British Red Cross
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. The BRC is part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural disasters and individual emergencies.
It enables vulnerable people in the UK and abroad to prepare for and withstand emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, it helps them to recover and move on with their lives.
You can find out more about the work of the British Red Cross by visiting their website www.redcross.org.uk
Refugee Action
Refugee Action is an independent national charity that works with refugees to build new lives in the UK.
With 25 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, they provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.
You can find out more about the work of Refugee Action by visiting their website www.refugee-action.org.uk
Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. They not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
You can find out more about the work of the Refugee Council by visiting their website www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland. They also provide specialist services in areas such as housing and welfare, education and employment, family reunion, womens issues, community development, the media and the arts.
You can find out more about the work of the Scottish Refugee Council by visiting their website www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk<~BR>
The Children's Society
The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that every child deserves a good childhood. They provide vital help and understanding for those forgotten children who face the greatest danger, discrimination or disadvantage in their daily lives; children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else.
You can find out more about the work of the Children's Society by visiting their website www.childrenssociety.org.uk
Save the Children UK
Save the Children works in the UK and across the world.
Emergency relief runs alongside long-term development and prevention work to help children, their families and communities to be self-sufficient. They learn from the reality of children's lives and campaign for solutions to the problems they face. They gain expertise through our projects around the world and use that knowledge to educate and advise others.
You can find out more about the work of Save the Children by visiting their website www.savethechildren.org.uk
Oxfam
Oxfam responds in emergencies to save lives; works with people to improve their lives and prospects through longer term development programmes; and campaigns on the issues that we believe will achieve lasting change and an end to poverty.
You can find out more about the work of Oxfam by visiting their website www.oxfam.org.uk
Amnesty International UK
As a movement of ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights, Amnesty Internationals purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
You can find out more about the work of Amnesty International UK by visiting their website www.amnesty.org.uk
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
A museum that explores the importance of religion in peoples lives across the world and across time and promotes a better understanding and respect between people of different faiths.
You can find out more about the work of St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art by visiting their website www.glasgowmuseums.com
Artists in Exile
Artists in Exile is a production company aimed at creating a diversity of innovative artistic projects connected to themes of dislocation, migration flow and sharing space. The company was originally a membership organisation of professional artists from around the world and until 2004 it served as a link between non-refugee artists and artists who had been forced into exile. From these roots and still inspired by the same goals, Artists in Exile has evolved into a company that initiates and produces new arts projects for a variety of venues.
You can find out more about the work of Artists in Exile by visiting their website www.artistsinexile.org
Positive Action in Housing
Positive Action in Housing is a Scottish wide minority-ethnic led charity whose mission is to work with communities and others to enable everyone to have an equal chance to live in good quality, affordable and safe homes, free from discrimination and the fear of racial harassment and violence.
You can find out more about the work of Positive Action in Housing by visiting their website www.paih.org<~BR>
Princes Trust Scotland
A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. The Princes Trust works with 14 – 30 year olds, supporting them with financial assistance, training and mentoring and focuses on those who have been in care, in trouble with the law, long term unemployment or trouble at school.
You can find out more about the work of Princes Trust Scotland by visiting their website www.princes-trust.org.uk
ConFAB
Aims to support, develop and expand opportunities for writers and to encourage the innovative growth of the spoken and written word in Scotland and internationally. Acting as an umbrella organisation, ConFAB offers support to individual writers, but also develops its own programme of events and activities.
You can find out more about the work of ConFAB by visiting their website www.confab.org.uk
Refugee Voice Wales
Refugee Voice Wales is an umbrella organisation that represents Refugee Community Organisations in Wales.
The organisation was established to empower refugees and asylum seekers, creating a platform for the voices of these often vulnerable groups to be heard.
You can find out more about the work of Refugee Voice Wales by visiting their website www.refugeevoicewales.org
Communities First
Communities First is the Welsh Assembly Governments Flagship Programme to tackle deprivation in Wales. The programme exists to provide local people with opportunities to play an active role in shaping the future of their community. It is founded on the principle that poverty and disadvantage are created by a complex number of factors, such as poor educational achievement, poor housing and environments, substance misuse, local job markets, benefit systems, stigma and perceptions about people and places etc. If we want to address poverty and inequalities then we must understand what the causes are.
You can find out more about Communities First at www.communitiesfirst.info
Welsh Council for Voluntary Action
WCVA is the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales. They represent and campaign for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities. The mission of Wales Council for Voluntary Action is to create a civil society in Wales which includes offering equality of opportunity, is inclusive, empowering people to participate and fostering community leadership.
You can find out more about the WCVA at www.savethechildren.org.uk
Welsh Consortium for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
The WCRAS is one of eleven consortia established across the UK in 2001 to facilitate the effective dispersal of asylum seekers across the UK.
WCRAS is hosted by Newport City Council and plays a lead role working with its partners in the development of strategic policies and initiatives for asylum support and refugee integration across Wales. The Consortia are responsible for co-ordinating the provision of services by local authorities and other public services to asylum seekers and refugees. In addition Consortia operate as the prime vehicle for consultation, liaison and partnership working between the National Asylum Support Service (NASS) and other public, voluntary and private sector stakeholders in their respective regions (or Nations).
You can find out more about WCRAS at www.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=refugeesasylum.homepage
DPIA Displaced People in Action
DPIA involves asylum seekers and refugees in their new communities, in a voluntary capacity, giving them meaningful and interesting uses of their time. It assesses their existing skills and allows them to learn new ones, offering opportunities for training, activities, educational visits, and special projects, working in partnership with existing voluntary organisations. It achieves these goals by organising activities and projects on an on-going basis.
It is their intention to provide educational and positive activities for young people, single adults, families, and children. DPIA's projects compliment existing educational services by providing a forum in which both learning styles can prosper.
Welsh Refugee Council
The WRC has a vision to empower refugees and asylum seekers to rebuild their lives in Wales. Their grass roots work gives refugees help and support to create new lives in Wales.. The range of services includes advice and support, casework, plus advocacy and representation in areas such as welfare, benefits, housing and health. They are also involved with community development and capacity building for Refugee Community Organisations, youth work, volunteering and befriending, and adult guidance in education, training and employment.
You can find out more about the WRC at www.welshrefugeecouncil.org
