Links
Below are some links to some usefull websites:
An independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
The largest organisation working with refugees in the UK, contains up to date information on legislation and myth busting.
Official asylum statistics and government policy.
Accessible, reliable and up to date asylum policy information.
www.asylumaid.org.uk
Advice agency with a focus on women's issues.
www.unhcr.ch
UN Agency for refugees. Contains data on global trends for refugees.
www.refugeesintoteaching.org.uk
Refugees into Teaching (RiT) is a national project, led by the Refugee Council, which aims to provide an ongoing information, guidance and training service for teachers hoping to work in UK
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants produces a range of publications, campaigning for justice and combating racism in immigration and asylum law and policy.
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Counselling Directory is a list of qualified/registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Aims to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help.
Useful Funding Links
www.funderfinder.org.uk
Free general information sheets about fundraising.
www.fit4funding.org.uk
Wide range of information sheets and guidance about funding from the Charities Information Bureau.
www.migrationyorkshire.org.uk
Focus on Yorkshire & Humberside, but has lots of nationally relevant information, and offers its website in several different languages.
www.grantsonline.org.uk
For funding searches.
www.governmentfunding.org.uk
The site aims to provide a common point of access to Government grant funding for the voluntary and community sector and includes a funding search facility, help and advice, and a bulletin board. You can register at no charge to receive email alerts, and you can apply online for grant schemes relevant to you.