Because we care

We're here to make a difference

Refugees In Devon

Integrating into Plymouth

English classes run by a team of volunteers at our centre in Plymouth three days a week.

Walking and social activities

IT Suite with internet access (thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery) providing an essential way of keeping in contact with family, friends and legal representatives.

Learn more about Welcome to Devon & Cornwall

Securing rights by providing advocacy and advice

We help asylum seekers to understand their rights and responsibilities, particularly regarding housing, support, healthcare and the legal options open to them if their claim is refused.

Learn more about Advocacy & Advice

Other support

Our case workers and volunteers provide specialist, impartial advice to asylum seekers in Devon and Cornwall. We work closely with health services, solicitors, local charities and Plymouth City Council to provide a comprehensive package of support for our service users.

Learn more about our services

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.

refugees enjoying marsh-mellows
  • 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.

Our Supporters

Lloyds Bank Foundation
National Lottery Community Fund
The Blue Thread
Comic Relief
Cornwall Community Foundation
AB Charitable Trust
Aurum Charitable Trust

We Need your Support!

Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support are reliant on generous donations from supporters and the public and appreciate all organisations who contribute.

If you would like to donate please feel free to use the link below, give us a call or drop into our Plymouth hub.

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