Useful Links

www.rascentre.org.uk - Refugee Advice and Support Centre in Hammersmith.

www.iranianassociation.org.uk - Iranian refugee community group in Hammersmith.

www.iraqiassociation.org - Iraqi refugee community group in Hammersmith.

www.zimwomenuk.org - Zimbabwean refugee community group in Hammersmith.

www.eeac.org.uk - Eastern European refugee communtiy group in Hammermsith.

www.lrv.org.uk - London Refugee Voice

Resources for RCOs

www.icthub.org.uk
ICT support & resources for voluntary & community organisations.

www.urbanpartnershipgroup.co.uk
Provides resources for capacity building and community involvement in economic, social and environmental regeneration in the voluntary and community sectors of LBH&F.

www.loreca.org.uk
London Refugee Economic Action - Works on improving employment, training and enterprise issues for refugee and asylum seekers in London.

www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Nation-wide organisation that works directly with refugees and RCOs offering advice, support and training. Campaigns and lobbies the government and media to promote refugee issues.

www.reap.org.uk
Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership - Organisation offering practical advice and support services for refugees and asylum seekers in West London and in other areas.

www.ilpa.org.uk
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association - Aims to improve the legal advising and representation of immigrants, offer information on legal matters related to immigration, and promote fair and equitable immigration law.

www.oisc.gov.uk
Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner - Independent public body set up to ensure that all immigration advisers fulfil the requirements of good practice.

www.refugeeweek.org.uk
Information and events calendar for National Refugee Week.

Resources for refugees and asylum seekers

Legal assistance

www.iasuk.org
Immigration Advisory Service - Offers representation and legal advice to immigrants and asylum seekers across the UK.

www.asylumaid.org.uk
Offers free legal advice and representation to refugees and asylum seekers fleeing persecution. Campaigns for the fair treatment of refugees in the UK.

www.refugee-legal-centre.org.uk
Refugee Legal Centre - Provides legal advice and representation for those seeking protection under international Human Rights Asylum Law.

www.jcwi.org.uk
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants - Campaigns for justice and against racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.

Support and advice

www.refugee-arrivals.org.uk
Charity offering information and advice to asylum seekers and refugees directly after they arrive at London airports.

www.refugee-action.org.uk
Works across England to promote the effective reception, resettlement and integration of refugees and asylum seekers and to strengthen communities and enhance opportunities.

www.migranthelpline.org.uk
Assistance and advice for newly arrived migrants in South-East England to facilitate integration.

www.torturecare.org.uk
Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture - Provides care and rehabilitation to survivors of torture and other forms of organised violence.

www.praxis.org.uk
Supports residents to the UK facilitating access to necessary resources and promotes the creation of new communities.

www.refugeetherapy.org.uk
Offers psychotherapy and counselling services to refugees and asylum seekers in London

General information on forced migration and human rights

www.unhcr.org.uk
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - United Nations body researching and co-ordinating international action for the worldwide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems.

www.hrw.org
Human Rights Watch - International human rights organisation investigating and exposing human rights violations. Contains country-specific information on refugee issues.

www.amnesty.org.uk
Amnesty International - International advocacy and campaigning human rights organisation. Site contains sections on refugees and immigration.

Hfrf is funded by:

  • City Bridge Trust
  • Trust for London
  • Hammersmith & Fulham Borough