THIS IS A DIRECTORY OF REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES AND PROJECTS IN SOUTH DEVON
TOTNES
Beyond Borders Totnes & District BBT&D
BBT&D provides a point of co-ordination & information about local initiatives enabling communication between local people wanting to contribute to or create support for asylum seekers and refugees in the south of Devon – and internationally. https://beyondborderstotnes.org.uk/ info@refugeesupportdevon.org.uk
Totnes Citizens UK
organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good; develops leadership capacity of its members so people can hold politicians and other decision-makers to account on the refugee crisis.
Facebook or Twitter Totnes Citizens UK @Totnescitzsuk
Integr8 UK
Based in Totnes, Devon Integr8 UK is a non-profit community development project that empowers refugees and asylum seekers and helps them integrate into their host communities and start a positive life and work experience.
www.integr8uk.org Saif Ali info@integr8uk.org
DARTINGTON
The Dartington Hall Trust Asylum and Refugee Project
https://www.dartington.org/our-work/refugees/
Steve Bradford Contact: refugees@dartington.org 01803 847214
ASHBURTON
Ashburton Refugees Support Network
through collaboration, discussion and practical action lobbies, raises awareness of the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers and engages with refugees and asylum seekers, both in the UK and overseas, to offer friendship and support.
http://www.ashburtonrefugees.org.uk
SOUTH BRENT
South Brent Refugee Support Network
Welcomes refugees in the area by offering support in various ways including fundraising, support for existing projects, connecting with other groups and sharing information.
If living near South Brent, more information available from: Lindsey on 07970 208204 or Ginny on 07934 424212
NEWTON ABBOTT
Newton Crisis Aid
Based in Newton Abbott – fundraising to provide funds to groups supporting refugees and others in need. Hold a weekly clothing collection at Newton Abbot Racecourse (Thurs 2-4pm) Contact via Facebookwww.facebook.com/groups/923462197721827/
Or email newtoncrisisaid@gmail.com
EXETER
Refugee Support Devon RSD
Based in Exeter, RSD is a well-established, non-profit organization that supports asylum seekers and refugees in the Devon area, providing information, advice, support services, advocacy, English classes, leisure and sporting activities, women’s outreach project-& more personal assistance. http://refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/ Tel: 01392 682185
PLYMOUTH
DCRS Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support
Provides advice, support, education, IT facilities and a friendly communal space for asylum seekers in the region.
Donation distribution http://dcrs-plymouth.org/ 01752 265 952
Activities & Well-Being Co-ordinator Suvi suvi.dcrs@gmail.com
British Red Cross Refugee Support
The Red Cross run a welcome project in Plymouth, introducing asylum seekers to the area, putting them in touch with local services. They can sometimes provide financial support for destitute asylum seekers and refugees. The Red Cross also provides a tracing and messaging service for families separated by conflict or disaster.
18 Catherine Street, Plymouth, PL1 2AD 01752 766987 / 07921 941107
START Students and Refugees Together
Works in partnership with families, individuals and organisations to facilitate the transition of refugees from people in need to self reliant contributors to their local communities. (Cultural Kitchen Every other Friday, 4.00pm-8.30pm)
Hana Sklenkova HSklenkova@studentsandrefugeestogether.com
Issac Kelly ikelly@startsw.co.uk
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
PDREC Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council
PDREC is an independent and impartial registered charity working across Plymouth, Exeter and Devon to promote equality of opportunity and towards eliminating racial discrimination. They have offices in Plymouth and Exeter.
plymouthanddevonrec.org.uk / 01752 224555
TRANSLATION
Give Back
Set up and run by asylum seekers, the Give Back project offers help to charities and events around Plymouth. It has a large, well-organised team of volunteers who can take on a huge variety of projects in/ for local communities. Waleed Abdalluh waleedm4@hotmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Give-Back-Project-Plymouth/660249767359211
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Plymouth NHS Asylum Seeker and Refugee Mental Health Team
In addition to initial assessment the team provides intervention to improve mental well being and prevent deterioration, and assists clients in accessing other mental health specialists such as psychiatrists and psychotherapists. 95% of the work of the team is performed by interpreters, either via phone or face to face, depending on clients’ choice.
Address: The Veranda, Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth Tel (01752) 434753
email: PCHCIC.ASRTeam@nhs.net
PDREC Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council
PDREC also runs gender-specicif peer support groups to help BAME people (including refugees and asylum seekers) navigate mental health challenges .
plymouthanddevonrec.org.uk / Please contact Vanessa Crosse on 01752 224555
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Plymouth Hope
Acommunity football club made up of members from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds and from a host of countries from across the world. www.plymouthhope.com
David Feindouno: david.f@plymouthhope.org.uk
Plymouth Centre for Faith and Cultural Diversity
Tel: 01752 254438 or 01752 223026 Email info@pcfcd.co.uk
Piety Mosque
All Nations Ministries
allnations@allnationsministries.info
Plymouth Kurdish Community:
Connecting Communities, Development, Unity in Diversity & Integration Tel: 01752 651711 www.pkc.org.uk/ info@pkc.org.uk
Sikh Community Devon & Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Food Association
DCFA ensures that usable, in-date food does not go to landfill but is distributed to those most in need (via issue to charitable organisations), thus reducing carbon dioxide emissions and ensuring that those in need within communities can access healthy food and improve their lifestyles.
http://www.devonandcornwallfoodassociation.org/
Exeter: dcfaexehub@gmail.com 07880814064
Plymouth: adcfa1@hotmail.com 07970909912
The Cultural Kitchen
Run by START, The Cultural Kitchen is a safe meeting place for refugees and asylum seekers to come together, socialise, make new friends, play games and enjoy a Halal meal. It runs every other Friday, 4.00pm-8.30pm. Between 60 and 80 people attend each session. Free art and craft activities are available and enjoyed by children and adults alike. Read more about the Cultural Kitchen here or email Hana Sklenkova HSklenkova@studentsandrefugeestogether.com
Calstock Refugee Outreach Group
A community-lead initiative that organised regular social events at Calstock. You can visit their pager here.
LEGAL SUPPORT
CAB Citizens Advice
Helps people to resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policy makers. 0344 826 9717 0344 826 9717
Law Clinic – Plymouth University
Rosie Brennan rosie.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk Sarah Guy sarah.guy@plymouth.ac.uk
Sarah Short sarah.short@swcouncils.gov.uk Mike Burgess Lucinda Bain
The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
ILPA is a professional association the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors and advocates practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law.
Migrant Legal Project
Delivers publicly-funded and not-for-profit legal advice and representation throughout Wales, the west and southwest of England http://migrantlegalproject.com/ 01752 547 134 info@migrantlegalproject.com
Bhatia Best
These Legal Aid solicitors based in Nottingham assist Red Cross clients with urgent housing, wellbeing and immigration matters. The firm have a dedicated department experienced in conducting court proceedings in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
DONATIONS
Open Hearts Open Borders Refugee Aid
http://ohob.org.uk/ – collects donations and send a 40ft Aid Container to Syria every three months, and provide items to other camps across Europe including Greece, Calais, Dunkirk, and Paris.
Farady Feanside openheartsopenborders@outlook.com
DCRS Clothing store and emergency food support
Welcomes donations of clothing, bedding and baby items – made available to any asylum seekers in the region, free of charge. Call us to check on which days our clothing store is open and discuss any donation http://dcrs-plymouth.org/ 01752 265 952
Children’s Storehouse, Vineyard Church
Welcomes donations of good quality baby and children’s equipment, toys, books, clothing for all ages of children, cots / single beds, bed linen and towels.
http://plymouthvineyard.org.uk/childrens-storehouse/ Tel: 01752 651818
info@plymouthvineyard.org.uk
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Open Doors International Language School
Specialises in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages in a multicultural training environment phone – +44 (0) 1752 258771 info@odils.com
About Time
Offers free lunches for asylum seekers & refugees, language classes especially for refugees or asylum seekers in the UK less than 6 months or on waiting list for other provision in Plymouth https://localgiving.org/charity/localgivingcom-abouttime/
01752 567420 Marlene Schuster marlene_schuster@hotmail.com
Gateway Languages
Tony Ferret info@gatewaylanguages.co.uk
On Course South West
On Course South West delivers accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities to adults across a wide range of subjects, which include vocational, life skills and personal development. For more information, please visit their website or contact Tristan Parkinson on tristan.parkinson@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk
HOUSING
DCRS Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support – For Asylum Seekers Only
Provides advice, support, education, IT facilities and a friendly communal space for asylum seekers in the region.
Donation distribution http://dcrs-plymouth.org/ 01752 265 952
Activities & Well-Being Co-ordinator Suvi suvi.dcrs@gmail.com
Plymouth Access to Housing (PATH) – For Refugees only
PATH – a charity supporting people vulnerable to homelessness in Devon, offering a range of accommodation-based services from work with rough sleepers through to support for maintaining tenancies. The Refugee Housing Support Service (RHSS) provides housing-related support to refugees, addressing resettlement, housing, accessing services, developing independence and integration options and opportunities. http://www.pathdevon.org/ 01752 255889
Plymouth Community Homes – For Refugees Only
Hayley Kemp hayley.kemp@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk
Integr8 