Assistance for refugees

Refugees are foreign citizens who have been granted asylum by the UK Government. While being recognised refugee status is a step ahead from being an asylum seeker, refugees face a number of challenges in the early stages of their new life. That’s where we, at DAR come in, to offer refugees support in Darlington. We are relentlessly working towards making the process of integration of asylum seekers in NE England a smooth one.

Avoiding Homelessness

On being granted asylum, refugees have 28 days to vacate their asylum accommodation. They were not allowed to work so far, so they are financially constrained and risk becoming homeless at this stage DAR helps them be prepared and apply for support in time. DAR makes sure that refugees and asylum seekers in north-east get as much support as possible. All this is done with the help of our volunteers in Darlington.

Getting Settled in Darlington & Surrounding Areas

Once their status becomes certain, refugees can start building their new life in our country. DAR keeps assisting them as well as we can, for example by providing bicycles to move around independently or supporting them in tasks such as finding employment or starting a business. Asylum seekers and refugees in North-east England are also supported by way of drop ins, community get-togethers, and offering English language training.

Joining Our Community

At DAR, we believe that integration is a process that requires consistent and wholehearted efforts from all parties. Our volunteers working in Darlington are committed to this ideal. We work constantly towards building a welcoming environment and a strong support system for refugees in the North East.

Assistance for Asylum Seekers in North East England

Asylum seekers are foreign citizens waiting on a decision on whether they qualify as refugees. Most of them had to flee their country due to the horrors of war and/or persecution. DAR strives to give each of them a warm welcome and assistance with getting settled in the UK. Ours is one of the most well-known organisations for supporting refugees in the north-east of England.

Learning the language

Unlike refugees, asylum seekers don't have access to government-funded language courses. DAR provides language tuition to enable them to start communicating. Our volunteers in Darlington work toward assisting them towards that purpose. This is one of the key aspects of supporting refugees in North East England.

Understanding the system

Refugees and asylum seekers in the North East and all over England are often unaware of the steps to access public services such as health and education. We assist them with this or signpost them to other services that can help.

Overcoming Isolation

Asylum seekers seldom know anyone else when they reach the North East. All of DAR events also aim to bring people together in a friendly and welcoming environment. For asylum seekers in Darlington and other areas of North East England our volunteers are always there to assist.

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