https://asylumjourney.org.uk/ is a website that gives information on local services in Sheffield/South Yorkshire to support for people in the immigration process.
South Yorkshire Refugee Law & Justice: Free legal advice and representation to people who have been refused asylum with no access to other legal advice.
Assist: Works with people who are seeking sanctuary and who have been refused asylum. They provide accommodation, information and other support.
SPRING is a collaboration of six organisations helping refugees settle into the local community. The organisations are listed below and SPRING can arrange referrals to these organisations. Link to leaflet: https://www.vas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SPRING-Diagram-Flyer.pdf
The City of Sanctuary: Works in solidarity with people seeking asylum in Sheffield to build a welcoming and safe community for people seeking sanctuary. The Sanctuary is safe space where people seeking sanctuary can relax, use a computer and access a wide range of information, advice and support. They organise a multi-agency drop-in at Victoria Hall on Wednesdays from 1pm – 4pm, which many partners and agencies attend to offer advice and support.
New Beginnings Project: Provides information and advice regarding volunteering, employment and education
Sheffield City Council: Support and guidance with applying for housing.
Savte: Offers English language group classes, English conversation groups and one-to-one home classes with volunteer teachers, both online and in-person at a number of venues across the city, including at The Sanctuary.
Citizens Advice Sheffield: provides one-to-one help with benefits, immigration, housing and debt.
SOLACE: Offers specialist therapeutic support for refugees experiencing trauma and mental health issues. Referrals to this service can only be accepted via SPRING partners.
COMAC: They provide working bikes to people seeking asylum who live in Sheffield. They also help people to keep the bikes on the road and in good condition.