Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
We believe asylum seekers and refugees should be treated with understanding and respect. Our services aim to reflect this and include:
· giving advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees to help them rebuild their lives
· working with refugee community organisations, helping them grow and serve their communities
· caring for separated children to help them feel safe and supported in the UK
· offering training and employment courses to enable asylum seekers and refugees to use their skills and qualifications
· campaigning and lobbying for refugees’ voices to be heard in the UK and abroad
· keeping them high on the political agenda and discussed in the media
· producing authoritative information on refugee issues worldwide, including reports, statistics and analysis
The Refugee Council is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes strong refugee representation. We are also a membership organisation and since 1983, our membership base has grown from 50 to nearly 180, a significant number of which are refugee community organisations. We regularly consult with our membership base. The Refugee Council also has a number of high-profile Patrons.
The Refugee Council is funded by local, central and European government grants, grants from trust funds and corporations and funds provided by individuals through one-off donations, standing orders arrangements, legacies and their attendance at Refugee Council events.
We are a strongly independent organisation and registered as a charity.
Date Published: 16/04/09