We work with people who’ve left their home in search of a better, safer life – and who need advice and support to solve difficult asylum and human rights issues. We also work to resolve the immigration problems of the most vulnerable in Bristol including those who are rough sleeping and in poor health. Most of our work is free of charge, funded by legal aid, and comes from referrals by partner agencies. Please note that due to funding restrictions we are unable to provide advice to clients who contact us directly.

Brass Bolton offers immigration advice and support to individuals needing help with their immigration status in the UK. They work primarily with vulnerable groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and those facing challenges in their immigration process.

Their services include mainly the provision of support for refugee travel documents , e-visas , asylum support S95 & S4, and citizenship applications. The charity , where necessary , makes referrals to relevant partners to help resolve complex issues related to immigration status. It also supports service users to understand their rights and responsibilities whilst in the UK

Brass Bolton collaborates with various organisations and community groups to reach those who may need support. They can also refer clients to legal aid and specialist legal services when needed. This ensures that individuals receive comprehensive help tailored to their specific situations.

Overall, Brass Bolton aims to empower clients by providing clear information, practical assistance, and emotional support throughout the immigration process, helping them navigate challenges and achieve a better future in the UK.


How to access

To access this service you need an appointment - please email admin@brass-bolton.org.uk

Cheetham Advice Centre is a local charity that provides free, confidential advice and support to residents in Cheetham, Crumpsall and across Manchester. Their aim is to help individuals navigate various challenges, including financial difficulties, housing issues, and welfare benefits.

The Centre offers services such as assistance with budgeting, help with applying for benefits, and advice on housing rights. They also provide support for issues like employment and immigration.

Referrals can come from community organisations, local authorities, or individuals seeking help directly. The Cheetham Advice Centre focuses on empowering people by providing them with the information and resources needed to make informed decisions and improve their circumstances.

We currently provide support to refugees through the Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme. We are also able to provide some support for asylum seekers through Migrant Help UK. We are OISC level 2 registered and so can give basic advice/information on immigration and asylum and protection issues.

How to access

Through drop in or call us on 07493 114860

If you have no income and no other way of getting any, together with other partners in Bristol we may be able to provide you with assistance for a short period of time.

GMIAU provides support for the Windrush Generation, a group of people who arrived in the UK from Caribbean countries between 1948 and 1971. Their service helps individuals who face issues related to their immigration status, including those who may not have the right documents or who are struggling to obtain settled status.

GMIAU assists with legal advice, helping clients complete applications for citizenship or settled status. They also provide practical support, such as help with accessing healthcare and benefits. For example, if someone has been wrongly denied access to public services.

How to access

Appointment only - will accept self-referrals

The clinic is part of the University of Liverpool School of Law and Social Justice. Under the supervision of an in-house legal team of qualified lawyers, final year Law students have direct, practical experience of advising or representing clients. The Law Clinic specialiases in advising clients who are stateless or at risk of statelessness to make applications to the Home Office for leave to remain in the UK.

What we do

We have national expertise in Statelessness based applications – with full representation for applications for permission to stay and to register as British citizens on the grounds of statelessness.

We advise and assist people with children who want to register as British, and can help with fee waiver applications.

We can advise and assist refugees who want to naturalise as British Citizens.

We can help with renewal of leave to remain on a discretionary or human rights basis.

We can assist with SET(P) applications for refugees seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain.

We can support individuals with Refugee status or Humanitarian Protection to obtain travel documents.

Our Immigration advice services provides advice and advocacy in immigration and nationality matters. We help individuals, as well as families, to obtain refugee status, leave to remain, settlement and British citizenship. We can advise on more complex asylum issues, and if we can’t help we can refer you to an organisation that can help you or we will provide you with a list of qualified legal representatives/solicitors.

Our Immigration Advice Service offers help with: Home office reference number | Lost BRP card | Naturalisation | UKVCAS appointments | Change address with home office | Leave in Line applications | British passport applications | Indefinite leave to remain applications.

Our Travel Document service can support with: Applying for a travel document or Certificate of travel Changing your delivery address for your travel document.

Our Asylum Support service can offer help with: How to claim asylum | Navigating the asylum process | Applying for asylum support including accommodation | Asylum Support appeal | Notifying the Home Office if your circumstances change | Finding legal representation/ Find a solicitor. | Accessing healthcare | Accessing education | Obtain an ARC card | Apply for the Right to Work while waiting for your asylum claim | Support during the post-decision period | Other asylum and post-asylum claim related matters

How to access

Appointments can be booked on our website

Monday, 10am - 4pm | Drop-in Asylum Support Service @129 Princess Road, M14 4RB

Tuesday 10am – 4pm | Appointment only Immigration support @129 Princess Road, M14 4RB

Wednesday at 10am - 4pm | Immigration Advice and travel documents drop in @St James Church, M14 4TH

Friday, 10am - 4pm | Appointment only Asylum Support Service @141 Princess Road, M14 4RE

Friday 10am - 12pm (fortnightly) | Asylum support @Asylum Hotel

If you have recently been granted leave to remain, we can provide advice and support around rights and entitlements in the move on period, including help with applying for benefits, exploring housing options, information about and support to access healthcare, education and employment, and additional services such as applying for travel documents.

On a Tuesday, there is a OISC accredited Immigration advice drop-in which can include addressing issues such as:
• fee waiver for destitute/failed asylum seekers
• family reunion-new arrivals support
• discretional routes
• settlement protection.

Revive also offers (by appointment only):

• Women’s group arts and craft - every Monday except school or bank holidays (On referral basis)
• Allotment project
• Destitution support: food parcels and other essentials

How to access

Drop-in or agency referral.

Waiting list for family reunion support is currently 2 months, through the organisation referral form - https://www.revive-uk.org/drop-in-services/

Drop-in service for asylum seekers and refugees covering move-on advice for newly recognised refugees, asylum support, No recourse to public funds, homelessness.

Revive run a variety of activities at their drop in including

• Run non-accredited ESOL classes (Present at hub and register to access.)
• Employability/IT support
• Volunteering programme
• Social club (football, cycling, snooker, table tennis)
• Destitution support: food parcels and other essentials

How to access

Drop-in or agency referral. Through the organisation referral form - https://www.revive-uk.org/drop-in-services/

The University of London’s Refugee Law Clinic is an innovative project providing pro bono legal advice for refugee clients. Our work provides some of the most disadvantaged communities in London with access to fair and equal legal representation, a basic human right which many asylum seekers in the UK struggle to find.

The clinic is supported by the Central University and by 10 of the University’s Member Institutions. It is based on a model of Clinical Legal Education for the University’s diverse student body and facilitates practical experience for students working on real cases under the supervision of a qualified expert lawyer. Delivered in partnership with two law firms, the Refugee Law Clinic also provides the opportunity for lawyers to undertake pro bono work within the clinic. 

The clinic's main legal focus is on advising and preparing fresh claims for asylum and it aims to complement the work of law firms and other service providers in London.

Referral Criteria:

• Accept referrals for ARE clients who may have a potential fresh claim for asylum. A service user must have made a previous asylum claim and must now be appeal rights exhausted.

• The referrer must complete a subject access request for the service user, and provide us with as many documents as possible at the initial referral stage. Operates on a referral-only basis from partner organisations. We regret that we cannot accept direct referrals from the public or from other organisations at this time.

Not able to take on cases where:

• The claim is on behalf of a family group

• The service user has recently (within the last 6 months) submitted a fresh claim or had judicial review proceedings

• The service user does not have the capacity to give instructions

• The case involves criminality

• The service user is currently detained

• There is an urgent deadline.

How to access

Referrals must come through from one of our partners organisations. For Greater Manchester these partners are Refugee Action and the Refugee Council. Please contact them for further details.

Self-referral is not available for this service.

Wirral Change is a charity that supports people from diverse backgrounds in the Wirral area, especially those from minority communities. Their main aim is to promote social inclusion and improve the quality of life for individuals and families facing various challenges

The organisation works with various groups, including refugees, immigrants, and vulnerable individuals. They offer a range of services, such as advice on housing, employment support, and health services. For example, they help clients with job applications and provide information about local services available to them.

Referrals to Wirral Change can come from local agencies, schools, or individuals seeking assistance. They collaborate with other organisations to ensure comprehensive support and access to necessary resources.

In addition to practical support, Wirral Change runs community events and workshops that promote cultural understanding and personal development. These activities help individuals connect with others and build a sense of belonging in their community.

A range of services to support disadvantaged and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Wirral.

We offer information, advice and guidance on matters such as:

• Debt/ Housing/ Welfare/ Benefits/ Safeguarding Matters

• Legal Advice & Guidance

• OISC Level 1 Immigration Support: BRP & IRL Replacement, Passport Support, Citizenship Support, Family Route/ Spouse Visa Extension/ Travel Document support

• Also provide support with interpreting, well-being and employment. Interpreter Request Form: https://wirralchange.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Interpreter-request-form-26.07.23.docx

We have a range of classes for all abilities. Our helpful team will help your learn at your pace and grow in your confidence.

English classes: If you would like to attend ESOL classes, please contact our team on 0151 649 8177