Services for young people

We provide a range of free services and activities for children and young refugees and asylum seekers, including unaccompanied minors.

Support for young people

(Services for young people aged 13 – 19 years)

Joanna Crowther, Asylum Welcome Youth Worker, provides free information, advice and support for young people:

confidential, one-to-one advice and guidance
advice on education, employment and training
help if you are having problems with school
support in dealing with organisations on immigration concerns
accompany you to appointments
help you with health care and health education
help you find leisure activities
act on your behalf in age disputes

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Support for young adults

(Services for young adults aged 19 – 21 years) Joanna Crowther, Asylum Welcome Youth Worker, provides free information, advice and support for young adults:

confidential, one-to-one advice and guidance
advice on education, employment and training
support with dealing with organisations on immigration concerns
accompany you to appointments
help with health care and health education
help finding leisure activities
act on your behalf in age disputes
help young mothers to find support and care in the community

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Cookery evenings

You are invited to come and share a meal with other young refugees and asylum seekers who live on their own. Learn about nutrition and budgeting, and try food from different countries…

Venda Club

(Young men aged 13 – 19 years)

Meets every Tuesday evening at The Mish. Activities include pool, table football, films and video games. You can practice English with volunteers and take part in life skills training, including sessions on HIV/AIDS and substance misuse. Refreshments are provided.

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All Nations Football Club

Training is every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm. We also organise regular matches against other local clubs.

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Activities for girls and young women

We provide information and advice for girls and young women about organisations that provide services and leisure activities specifically for them.

Summer activities

During summer, we arrange a variety of activities, including dances, art sessions, picnics, canoeing lessons, football camps and day trips to London. We also refer young people to other organisations offering sports and other activities.

Services from other organisations

Visit the Young People Links page to find out about other organisations that offer services and information to children and young refugees and asylum seekers. Our friendly volunteers can help you decide who to contact and organise referrals.

Emergencies

If you need emergency police, ambulance or fire services, dial 999.

Advice and guidance

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