Resources - Refugee Support
African Rainbow Family
Support for LGBTIQ people of African heritage and the wider Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups
African Rainbow Family - (ARF) advocates for Racial Justice & Human Rights of all global majority LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum. They run a free, confidential, and non-fee-paying immigration advice service created specifically for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority, based in the United Kingdom. They are based in London, but also run online groups that are open to global majority LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum who live elsewhere.
British Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugee/find-your-local-refugee-service
The British Red Cross Refugee Support Service provides information, advice, advocacy and casework for people seeking asylum, refugees and other people with protected immigration status. Their office in Milton Keynes is now closed, but you can still request support via their South East office. Referrals and enquiries can be made via the British Red Cross online referral form, by emailing SoutheastRS@redcross.org.uk, or by contacting the Central Triage Team on 0808 196 3651 (Option 2), Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
0300 333 5393
Citizens Advice Milton Keynes
https://www.miltonkeynescab.org.uk/
Citizens Advice offer a wide range of free, confidential and independent advice, information and practical assistance.
0808 278 7991
Community Action MK
https://communityactionmk.org/refugee-support-network/
Community Action MK are building on the work already started in 2023 where they brought together a range of local VCSE groups and other providers – those that have been supporting the local refugee and asylum-seeking communities across Milton Keynes in the past few years.
networks@communityactionmk.org
Micro Rainbow
Micro Rainbow - Changing people's lives, one at a time
Providing safe housing, employability, and and social inclusion support for LGBTQI+ refugees and people seeking asylum.
MK Community Foundation
https://www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/
MK Community Foundation offers small grant funding for groups supporting refugees & asylum seekers in Milton Keynes.
info@mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk
01908 690 276
Newstart MK CIC
New Start MK CIC supports ethnic minority communities in Milton Keynes, focusing primarily on East African immigrants.
01908 392 149
Right to Remain (Toolkit)
Right to Remain Toolkit – Right to Remain
This step-by -step guide to the asylum and immigration system is regularly updated, detailed and written by professionals.
Safety Centre (Hazard Alley)
https://www.safetycentre.co.uk/safety-centre-welcomes-refugee-and-newly-arrived-communities/
Safety Centre provides an interactive indoor safety education centre, with a ‘Hazard Alley' experience for newly arrived families.
01908 263 009
Sanctuary Hosting
https://www.asylum-welcome.org/services/sanctuary-hosting/
Sanctuary Hosting is a housing charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers to find safe housing in Milton Keynes.
The Mead Centre (in Newport Pagnell)
https://www.themeadcentre.co.uk/
The Mead Centre (in Newport Pagnell) has volunteers who support the Afghan women and their families, who have been housed at the local holding hotel.
01908 739 716
Ukraine Appeal CIO
Ukraine Appeal CIO support the local Ukrainian community through a variety of routes, including meeting and events, the Ukrainian Supplementary School and a radio show.
0800 002 5707
Welcome MK
UK Welcomes Refugees – Building Communities Together
Welcome MK supports refugees and asylum seekers in Milton Keynes. This organisation specifically supports refugees from Hong Kong.