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Keep Campsfield Closed: the fight continues…

On Sunday 22nd June, Asylum Welcome volunteers and staff joined a peaceful rally and solidarity walk to protest government plans to reopen Campsfield House, the controversial immigration detention centre near Kidlington. The event, held on the final day of Refugee Week, was organised by the Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed—a broad alliance of local residents, refugee support organisations, faith

By |June 27th, 2025|

New report launched to strengthen support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse

On Wednesday 18th June, the Thames Valley Immigration Alliance (TVIA) launched a powerful new report highlighting the experiences of migrant survivors of domestic abuse. Developed by the four organisations that make up TVIA – Asylum Welcome, Settled, Refugee Support Group Berkshire, and Slough Refugee Support – the report aims to strengthen support for migrant communities across the region. It

By |June 27th, 2025|

Stand with us this Refugee Day

🤝 This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the volunteers, donors and supporters who make Asylum Welcome a place of safety and solidarity. From helping children settle into school, to supporting new refugees through daunting paperwork, to offering a listening ear at our Welcome Desk — meet some of the people turning sanctuary into reality in Oxfordshire. [campaign id=72cd600262]

By |June 20th, 2025|

Oxford Refugee Week 2025

🧡 Refugee Week returns from 16th–22nd June, celebrating the creativity, resilience and contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year’s theme is "community as a superpower" — and there’s a packed programme of free events, including the Oxford Sanctuary Fair on Tuesday 17th June at Oxford Town Hall. Read on for the highlights. [campaign id=0eb98d5bd3]

By |June 11th, 2025|

A Legacy of Welcome

👋 As he retires after five years as Director, Mark Goldring reflects on Asylum Welcome’s journey — from keeping services open during Covid to supporting Afghans, Ukrainians, and the 500+ asylum seekers currently in Oxfordshire. He shares why he’s chosen to leave a legacy gift in his Will and invites others to consider doing the same to help secure

By |May 16th, 2025|

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