The Welsh Refugee Council 

• Refugee Move-on Support to people who have been granted refugee status or other forms of leave to remain within the asylum system. 
• Legal advice and assistance to women seeking asylum. 
• A play support programme for families with young children that help children deal with the trauma of fleeing from persecution.
• Speaking out to ensure policy and practice meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promote their rights and challenge discrimination. 
• Education and Training support 

Other Services: 

• Hardship support
• partnership drop in services
• conversation groups
• photography project
• food bank
• destitution 

British Red Cross’ Destitution Clinic - Wednesdays - 10am to 12:30pm

 Address: Rooms 30-31, YMCA, 1 the Kingsway, Swansea. SA1 5JQ
 Tel: 01792 630180
 Email: info@welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk
 Web: www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk

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Unity in Diversity

Community Drop-in 

UiD - filmed as part of Swansea City Opera's 'Musical Routes' project

Providing Food, Support and Learning opportunities to asylum seekers and refugees in the Swansea area.

• ESOL classes
• Support
• Meals
• Training Opportunities
• Signposting
• Donations
• Volunteering

Community Drop-in Sessions: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 4pm to 8pm

UiD Women’s Group - Every other Saturday – 11:30am to 1:30pm. Call Saba on 07478532028 for women’s group dates and details.

Tel: 07531 294145
Email: unityswansea@gmail.com 
Web: www.uidswansea.com

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Address: The Unitarian Church. High St, Swansea. SA1 1NZ (next to Argos)

Swansea became the UK’s second official City of Sanctuary in May 2010. It formally adopted its constitution in February 2012. City of Sanctuary is a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. Swansea has offered a home to people who have lost their homes and families and we wish to celebrate the welcoming attitudes of Swansea people and organisations.

Volunteer Opportunities*

• A Better Welcome to Swansea is a project which aims to provide a warm welcome to asylum seekers and refugees (participants) when they first arrive in Swansea
• Sanctuary Speakers: to deliver awareness-raising sessions at various venues
• Translators: Supporting people to access services 

*All our volunteers are offered induction training, regular supervisions and support, travel expenses and references after you have completed 30 hours of volunteering.

Address: Voluntary Action Centre. 7 Walter Rd. Swansea. SA1 5NF
Email: swansea@cityofsanctuary.org
Website: https://swansea.cityofsanctuary.org/

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Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS)

We organise "COMMUNITY DROP-INS" twice a week for asylum-seekers and refugees, other newcomers and residents, families and people on their own. About 150 people come every week for: free refreshments, play for children (with professional playworkers in the Welcome to Play project), English learning and conversation, advice, information, table-tennis, chess and other games, and friendship. We also organise or help organise special events. And we publish refugee literature with Hafan Books.

SASS community drop-ins provide;

• Meals
• ESOL classes
• Support
• Befriending
• Signposting
• Children's Playgroup

Friday Drop-in: 4pm to 7:30pm

Address: St James church hall, Walter Rd, Uplands, Swansea. SA1 4DG (behind church)

Saturday Drop-in 2pm to 5pm

Address: 11 Clarence Terrace, Swansea. SA1 3QT

SASS Contact
Tel: 07853 717017
Email: vol.sbassg@gmail.com
Web: www.sass.wales

African Community Centre (ACC)

ACC launched their Asylum Seekers Community Transport Scheme.

ACC aim to provide advice and support to enable you to better settle into the local community. ACC Wales also run educational programmes for people of all ages and abilities including English language, citizenship, and information on various health issues.

•  English Classes
• Group Activities
• Asylum Seekers’ Transport Scheme 
• Drop-in Provision
• Signposting and referrals
• Access to training opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities

Contact

Tel: 01792 470298 

Email: info@africancommunitycentre.org.uk

Address: African Community Centre, City Temple, Dyfatty Street, Swansea, SA1 1QQ

Website: www.africancommunitycentre.org.uk

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