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How you can help destitute asylum seekers

Thousands of refused asylum seekers are relying on our support to help them cope with the extreme hardship that they are going through.

We are making a difference to their lives by:

providing advice and support to destitute clients and advising them on other support options that may be available
giving small cash handouts from our limited resources to the most vulnerable clients, so that they can buy essentials like food and toiletries
having helped to set up drop-in centres where destitute asylum seekers can receive food and clothing
having helped develop a network of small voluntary groups and faith groups who provide food and shelter
having carried out extensive research about the plight of destitute asylum seekers
lobbying the government to end destitution of one of the most vulnerable groups in the UK. Take part in our latest campaign action.
working with the Still Human, Still Here coalition, campaigning to end the policy of enforced destitution for refused asylum seekers.

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Telephone 020 3176 2525

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Payroll giving

Payroll giving is a tax efficient way of giving directly from your salary. For a higher rate taxpayer, a £10 donation costs just £6 and for a standard rate taxpayer the same donation costs £8. Contact your employer directly to donate from your payroll.

Gift Aid

When you make a donation to Refugee Action you will be asked to make a gift aid declaration as it increases the value of your donation by almost a third at no extra cost to you. If you pay income tax or capital gains tax in the UK we can claim back the tax on your gift, currently 25p for every pound you give. Making a £10 gift worth £12.50.

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