Our Mission
At GARAS (Gloucestershire Action
for Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
we offer support to those seeking
asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming
them when they arrive, advocating
for them in their daily struggles,
supporting them if they face being
sent back as well as helping them
adjust to their long term future
if they are recognised as refugees.
Contact Information
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees
and Asylum Seekers (GARAS)
111 Barton Street
Gloucester
GL1 4HR
Telephone: 01452 550528
Fax: 01452 538903
email: info@garas.org.uk
www.garas.org.uk
GARAS Purpose is to provide support to asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants.
Drop-in centre
We offer a 'safe space', activities, refreshments, relationships; information, advocacy & advice on health, housing, benefits, immigration, law, education, career; Counselling provision for those suffering the effects of trauma; access to other agencies; food, toys, furniture, household items & bedding.
Liaison
We liaise with other agencies in Gloucestershire who encounter asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants. This includes negotiating access to services at a strategic level.
Awareness Raising
We aim to work with other agencies, decision makers, statutory bodies, schools, churches and other interested parties and bodies, to inform and raise awareness of the issues facing those seeking asylum in the UK.
"the team here is not just doing its work, they go the extra mile/stretch themselves out to help in a genuine way.”