refugee action

working with refugees to build new lives


Refugee Action is an independent national charity that provides advice
and support to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK.




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World Food Night

World Food Night

We’ve just launched World Food Night – a national event that people all around the country can take part in!

Visit the event website to find out more and sign up.!


Choices Assisted Voluntary Return
Programme Launches

Talking to clients

Our new Choices service has now launched, and will provide advice, information and support to asylum seekers and irregular migrants.

To find out more, please see our
Choices Assisted Voluntary Return page

Warm words of welcome mean a huge amount to someone fleeing war or persecution. Show them your support by posting your own welcome message.

Sam from Manchester

Welcome to Britain!
It must be really difficult for you right now but I just wanted to wish you a safe, bright and happy future here.

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World Food Night

World Food Night

We've just launched our upcoming World Food Night, with a little help from Levi Roots! Read our latest blog to find out more…


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Refugee Action in the news


'Justice for All' campaign letter in The Guardian

The Guardian

12 Jan 2011

Most refugees think Britons are friendly and welcoming... and not half obsessed with football

The Daily Mail

14 Jun 2010


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