Asylum Matters is a charity that campaigns collaboratively, locally and nationally, to transform asylum in the UK. By mobilising and coordinating local, regional and national advocacy work, we aim to increase the impact of campaigns to secure improvements to asylum policy and practice.
We are based in the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands and Wales, as well as London, but we work with partners across the whole of the UK. Learn more about us, how we work with partners and how you can get involved.
Bringing the reality of border violence home to Parliament
The horrifying reality of violence on the UK/France border was unveiled at Parliament this week. On Monday, December 8, members of the Asylum Matters team
Advocacy Update 3 December 2025
1. Advocacy and campaigning initiatives 2. Government and Parliamentary updates 3. Reports and research 4. Resources, events, jobs and training 5. What we’re reading, watching
Advocacy Update 20th November 2025
1. Advocacy and campaigning initiatives 2. Government and Parliamentary updates 3. Reports and research 4. Resources, events, jobs and training 5. What we’re reading, watching
New anti-refugee laws put asylum rights under more threat than ever
On Monday, the Home Secretary announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s refugee protection system. The Government itself has called these changes the most significant