Asylum Welcome provides free, confidential information, help and guidance for refugees, asylum seekers and immigration detainees in Oxford and Oxfordshire. We are an independent charity and we are not a government agency.

This website provides useful information and contact details. You are welcome to contact us or visit our office during opening hours if you need advice and support.

Information and advice

Our friendly, trained volunteers provide information and advice about the social, legal and health services provided by the various government bodies and other agencies.

Services for destitute people

We offer advice and other services for destitute asylum seekers and refugees.

Service for detainees

We offer a range of services, including regular volunteer visits for detainees at Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre.

Services for young people

We provide information and advice services, and organise activities for young asylum seekers and refugees.

Education advice

We offer an education advice service, including help with finding academic and vocational classes. We also provide one-to-one English-language lessons.

Campaigns and Advocacy Programme

We strive to improve conditions for asylum seekers, refugees and immigration detainees in Oxford, through our work to raise awareness and campaign for change.

Speaker Programme

We provide Speakers to talk to Oxfordshire schools, organisations groups about refugee and asylum issues.