Links
The following are links to useful websites for refugee community organisations.
London Councils
Committed to improving the lives of Londoners.
Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership
REAP is an independent organisation that empowers refugees and asylum seekers to reach their full potential and to enables them to rebuild their lives within the UK.
The Refugee Council
The largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
Refugee Action
Independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
With 23 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, they provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.
Community Legal Service Direct
Can help with information about legal problems and put you in touch with your local adviser in addition to providing financial help.
Refugee Arrivals Project
RAP is an independent charity set up to assist newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees. It is the only voluntary organisation working with asylum seekers directly after they arrive at airports in the South East of England.
Evelyn Oldfield Unit
Provides professional support and training to Refugee Community Organisations.
Migrant and Refugee Communities Forum
MRCF is a migrant and refugee-led community development umbrella organisation with over thirty member organisations from diverse migrant and refugee communities in North West London.
Immigration Advisory Service
A charity with over thirty years' experience and more than 250 staff members. It has branches located throughout the UK and participates in the Community Legal Service scheme. All of their advisers are professionals specialising in immigration and asylum.
JCWI
Independent national voluntary organisation, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy. JCWI provides free advice and casework, training courses, and a range of publications.
Asylum Aid
Charity which provides free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum-seekers seeking safety in the UK from persecution. They also campaign for the fair treatment of refugees in the UK.
Other refugee forums
Brent Refugee Forum
Suite 18
4th Floor
Chancel House, Business Centre,
Neasden Lane,
NW10 2TR
Tel: 0208 459 9092
Fax: 0208 84599096
E-mail: brentrefugeeforum@yahoo.co.uk
Contact: Amna Mahmoud (Coordinator)
Ealing Refugee Forum
c/o Middle Eastern Christian Minorities Advice Centre,
Churchill Gardens,
173 South Ealing Road,
Ealing
W5 4QP
Tel: 020 8569 7328
Fax: 020 8569 8049
E-mail: em_mecmac_2000@hotmail.com; erfadmin@btconnect.com;
Contact: Edmond Michaels (Chair)
Hammersmith & Fulham Refugee Forum
Bishop Creighton House,
378 Lillie Road,
London
SW6 7PH
Tel: 020 7386 9060
E-mail: hfrefugeeforum@btconnect.com
Contact: Roudabeh Shafie (Coordinator)
Hillingdon Minorities
E-mail: hillingdonforum@hotmail.com;
Contact: Antone Ogosa (Coordinator)
Hounslow Refugee Forum
E-mail: usifali1@hotmail.com; Hounslowrforum@hotmail.co.uk;
Contact: Yusuf Ali (Coordinator)
