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.
Join Our Community
In order to join our community and access classes and services, you must register with us. This way we are able to offer a high level of support to each person’s individual needs.
We register new people ever year in September from those on the waiting list. If you are interested in our services, either for yourself or for a friend, we ask you to register for our waiting list.
Our waiting list is CLOSED for September 2025 intake for 2025-2026
Our next registration will be in September/October 2026
To be notified when our waiting list for next year opens, please sign up here with your email.
If you need support now, please contact one of the organisations listed at the bottom of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are on the waiting list, please see answers to common questions here.
When will ICRM contact me?
We will contact you in early September 2025 with registration details.
What happens now I have completed the form?
We will contact you in early September 2025, everyone on our waiting list will be invited to attend a registration day. We will inform you of the dates of the Registration Day when we contact you.
When do I need to send my ID?
We will contact you and let you know when to send us your ID.
Should I come to the Centre if I have a question?
Please don’t visit the Centre before we contact you, unfortunately we can only work with registered clients. If you have any questions please contact an organisation on the list above. If your question is about registration you can email info.islingtoncentre@gmail.com.
What if I no longer want to be on the waiting list?
Please email us at info.islingtoncentre@gmail.com with your full name and we will remove you from the list.
What if I want to add my friend or family member to the waiting list? (over 18 years old)
Please send them the form for them to complete and they will be added to the list.
What if I want to add my friend or family member to the waiting list? (under 18 years old)
We are unable to work with anyone under 18 years old, please refer to the list of organisations below.
Other Resources and Community Support
Support for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants who are children or young people
020 8684 9140
Complete services for refugees and asylum seekers
Non-urgent Medical Help
Non-emergency number
Dental Advice Helpline
Central London Action on Sexual Health (CLASH)
Central London Action on Sexual Health (CLASH) HIV related help
111
01788 539780
0203 317 5252
0203 317 5100
Emergency Contact and Crisis Numbers
Police, Fire, Ambulance
Emergency when there is a threat to life (ONLY IN EMERGENCIES)
999
Mental Health
Homelessness
Immigration and Asylum Support
Free Asylum Helpline (open everyday, 24/7)
Free immigration advice line in French or English. Available Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays 10:30am – 1:30pm
0207 440 2669
Free housing and welfare benefit advice line in French or English. Available Wednesdays 10:30am – 1:30pm
0207 440 2669
Bail for Immigration Detainees
Immigration Detainee Helpline – open 10am to 12 noon Monday to Thursday (outside these times leave a message)
020 7456 9750
Legal advice enquiries through email
casework@biduk.org
Domestic Abuse
What is domestic abuse?
“Domestic abuse as an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. It is very common. In the vast majority of cases it is experienced by women and is perpetrated by men.” – Women’s Aid 2022
Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants 