Promoting
the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers in Gloucestershire
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.
GARAS Purpose is to provide support to asylum seekers, refugees and
other migrants. We provide the following services:
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 Gloucester/shire 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.”
Contact Information
- Telephone
- 01452 550528
- FAX
- 01452 538903
- Postal address
- 111 Barton Street, Gloucester, GL1 4HR
- Electronic mail
- General Information: info@garas.org.uk
Webmaster: info@garas.org.uk
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