Support for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

Asylum seekers are people who come to the UK because it’s unsafe for them to stay in their home country. Refugees are people with successful claims for asylum. Migrants are people who have chosen to move to the UK because they want to.

We can support refugees with housing and advice about things like benefits and community groups.

Get support as a refugee, migrant or asylum seeker

Get support if you're under immigration control

Support for people including those with nil recourse to public funds.

How we can help refugees, migrants and asylum seekers

We can talk to you about housing, money and community groups who can support you.

Windrush Scheme

Apply for proof of your right to live and work in the UK (GOV.UK).

Borough of Sanctuary

Our commitment to refugees as a Borough of Sanctuary

What we're doing to support refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Royal Greenwich.

Pledge your support

Sign the pledge to show your support for people seeking sanctuary in Royal Greenwich.

Our Borough of Sanctuary Policy 2023 to 2026

This sets out our aims and commitments to support people who are asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants.

Borough of Sanctuary news and events

Royal Greenwich named as Borough of Sanctuary

We've been recognised as a place that welcomes and values the contribution of refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary.

Celebrating our status as a Borough of Sanctuary with display of school children’s art

Marking our status as a place that welcomes and values refugees, migrants and those seeking sanctuary.

Pioneering ‘Together with Migrants’ training for council staff

A unique, creative and immersive programme designed to deepen staff understanding of the experiences of migrants and sanctuary seekers in the borough.