Links
Below are some links to some other websites.
www.icar.org.uk
An independent information centre that exists to promote understanding of asylum and refugee issues in the UK.
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
The largest organisation working with refugees in the UK, contains up to date information on legislation and myth busting.
www.asylumpolicy.info
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.homeoffice.gov.uk
Official asylum statistics and government policy.
www.jcwi.org.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.
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 the
www.ourlivesonline.org.uk
'Our Lives Online' is a website displaying work created by asylum seekers during a project organised in Manchester by the Women's Electronic Village Hall. It includes creative writing, photography, digital stories and practical information.
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.refugeeaccess.info
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.
www.professionals4free.org.uk
Matches voluntary and community organisations to free professional help.