NEWS

Due to the forthcoming retirement of our current Director of Operations and Fundraising in September this year, we are looking for a new Director to take over the helm of our small yet impactful charity based in the vibrant heart of Central London – Leicester Square. Next year we will be acknowledging 30 years of […]

For this year’s Refugee Week, we are excited to announce an exhibition of our clients’ collage work produced in collaboration with the V&A.  The exhibition is on display at Notre Dame de France church (5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX) during the week 16th to 22nd June, except for Tuesday when the church is closed. Refugee […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]