Migrant Help

Refugee Week 2026

We invited our clients and colleagues to consider what courage meant to them and put it into verse. Read more
Current violent protests

Over the past few days, we have watched the events in Belfast, and later on Scotland and other parts of the country, with shock and concern. Read more
Thank you for standing with refugees

In May, staff from across Migrant Help came together for a special Thank-a-thon. To everyone who has donated, volunteered, shared our work or simply taken the time to care — thank you. Watch our video

News

Raising funds, hope and smiles

Your contribution rebuilds the lives of those who have fled persecution and gives hope to survivors of slavery.

Please select a donation amount (required)

£5

could provide essential toiletries

£10

could bring comfort with a blanket or pyjamas

£50

could restore dignity with new clothes

Other

Set up a regular payment Donate now

Fundraise for us

Whatever the event or challenge, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Fundraise for us

Our impact

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.

Stories

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.

Get Help

Rebuilding lives stolen

by displacement and exploitation… because every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Stories

Refugee Week 2026

We invited our clients and colleagues to consider what courage meant to them and put it into verse. Read more
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

News

Being part of the Windrush generation

22 June is Windrush Day, observed each year to commemorate the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 and to honour the lasting contributions Caribbean communities have made to life in Britain. We hear from Fenella Jeffers, wife of our Chair of the Board of Trustees, Sir Hugh Bayley, as she reflects on her journey from Nevis to England as part of the Windrush generation, and shares her perspective on identity, migration, race and what it means to belong in Britain. Read more
Celebrating Courage for Refugee Week 2026

Today marks the first day of Refugee Week 2026, the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. Over the past 28 years, the festival has grown into a global movement with over 2 million participants across more than 20 countries. Each year the festival spans the week of World Refugee Day (20 June), celebrating the signing of the Refugee Convention - a landmark agreement affirming that those force Read more
Current violent protests

Over the past few days, we have watched the events in Belfast, and later on Scotland and other parts of the country, with shock and concern. Read more