HIVE Directory: Asylum Seekers / Refugees

British Red Cross Refugee Support The British Red Cross is the UK’s largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. We offer emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and family reunions. If you are a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK who needs help, or someone who works with refugees and people seeking asylum, our teams will speak to you and help you figure out what you need. We can offer help from the Red Cross or refer you to other organisations for support. 0300 333 5393 Email More info
British Red Cross Support for Young Refugee's (appointment only) The service supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants aged 15 to 25 We’ll look at your needs and may be able to give one-to-one support. Depending on what services are available in your area, this could include help with: understanding the asylum process, documents, learning new skills, health, education 0300 333 5393 Email More info
Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS) EAL Portsmouth (the home of Portsmouth's Ethnic Minority Achievement Service) are a team of highly experienced and well-respected Advisers and Bilingual Learning Assistants. We work with schools in Portsmouth and beyond, across all Key Stages (Nursery - KS5), to support pupils who have English as an Additional Language to make outstanding progress. Our courses and consultancy are constantly reshaped to meet the particular needs of a school, group of schools or local authority. We also provide a range of pupil-support services, including diagnostic and holistic assessments. Civic Offices, Floor 1 Core 6 Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 2AL 02392 733130 Email More info
Friends Without Borders Friends Without Borders is a charity that provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants within the Portsmouth area. Commercial Road Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 4BT 07546 502143 Email More info
Kurdish Community in Portsmouth A support community for Kurdish people living in Portsmouth. In addition, now our organisation run a Kurdish Children School every Saturday to educate Kurdish children in Portsmouth of their mum’s tongue. Email More info
Portsmouth Cameroonian Association (PCAS) PCAS’s aim is to provide support to community members and to promote inclusion and cultural diversity in Portsmouth, UK. PCAS is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation that was formed in 2019 to represent the interests of all people of Cameroonian descent in the city of Portsmouth, and beyond and to engage with members of our community through our events and activities to promote our cultural heritage through social inclusion and diversity. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653400434687290 Email More info
Portsmouth City of Sanctuary Portsmouth is a city proud to offer safety and sanctuary to anyone fleeing violence and persecution or who is isolated and seeking safety. With dignity and compassion, we welcome all people seeking sanctuary, and we are committed to building work streams of action to offer support accordingly. Portsmouth groups and citizens have come together to form a City of Sanctuary, sharing a vision to confidently demonstrate inclusiveness, openness and participation. The group formally launched in June 2019 at Portsmouth Guildhall, and is now a registered charity needing your support, including volunteering! PCoS is part of the national non-political/religious City of Sanctuary movement, has full Portsmouth City Council endorsement and the support of around 120 local organisations. The Refugee Sanctuary Hub meets at All Saints Church, 336 Commercial Road, PO1 4BT, every Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays). Orientation paperwork, support for survivors of trafficking, support for women working in the sex industry, OISC immigration advice and baby provisions https://portsmouth.cityofsanctuary.org United Kingdom 07584 764074 Email More info
Portsmouth Gambian Association Email More info
Portsmouth Pakistani Association We are representative of Pakistani expats living in Portsmouth and their surroundings, we organise our cultural and social events and provide an atmosphere so families can feel like at home. We work with families living in isolation and help them to overcome mental health issues or family problems. We support them socially, and mentally and sometimes find work for them so they can look after themselves. We focus on our children's education so they can do their best in their lives. Our motto is UNITY, FAITH, DISCIPLINE AND VALUES. 07901 502228 Email More info
Salvation Army : The Haven No voucher needed, one emergency parcel only, and signposting service to other agencies Food Bank open on Tuesdays 1 to 3 PM Friday 10-12 PM 17 Lake Road Landport Portsmouth United Kingdom PO1 4HA 02392 293793 Email More info