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 OISC 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
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 […]
Annual Review 2022-2023
Notre Dame Refugee Centre has published its annual review for 2022-23 to highlight some of our major achievements and impact over the year. 1,022 people came to us for help and advice and our Immigration Advisers provided casework for 466 of these. Some of our significant outcomes included 42 people obtaining Refugee Settlement, 82 Leave […]
Refugee Week
Enjoying a Refugee Week Picnic in the Park In celebration of Refugee Week which took place this year 17th to 23rd June, our clients joined us for a picnic in Green Park, one of London’s beautiful green spaces near to the Centre that we are fortunate to enjoy. This 2024 theme was “Our Home” and […]