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.
Threats now ‘business as usual’ to charities as 72% feel “less safe”
Charities are battling to do their vital work amid growing intimidation, harassment, and threats, a new report reveals. Service users, volunteers and staff from a
Earned Settlement: Sign refugees’ petition against unjust new rules
On Monday, the Home Secretary unveiled its ‘Earned Settlement’ policy. The plan will see most migrants wait 10 years before they can apply for settlement
The EU Migration Pact: What it means for the UK and how it paves the way for ‘Rwanda Plan 2.0’
Asylum Matters’ Director, Louise Calvey, writes about why moves to bring Britain closer to the EU Migration Pact should worry anyone who cares about asylum
New briefing: MPs urged to act on ‘Earned Settlement’
Over ten charities who provide immigration advice and support services to migrant communities, have prepared a briefing for MPs on the Government’s ‘Earned Settlement’ proposals.