🌱 This spring, we're asking for your help to support refugees and asylum seekers, particularly those in asylum hotels facing significant challenges. Your donation can help provide essential services, legal advice, and emotional support, transforming lives from despair to hope. 🌷
♀️ This International Women’s Day (and every day), we’re standing with women who have survived violence, trafficking, and displacement—providing safety, stability, and hope. Read on to learn how Asylum Welcome supports women at risk, from emergency accommodation to legal advice, and how your generosity can help. [campaign id=0b95b039fc]
We are pleased to announce that two existing staff members, Sarah Totterdell and Dr Hari Reed, have been appointed as the new Co-Directors of Asylum Welcome, following an extensive and rigorous external recruitment process. Hari and Sarah bring a combination of skills and experience to the role. They impressed the
Asylum Welcome, in collaboration with Refugee Support Group Berkshire and Oxford Brooks’ Migration and Refugee Research Network, submitted evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee's enquiry into asylum accommodation. The issue of asylum accommodation is important because it directly affects the safety, dignity, and well-being of people seeking asylum in
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill was introduced by the Labour government in the House of Commons on 30th January 2025, and debated at second reading on 10th February. The new Bill creates additional criminal offences and expands law enforcement powers as part of its ‘border securitisation’ aim. In
🚍 From expanding support for pregnant women in asylum hotels to launching a free bus pass scheme, February’s update is full of practical steps making life easier for people seeking sanctuary. Read about Sanctuary Hosting’s most impactful year yet, new ways to offer a home to refugees, and how a client-led campaign is opening
Mark Goldring will be stepping down as director and retiring in May 2025, after five successful years leading Asylum Welcome. If you think that you or someone you know might be interested in this exciting role, do read on or share. Please follow the links below for more information: The job
This winter, families like Muhammad’s are holding onto hope for reunion, safety, and a fresh start. Every day, Asylum Welcome supports refugees and asylum seekers facing profound challenges—whether it’s navigating legal pathways, supporting children in schools, or simply finding a sense of belonging. With your help, we can continue this vital work. Please donate
Asylum Welcome is delighted by Oxfordshire County Council’s announcement today of a six-month pilot scheme to provide free bus travel for asylum seekers living in Oxford. Developed in partnership with local bus companies, this initiative marks a significant step toward breaking down mobility barriers that limit asylum seekers' access to
At Asylum Welcome, we stand with those impacted by the Hostile Environment, including the detention system. Our opposition to reopening Campsfield is evidence-based and shaped by our own experiences providing a visiting service there from 1993 to 2018. Yarl’s Wood. Brook House. Harmondsworth. These names are notorious for a reason—immigration
