Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL)
Practical and social support for refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrant families.
AFRIL offers a safe and empathetic environment where your background is respected.
About this service
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) provides they run a food bank for families, offer ESOL (English language) classes, provide advice on access to services, and host children's activities. It is there for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant families based in Lewisham. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. Opening times are monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (Individual projects have specific days). You do not need to explain everything to be taken seriously.
How they can help you
They run a food bank for families, offer ESOL (English language) classes, provide advice on access to services, and host children's activities.
What to expect
Practical assistance ranging from food parcels to advice on navigating local systems in the UK.
What to bring
Any immigration documents or evidence of need if available.
Who it's for
Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant families based in Lewisham.
Eligibility
Refugees or asylum seekers in the Lewisham area.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Refugees or asylum seekers in the Lewisham area.
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (Individual projects have specific days).
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
Contact
020 8297 4911info@afril.org.ukVisit WebsiteLeemore Community Centre, Bonfield Road, Lewisham, SE13 5EUReport a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free
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Contact
020 8297 4911info@afril.org.ukVisit WebsiteLeemore Community Centre, Bonfield Road, Lewisham, SE13 5EUReport a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free