Local support services for refugees

A directory of support services for refugees in Richmond.

Refugee support organisations

Organisations that provide support for refugees in Richmond.

Refugees Welcome in Richmond

Volunteer group supporting sanctuary seekers with befriending, housing, and a Ukrainian Social Club.

Website: Refugees Welcome in Richmond (RWinR)

Multicultural Richmond

Promotes an inclusive multicultural community with services like ESOL, youth groups, and digital skills.

Website: Multicultural Richmond

Refugee Action Kingston

Offers legal advice, counselling, ESOL, employment support, and community activities.

Website: Refugee Action Kingston

Refugee Council

Provides crisis support, housing advice, and a Refugee Advice Project for newly granted refugees.

Website: Refugee Council

British Red Cross

Offers emergency help, family tracing, and support for Afghan and Ukrainian refugees.

Website: The British Red Cross | UK Humanitarian Charity

Richmond EAL Friendship Group

Free informal English classes for isolated adults facing language barriers.

Website: Richmond EAL Friendship Group

Telephone: 020 8892 2170

Transit Community Support CIC

Skills-based courses, digital support, and relief care services for carers and vulnerable individuals.

Website: Transit Community Support CIC

Telephone: 020 3903 6359

Immigration advice

Organisations that can provide immigration advice.

Migrant Help

24/7 helpline and webchat for asylum seekers needing independent advice.

Website: Migrant Help

RAMFEL

Immigration advice, housing support, and EU Settlement Scheme help.

Website: RAMFEL

ASAP (Asylum Support Appeals Project)

Free legal advice and representation at the Asylum Support Tribunal.

Website: Asylum Support Appeals Project - ASAP

Right to Remain Toolkit

Step-by-step guide to the UK asylum and immigration system.

Website: Right to Remain Toolkit

Adult education

Local adult education services.

Learn English at Home (LEAH)

1-to-1 and group English lessons, workplace classes and social trips.

Website: LEAH (Learn English at Home) - English classes in London

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College (RHACC)

Offers ESOL, literacy, and maths courses.

Website: RHACC | Richmond

Counselling and wellbeing

Local counselling and wellbeing services.

RUILS

Supports disabled and vulnerable people with advocacy, befriending, and wellbeing activities.

Website: Ruils Independent Living

Achieving for Children – Parent Champions Network

Peer support for parents, mindfulness sessions and reflexology.

Website: Achieving for Children

Vineyard Community

Psychotherapy groups, book clubs, and mental health support.

Website: Vineyard Community

Children's centres

Activities and support for families across multiple centres in Richmond.

Website: AfCinfo website - Children's centres in Richmond

Food

Organisations that provide food and other support in Richmond.

Vineyard Community – Crisis Support

Free meals, clothing, showers, and nurse clinics.

Website: Vineyard Community

Richmond Food Aid

Weekly food distribution – no vouchers needed.

The Real Junk Food Project

Pay-as-you-feel meals at Ham Youth Centre.

Website: TRJFP | The Real Junk Food Project Twickenham

ETNA & Cambrian Community Centres

Community cafés offering meals and social support.

Website: ETNA Community Centre

Richmond Foodbanks

Multiple locations offering food parcels.

Website: Richmond Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

Furniture and clothing

Organisations that provide furniture and clothing.

Richmond Furniture Scheme

Discounted furniture for those on income support.

Website: Richmond Furniture Scheme

Housing and homelessness

Organisations that help with housing and homelessness in Richmond.

Housing Justice

Hosting project for destitute asylum seekers.

Website: Hosting Project – Housing Justice

Shelter

Free housing advice and homelessness support.

Website: Shelter England

Refugees at Home

Matches hosts with spare rooms to refugees in need.

Website: Refugees at Home