Directory
We put together a list of organisations and groups that you might find helpful. Benefits, welfare, immigration and more.
Immigration
Here you can find information about immigration
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In their own words: “We are the people’s champion - a charity here for you with practical advice you can really trust, when you really need it.”
Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/get-help/get-immigration-advice/ -
Their legal team run a number of helplines providing timely and reliable immigration advice to those who need it most.
Website: https://jcwi.org.uk/how-can-we-help/our-helplines/ -
Helping EU citizens to secure their rights in the UK and play a full and active part in their communities.
Website: https://neweuropeans.uk/ -
Law Centres employ lawyers and other professionals, who are experts in this kind of everyday problem. They give people legal advice and can represent them if they need it. They use the law to solve problems that hold people back, so they can get on with their lives.
You can find a complete list of all Law Centres across the UK on this page.
Website: https://www.lawcentres.org.uk/list-of-law-centres -
An OISC regulated organization is an organization that is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).
Website: https://home.oisc.gov.uk/adviser_finder/finder.aspx
Financial Help
Here you can find information about #Benefits, Financial Advice, and other support for migrants, refugees and others.
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Supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK for more than 40 years. Led by and for the community.
Website: https://irmo.org.uk/what-we-do/advice/immigration/ -
Urgent actions refugees need to do to claim Universal Credit and other benefits, once they have been given refugee status.
Website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/immigration/get-help/get-immigration-advice/ -
Support from the local authority for London residents.
Website: https://www.london.gov.uk -
An independent and accurate benefits calculator for individuals.
Website: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ -
This tool designed by the NRPF Network can help you find out about support that is available to you as a migrant with no recourse to public funds.
Website: https://migrantfamilies.nrpfnetwork.org.uk/ -
Most people are eligible for assistance from their council when they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This includes EU citizens in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, anyone with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status, or people with refugee status. Shelter has a useful resource to check if you are entitled to help from your council.
Find your local council using this tool.
LGBTQI+ & Latin American
London is known for its vibrant LGBTQI+ community, if you just moved to London there’s plenty of information you might need to know to settle and feel like you are home and find like-minded people.
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Established in 1972 London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London.
They offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. They are also home to Antidote - the UK's oldest LGBT drug and alcohol service. Their social groups provide a safe space to meet and socialise as an alternative to the bar and club scene.
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The Love Tank is a not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) that promotes health & wellbeing of under served communities through education, community building, research, events, and communication + design.
They are the minds behind the programmes. like Queer Health and Queers Beyond Borders, mentioned here.
Check their events section!
Website: https://www.thelovetank.info/events -
Are you a man* who has sex with other men* living in London but not from the UK?
(*Including trans men)
Queer Migrant Men is a guide to help and support you in using sexual health services in London.
Learn how to get a sexual health check-up and help to book an appointment
Answer questions about using NHS health services
Learn about how to access free NHS PrEP, HIV testing, and HIV meds if you're living with HIV
We can provide information in English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu.
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Queer Health is our all-inclusive portal for a broad range of health and well-being information and resources for queer folk. From the Little Backpocket Guide To series, through to the most recent info on MPOX. Queer Health is the go-to place for all things queer & health related!
Website: https://www.queerhealth.info/ -
The UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity.
Website: Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity -
Expert sexual health clinic in London who focus on the needs of the LGBTQI+ community..
Website: https://www.dean.st/
CLAUK - Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK
CLAUK is a coalition of ‘led by and for’ Latin American organisations from the voluntary sector raising awareness of the issues affecting Latin American communities, amplifying our collective voice, and campaigning for positive change in the most urgent areas.
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Supporting Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in the UK for more than 40 years. Led by and for the community.
Website: https://irmo.org.uk/what-we-do/advice/immigration/ -
Latin American Women’s Aid runs the only refuges in Europe and in the UK by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence. We also offer holistic and intersectional services, providing everything a Black and Minoritised woman needs to recover from abuse and live empowered lives.
Website: https://lawadv.org.uk/ -
Human rights, feminist organisation run by and for Latin American migrant women living in the UK.
LAWRS supports women who are exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights, facing violence against women and girls, exploitation in low-paid sectors, trafficking, or enduring severe poverty and deprivation.
Website: https://lawrs.org.uk/ -
Latin Elephant is a registered charity that promotes alternative and innovative ways of engaging and incorporating migrant and ethnic groups in processes of urban change in London, in particular among Latin Americans.
Website: https://www.entitledto.co.uk/ -
LASNET is an initiative that aims to engage with people with Latin American background or strong links with the Latin American community in the North West of England mainly.
Website: https://lasnet.org.uk/ -
This charity aims to assist the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking immigrants here in the UK by creating a welcoming environment to meet others and talk.
Website: https://www.voades.org.uk/