Benefits Advice
Hackney Migrant Centre
Offers free weekly advice and support to vulnerable immigrants on issues of housing, welfare, and access to healthcare. Services include casework on immigration, homelessness, and health advocacy.
📞 07856 632796 (Mon–Fri, 10am–12pm)
🌐 hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN)
Provides confidential immigration, housing, and welfare benefits advice to those living in Lewisham and neighbouring boroughs. Also offers wellbeing services, including counselling and emotional support.
📞 020 8694 0323
📧 info@lrmn.org.uk
🌐 lrmn.org.uk
Refugee Advice Project - Refugee Council
Provides advice to newly recognised refugees on welfare rights, housing, access to health services, and finances. Services are available to refugees within six months of recognition and with a local connection to a London borough.
📧 refugeeadvice@refugeecouncil.org.uk
🌐 refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-help/refugee-advice-project-london
Asylum Aid
Offers welfare advice to migrants and vulnerable communities in Westminster, including assistance with benefits claims and housing issues. Advisers speak community languages to support clients effectively.
📧 enquiries@asylumaid.org.uk
🌐 asylumaid.org.uk/what-we-do/welfare-and-advice
Unity Project
Provides advice and assistance in applying to lift the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition. Supports migrants and asylum seekers in accessing welfare benefits and other public services.
Project 17
Supports families experiencing poverty to improve their access to local authority support, particularly those with NRPF. Offers guidance on Section 17 support for children in need and their families.
NRPF Network
A national network safeguarding the welfare of destitute families, adults, and care leavers who are unable to access benefits due to their immigration status. Provides comprehensive guidance on rights and entitlements, including access to public funds, housing, education, employment, and social care.
Latin American House
Provides housing, benefits, and employment advice to Latin American and other Portuguese and Spanish-speaking migrants in London. Offers support in navigating the welfare system and accessing entitlements.
Southall Black Sisters
Offers an NRPF fund for destitute migrant victims of gender-based abuse. Provides financial support and advice to women facing immigration challenges.
Universal Credit – GOV.UK
A payment to help with your living costs if you’re on a low income, out of work, or cannot work. You may be able to get it if you’re over 18 and under State Pension age. Includes help with housing, children, and caring responsibilities. Apply online or through the Jobcentre.
Universal Credit – Citizens Advice
Step-by-step guide to applying for Universal Credit, including how to prepare for your claim, what documents you need, and how to manage your claim online.
Child Benefit – GOV.UK
You can claim Child Benefit if you’re responsible for bringing up a child who is under 16 (or under 20 if they stay in approved education or training).