of migrants and asylum seekers’ issues
• Workshops (appeals, legal, campaigning etc.)
• Language help/lessons
• Socials (cooking etc.)
• Anti-deportation mobilisation and detention support
• Film showings/talks/info sessions

Migrant Support is a registered charity in England and Wales (1167430) based in Manchester, aimed to support most vulnerable migrants living in GM, promotes social inclusion and fair approach to migration.
Language, employment and integration hub. Conversation on Thursdays and Fridays 10am-1pm

New College run a language lounge once a week (not in the school holidays though) every Tuesday evening where people can have conversations with others who want to practice their English in a relaxed environment.

A support network for 16-21 year olds who have no one else to turn to. New Horizon Youth Centre provide everything from hot food, showers and laundry to finding accommodation, training and employment. Services include counselling, drug and alcohol support, health, fitness, art, music and communication skills workshops.

Open seven days a week from 10.30am to 4.00pm

General info: 0207 388 5560
Youth work: 0207 388 5570
Advice: 0207 388 5580

A charitable community organisation aimed at supporting refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants from the new emerging communities, with a focus on those from African origin living in the North West of England. Open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm

Hope centre assists a variety of different vulnerable people, including refugees and asylum seekers.

People are welcome to visit the Day Centre Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 1.00pm

Open on Saturdays 9.30 am-12.30pm only for those of no fixed abode (NFA), including those who are street homeless.

Free space with social and learning activities. During the week the centre is open to refugees and asylum Seekers. Oasis run various women only sessions and groups, art classes, English language classes, sports sessions, daily advisory sessions, advocacy forums, relaxation sessions and free lunch every week day.

• Emergency Provision – we have both a process for self-referral and a system of referrals from other agencies such as Job Centre Plus, local G.P.s, housing providers, churches and schools. These clients are often in desperate need of food and clothing, so we provide nutritious emergency food packs and good quality clothing packs.
• Cafe – The Oasis Centre is open four days each week, and it includes a free cafe providing hot nutritious, well-balanced breakfasts and lunches to individuals and families.
• Charity Shop – We provide clients with the opportunity to access affordable clothing and other items, through our ‘pop-up’ charity shop in the centre.
• WELL-BEING SUPPORT – clients are given access to opportunities which promote the value of physical, emotional and mental well-being, e.g. trips, parties and other social days plus open access Health and Well-being.events where local and relevant well-being services promote their services to our clientele.
• LEISURE ACTIVITIES – We offer pool, table-tennis, board games and quizzes at each of our sessions as a means of addressing the boredom needs of a more diverse group of potential clients.
• COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM – with interventions as described above (in RE-BUILD).
• GROUP ACTIVITIES – short-term programs, such as craft workshops, gardening and a choir.
• BASIC ADULT LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMme (‘FREEDOM ED’) – clients are given the opportunity to develop the pre-requisite skills necessary for a functional lifestyle and successful employment. We introduce them to literacy, numeracy, home economics and art in a creative and non-threatening way. This one year programme includes: Urban Art; Cookery Workshop; English For Everyone; Maths Made Easy and Science workshops.
• ONE-TO-ONE PHONICS & READING PROGRAMmeS – We offer individual support in learning the basics of reading, writing and phonics.

Individuals with restricted financial means to access food & no other support can be referred to us for help.

Provide pre-packed emergency food hampers for individuals going without. Generally, this works out at one bag of food per adult and one bag of food for every two children. The majority of items we give are store cupboard items.

Anyone working with an individual on a professional basis (not a family member or friend) can refer someone to Open Hands.

Centre opening hours: 10-11am Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Check website for all coronavirus service updates.

A charity offering community Saturday Schools for children; housing, enrichment and careers support for teenagers who are living in the UK alone. Also providing free English classes for adults, mental health support and help people to navigate the immigration process and access basic services.

The Centre helps provide support to the South Asian Communities in mental health, welfare rights, counselling, domestic violence, learning disabilities and the criminal justice system.

The Trafford South Asian Mental Health Service works with South Asian individual’s (aged 18 years and above) experiencing mental ill-health, their carers, families and communities. The team can converse in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and English.

Positive Action brings practical support to refugees and migrants to help them rebuild their lives. Positive Action host a number of drop-ins throughout the week; for the Syrian community (Wednesdays 10.30am – 12pm), EU migrants (Thursdays 2pm – 4pm), for housing advice (Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm), destitution advice (Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm, Thursdays 10am – 12pm) and welfare rights and money advice (Wednesdays 10am – 12pm). See website for further details of services offered.

Project 17 works to end destitution among migrant children. They work with families experiencing exceptional poverty to improve their access to local authority support. Project 17 provide advice, advocacy and support for individuals. They also build capacity in other organisations and campaign for the improved implementation of statutory support.

Individuals: call Project 17 to discuss your situation on 07963 509 044.

Advisers: call Project 17 to discuss your client’s case on 07701 330 016

A place of welcome, support, and opportunity for displaced people in Manchester and Salford.

A destitution project for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. Activities, meals, advisers, mental health team and second hand clothes store.

A place of welcome, support, and opportunity for displaced people in Manchester and Salford.

A destitution project for asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. Activities, meals, advisers, mental health team and second hand clothes store.

Support for destitute migrants and refugees living in the borough. Provides advice, counselling and support, as well as clothes and food.

Two Drop-In sessions.

The first is on a Monday from 1:00pm until 3:00pm. This is a mixed session for both men and women. You can sit and relax and chat, have a coffee or tea and biscuits, or join in with some of our activities. Attendees play a variety of games like table tennis, table football, board games and the service also runs craft classes for those who enjoy being creative. There are English lessons (please see the drop down menu on the website for more details) and the ladies can take part in a nail craft programme. Downstairs is the RAS barber, so if you need a haircut, come along and get one! There is also a clothes point. If you are short of any items of clothing, they will do their best to help you find what you need.

There is also another session on a Friday from 10:00am until 12:30pm. This session is especially for ladies and children, and activities include a variety of crafts, English lessons and support with legal cases. Help is also given to those who need clothes and other essential items. For more information please contact the Church office or speak to Claire Paxton or Cath Ingram at the church.

Advice drop in for separated children seeking asylum:

Friday 10am – 1pm at Bristol Refugee Rights, Malcom X Centre, 141 City Road, Bristol, BS2 8YH (see www.bristolrefugeerights.org.uk)

Refugee Support Network provide a range of services which help 15-25 year olds seeking safety in the UK to get into, stay in and do well in education:

Educational mentoring:
RSN recruit and train community volunteers to provide bespoke 1:1 educational mentoring – a blend of EAL tutoring and wellbeing support – to young people in their area across London, Oxford and Birmingham.

Specialist educational support:
Across London, RSN provide personalised advice, guidance and psychosocial support to young people who are NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) or facing significant barriers to educational progression.

Access to higher education:
RSN facilitate, through a national helpline and face-to-face sessions in London, advice and support for young people who have the academic potential to attend university but who face challenges in doing so because of practical and immigration status-related barriers.

Innovation stream:
RSN’s new three year strategy has introduced an innovation stream. The focus of this stream in 2018-19 is a values-based leadership course for young refugees and asylum seekers.

See RSN’s FAQ page on accessing university (https://www.refugeesupportnetwork.org/resources/17-university-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees) or call their national advice line (07597583228) if you are a young person (aged 16-24), a parent, teacher, advisor, university staff member, social worker, or are dealing with this issue in any other way.

RSN’s helpline is not currently operating set hours so please leave a clear message with your name and number. The helpline messages are regularly checked and one of our team will call you back. Alternatively email to highereducation@refugeesupportnetwork.org.

British Red Cross refugee support outreach, English classes.

Opening Times: Mon 10am-3pm

Running English classes, support for women and young people, and community meals. Email for more information.

Refugees Welcome supports refugees and vulnerable migrants in Crawley and surrounding areas.

Provided community-built, personal welcome packs and emergency support packs and run events to welcome refugees into the community.

Have a befriending scheme, family activities, men’s activities, organize mentoring, and awareness raising.

If you are a refugee or an asylum seeker living in Birmingham, Solihull or Smethwick for LESS THAN 2 YEARS and would like to learn more about Restore’s activities – befriending or social activities – and get involved, please contact us.

A charity for any ex-detainee, whether a refused asylum seeker, EU migrant, or other, can access free advice about their rights and assisted by caseworkers to access services to afford them basic human needs such as better accommodation, food and healthcare.

Ex-Detainee project Tel: 01304 201535 / 0800 9179397   Mon- Fri between 10.00am and 1.00pm

Support for asylum seekers signing at Dallas Court.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays as a place to leave your name and number before entering Dallas Court in case you are detained and want your friend or solicitor to be contacted.

Also open on Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons during Foodbank as a place to wait for a friend or get a cup of tea.

The guardians help child refugees and victims of trafficking to navigate the immigration and welfare processes. They provide information and advice to make sure they feel empowered throughout the asylum process, they also act as advocates on their behalf. The guardians help them to make informed decisions about their future and to settle into a new life in Scotland.

Shpresa is a user-led organisation that promotes the participation and contribution of the Albanian-speaking community in the UK. Shpresa run the following projects:

– Children and young people’s project aims to improve the life, the education and well-being of the Albanian speaking children from refugee, asylum and migrant backgrounds as well as enabling them to get their voices heard.

– Unaccompanied asylum seekers project provides advocacy, support and diversionary activities.

– Women’s support project including health and well-being of Albanian women tackling depression, isolation and social and economic exclusion.

– Dedicated project addressing domestic violence within the Albanian community.

– Albanian supplementary schools project provides classes in the Albanian language and dance.

– Volunteering project which promotes volunteering and access to employment.

• Befriending and offering one-to-one support to asylum seekers and refugees
• Offering modest financial assistance to those who are homeless and/or destitute
• Helping them to find and work with a solicitor to further their asylum claims
• Getting legal guidance for specific cases
• Working with other Southampton refugee to charities who run a weekly drop-in centre in the city
• Providing a range of activities for asylum seekers
• Giving one-to-one English teaching for asylum seekers with little knowledge of the language
• Reaching out to churches, schools and community groups who can help them

Free legal advice and assistance for people living, working or studying in Southwark

DROP IN SERVICE: 9:30AM – 4:00PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Provides advice over the phone. Opening hours are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday and Friday – 9.30am to 4.30pm ; Tuesday – 9.30am – 7pm

Space4u Provides a welcoming place for refugees and people who are seeking asylum. Drop in sessions every Monday 12.30 – 5.30 and Thursday 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Offers one-on-one support, a free hot lunch, and a space to chat and socialise. Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am – 2pm.

Language support in Arabic, Tigrinya and Tigre.

Also hosts free community activities.

St. Mungos is a charity that helps rough sleepers and has hostels for accommodation. They accept referrals only from StreetLink https://www.streetlink.org.uk/# . They run outreach teams and hostels in London for rough sleepers.

• The Red Cross offers one-to-one case work on specific needs of the young refugees; group sessions designed to create social networks while increasing their knowledge, skills and confidence relating to their situation; and help with access to services including legal representation.
• The Refugee Council offers therapeutic counselling, based on a combination of creative therapeutic approaches such as drama therapy, art therapy and one to one counselling.
• UpRising introduce young refugees to the idea of leadership and social action, while building self-esteem and other key soft skills to raise their confidence and aspiration. This is done through a three month, part-time programme called ‘Find your Power’ that introduces social action as a means to develop leadership skills and community engagement.

• The Red Cross offers one-to-one case work on specific needs of the young refugees; group sessions designed to create social networks while increasing their knowledge, skills and confidence relating to their situation; and help with access to services including legal representation.
• The Refugee Council offers therapeutic counselling, based on a combination of creative therapeutic approaches such as drama therapy, art therapy and one to one counselling.
• UpRising introduce young refugees to the idea of leadership and social action, while building self-esteem and other key soft skills to raise their confidence and aspiration. This is done through a three month, part-time programme called ‘Find your Power’ that introduces social action as a means to develop leadership skills and community engagement.

Both British Red Cross group sessions and casework, Refugee Council therapeutic support and UpRising group sessions take place in British Red Cross office at the following address: 232 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8JL.

For further information or to make a referral to one or more services provided by the project email: Thriving@redcross.org.uk.

Support for children, young people and families, information, education, and advisory services.

– Child Protection Support work with children and families: assessments, one-to-one training, support, counselling, mediation, rehabilitation and sign-posting.
– Forums for Survivors of Child Abuse and Exploitation and forums for parents
– Assessment and Therapeutic support for victims of Abuse and Exploitation
– Assessment, Support, Policy and Advocacy on Child Trafficking and Modern Slavery
– Assessment, Emotional Wellbeing Support, Policy and Advocacy on Female Genital Mutilation
– Assessment, Policy and Advocacy on Witchcraft Branding.

Opening hours and Emergency contacts – 9:00am to 18:00pm (Monday to Friday). 0161 205 92 74 / 0786 4650808 (Emergency Contact)

AFRUCA accept referrals from statutory agencies such as Children’s Services departments and the police and also accept referrals from individuals.

Please contact Samantha-Angela Thompson (Senior Social Worker) on 0207 704 2261/07864650814 (Emergency Contact) or email socialworker@afruca.org to discuss a family referral. Please contact the Anti-Trafficking team on 0207 704 2261/07864650819 (Emergency Contact) or email info@afruca.org for further information on anti-trafficking services or to discuss a referral. Referral forms are available online.

The AIRE Centre is an English registered charity, with offices located in London. It provides free legal advice on human rights and EU law issues in Europe, and seeks to promote the dissemination of information about international human rights law throughout Europe.

To get advice either email or call 020 7831 4276 Monday to Friday, 10am and 6pm; note that they are unable to give out advice over the telephone, but will reply email.

The Harbour Project offer English classes and cultural activities for refugees and asylum seekers.
Also a drop-in for help and advice. 11am-2pm Monday to Friday.
They also do a lunch club once a week with free, delicious food cooked by visitors each week.

The Haven Refuge Wolverhampton supports women and dependent children who are vulnerable to domestic violence, homelessness and abuse by working with other agencies.

See website for full details.

The Haven Wolverhampton 24 Hour Helpline is available on 08000 194 400 for confidential advice.

Online chat 0900 – 1700 Monday – Friday @  info@havenrefuge.org.uk

Provides support, advice and information to newly arrived individuals to aid their integration into the City of Leicester.

Please check website for coronavirus updates:

Please use the telephone numbers below between 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm, Monday to Thursday only in an ABSOLUTE EMERGENCY.

For:

Immigration emergency: WhatsApp Messages ONLY 07391 817 007

EU resettlement appointments: 07535 693 795

All other emergencies: 07494 730 489

Provides support for migrants with no recourse to public funds, running casework sessions and workshops.

Offers practical and emotional support in West Hertfordshire to asylum-seekers, refugees and those with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Their mission is to help provide access to the advice and services needed, often providing long-term support until statutory services are in place.

On Tuesdays and Fridays between 11:00am and 1:00pm the project runs a drop-in centre.

Various activities for asylum seekers and failed asylum seekers (English classes, social and cultural activities). Open for enquires 9am – 5:30pm Mondays to Thursdays, 9am – 5pm on Fridays.

Check website for services being offered during the coronavirus crisis. Includes: online English classes; online employment guidance; online group befriending; online digital skills in Arabic and more.

Free space with social and learning activities. Monday – Friday 9:30am – 5pm.

Regular activities, projects and events focusing on welcoming and assisting asylum seekers and refugees

They open their doors for 2 hours in the afternoon once a month [first Sunday of every month at Woodford Forest].

• Mentoring: professional members of United Synagogue including lawyers, doctors, dentists and counsellors. These people give professional advice to help them with some of the issues they face daily.
• Befriending: members of our community spend time having food and coffees and teas with the guests, talking and befriending the asylum seekers. They are very new to the UK and enjoy meeting new people. They sometimes want to share their stories and experiences of coming here. Volunteers are able to help them with mundane day to day issues/chores.
• Food: volunteers cook hot vegetarian food on the premises and serve it to the guests. This gives a space for the volunteers and asylum seekers to eat together, socialise and befriend.
• Coffee, teas, biscuits and cakes: this gives another area to relax and socialise
• Kids area: our youth groups will be running activities for the youth, and a crèche service for the younger children. Activities include arts & crafts activities, playing with a range of toy and organised group games.
• Donations: there are ongoing collection by our shuls of clothes, shoes, toys and toiletries. They are sorted and put out by size, so that the asylum seekers are able to easily find suitable items for themselves and their children.
• Food vouchers: The asylum seekers also receive vouchers from Tescos. This is funded by money raised by our communities, government grants, funds from foundations and some angel investors.

Upbeat Communities provides support to refugees and asylum seekers at different stages of their journeys.
Monday – Thursday (10am – 4pm).

Upbeat Communities provides support to refugees and asylum seekers at different stages of their journeys.

Provides welcome boxes, English classes, Community Integration Activities, employment advice, accommodation provision for destitute migrants and more

Check website for coronavirus updates – running English classes, women’s coffee morning and Firms Foundation over Zoom.

Office is usually open Monday – Friday (9am – 5pm)

Can offer grants to individuals in need; information & support for applications available.

Weekly Support Centre offering free advice on immigration, accommodation and welfare issues, as well as signposting to other organisations that can help. They also provide a warm welcome, tea and biscuits, and opportunities to socialise and practise speaking English. Please note that immigration advice is by appointment only. To make an appointment, please visit the centre to take details of your case and find an available time. Drop in 10:00am-12:30pm every Friday

Free advice for migrants on immigration, accommodation, and welfare issues. Every Friday 10am – 12:30pm

Access to services and support for asylum seekers and refugees as well as advice and practical support.

The Welsh Refugee Council deliver support services such as:

Move-On Project
Women’s Asylum Support Project
Family Support
Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children
Asylum Rights Programme

Arts, education, mentoring and advocacy for young people living in inner cities.

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association provides support, skills and knowledge to help these communities live and prosper in the UK. The Deptford drop-in centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5pm, and Saturday, 11am – 4pm, for free and professional advice on housing, benefits and entitlements, health, education, employment and more.

Afghanistan and Central Asian Association provides support, skills and knowledge to help these communities live and prosper in the UK. The Hounslow drop-in centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 5pm, and Saturday, 11am – 4pm, for free and professional advice on housing, benefits and entitlements, health, education, employment and more.

Hibiscus Initiatives is a voluntary sector organisation that works with Black and Minority Ethnic Foreign National and migrant offenders. They provide welfare, advice, advocacy, befriending, reintegration assistance, community resettlement and awareness raising. Call or email to self-refer or make a referral.

Publicly-funded and not-for-profit legal advice and representation, including first instance asylum assistance/representation.

Publicly-funded and not-for-profit legal advice and representation, including first instance asylum assistance/representation.

Alternate Tuesdays, 11:30am – 4pm, call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Alternate Wednesdays, 10:30 – 4pm, call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Alternate Wednesdays, 12pm – 5pm, call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Alternate Thursdays, call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Alternate Thursdays, 11am-3pm. Call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5pm.

Advisers on the Children’s Panel Advice Service work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Every Wednesday, 10am-5pm.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Alternate Thursdays, call for details.

The Children’s Panel Advice Service has operated since 1994 and is the only national service of its kind. Advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. The team also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people.

Drop in for adults and families at St. Mary’s Church in Balham on Mondays 10am-2pm (term time only).

South London Refugee Association can help with bills and debt, employment support, benefits, housing problems, immigration and health. They also provide advice and advocacy, English lessons, a hot lunch, volunteering and social activities.

South London Refugee Association run other drop-in services in Lambeth – see https://www.slr-a.org.uk/ for further details.

Advocacy service for asylum seeking and refugee children and young people.

Open door offers free confidential counselling and psychotherapy to young people aged 12-24 living in Haringey. Support provided for a range of issues including problems at home, school, college or work; difficulties with relationships; problems with drugs or alcohol; anger or aggression; depression or anxiety; self-harm or eating difficulties. Self-referrals accepted.

Off the record offers free, child-friendly services for young people in Sutton and Croydon including counselling, online support services, a young carers project and community development workers. See website for details.

Jump Start is a free, confidential service offering counselling to young people aged 11-25 in the borough of Sutton. Mostly referrals are made by professionals such as teachers, doctors and social workers but young people can self-refer using the contact details above.

Open door offers free confidential counselling and psychotherapy to young people aged 12-24 living in Haringey. Support provided for a range of issues including problems at home, school, college or work; difficulties with relationships; problems with drugs or alcohol; anger or aggression; depression or anxiety; self-harm or eating difficulties. Self-referrals accepted.

The Brandon centre offers help, advice and counselling for young people aged 12 to 24 years, covering abuse, anger management, bullying, crime, depression/anxiety, drugs and alcohol, eating disorders, family and relationships, identity and sexuality, mental illness, suicide/self harm and sexual health/pregnancy. See the website for full details of services offered and locations.

Open every Tuesday, 3.30pm-6pm, the Open Space Drop-In offers young people age 14+ somewhere safe to talk. There will always be a trained adult available who can listen, and a programme of services available every week including sexual health and contraception services, health advice, school pastors, young carers support, careers, apprenticeship advice and regular workshops. Free tea and coffee and access to computers.

ATLEU (Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit) provides legal representation to victims of trafficking and labour exploitation in the fields of housing and accommodation, compensation and employment, and immigration. Free advice for professionals supporting victims of trafficking can also be obtained using the helpline number, above. ATLEU represent adults, young people and children. See website for details of the support ATLEU can offer.

LORAG (Lower Ormeau Resident’s Action Group) is a community organisation established to support the residents of Lower Ormeau. The organisation supports a range of projects, among them a children’s project offering parenting support for local parents and educational and social support for children, as well as a youth project that hosts a drop-in centre/youth club and field trips. See website for details of current events and drop-in times.

Extern is a charity that helps people improve their lives and makes communities safer. Among other projects, they support children, young people and their families by carrying out early interventions, prevention work and multi-systemic therapy for those who are at risk of entering care, secure care and/or custody. They also provide accommodation, a range of indoor and outdoor activities and activity breaks for children, young people and their carers.

Extern also works to alleviate homelessness in NI, providing temporary accommodation and supporting a homelessness outreach team, including additional practical support for asylum seekers and refugees who are affected by homelessness. See website for more services and details.

Faces in focus is a young people’s counselling service for 11-25 year olds who mainly live, study or work in Southwark and Lambeth. Young people can gain support with issues such as education, training and employment, housing, welfare benefits, money management, domestic and sexual abuse, family issues, stress and anger.

Making Communities Work and Grow is a registered charity and user-led community organisation primarily focusing on engaging with impoverished and disengaged young through a range of health, social, educational and recreational projects. The charity was originally created in response to a lack of services for Arabic speakers in North Kensington, but has since opened up its doors to young people from all linguistic backgrounds. Referrals can be made through the website.

DFYC supports socially excluded children and young people from Bermondsey and its neighbouring areas, helping them to fulfil their potential through a structured programme of sport, educational, artistic and recreational activities. See website for details of activities offered, including amateur boxing, swimming and outdoor activities.

The Well Centre is a youth health centre where you can see a youth worker, counsellor or doctor to discuss any health concerns or worries in a safe and confidential space. Normal opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 3.30pm-6.30pm (closed public holidays). Please contact for an appointment, as there is very limited space for drop-ins. The drop in sessions on Monday and every other Thursday have a female doctor.

Holistic casework support and advocacy helping separated refugee and migrant children and young people (16-21) to access their rights and entitlements and develop independence. The By Your Side project also offers a fortnightly youth group in central London and a befriending service matching young people with volunteer befrienders for days out and activities.

Free and confidential services for all young people aged 11-25 living in and around Tower Hamlets, East London. Counselling, personal development, sexual health and an LGBTQ group. See website for more details and opening times.

Off Centre is a counselling, therapy, advocacy, advice and psychosocial service for young people aged between 11 and 25 who live, work or study in Hackney. They offer support with a range of issues, including sexuality, bereavement, violence, depression, self-harm, accommodation, college, stress, abuse, family breakdown, anger and neglect. See website for additional services including LGBTQ support group, art therapy and drama therapy.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-6pm, Wednesday 2pm-6pm and Saturday 12pm-2pm.

Open Thursdays 2pm-8pm and Fridays 9am-3.30pm. The drum is an information, advice and counselling service operated by the Brandon Centre which supports young people on issues including abuse, bullying, depression/anxiety, eating disorders, family and relationships, identity/sexuality, mental illness and suicide/self harm.

Youth Legal is a specialist legal advice service for young people in the borough of Wandsworth that gives free independent advice to promote access to housing and social services support. Youth Legal works with young people from every community, care leavers, young carers, disabled young people, asylum seekers and migrant children and their famlies. Call to arrange an appointment.

Grooops is a 1-1 counselling and coaching service supporting young people to cope with the emotional repercussions of dyslexia. Appointments take place either over skype or face-to-face in North London. See website for details of therapeutic practice. Post to PO Box 53287, Finchley, N3 9AD

Homeplus NI run a drop-in centre for asylum seekers, refugees and destitute migrants that is open from Monday to Friday. The centre offers food, clothing, advice, shower and washing facilities, three levels of weekly English classes (one women only class), art classes, women only art projects, a weekly optician clinic, a computer room, emergency financial and accommodation support for destitute asylum seekers and migrants, referrals, integration support, and more (see website for details).

Alone in London supports young people aged from 16 to 25 who are at risk of homelessness by developing young people’s skills and providing the resources needed to secure sustainable and safe housing. Phone line open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider providing support to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage. Services include information and guidance, safe house provision, advice on welfare rights, floating support, outreach and resettlement support, befriending scheme for women and interpretation and translation.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider providing support to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage. Services include information and guidance, safe house provision, advice on welfare rights, floating support, outreach and resettlement support, befriending scheme for women and interpretation and translation.

Hope for justice works to bring an end to modern slavery. In the UK they offer a business supply chain safe-guarding programme, investigation and rescue, advocacy and restoration through a survivor care team.

WYATN provides a strategic meeting framework on behalf of the statutory, non-statutory and third sector organisations in West Yorkshire who contribute to tackling human trafficking and modern slavery in all its forms.

This organisation does not directly support victims of trafficking but could provide useful signposting advice for those supporting them.

Phoenix Community Care specializes in providing housing for children and young asylum seekers and refugees arriving in London. They also offer ESOL training, job opportunities, social events and holidays.

Not-for-profit working to highlight and challenge all forms of gender-related violence against women. Advice surgeries around immigration (2nd Wednesday of the month, 2-5pm, appointment only), family law (fortnightly Fridays) and housing (fortnightly Tuesdays, from 12pm) and domestic violence outreach services in Hillingdon and Hounslow. See website for full details of services offered.

English PEN is the founding centre of a worldwide writers’ association aimed at defending writers and readers across the UK and attempting to remove barriers to literature. International campaigns to promote freedom of expression and workshop events for young people, refugees, asylum seekers and prisoners.

Sanctuary provides supported living for children, young people, people with disabilities or mental health needs and those who face homelessness. Children and young people aged 0-19 who are living in hostel, emergency or women’s refuge accommodation, or who have run away or are missing from home are able to access this service. They provide them with someone to talk to and opportunities to play as well as improving access to education and signposting mainstream and therapeutic services.

‘Welcome Wednesdays’ at The Station exists to offer social support and creative activities for young refugees and asylum-seekers in Bristol. Open to young people aged 13-19 years old on Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm. Drop-ins welcome. This service runs until February 2018.

Practical support and legal advice for young people aged 16-25 having difficulties in the areas of debt, housing, homelessness, employment, discrimination, welfare benefits, health and support services or immigration.

Regular drop-in services (see website for details and dates and to self-refer).

Ask Us can help if you’re aged 16 – 25 and live, work, study or have family in Bristol Council area.

Through workshops and performances, PAN helps refugees, victims of torture, trafficked women, disaffected and vulnerable youth and other marginalized groups to find a voice through drama, dance, music, writing and film. See website for current projects, partners and ways to get involved.

Free knitting classes in New Cross. Sewing machines also available. Thursdays from 10am-12pm.

Entry level 2 English classes for asylum seekers and refugees on Fridays as well as informal ‘conversation club’.

Thursdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm during school term time.

Learn for life enterprise is a community hub providing ESOL, training, support, stability and advice in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. Their wide range of courses (see website for full list) are open to all, but daily ESOL classes are free for asylum seekers. Contact to arrange a place.

Room to heal is a therapeutic support group for refugees and asylum seekers who have survived torture and other forms of organised violence. Individual and group therapy, gardening projects, casework, theatre and storytelling, cooking, social gatherings and rural retreats. No drop-ins – call or email to arrange an appointment. The office is open 09:30am – 6pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Organization that aims to tackle racism and eliminate barriers against new and settled migrant communities in Northern Ireland. Provides advice and advocacy, bilingual support workers, financial health and wellbeing advice, and support for victims of racist hate crime. All services free of charge and confidential. Call or email for an appointment.

Organization that aims to tackle racism and eliminate barriers against new and settled migrant communities in Northern Ireland. Provides advice and advocacy, bilingual support workers, financial health and wellbeing advice, and support for victims of racist hate crime. All services free of charge and confidential.

The unity centre gives practical support and solidarity to all asylum seekers and other migrants in Scotland, as well as those who have been detained in any UK detention centre. Sharing information about the asylum process, campaigning against home office detentions and deportations and fighting destitution and social isolation.

Office hours: Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.

Counselling services, medico-legal report writing service, support, collaboration with NHS trusts. Freedom from Torture Scotland also has children, young people and families teams with psychotherapists experienced in working with asylum seekers affected by torture aged 12-25 and Family therapists.

Asian, Black and Minority Ethnic Women’s Aid Group providing safe refuge accommodation, information and support. Also supporting children and young people who are subject to or witness to domestic violence. Drop ins welcome, no one turned away.

The East European Advice Centre (EEAC) aims to help socially and economically disadvantaged people of East European origin in their efforts to settle in the UK. EEAC does this by providing free and impartial information and advice and by promoting and enhancing their social welfare. The main office is open from Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm. See ‘contact’ page of website for full details and options for contacting their different services and drop-ins, including help for people in poverty and at risk of homelessness, employment rights advice, immigration advice and form filling and family law advice.

WSSAG is an advocacy and research group that connects women from all backgrounds in support of refugee women and their families. Through campaigns, signposting, advocacy, support and promotion of positive opportunities WSSAG aims to empower women asylum seekers to take control of their lives. They run a women-only drop-in in Cardiff on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month from 1pm-3pm.

Rights of women’s immigration and asylum advice line (active Monday and Thursday, 10am-4pm) can give advice on claiming asylum, the rights of Europeans and their families in the UK, trafficking, immigration law including domestic violence, long residence and family life, and financial support options including for women with no recourse to public funds.

Rights of Women also offer legal help for women over the phone in the following areas: family law (020 7251 6577), criminal law: 020 7251 8887, women in London: (020 7608 1137).

Toynbee Hall offers a range of services to support people and communities to break down the barriers that trap them in poverty. The immigration law advice sessions run every other week on Mondays and every other week on Saturdays (women-only session). Advice is available by appointment only following an initial assessment; drop in to the advice centre Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm (closed 1pm-2pm for lunch) for an initial assessment interview.

The UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG) supports LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration process. Their vision is a world where there is equality, dignity, respect and safety for all people in the expression of their sexual or gender identity.

The Scottish Afghan society aims to support the Afghan community in Scotland and provide opportunities to learn about Scottish culture. They organise social events and educational opportunities for Afghan youth, offer legal advice on immigration, asylum, education and benefit issues, give healthcare advice in Afghan languages and run various workshops, classes and visits. See website for full details.

A non-governmental organisation that provides social, educational, employment and humanitarian support to individuals in Northern Ireland from the Horn of Africa: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan. They run a destitution project, provide a range of support to refugees from the Horn of Africa including educational support, and work to raise awareness of the needs of refugees from the Horn of Africa.

A group supporting migrants in camps in northern France with regular aid convoys and supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Carlisle.

Drop-in service for refugees, asylum seekers, destitute asylum seekers and migrant workers, Thursdays 10am to 3pm. Provides interpreters, befriending and counselling service, accommodation, job seeker’s support, hardship cash and more.

A holistic service for young asylum seekers and refugees and their families in Kingston-Upon-Hull. Providing advocacy and complex interventions as well as mental health assessments, parenting skills classes and informal support.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider, providing refuges and safe houses to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider providing support to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage. Services include information and guidance, safe house provision, advice on welfare rights, floating support, outreach and resettlement support, befriending scheme for women and interpretation and translation.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider providing support to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage. Services include information and guidance, safe house provision, advice on welfare rights, floating support, outreach and resettlement support, befriending scheme for women and interpretation and translation.

Bawso is a Welsh Government Accredited Support Provider providing support to BME individuals and particularly those who are at risk of being made homeless or those vulnerable to abuse such as FGM, trafficking, domestic violence or forced marriage. Services include information and guidance, safe house provision, advice on welfare rights, floating support, outreach and resettlement support, befriending scheme for women and interpretation and translation.

The Mulberry practice provides health care services for people living in Sheffield who are seeking asylum in the UK, homeless or living in temporary or unstable accommodation. New clients will be asked to register with the practice and undergo a New Patient Check.

A locally led and run, non-political and non-denominational group of volunteers aiming to promote greater equality of access to legal resources, share and communicate knowledge of the experience of seeking refuge in the UK and provide education about the asylum process.

Community organisation offering services for the Yemeni community and wider BME population in Sheffield. Healthy living support, education for adults and young people, advice, Arabic school and support for the elderly.

Advocacy and fostering services for separated children. Work-based learning and vocational training available.

Young people and family service aimed at 16-25 year olds including ESOL classes (Wednesday 1-3pm), drop in practical advice and technical support, a counselling service, education, employment and benefits advice, advocacy, sexual health services and a range of social activities (see website for full range). The Gipsil Leaving Care Team support young people aged 16-25 leaving care in Leeds.

Leading Welsh children’s charity offering signposting, support, advocacy, participation, family group meetings and conflict resolution.

Registered charity that helps displaced people integrate and alleviates hardship and distress. Advice and guidance on employment issues, provision of recreational opportunities, supporting community groups and educating the public.

Campaigning and direct support for children, young people and families living on the margins of society who are struggling to overcome the disadvantages caused by poverty, abuse and discrimination.

Visit the website for contact

Small charity supporting asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and their dependents in the UK to facilitate their integration into society. Employment support, homework help for young people, befriending project and more.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network was set up to provide practical and psychological support to Bosnian and other ethnic minority communities. Supporting language learning, providing social support and organising regular community activities.

A refugee-led organisation offering drop-in advice, signposting, destitution support, accommodation and employment support, help accessing education, special events and homework tuition for young people. See facebook page for up-to-date services and activities.

A social enterprise providing a reception service for new arrivals and those supported by the National Asylum Support Service (NASS). Advice covering NASS support, the asylum application process, liaison with the home office, referral to external support agencies and supporting access to community groups.

A Christian group working to promote a positive response to people seeking asylum, refugees, migrant workers and minority ethnic people in Northern Ireland. Signposting support, publications, campaigns, English language classes and community events.

Free advocacy services for cases of racial discrimination and harassment. Advice for community and personal safety, road safety, support dealing with the home office and other official bodies, language support etc. Some interpretation support from bi-lingual advisors.

Extern Works supports homeless individuals, refugees and other disadvantaged people such as ex-offenders and individuals with mental health issues or learning difficulties throughout Northern Ireland. Providing counselling, homeless support service and vocational training to promote employability (service is mainly aimed at men, while some employability support such as CV workshops and interview advice is available for women).

Offering advice and support for black and minority ethnicity migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the Derry area. Advice, integration support, community cohesion, workshops, youth programs and fundraising.

Non-departmental public body established to provide protection against discrimination on the grounds of disability, race, religion and political opinion, sex and sexual orientation.

Housing4all are a group of asylum seekers who are trying to ensure that the human right to housing is realised for destitute asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. The participation and practice of rights group supports campaign groups such as this to realise their aims.

Organization that aims to tackle racism and eliminate barriers against new and settled migrant communities in Northern Ireland. Provides advice and advocacy, bilingual support workers, financial health and wellbeing advice, and support for victims of racist hate crime. All services free of charge and confidential. Visits to Belfast office by appointment only (no drop in).

Children in Wales supports children and families who have come to live in Wales from other parts of the world by helping them to access services, supporting acculturation and providing emotional support.

BWR is a group of friendly volunteers that is proactive in helping refugees find sanctuary in UK, and in particular in Bath and its surrounds.

KWISA was established for the development and empowerment of Kenyan women and their families in so that they achieve their full potential in the community and society in Scotland, Kenya and the rest of Africa. Active in health promotion, campaigning around FGM, domestic violence support, parenting, care for the elderly, debt management, and more. See Facebook page for details and updates.

Norwich International Youth Project (NIYP) provides support to young people (11-25) who are seeking asylum, have refugee status or are otherwise displaced from their country of origin.

Their main activities are:
-A weekly drop-in youth group session with food and a wide range of activities
-A weekly English class, catering for a wide range of abilities
-Individual support and signposting
-Residential trips

The primary mission of C.C.U. S. is to facilitate the integration of people of Congolese descent in the fabric of Scottish society while providing them with a platform for learning about and appreciating the richness of Congolese culture and its diversity. See Facebook page for details of upcoming events.

Independent charity, campaign group and service provider working across a range of issues and fields affecting refugees and asylum seekers. Drop-ins, advice, awareness raising and community organizing. See website for full range of services offered.

Advice and support, English classes (Mon, Wed, Thu 1pm – 2pm), drop-in (Open Mon – Fri 10am – 1pm), IT support, emergency food support and a clothing store.

Small, volunteer-run organization offering signposting and a range of activities for refugees and asylum seekers in Totnes and the surrounding area. See website for full details.

Integr8 is a personal development and integration programme for refugees and asylum seekers who want to start a purposeful life and work experience in the UK. Operational Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-5pm. Offer 6-week personal development, employability and integration programme, ‘cross-cultural training’ and community events. See website or contact for addresses of activities.

Operational Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm. Community organization combatting hate crime, racism, harassment and discrimination through community education and support for victims. Advocacy, training resources, women’s group, BME mental health project, support for gypsies and travellers and more.

Individual staff members can be contacted on: Julie Paget, Manager j.paget@plymouthrec.org Vanessa Crosse, Community Development/Caseworker v.crosse@plymouthrec.org Lavinia Porfir, Community Engagement/Caseworker l.porfir@plymouthrec.org Hilary Warren, Benefit Advice Worker h.warren@plymouthrec.org Rachael Morris, Finance Officer, r.morris@plymouthrec.org

Voluntary organisation bringing communities together through art, social, cultural and educational groups and projects. ESOL classes, dance and theatre workshops, women’s and men’s groups, community choir, garden club (full range of activities on website).

Small NGO campaigning against detention and providing caseworkers to support those in immigration detention. Limited free legal advice for detainees seeking bail and for those challenging a deportation decision, limited legal representation.

Advice line open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2-4pm. Reducing destitution among asylum seekers by protecting their legal right to food and shelter. Offering free, high quality legal representation and advice, training frontline organisations working with asylum seekers and lobbying to improve policies and procedures in asylum support.

Help for black minority ethnic (BME) women, children and young people who are experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic abuse.

Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm – see website for exact locations. Exists to welcome, support and walk alongside people who are isolated due to leaving their country of birth. English language and literacy skills, nutritional support, emotional support, free toiletries, skills and creativity, hosting scheme for destitute failed asylum seekers.

Helpline – 07933714075

Local, community organisation campaigning for Cambridgeshire to become a safe haven for refugees. Provides welcome packs for refugee families, organizes social events, liaises with interpreters and more.

Charitable organisation helping London refugees to improve their employment prospects with refugee support and an employment academy. ‘BB Futures’ project supports 18-24 year-olds refugees.

Charitable organisation helping London refugees to improve their employment prospects.

Offering a variety of independent advocacy services including culturally-sensitive bilingual advocacy. Also providing support to all black and minority ethnic (BME communities and supporting access to health, social care, benefits and housing services, debt support and financial inclusion through drop-in sessions and community surgeries. Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.00pm.

Accessible weekly support sessions every Sunday during term time at the Hub, 1pm-4pm with free English language classes, structured activities such as football and drama for young people, key stage 1 maths classes, free Turkish classes for Turkish young people, information and support services, social support, hardship support and a shared meal. Weekly youth group, outreach and campaigning. See website for full details of services offered. Call in advance of arrival to ensure space is available.

RETAS offer specialist employment, integration and advocacy services to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants which include:

• An initial ‘Welcome to Leeds’ orientation service
• A 28 Day Transition Project to enable asylum seekers who have very recently been granted refugee status to transition successfully from living as asylum seekers in HO accommodation, to living independently in alternative accommodation and integrating successfully into local communities
• ESOL classes
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• 1 to 1 information, advice and guidance to support with accessing education and employment opportunities
• Employability workshops including: managing basic skills to university applications; volunteering and work placements.

RETAS is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
To book an appointment call 0113 3805630 or email info@retasleeds.org.uk or attend the drop-in on Fridays 10am – 1pm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retas.leeds.3
Twitter: @Retasleeds https://twitter.com/Retasleeds

Supporting migrant domestic workers. Immigration and employment advice for migrant domestic workers in the UK (OISC level 3, appointment only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) , English Classes, anti-trafficking Work, campaign and policy work.

Offering English conversation classes, sports activities, music clubs, benefits, housing, health and asylum advice and a women-only English class. Check website for timetable of events.

This Project helps Refugees and Asylum Seekers to access support and information on education, volunteering and Employment opportunities. Drop in or call to arrange an appointment (available throughout the week).

GP surgery caring for people who have difficulty accessing mainstream health services, including asylum seekers, the homeless and those in emergency accommodation. Open 9am-4.30pm.

WomenCentre provides emotional and practical support on issues such as debt, benefits, mental or physical health, domestic violence, counselling, training and development and much more. Centre operates an open-door policy – call in for a chat. See website for calendar of activities and full contact details for different support teams.

Our WomenCentre numbers on divert are: Kirklees Office – 01484 450866 Calderdale Office – 01422 386500

Calderdale Staying Safe – 01422 323 339 (Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm) National 24hr Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247

WomenCentre provides emotional and practical support on issues such as debt, benefits, mental or physical health, domestic violence, counselling, training and development and much more. Centre operates an open-door policy – call in for a chat. See website for calendar of activities and full contact details for different support teams.

Baca provides local authorities with specialist supported accommodation, independent living training and futures development for young forced migrants sixteen years and over.

Centre for all of Nottingham’s young people open 7 days a week, 10am to 9pm. Gym, dance studio, radio broadcast suite, bespoke performance space, medical suite and counselling facilities.

Thursday mornings, 10am-12.30pm. Immediate practical support for asylum seekers living in and near Leicester including food, clothes and toiletries. Some advocacy and personal support as well as referrals to other organisations.

Advice (UK education advice for parents, citizenship, health, welfare, immigration) Monday 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, Thursday 9.30-1pm. Life in the UK and professional skills tests Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (see website for times). Workshops on arts, health and general education for children and young people.

Consortium of faith, community and voluntary organisations providing homelessness relief in Leicester. Daily hot meals, advice, mentoring, social activities, education and accommodation. See website for details of accommodation opportunities in Leicester and the surrounding area.

Advice and advocacy on many issues, women’s group, youth club, ESOL classes and English conversation group, events and parties, and use of computers.
All services provided free of charge.

Community organisation supporting social inclusion for disadvantaged minority ethnicity individuals and communities in Norwich.

• Youth Mentoring Programme
• Twice-weekly Homework Club
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Music Club
• IT support
• Art Club
• 6-day per week social and skill-building activities

New Routes was established in 2004 to address the isolation experienced by recently resettled ethnic minorities in Norwich. The project provides a welcoming environment with social and skill-building programmes 6 days per week. New Routes work with individuals, families, young people and children from around 50 different countries.

New Routes is the lead organisation of Norwich Integration Partnership, Norwich Civic Charity 2017-18. They work in close partnership with other local BME voluntary sector support agencies such as the British Red Cross, Asylum Health Team, The Bridge Plus+, English+, NIYP, and statutory service providers and youth organisations.

Championing the rights of Black/Asian Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Norfolk. Information and advice on benefits, housing and racism/equality; employment support; immigration advice (OISC registered); advocacy support; community engagement activities; signposting and referrals. See website for details of all services.

After18 provides specialist support unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people in Leicester. Through their helpline and activities they provide information and practical help to adjust to life in the UK. A trusted source of information for young people, and advice service and one-to-one support, and activites for young people to socialise, gain new skills and have fun.

WAST meet every Friday at 11am-3pm: a drop-in for women at any stage of the asylum process. Campaigning as well as a choir and practical support. There is a monthly immigration advice session accessible by referral.

Children in Wales supports children and families who have come to live in Wales from other parts of the world by helping them to access services, supporting acculturation and providing emotional support.

Day centre drop-in Wednesdays 11am-2.45. Lunch served at 12pm, advice service (OISC level 1 registered) from 12.30pm. Other services include a cr’c3’a8che (12.30-2.30pm), English class (12.30-2.30pm) and gardening (11am-2.45)

South London Refugee Association can help with bills and debt, employment support, benefits, housing problems, immigration and health. They also provide advice and advocacy, English lessons, a hot lunch, volunteering and social activities.

Youth Advice Drop In (Young People 18-24)
The Woodlawns Centre
16 Leigham Court Road
SW16 2PJ
Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm

Lambeth Drop In ( Adults and Families)
The Woodlawns Centre
16 Leigham Court Road
SW16 2PJ
Thursdays 10am to 1pm (term time only)

‘Global Youth’ Youth Club
Knights Youth Centre
27 Streatham Place
SW2 4QQ
Thursdays 3.30pm to 7.30pm (term time only)

South London Refugee Association also run drop-in sessions on Mondays in Balham – see https://www.slr-a.org.uk/ for further details.

Drop-in session on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. English lessons for women run by women on Wednesdays 9.30am-11.30am (term time only) and family education project for new asylum seekers with school-age children who are not in mainstream education, Wednesdays 10am-2pm. Tuesday drop-in offers a cooked meal, food parcels and clothing, information and help desk, advice on accessing English language classes as well as donations of toiletries and household goods. On-site shower facilities.

Drop-in Tuesdays 10.30am-1.30pm with free advice (OISC registered), information and practical support. Specialist advice in immigration, housing, destitution, domestic abuse. Free food.

Drop-in Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm for free legal advice from an immigration caseworker.

Telephone advice; Monday, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9:30-4:30 Tues 9:30-7pm

Free legal advice and assistance for people living, working or studying in Southwark

DROP IN SERVICE: 9:30AM – 4:00PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Contact form on website

CARAS offer a range of group activities that support people of all ages to develop their English skills, access services and opportunities, build supportive social networks and to feel welcomed:

• Study programme for 14 -18 year old who are out of education
• Study group + GCSE support group
• Digital ESOL
• Youth Club
• Workshops
• Trips/residentials
• Sports
• Employability

Free accredited (SQM and legal aid agency) advice on immigration and asylum matters, representation at appeal for those without access to legal assistance. Open 9.15am-1pm and 2pm-4.30 Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9.15am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-7.00pm Wednesdays, 12.30pm-4.30pm Fridays.

Advice and advocacy for BME individuals, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Legal advice on asylum and immigration matters, welfare benefits, housing, health, employment and gender-based violence. Drop-ins on Thursdays 10.30am – 1pm.

If you need support please use the enquiry forms on the website or call our advice line on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 – 13:00 on 02070525212.

Call or email for correct drop-in address. Support services for women and girls who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, forced marriage, honour-based violence, and other forms of violence. Telephone support during office hours (9am-5pm), drop-in support Tuesdays 2pm-4pm. Also offer varied programme of classes in English language, confidence and self-esteem, healthy relationships, parenting, creative arts and DIY.

Saturday drop-in support for Portuguese speakers 11am – 12.30pm.

Organization working to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality of opportunity. Open Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm. Operates Suffolk law Advice Centre and Tackling Discrimination in the East. Contact for details.

Saturday drop-in 10.30am-12.30pm.

Provides support and services for the Chilean and Latin American community in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Health, education, human rights, community projects and events.

Horton Housing offers a range of services, some of which support refugees and asylum seekers as well as young people who are destitute or at risk of destitution. They offer a range of services at a number of different locations in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire, including housing related support, health screening, ESOL and education assessments, individual needs assessments, cultural orientation, community engagement, welfare benefits advice and job search assistance. See website for full details of services and how to make a referral.

Meeting Point provides practical and emotional support for refugees and asylum seekers. Check website for up-to-date drop in times; as of July 2017 offering English Classes every Monday 1.30-2.30pm and Wednesday 11am-12.30pm. Drop-ins Monday 3-6pm, help and advice appointments Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am-2pm and Women’s group 1pm-3pm.

Direct post to CCACP, PO Box 227. Drop ins at Christ Church on Armley Ridge Road, Leeds, LS12 3LE (see separate entry).

Local authority-led regional migration partnership. Strategic leadership and coordination, data, policy and research, expert support for local integration and integration support. As at December 2016 Migration Yorkshire’s key project surrounded Roma Integration. Check website for more information and details of support services.

Free web information, practice guidance and web tool (support for migrant families). Undertakes policy work and training programmes. Members can subscribe to news bulletin and use the national telephone and email advice service (see website to join network). Telephone enquiries taken Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Immigration advice drop-in, monthly on 3rd Friday of the month, 10am-12.30pm (first come, first served; usually 20 clients per session).

Tower Hamlets drop-in advice and form filling session; weekly on Thursdays, 10am-12.30pm (TH residents only).

Advice about welfare benefits, housing and homelessness, asylum support, debt advice (fortnightly 11am-12.30pm, call to confirm) and form-filling.

Telephone advice service (020 7749 7608), Wednesdays 2pm-4.30pm, offering advice on welfare benefits, housing and homelessness, asylum support and immigration matters. Interpreting service also housed in same building – see website for up to date timetable.

Praxis also supports the brighter futures project, a self-advocacy group of young migrants who meet weekly in order to socialise, support each other, campaign for their rights and raise awareness about their experiences through research, media engagement and the arts.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am – 2.30pm.

Small but ambitious charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the whole community. Open 10am-5pm Monday-Friday, advice drop-ins on Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-2pm. Call to find details of other services. Information and advice, community cafe and drop in, women wellbeing project, FGM project, Learning and Skills, Work club, Social and other support groups.

Drop-in service for people experiencing homelessness. 10am-3pm Tuesdays, 9am-1.30pm Wednesdays, 10-3.00pm Thursdays, 9am-3pm Fridays. Appointments only on Mondays. ESOL classes, art sessions, exercise, food, woodwork classes, accommodation advice, bathroom/showers, benefit advice, clothing, food, housing advice, laundry.

Also see Facebook page for more recent updates.

Offices open Monday-Friday 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm. Offering help to those fleeing domestic violence through support drop-ins and the only dedicated Latin American Women’s refuge in London. Immigration, family and career surgeries on offer, advance booking required. Check calendar on website for details and times.

Drop-in Cafe for francophone migrants and refugees, Mondays and Thursdays 11-4pm. Warm welcome, a hot meal, free clothing and counselling.

Free basic literacy classes on Mondays from 11am-1pm, English for work/job search on Thursdays 11am-1pm.

Sewing class on Mondays 1.30-3.30, Art group on Mondays, 1-3pm, Theatre/drama class and one-to-one job search support on Thursdays 1.30-3.

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, advice is available by prior appointment. Computers available at drop-in cafe.

Community organising alliance/campaigning platform. Free English classes on Wednesdays, sewing on Fridays, creative poetry/music/dance activities on Mondays, 4.30-6.30, and health and wellbeing workshops Tuesdays 1-3pm. See website for full details of current projects.

Monthly drop-in (the third Sunday of the month) for families with children under 16 living with the family and an active asylum claim. We provide travel costs, supermarket vouchers, home cooked food, good quality second-hand clothes, toiletries, female hygiene products, and additional support for families with ongoing medical issues. See website for more details.

Not-for-profit offering immigration advice with qualified solicitors and advisers by appointment only. Funded by Hillingdon Community Trust. Serving residents of Botwell, Pinkwell, Townfield, Yiewsley, West Drayton and Heathrow, NOT Hounslow.

Outreach service offering immigration advice. Telephone Hillingdon Law services for times.

Offers friendship, advice, counselling and English language classes to refugees, asylum seekers and newly settled migrants and their families. Free English classes on Wednesdays during term-time, 10am-12, with a creche for children.