CHAT is an English conversation and activities group which works to support people seeking asylum and other non-English speakers to improve their language skills and tackle social isolation.
McKenzie Friends
Our McKenzie Friends are volunteers without formal legal training, who assist people seeking asylum to navigate the complexities of the asylum system. This often involves providing information, facilitating access to legal advice and assisting with research. It may also involve accompanying someone to a court hearing and providing moral support during what can often be a highly stressful experience. A McKenzie Friend is a volunteer, independent of the court system and the Home Office.
BEACON Hosting
BEACON’s Hosting Project recruits, trains and supports volunteer hosts to provide a home to people seeking asylum who are facing destitution. Hosting provides guests with a secure, supportive environment in which they have the opportunity to gather new evidence in order to submit a 'fresh' asylum claim.