Our Mission

We welcome refugees and migrants who have been displaced from their countries of origin, wherever they have come from, whatever has happened in their lives.  Our mission is to offer people the emotional support, practical tools and sense of community they need to be happy and have a decent quality of life in the UK.

Leaving your country because of war, persecution or incarceration takes real grit, determination and courage.  But for many, arriving in London is just the beginning of a long journey towards settled status and a decent quality of life. 

At the Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants, we welcome people, talk with them, listen to what they need, and respond to that. Whether someone tells us they need English lessons, advice on housing, accessing healthcare, applying to college, or any of the many challenges of being a migrant in London – we are here for them.

Made in partnership with Islington Giving
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Looking For Help?

We work with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from all over the world offering English classes, practical support and community.  We welcome people regardless of where they come from, their immigration status, their age, their religion, their background or any other factor.    We work with registered clients only – this way we are able to… Continue reading Looking For Help?

Support Our Work

If you are considering supporting us, thank you. We rely entirely on donations – without people like you helping us, we wouldn’t be able to do the work we do. Your generosity makes it all possible. The people who come to us have been through the toughest of times. Leaving your home because of war,… Continue reading Support Our Work

Volunteer with us

We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. Our team of 40 volunteers has been a core part of the Centre’s ability to provide services, classes, and lunches every week and we are so grateful. Volunteers are involved in our work in so many ways – from acting as interpreters, to befrienders, to lunch… Continue reading Volunteer with us

“The Islington Centre has given me socializing and helping me search for a career path, jobs and housing and there is also an artistic part they offer and I LOVE that!”

‘Islington Centre is a family to me. I don’t hesitate to share my personal concern with the staff. They are the one who help me with advice, orientation and make me comfort with the situation I’m going through. Islington Centre is my home.’

Raphael (not his real name)