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Heartbroken by the recent tragedy

Heartbroken by the recent tragedy where at least 12 women, children and men lost their lives when a boat carrying people seeking sanctuary in the UK sank in the Channel off Le Portel on the French northern coast. Read more
Standing together for inclusion and diversity to build a stronger society

At Migrant Help, we are dedicated to a global society that protects survivors of exploitation and displacement, treats them with respect and enables them to thrive as individuals. Read more
Joint Statement: Non-Statutory First Responder Capacity and Resources

Over the last few years, various organisations in the modern slavery and trafficking sector have raised concerns about a lack of capacity and resources for non-statutory First Responders to the National Referral Mechanism (“NRM”) to perform their role of referring potential survivors of trafficking and modern slavery for identification and support. Read more
Manifesto for long term improvements

Putting victims first: Renewing the UK commitment to the safety of victims of trafficking and modern slavery. Read more

Heartbroken by the recent tragedy

Heartbroken by the recent tragedy where at least 12 women, children and men lost their lives when a boat carrying people seeking sanctuary in the UK sank in the Channel off Le Portel on the French northern coast. Read more

Standing together for inclusion and diversity to build a stronger society

At Migrant Help, we are dedicated to a global society that protects survivors of exploitation and displacement, treats them with respect and enables them to thrive as individuals. Read more

Joint Statement: Non-Statutory First Responder Capacity and Resources

Over the last few years, various organisations in the modern slavery and trafficking sector have raised concerns about a lack of capacity and resources for non-statutory First Responders to the National Referral Mechanism (“NRM”) to perform their role of referring potential survivors of trafficking and modern slavery for identification and support. Read more

Manifesto for long term improvements

Putting victims first: Renewing the UK commitment to the safety of victims of trafficking and modern slavery. Read more

Manifesto for first 100 days

Putting victims first: Renewing the UK commitment to the safety of victims of trafficking and modern slavery. Read more

Webchat improvements

Our new and improved webchat facility, which you can use to access both the First Response Centre (FRC) and Eligibility, Advice and Guidance Line (EAGL), is now live. Read more

General Election Recommendations from the UK Anti-Slavery Sector

In advance of the forthcoming General Election, our organisations ask that all political parties express a renewed commitment to tackling modern slavery in the UK and around the world. In addition to pledging to tackle modern slavery in election manifestos, we ask that any future government to commit to the following principles to guide their Anti-Slavery Strategy. Read more

Statement in response to passage of the Safety of Rwanda Bill

Migrant Help's statement in response to passage of the Safety of Rwanda Bill. Read more

Covid-19 update

Summary of resources available to our clients during these difficult times. Read more

Request to Mayoral candidates to sign pledge to prioritise modern slavery

Migrant Help have joined fifty organisations across the anti human trafficking and exploitation sector in urging mayoral candidates across the country to promise to prioritise the fight against modern slavery. Read more

Fraudulent calls

It has come to our attention that a number of fraudulent telephone calls, purporting to be from Migrant Help, have been made to our clients, pretending to offer them a voluntary return to Rwanda. Read more

Difficulties accessing asylum support payments

Unfortunately, some issues with accessing asylum support payments still persist. Read more

The Supreme Court's Rwanda ruling

The Supreme Court has upheld the verdict given in June by the Court of Appeal, ruling it unlawful for people seeking asylum to be sent to Rwanda to have their claims processed. Here is our statement. Read more

Court of Appeals Decision

The Court of appeals has ruled it unlawful for people seeking asylum to be sent to Rwanda to have their claims processed. Read more

Statement on the Government's announcement of the "Illegal Migration Bill"

At Migrant Help we believe that everyone has the right to live a life free of fear, harm, violence and discrimination. Read more

Asylum services update

Migrant Help is a charity that has been operating for nearly 60 years, with support for people seeking asylum, refugees and survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery at the heart of everything we do. Read more

Setting the record straight: Migrant Help in the media

Inevitably, from time to time, an article appears criticising Migrant Help and its work. The pieces are often littered with wilful mischaracterisations and mistruths about how our charity is run and the work we do to assist thousands of vulnerable people each year who are facing very difficult circumstances. Read more

Latest

Head of IT - Homebased

We are currently looking for a Head of IT on a permanent contract. The Head of IT (H IT) is an influential role leading the IT team that supports over 500 staff and thousands of clients based across the UK. This is a critical role in delivering Migrant Help’s evolving digital vision and strategy with an emphasis on integrity, IT Security, and technological innovation.
eVisa Senior Client Adviser

We are currently looking for a Senior Client Adviser to join our dedicated and supportive eVisa team on a fixed term contract. There is potential for the this be extended or made permanent. The scope of this role is to work as part of the Migrant Help eVisa Scheme as a Senior Adviser. As the Senior Adviser you will provide line management and operational oversight to eVisa Client Advisers and will provide a professional, high quality support service to families and individuals
eVisa Client Adviser

We are currently looking for Client Advisers to join our dedicated and compassionate eVisa team, on a fixed term contract. There will be a potential for the role to be made permanent or be extended. The successful candidates will be organised and customer focused, have demonstrable experience providing advice and information within an organisation and working with people in sensitive and emotionally demanding situations and be passionate about protecting our vulnerable clients.
Regional Assistant Manager - Cardiff (Hybrid)

We are currently looking for a Regional Assistant Manager to join our passionate and committed Regional team in Cardiff on a 12 month fixed term contract, with the potential to be extended or made permanent. The successful candidate will be client focused and an excellent listener, have a keen eye for detail and be able to engage well with all relevant stakeholders.