Please note that the All Saints Drop In and the office of Friends Without Borders are both closed until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We will continue to update on alternative services here.
We will continue to update on alternative services here.
- We have identified 27 people who are dependent on our support and I'm very pleased to report that we're making good progress with keeping up their payments now we cannot meet face to face.
- We have developed a befriending scheme to link a number of our volunteers to vulnerable asylum seekers so they can help with advice over the phone.
- With financial support from the National Emergencies Trust with the HiWCF have provided 23 children with laptops to enable them to fully participate in their education. We are also offering School Uniform Grants.
- Access to Justice is currently closed for new cases but existing cases are being dealt with.
- We've contacted the Food Bank to try and arrange for our existing clients to access food without a referral. Watch this page for updates.
- Please keep watching this website for fresh information. In case of need it is suggested to phone our office 023 9283 9222 and leave a message. These are picked up quickly and someone will phone back. You can also continue to contact us by email.
- There is reassuring information about testing and treatment for asylum seekers who think they may have caught the virus - there are NO immigration checks and TREATMENT IS FREE - see here
- The Red Cross office is closed. Clients can ring 07872 839889 or email portsmouthreferrals@redcross.org.uk - a summary of available services can be found here
Welcome
The All Saints Drop-in provides a social space where refugees and asylum seekers in Portsmouth can meet people and access professional advice and advocacy.
The Drop-in runs twice weekly on a Monday and Thursday 10 am-1 pm at All Saints Church, Portsmouth. No appointment is needed.
Refreshments and a creche are available.
Click here for further information about the All Saints Drop In.
Click here for directions to the All Saints Drop In.
The Drop-in runs twice weekly on a Monday and Thursday 10 am-1 pm at All Saints Church, Portsmouth. No appointment is needed.
Refreshments and a creche are available.
Click here for further information about the All Saints Drop In.
Click here for directions to the All Saints Drop In.
Friends Without Borders, All Saints Centre, Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BT, Phone: 023 9283 9222
Our registered charity number is: 1080187
Our registered charity number is: 1080187
