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Volunteers' Week 2026

At the beginning of June, something special happens every year: Volunteers' Week is an annual event dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the amazing people who give their time, energy, and kindness to support others. Whether it’s offering a friendly smile, sharing skills, or helping someone navigate a new life, our volunteers make an incredible difference - and this week is all about celebrating them. Read more
Created With Lived Experience: Our New Asylum Services Introduction Video

Over the past year, members of our Asylum Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP), i.e. people with lived experience of Migrant Help’s Asylum Services, collaborated with staff members to create a video for other clients that is clear, reassuring, and informative. Read more
Lacing up confidence: how running opened doors in Shropshire

At a hotel in Telford, people seeking asylum wanted to start running—but many lacked proper shoes and support. With help from Migrant Help’s BEPS fund, the Shropshire Supports Refugees Support hub and local champion Chris, a shared kit library and coached sessions turned simple jogs into a growing programme that builds confidence, connection and wellbeing. Read more
Tree of Belonging

If you missed the spectacle in person, fear not — you can explore the Tree of Belonging and discover the moving stories here. Read more

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115,122

New clients supported by our asylum services last year.

3,213

Survivors of modern slavery supported.

155

People with lived experience involved in co-produced activities.

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In our work, we meet many incredible individuals determined to build better lives for themselves and their families. Here you can read some of their stories.

We provide independent advice and guidance to assist people seeking asylum in the UK.

We support those most in need and least likely to find support elsewhere, whilst aiming to bridge community gaps and bring services and support together.

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Bahisa's story: ‘Organisations like Migrant Help aren't just doing good; they're saving lives’

I'm 25 years old, originally from Lahore, Pakistan. My childhood was challenging as my parents split when I was young, making home life a bit of a struggle. Read more
Julian’s story: ‘I want to empower young people with better financial management’

I had to leave my country because I suspected something related to drugs was happening in my previous job. I decided to leave because I was in fear as these people can be dangerous. Read more
Ahmed's story: "It's an extremely difficult journey"

The journey is seriously life-threatening and the person who takes it has to gamble with his or her life. Read more

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Volunteers' Week 2026

At the beginning of June, something special happens every year: Volunteers' Week is an annual event dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the amazing people who give their time, energy, and kindness to support others. Whether it’s offering a friendly smile, sharing skills, or helping someone navigate a new life, our volunteers make an incredible difference - and this week is all about celebrating them. Read more
EUSS Advice Service Closure

We are sorry to share that our EU Settlement Scheme Advice and Guidance Service will close on 31 March. As the external funding that enables us to offer this service is coming to an end, we will no longer be able to provide support with EUSS applications or related queries after this date. Read more
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD) – on 8th March – offers an opportunity to celebrate amazing, resilient and awe-inspiring women across the globe. IWD commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and is a day that belongs to all who care about gender equality. Read more