Hull prides itself as a City of Sanctuary. It has a strong history of working with partners to welcome and support those people who are fleeing persecution.
Refugees who arrive in the UK as asylum seekers may be able to access support from the Refugee Integration Service.
We have long supported and participated in the national refugee resettlement programmes. Some examples of resettlement programmes and schemes are -
- Gateway Protection Programme
- Vulnerable Person's Resettlement Scheme
- Afghan Relocation Assistance Programme
- Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
- UK Resettlement Scheme
Support for Ukraine
Information on how to support Ukraine is now available.
Voluntary organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers
There is a network of voluntary organisations across the city. They provide support to refugees and asylum seekers and are accepting volunteers to support their work.
eVisas
The Government is introducing a digital immigration system. They are replacing paper documents with an online record of immigration status called an eVisa.
You must make this change by Tuesday 31 December 2024. The Visas and Immigration page has more information.
Donating clothes and or household items
Hull Help for Refugees, Open Doors and Welcome House are currently able to receive donations. Go to these organisations' websites for details about donations.
Welcome House would be especially grateful for donations of -
- toiletries
- nappies
- feminine hygiene products
Hull Help for Refugees are especially looking for small and medium men's clothing and shoes, as well as pull along cases, mobile phones and rucksacks.
Learn English
There are a number of courses for asylum seekers and refugees to help learn English.
Mental health
Rethink, are a mental health charity and have help and advice for asylum seekers and refugees.