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.
Rights groups condemn divisive and racist ‘behaviours guide’
On 19th of August, the government launched the guide “Understanding behaviours and expectations in the UK: a guide for asylum seekers”. This guide will do
Blueprint to fix the broken asylum system: 200+ refugee groups offer new PM a new way
Hundreds of refugee charities have offered the new Prime Minister a ‘blueprint to fix the broken asylum system’, urging him to ditch ‘gimmicks that waste
Use Of Force Against Children: A principle we cannot accept
At Asylum Matters, we fundamentally oppose the traumatic, costly and ineffective use of force in immigration control. The below statement is a message we’ve sent
Family Returns Consultation: Step By Step Guide
The Home Office is consulting on concerning new plans which could leave children, families, adults and care leavers destitute and homeless. It’s vital that as