An ever growing need

Why are we needed?

Delays in the asylum process and being denied the right to work leaves asylum seekers lacking in confidence and the necessary skills to integrate into British society.

Our aim is to promote independence, prevent destitution and encourage integration of our service users into the local community.

• We make sure that service users get decent legal representation during their asylum claim, as Legal Aid only cover eight working hours of a solicitors time.
• We explain their rights and responsibilities, particularly regarding housing, support and healthcare.
• We help asylum seekers who are without housing or any financial support.
• We help asylum seekers who are lacking in confidence with the necessary skills to integrate into British society.
• We seek to improve the physical and mental health among asylum seekers caused by inadequate health services in their country of origin.
• We signpost to various other partner organisations with cases of torture, modern-day slavery and once they have gained refugee status.