Local support services for refugees

A directory of support services for refugees in Wandsworth.

Refugee support organisations

Organisations that provide support for refugees in Wandsworth.

Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees

Supports sanctuary seekers through partnerships and advocacy.

Website: Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees

Battersea Welcomes Refugees

Faith-based group supporting refugees in Battersea.

Website: Battersea Welcomes Refugees

Care4Calais

Volunteer-run charity offering practical aid to asylum seekers in hotels.

Website: Care4Calais

CARAS

Wellbeing, education, and advocacy support for refugees in South London.

Website: CARAS – Community Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Katherine Low Settlement (KLS)

Community centre with refugee-focused programmes including education and family support.

Website: Katherine Low Settlement

Just Shelter

Direct aid to asylum seekers in Earlsfield.

Website: Just Shelter

The Yard (SWL Vineyard Church)

Community hub offering foodbank, job club, and support services for refugees.

Website: South West London Vineyard

Immigration and legal advice

Organisations that can provide immigration and legal advice.

Migrant Help

Independent advice and helpline for asylum seekers.

Website: Migrant Help

RAMFEL

Immigration, housing, and homelessness support for vulnerable migrants.

Website: RAMFEL

ASAP

Free legal advice and representation at the Asylum Support Tribunal.

Website: Asylum Support Appeals Project - ASAP

Refugee Council

Crisis support, housing advice, and services for newly recognised refugees.

Website: Refugee Council

British Red Cross

Refugee support including emergency help, family tracing, and casework.

Website: The British Red Cross

Education and training (adults)

Local adult education and training services.

Wandsworth Lifelong Learning

English, maths, and digital skills courses.

Website: Wandsworth Lifelong Learning

CARAS

ESOL, literacy, and IT skills for adults.

Website: CARAS – Community Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

South London Refugee Association (SLRA)

ESOL classes every Monday.

Website: Home page - SLRA

English For Action

ESOL and online conversation clubs.

Website: English for Action

Ascension Church Balham

English classes, creative arts, and support services.

Website: Refugees — Ascension Balham

Elays Network

Digital skills training and youth programmes.

Website: Elays Network – For the Community. By the Community

Storm Family Centre

ESOL classes and job support.

Breaking Barriers

ESOL, IT, and employment-focused workshops.

Website: Breaking Barriers

Housing and homelessness

Organisations that help with housing and homelessness in Wandsworth.

Housing Justice

Hosting project for destitute asylum seekers.

Website: Hosting Project – Housing Justice

Shelter

Free housing advice.

Website: Shelter England

Refugees at Home

Matches hosts with refugees needing accommodation.

Website: Refugees at Home

Health and wellbeing

Local health and wellbeing support.

Enable

Leisure, sport and wellbeing activities.

Website: Enable Leisure and Culture

Mind Works UK

Counselling, psychotherapy, and Islamic therapy.

Website: Mind Works UK

Tooting Community Kitchen

Social activities and meals.

Website: Tooting Community Kitchen

Elays Network

Wellness programmes and social clubs.

Website: Elays Network

Rose Community Clubroom

Yoga, art, games and gardening.

Website: ROSE Clubroom - Wandsworth Borough Council

Education (children and young people)

Wandsworth School Admissions

Info on school, nursery, and in-year admissions.

Website: Admissions - Wandsworth Borough Council

Love to Learn to Read

One-to-one literacy support for children and training for parents.

Website: Learn to Love to Read

CARAS

School readiness and academic support programmes.

Website: CARAS – Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Southfields Academy – International Group

Specialist education for newly arrived young asylum seekers.

Website: Southfields Academy

Future Foundations (KLS)

GCSE club and mentoring for children aged 5–14.

Website: Future Foundations - Katherine Low Settlement

South London Refugee Association

Youth club and homework support.

Website: SLRA

South Thames Colleges Group

ESOL courses for young people and adults.

Website: South Thames College

Caius House

Education and training for 16–24-year-olds not in education or employment.

Website: Caius House

Hope for the Young

Mentoring, education grants, and advocacy.

Website: Hope for the Young

Refugee Education UK

Advice on college, university, and study support.

Website: Refugee Education UK

Student Action for Refugees (STAR)

University scholarships and application support.

Website: Student Action for Refugees

Employment and volunteering

Employment and volunteering services for adults.

Wandsworth Work Match

Job opportunities, training, and application support.

Website: Wandsworth Work Match

Breaking Barriers

Employment workshops, mentoring, and sector-specific guidance.

Website: Breaking Barriers

Refugee Employability Programme (REP)

Personalised job support and training.

Website: Reed in Partnership

CARAS

Employability ESOL, volunteering, and job application support.

Website: CARAS – Community Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Storm Family Centre

Job help sessions and volunteering.

The Yard (SWL Vineyard)

Job club and volunteering opportunities.

Website: South West London Vineyard

Rose Community Clubroom

Monthly job screening and community gardening volunteering.

ROSE Clubroom - Wandsworth Borough Council

Food, clothing, toiletries and furniture

Organisations that help provide food, clothing, toiletries and furniture.

Waste Not Want Not

Zero-waste food hub and emergency food deliveries.

Website: Waste Not Want Not

FoodCycle Wandsworth

Free hot meals every Friday.

Website: FoodCycle

Storm Family Centre

Food parcels and clothing bank.

The Yard (SWL Vineyard)

Foodbank, baby clothes, and essentials.

Website: South West London Vineyard

Don’s Local Action Group

Food, furniture, and tech support.

Website: Dons Local Action

Tooting Community Kitchen

Soup kitchen, food stalls, and food bank.

Website: Tooting Community Kitchen

Ace of Clubs

Meals, clothing, showers, and housing advice.

Website: Ace of Clubs

Holy Trinity Upper Tooting

Hot meals and foodbank vouchers.

Website: Holy Trinity Upper Tooting

Little Village

Baby and children’s clothes and equipment.

Website: Little Village

Richmond Furniture Scheme

Discounted second-hand furniture.

Website: Richmond Furniture Scheme

Youth services

Youth services available for refugees, including education, clubs and mentoring.

CARAS

Youth club, sports, trips, and summer residentials.

Website: CARAS – Community Action for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Future Foundations (KLS)

Youth clubs, GCSE mentoring, and summer activities.

Website: Future Foundations - Katherine Low Settlement

Da'aro Youth Project

Weekly youth club for unaccompanied asylum-seeking youth.

Website: Da'aro Youth Project

South London Refugee Association

Youth club with ESOL, homework help, and meals.

Website: SLRA

Elays Network

Youth clubs, debates, and creative programmes.

Website: Elays Network

Caius House

Youth hub with sports, music, and creative activities.

Website: Caius House

Mental health and wellbeing

Mental health and wellbeing services and charities.

Mind Works UK

Counselling, psychotherapy, and Islamic therapy.

Website: Mind Works UK

Barnardo’s Boloh Helpline

Emotional support and therapy for children and families.

Website: Barnardo's

OpCourage – Afghan Service

Mental health support for Afghans who assisted UK forces.

Website: Warm Welcome Afghan Service | London Veterans Service

Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation (MEWSO)

Counselling in Farsi/Dari and domestic abuse support.

Website: MEWSo | Rebuilding the Lives of Displaced Women

Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO)

Counselling and support services.

Website: Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women's Organisation

Financial advice and support

Organisations that provide financial advice and support in Wandsworth.

Citizens Advice Wandsworth

Advice on housing, benefits, and debt.

Website: Sanctuary Seekers Project - Citizens Advice Wandsworth

Wandsworth Council – Household Support Fund

Crisis assistance for food, fuel, and school meals.

Website: Household Support Fund - Wandsworth Borough Council

Turn2Us

Benefits calculator and financial support.

Website: Tackling Financial Insecurity Together | Turn2us

Wandsworth Food Bank Advice Project

Help with income, benefits, and emergency food.

Website: Wandsworth Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis