Refugee Advice and Help
South Yorkshire has a long and proud history of providing sanctuary for people fleeing terror and persecution. The websites listed here will give advice and help for those wanting to build a new life here.
Most have information in a number of languages.
Northern Refugee Centre
The Northern Refugee Centre (NRC) is an independent charitable organisation that exists to promote the welfare of all refugees and asylum seekers within the Yorkshire and Humber region.
NRC provide advice and assistance to refugees and asylum seekers and offer support to refugee community organisations whilst also raising public awareness about the needs of individuals seeking refuge and protection within the region.
Northern Refugee Centre
Scotia Works
Leadmill Road
Sheffield
S1 4SE
Telephone (General): 0114 241 2780 Advice Service 0114 241 2730
Fax: 0114 241 2744
Women Refugees 0114 241 2734
E-mail: (general) info@nrcentre.org.uk
Assist - Sheffield
ASSIST Sheffield was set up in the Autumn of 2003 and is working to provide some support to destitute asylum seekers in and around Sheffield.
www.assistsheffield.org.uk
The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council provide advice and support to refugees and asylum seekers. They also offer training courses and advice and guidance on learning and work options.
Telephone: 0113 244 9404.
Website: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
The Immigration Advisory Service
The Immigration Advisory Service provide community legal advice and representation for immigrants and asylum seekers.
Telephone: 0113 244 2460.
Website: www.iasuk.org
The Refugee Access Project
The Refugee Access Project is at asylum seekers, refugees and agencies working in Yorkshire, Humberside and the Liverpool area.
Telephone: 0113 214 3942.
Website: www.refugeeaccess.info
Refugee Action
Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
With 25 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, we provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.
Website: www.refugee-action.org
