Support for Asylum Seekers
An asylum seeker is someone who comes to the UK, often fleeing persecution, torture or war, and applies for refugee status. Until refugee status is granted, such a person remains an asylum seeker and may be entitled to accommodation and support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
This support is funded by the Home Office, and in Coventry is administered at a local level by G4S. The City Council's Migration Team works with various Council Departments and West Midlands Police to ensure accommodation sourced by G4S is appropriate, and health care is provided via the Meridian Centre at the City of Coventry Health Centre.
Below are details of a wide range of organisations which provide help and support for asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants.
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Address and contact number |
Brief description of services |
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Norton House, Bird Street, Coventry, CV1 5FX 024 7622 7254 |
Advice and advocacy: asylum and immigration issues, problems with benefits, money, housing Advocacy including applications for European nationals and family members of European nationals, Children's, Art Therapy, ESOL |
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311 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV6 5DS 024 7666 4616 |
Destitution support for people in the Asylum process. |
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Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL 024 7666 4616 |
Free legal advice and representation. Specialize in the following areas of law: Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and Asylum, Money and Debt, Public Law and Welfare Benefits. |
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Kirby House, Little Park Street, Coventry, CV1 2JZ Advice line open Monday Friday 10am - 4pm: 0800 144 8848 |
Impartial advice and support on a wide range of issues. Number of projects including debt advice, saving money on energy bills, support for finding employment and training, housing and healthcare. |
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C/O Peace House 311 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV6 5DS 024 7666 4616 |
Community group run by asylum seekers, refugees, and volunteers. Weekly meetings to discuss a range of issues including accommodation, health care, legal aid, education, and shared experiences. |
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70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands CV6 6ES 024 7663 7693 |
Education, training, healthcare and employment support for women in Coventry. Regular English, Maths and IT classes available, with on-site crèche facilities. |
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| Joining Communities Together |
7 Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE 07513 812 766 Opening hours |
Support groups, skills classes, drop-in services for those in need, community cafe |
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Based at Coventry Law Centre Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL 07722 555 899 |
Support for members of the Roma community in Coventry. No charge but donations accepted. |
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Based at Hillfields Evangelical Baptist Church, Waterloo Street, Coventry, CV1 5JS, Tuesdays 9am - 10.30am General enquires: Sue Sampson 024 7645 6356 Baby equipment: Katie Wilson, 07809 367 517 Furniture project: Catherine Norrish, 07939 437 159 |
Home visits, welcome baby bag visits, support with food, clothing and baby items. Furniture project also available. |
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Craig Muir 024 7626 4264 |
Bringing together 78 organisations across Coventry who are committed to welcome and support those seeking sanctuary in our city. |
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Refugees support: St Peters Centre, Charles Street, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5NP Fridays 9am - 2pm 0121 766 5444 |
Emergency food, clothes and small amounts of money for those facing severe hardship. |
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Links Road, Radford, Coventry CV6 3DQ 07799 724908 |
Free English language classes for new starters, beginners and improvers. ESOL also provided for a small charge per session. Work club available Monday - Friday offering help and support for finding employment |