Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works
with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
With more than 28 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, we provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 11 regions across England.
Want to get the facts about asylum, or help others understand the issues? Go to our up-beat, easy-to-read refugee awareness microsite
Sing it like you
mean it!
The first-ever Charioke Marathon raises £10,000 for Refugee Action!
The RA Charioke microsite
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latest blog articles
Shhhh… don’t tell anyone – we’re on Secret Millionaire
‘Home truths from the Home Office’: Our volunteer reports on a talk by UKBA whistleblower
Refugees on the BBC screen: behind the scenes with Five Days
My experience as a lone parent on asylum support
news
C4's Secret Millionaire supports Leicester project giving a lifeline to destitute asylum seekers
15 Mar 10
Asylum target criticism short-sighted: Refugee Action responds to UKBA inspectors report
26 Feb 10
Asylum Statistics: Refugee Action responds to the control of immigration statistics
25 Feb 10
A statement from Sandy Buchan, Chief Executive of Refugee Action
03 Feb 10
Bristol asylum seekers call on government to end destitution on Human Rights Day
03 Dec 09
Bristol plays host to Zimbabwean musical legend
27 Nov 09
Refugee Action response to quarterly asylum statistics
26 Nov 09
'Charioke' fundraising marathon takes the country by storm
30 Oct 09
Refugee Action's response to ministerial statement on returns to Zimbabwe
29 Oct 09
Refugee Action alarmed by decision that Afghanistan is safe for civilians
26 Oct 09
Refugee Action condemns forced removals to Baghdad
15 Oct 09
Celebrities condemn asylum support cuts
05 Oct 09
Refugee Action on Secret Millionaire
Our Leicester office features in this week's Secret Millionaire programme on Channel 4. The millionaire (pictured above) was shocked and moved by the plight of those who are living destitute on the streets the UK, refused sanctuary but unable to return home. We're delighted that he made a generous donation to our new Fresh Start project.
Please take urgent action on asylum support
Since the government cut asylum support for lone parents and single people in October, our clients have really struggled to make ends meet. New research by Refugee Action highlights the everyday hardship faced by people trying to survive on asylum support.
Ministers are due to make a decision about support levels for next year. Tell Immigration Minister Phil Woolas to reinstate asylum support to 70% of income support - £45 a week. Take action now!
Watch Refugee Action film about destitution
Our powerful new film features our long-term destitute clients speaking about their experiences.
Find out more and take action
advice for asylum seekers
Are you an asylum seeker and would like to know how we can help you?
our work > asylum advice > how we can help
We produce information and advice on asylum policy in different languages.
information > asylum downloads
We also advise asylum seekers considering voluntary return to their countries of origin through our Choices project.
our work > asylum advice > choices
Please help - you can make a difference.
"Whenever I see another mum bringing her children to school, I smile. But I am empty inside because I have lost my own children."