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Today’s the day! Team Asylum Welcome takes on Bike Oxford 2026

There's still time to sponsor our intrepid riders: David, Lucy, Mark, Simon and Mohamed, as they take on Bike Oxford today in support of refugees and asylum seekers across Oxfordshire. Taking place on Sunday 21st June, the final day of Refugee Week, Bike Oxford offers cyclists a choice of 25, 50 and 80-mile routes

2026-06-21T08:18:36+00:00June 21st, 2026|

Statement on the Oxford Union Invitation to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon

Asylum Welcome is saddened and disappointed by the decision of the Oxford Union to provide a platform for Stephen Yaxley-Lennon for a second time. We stand in solidarity with those who feel distressed and targeted by this event, and we will continue our work to ensure that Oxford remains a

2026-06-16T17:36:26+00:00June 16th, 2026|

Nobody Should Be Forgotten: Support Our Campsfield Visiting Service

Asylum Welcome is launching an urgent appeal to help us continue supporting people detained at Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre near Kidlington. The appeal comes as the Home Office proposes expanding the centre from 160 to 400 places. Since April 2026, our staff and volunteers have been visiting men held at Campsfield as part of

2026-06-16T08:32:26+00:00June 15th, 2026|

Coming soon: Events across Oxford for Refugee Week 2026

Every June, communities across the UK come together to celebrate Refugee Week – the world’s largest arts and culture festival recognising the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Founded in the UK in 1998, Refugee Week has grown into a global movement involving more than two million people in over

2026-06-08T15:12:32+00:00June 8th, 2026|

A special screening of Dreamers to support LOCS

Just ahead of Pride Month, Asylum Welcome is inviting the Oxford community to a special fundraising screening of Dreamers on Saturday 23rd May at 4 pm at The Ultimate Picture Palace. Written and directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor and inspired by her own lived experience, Dreamers is a powerful and deeply humane story of queer

2026-05-22T17:14:49+00:00May 22nd, 2026|

Phoenix FC in the Final! Hear their story on Welcomecast

This weekend marks a special moment for Oxford Phoenix FC, and we’re sharing their story in a new episode of Welcomecast. Oxford Phoenix is a football team bringing together young refugees and asylum seekers from across the world. What began a few years ago with the first training sessions has grown into a strong

2026-05-01T17:07:08+00:00May 1st, 2026|

Asylum Welcome Turns 30: Join Our Birthday Fundraising

 Since 1996, we have stood alongside people seeking safety in Oxfordshire with practical help, trusted advice and a welcoming community. To mark this milestone, we’re inviting our supporters and friends to celebrate with us. Download our 30 ways to get involved poster and new fundraising pack and find ways to get involved.

2026-05-15T11:21:26+00:00March 10th, 2026|

Refugee protection cut to 30 months: what this means and why it matters

Asylum Welcome is deeply concerned by the decision to limit refugee protection to 30 months. We believe policy should be shaped by evidence and focused on the long-term wellbeing of our communities, rather than short-term headlines. Making life harder for recognised refugees will not resolve pressures on public services or

2026-03-03T17:47:15+00:00March 3rd, 2026|

Asylum Welcome is seeking a new Chair of Trustees

Asylum Welcome is seeking a new Chair of Trustees Can you help lead our organisation in an increasingly challenging political climate for the people we support? Asylum Welcome is a well-established local charity offering a wide range of support to people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in and around

2026-03-03T12:36:12+00:00February 26th, 2026|
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