Bristol Refugee and Asylum Seeker Partnership (BRASP)

BRASP is an innovative partnership of 15 organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol and surrounding areas. Our vision is that all refugees and asylum seekers enjoy healthy and fulfilling lives in Bristol, have a voice and their needs are met by an effective, unified and sustainable sector.

Our 2024-2027 Strategic Priorities are:

1. Coordinated Services & Responses - By 2027, refugees and asylum seekers know about services available in Bristol and surrounding areas and access appropriate support and services they need.

2. Lived Experience Leadership - By 2027, partners are informed by people with lived experience in their decision-making structures and day to day operations, so refugees and asylum seekers can influence service delivery and strategy.

3. Influencing, Advocacy and Campaigning - By 2027, BRASP is playing a significant role, working collaboratively with people with lived experience and across the sector, to influence local, regional and national policies affecting refugees and people seeking asylum.

4. Sharing resources and expertise - By 2027, BRASP partners provide efficient and effective coordinated services through expertise and resource sharing and supporting each other.

These priorities are supported by a connected, sustainable and dynamic partnership.

Partnership members:

Aid Box Community, ACH, Borderlands, Bridges for Communities, Bristol City of Sanctuary, Bristol Hospitality Network, Bristol Refugee Festival, Bristol Refugee Rights, Bristol Reporting Solidarity, British Red Cross, The Haven, Project Mama, Refugee Council, Refugee Women of Bristol, and Trauma Foundation South West.

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