ASSIST Sheffield

ASSIST Sheffield works with people who are seeking sanctuary and who have been refused asylum. We provide accommodation, information and other support. We're a charity and we rely on volunteers, grants and the generosity of the people of Sheffield and the surrounding area.

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About ASSIST Sheffield

Charity ID: 1154862

Charity Category: Community Website: https://www.assistsheffield.org.uk/

Refugee & asylum seeker support Human Rights & Social Justice

ASSIST works with people in Sheffield who have been refused asylum in the UK. They are evicted from their Home Office accommodation and forced into destitution. We provide our clients with stable, dignified accommodation, regular financial support and a person-centred casework service.

Your Impact

Last year, we: - Supported a total of 112 people from 33 countries - Provided 86 people with accommodation - Distributed a total of 750 welfare payments, 85 emergency payments and 389 bus passes, giving a total of £116,109 to destitute people seeking sanctuary - Held 425 casework appointments - Successfully helped 72 people access legal advice - Helped 34 people move on to Home Office or local authority support - Saw 3 people secure Leave to Remain whilst on our support

£23

Covers the cost of a full week's bus pass for someone seeking asylum

£40

Supports a week of vital welfare payments for someone facing destitution

£103

Funds 2 weeks of crucial welfare payments + a weekly bus pass for a client

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