Refugee Services

Westminster Judgement Project
01273 664018

We assist people on behalf of Brighton and Hove City Council who have outstanding claims for asylum and who are not entitled to work or to claim benefits. Many of these people have suffered extreme ordeals and need support to help them while they are waiting for a decision.

Refugee Advice Project
01273 664066

People who have been granted permission to live in this country are given advice, advocacy and support to integrate fully into the community of Brighton and Hove. By helping people develop their potential they can contribute to the cultural and economic life of the city. This project is funded by The Big Lottery.

Refugee Mentoring Project
01273 664021

The project's main aim is to facilitate integration of refugees who live in the Brighton, Hove and surrounding areas. The project works by matching refugees, (mentees) with volunteer mentors to give them support and encouragement as they settle down into their new communities. Mentors offer guidance, encouragement, sign-posting and help mentees to achieve their goals in education, employment and integration.

Volunteer mentors receive training on the project's aims, mentoring and issues around refugees. Also there is ongoing support for enrolled volunteers from the project co-ordinator.

Mentees receive training on the projects aims, significance of mentoring and how they benefit from the project. Ongoing support is provided by weekly drop-in.

Call the project co-ordinator on 01273 664021 for more information or go to www.timetogether.org.uk to register online.  

macs-plus

macs-plus
01273 664016

macs-plus is a social enterprise which offers a low-cost solution to problems encountered by those who need help to manage their day-to-day money matters successfully.

 macs-plus can hold capital and receive income and then use it to help with budgeting, paying bills, assist with saving and to help make purchases. The primary aim of the service is to empower people and ensure they retain their independence. To enable vulnerable people and their relatives to access a service currently only available through social services.  www.macs-plus.org.uk