Welsh Refugee Council
We believe everyone should be entitled to live with dignity. Asylum seekers should have safe, comfortable accommodation whilst they wait for a decision on their asylum claim. Unfortunately, this is often not the case and many people in the asylum system do not have the means to meet even the most basic of needs. As most asylum seekers are not permitted to work, they are reliant on Home Office support and accommodation. But for asylum seekers, there are many barriers to receiving the limited support they are rightly entitled to. We ensure, wherever possible, that people access this support so [...]
The Sanctuary Newport
The Sanctuary was founded in 2008 and provides a daily drop-in service and daily activities for asylum seekers and refugees in Newport. The project is now run by the charity 'The Gap Wales', originally growing out of Bethel Community Church trust. Contact: Mark Seymour Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone: 07378340681 or 01633 212327 Social media: Facebook
Sharedydd
Sharedydd has existed informally since 2011 and became a small charity in 2013. The team currently host 8 people in Cardiff within a wider network of 25 potential hosts. The project’s current focus is on establishing a more secure referral process with key partners who can provide casework capacity alongside their hosting provision. Contact: Patrick Myall or Suzy McGarrity Email: [email protected] Website: https://cardiffdestitutionnetwork.wordpress.com/sharedydd/ Please note the pin on the map does not accurately reflect the location of the project.
Home4U
Home4U is a volunteer-run, Registered Charity based in Cardiff offering accommodation to a small number of asylum seekers who are destitute. It works closely with Space4U, a separate Charity which is a Drop-in Centre with a variety of services for people who are asylum seekers and refugees and also prioritises support for those who are destitute. Contact: Ruth O'Neill Phone: 07748 274286 Email: [email protected] Website: http://home4ucardiff.org/
SHARE Tawe
SHARE Tawe seeks to offer hospitality, in the form of accommodation, meals, welcome and solidarity to destitute asylum seekers in Swansea. We do this through volunteers who offer a room in their home, or who support the scheme in other ways. Contact: Marilyn Thomas Phone: 07848 026247 Email: [email protected] Website: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/share-tawe