OUR MISSION
To help migrants integrate
Into life in the UK
We offer a warm welcome, and advice and support to people who often find doors closed to them elsewhere
OUR SERVICES AND SUPPORT US
Immigration Advice Line
Advice is available for refugees and asylum seekers. This advice is given by OISCÂ Qualified Advisers over the phone on our Immigration Advice Line.
English Lessons
If you would like to join an English class you will need to complete an assessment. ESOL assessments take place on Mondays from 10am-12pm. please come along to the centre drop-in on a Monday to sign up.
General Support
Our general support advisers can also signpost you to other organisations for help with many other issues.
Welcome Wednesday
We are continuously adding to the activities that we offer and are working closely with our client involvement group to develop our Welcome Wednesdays.
Immigration FAQs
The FAQ section provides answers to the most common questions, offering quick and helpful information to assist users.
Support Us
There are many ways that you can support our work and help us continue to run our vital services, making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people who seek sanctuary in the UK.
OUR NEWS
Our Annual Review 2023-24
We are pleased to have published our latest Annual Review with an update on our work and achievements over the year (to year end 31 August 2024). We take a look back over the year and feature a spotlight on Brian Mitchell, our Senior Immigration Adviser, who marked an incredible milestone—25 years of dedicated service […]
We’re walking again!
Every year, a group of staff, clients, volunteers, friends and supporters take part in the London Legal Walk to raise money for Notre Dame Refugee Centre’s work. It’s a great way to have fun, get some exercise and enjoy some of the amazing London landmarks that we pass. Last year, we raised over £5,000 for […]
Help to access eVisas
Notre Dame Refugee Centre has been awarded a grant by the Home Office to help vulnerable people who need support to access their eVisa. All Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will expire on 31st December 2024 and will be replaced with eVisas. We will offer face-to-face appointments with an adviser for those who need help in […]
Welcome on Board
We are delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees to Notre Dame Refugee Centre’s Board: Zoe Verhasselt, Kate Williams and Alessandra Raja. The new trustees bring a wealth of skills and experience to our board, with skills and expertise in finance, business management and governance. We look forward to working with them as […]
London Legal Walk
WE DID IT! LONDON LEGAL WALK 2024 On 18th June, a team from Notre Dame Refugee Centre made up of staff, volunteers, trustees, clients and supporters walked 10K through London’s parks, taking in some of the most wonderful sights, as part of the London Legal Walk’s 20th Anniversary. With over 18,000 walkers taking part, our […]