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 place of welcome, compassion, and
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 a pilot visiting service. We
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 love, friendship and solidarity inside
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 and supportive community, where players
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. In September 2026, Asylum Welcome
Supporting women seeking safety
At Asylum Welcome, we support many women, though people may not realise this. We work with women who are navigating the asylum system while also caring for children, rebuilding their lives after trauma, and trying to make sense of a complex and often confusing new country. For this blog, we spoke to three of our staff who work particularly
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