Practical support.
Stronger futures.

Practical support.
Stronger futures.

We provide a range of free services and activities
designed to support refugees and asylum seekers to
rebuild their lives, integrate and thrive in Derby.

The support we offer

Our services are free, confidential and open to all refugees and asylum seekers.
No appointment is needed unless otherwise stated.

Advice & Support

We hold free drop-in advice sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, offering one-to-one guidance on housing, benefits, legal support, healthcare access and more. We also provide signposting to specialist services when needed.

Advice sessions are given on a first-come, first-served basis – we recommend arriving early to secure an appointment.

Derby Refugee Forum - Advice and Support

Advice & Support

We hold free drop-in advice sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, offering one-to-one guidance on housing, benefits, legal support, healthcare access and more. We also provide signposting to specialist services when needed.

Advice sessions are given on a first-come, first-served basis – we recommend arriving early to secure an appointment.

Derby Refugee Forum - Advice and Support

Basic Needs Assistance

For individuals facing destitution, we offer emergency food parcels, toiletries and sleeping bags.

Derby Refugee Forum - Basic Needs Assistance

Basic Needs Assistance

For individuals facing destitution, we offer emergency food parcels, toiletries and sleeping bags.

Derby Refugee Forum - Basic Needs Assistance

Education & Skills

We offer weekly English classes on a drop-in basis, designed to be accessible to those with varying schedules and learning needs. These classes build confidence and are a key part of helping people integrate and access further opportunities. No registration is required—simply attend on the day.

Derby Refugee Forum - Education and Skills

Education & Skills

We offer weekly English classes on a drop-in basis, designed to be accessible to those with varying schedules and learning needs. These classes build confidence and are a key part of helping people integrate and access further opportunities. No registration is required—simply attend on the day.

Derby Refugee Forum - Education and Skills

Workshops & Wellbeing Activities

We run regular workshops and creative sessions focused on practical life skills, wellbeing and community engagement. Topics range from mental health and hate crime awareness to CV writing, budgeting and art therapy. No registration is required—simply attend on the day.

Workshops

Workshops & Wellbeing Activities

We run regular workshops and creative sessions focused on practical life skills, wellbeing and community engagement. Topics range from mental health and hate crime awareness to CV writing, budgeting and art therapy. No registration is required—simply attend on the day.

Workshops

Social Events & Trips

Throughout the year we organise cultural outings, celebrations, and community events—from Eid and Christmas parties, to trips to local theatres, football matches and community gardens. These help reduce isolation and promote belonging. Please follow us on social media or check our website for the latest events and trips.

Social Events & Trips

Social Events & Trips

Throughout the year we organise cultural outings, celebrations, and community events—from Eid and Christmas parties, to trips to local theatres, football matches and community gardens. These help reduce isolation and promote belonging. Please follow us on social media or check our website for the latest events and trips.

Social Events & Trips

Safe Space & Community

We offer a welcoming, confidential space where individuals can share their concerns and feel supported without judgment.

Safe Space & Community

We offer a welcoming, confidential space where individuals can share their concerns and feel supported without judgment.

Read our Annual Report

Find out more about our impact, our achievements and how we’ve supported the community.

Read our Annual Report

Find out more about our impact, our achievements and how we’ve supported the community.