Refugee Council, Newham

The Refugee Council is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. Founded in 1951 following the creation of the UN Refugee Convention, we exist to support and empower people who have fled conflict, violence and persecution in order to rebuild their lives here in the UK. We work with over 13,000 women, men and children each year who are desperately seeking safety. From the moment refugees arrive in the UK, we are here. 

The following is offered by the Refugee Council: 

  • We provide crisis advice, mental health counselling and practical support to help people settle and integrate into their new community. 

  • We are specialists in working with refugee children who arrive in the UK alone. 

  • We work with refugees and our partners to fight for improvements to the asylum protection system. 

  • We inspire change in attitudes towards refugees and people seeking asylum—speaking out for compassion fairness and kindness. 

Resettlement offer: 

The Refugee Council offers the following services: 

  • Refugee Advice Service: Advice and casework on housing and welfare benefit for adult, Pan London. Criteria: Refugee Status granted in last 6 months. Interpreters provided if required. Appointments only. refugeeadvice@refugeecouncil.org.uk. 

  • Refugees Into Jobs- Nation-wide: Advice and support into employment for professionals and non-professional refugees. Employment training programmes delivered via Zoom. IKEA project across Peterborough, Doncaster, Sheffield, Leeds & Birmingham. Health Professionals project for refugee doctors (London only). Criteria: Refugee Status, over 18, English Entry Level3 or equivalent. Interpreters not providedEmail: rij@refugeecouncil.org.uk or register interest via webform here: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-support/services/register-with-us-to-get-help-finding-work/ 

  • Therapeutic Services: Providing one to one and group counselling for men and women. Pan London. Criteria: Refugee or Asylum Seeker. Interpreters provided if required. Appointments onlylondon.therapeutic@refugeecouncil.org.uk 

  • Infoline: Infoline provides signposting information to refugees, asylum seekers and organisations across England. Please call 08081967272 (free phoneline) or email infoline@refugeecouncil.org.uk. No criteria. Interpreters provided. 

Who to contact

Telephone
020 7346 1166 (Refugee Advice Service) 020 7346 1166 (Refugee Advice Service)
E-mail
refugeeadvice@refugeecouncil.org.uk
Website
Refugee Council Website
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Location

Address
Stratford Advice Arcade
107-109 The Grove
Stratford
Postcode
E15 1HP
Notes

Yes

Time / date details

Opening times/date
Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm

Other Details

Cost Details
Free
Can I refer myself?
Referral not required
Referral Details

Call or email for self-referral.

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