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SRCF has formed partnerships with Southwark Works!, Blackfriars Advice Centre and Kesar& Co Solicitors to offer a free service of advice for refugees and asylum seekers.

This new programme offers 1 to 1 sessions with our experienced advisors, who will treat each case with confidentiality and professionalism.  

To book an appointment, contact SRCF or fill in the form below and e-mail it to us!  

Click here to download the booking form

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Elena Felices of Blackfriars and Eltayeb Hassan of SRCF launching the new service of advice

EMPLOYMENT ADVICE

SRCF collaborates with Southwark Works! to offer a service of employment and training advice.

The advice includes:
 
• Help writing CVs, application forms, job search and interview techniques
 
• Support accessing education, courses, trainings and work placements
 
This service of advice is open every Wednesday from 10am to 5pm.  

Click here for more information on Southwark Works!

ADVICE ON BENEFITS, HOUSING AND DEBT
 
SRCF, in partnership with Blackfriars Advice Centre, offers a service of advice on:
 
benefits - including income support, job seekers allowances, tax credits etc.
 
housing, including possession proceedings, eviction, homelessness, etc.
 
debt, including negotiation with the creditors, HP debts, bankruptcy, etc.
 
The advice sessions with Balckfriars are open every other Wednesday from 10am to 12pm.

Click here for more information on Blackfriars Advice Centre

ASYLUM & IMMIGRATION LEGAL ADVICE
 
SRCF, in partnership with Kesar & Co Solicitors, offers a service of legal advice on:
 
Asylum: initial claims, fresh claims after receiving a refusal, appeals at the first tier and upper tier tribunal, judicial reviews, asylum claims for children, humanitarian protection, human rights claims, trafficking, victims of torture
 
Immigration: spousal applications, EEA applications, appeals, entry clearance visas, human rights claims, claims based on requiring medical assistance
 
The service of advice in partnership with Kesar & Co Solicitors is open every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm.

Click here for more information on Kesar & Co Solicitors

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Members of RCOs and service providers attending the launch of the refugees advice services at SRCF

For general information on the work of SRCF, for information about training, forum meetings, fundraising opportunities and to join the Forum please contact Eltayeb Hassan or Andrea Verganti.
 
Registered Charity Number: 1132229
Limited Company Registration Number: 04971853