At Voices in Exile, we see time and again how delays in processing asylum claims cause significant harm to people who are already living in uncertainty. Introducing a requirement to revisit decisions every 30 months risks creating even greater backlogs in a system that is already struggling.

🧡 We join #LiftTheBan and 81% of UK voters (Refugee Action YouGov poll) on demanding people seeking asylum are allowed to work, a movement that continues growing in momentum.

💡 This resource addresses some of the most common myths and misconceptions about refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the UK. Drawing on credible data, it sets out the facts to help build understanding and counter misinformation. www.voicesinexile.org/resource/myt...

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This joint statement has been signed by over 60 organisations — united in calling for compassion, fairness, and justice. We call on the government to reverse this heartless decision and reinstate the right to family reunion. ✊🏽 #FamiliesBelongTogether #RefugeesWelcome #EndHostileEnvironment

The government has shut down refugee family reunion — turning in effect a “temporary pause” into a permanent ban. Cruel. Heartless. Inhumane. 🧵 reunitefamiliesuk.co.uk/over-60-orgs...

🗣A shout out for furniture📣 Would you be able to help? A client needs the following: -L-shaped sofa about 220 cm x 120 cm. -Dining table of about 120 cm x 90 cm -Chairs to accompany the dining table. 📩If anyone has these items, please message us privately with your contact details!

The reality for children and families living in deep poverty while receiving Home Office Asylum Support gets little attention. My article for @cpaguk.bsky.social Poverty Journal - 'Learning is an essential need' - looks at what this means for children's education cpag.org.uk/news/learnin...

‼️In August, Voices signed onto a statement calling for an end to using for-profit private contractors in the delivery of housing for people seeking asylum. We also pushed for a story to be used by BBC News. 📖The story was published this morning by the BBC - have a read: www.bbc.com/news/article...

A statement of solidarity from us following the shocking attack on Peacehaven Mosque. 📝

Anger and division cause tensions in our communities, dividing us and tearing the social fabric of our society. It harms us all. That’s why we’ve signed this open letter calling on the new Home Secretary to unite communities to improve everyone’s lives. www.refugee-action.org.uk/OpenLetterHo...

Earlier this month we took part in the Summer Fusion Festival, thanks to @bestfootmusic.bsky.social and Brighton & Hove City Libraries!☀️ From our community stall, we had the perfect view of the musicians, and it was lovely to watch people singing and dancing along with them! 🎵 🕺 🧡

With 63 other expert organisations, we’ve written to Government to strongly oppose the sudden reduction in the asylum accommodation move-on period for newly recognised refugees. Read our joint letter in full in the The Guardian today 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Voices in Exile (a charity based in the UK; supports refugees, migrants, asylum seekers, and those who have no recourse to public funds, and provides free legal and practical services) has moved to Bluesky Bluesky: @voicesinexile.bsky.social

Meet Anerley, one of our Generalist Advice Caseworkers 🧡 Anerley is part of our dedicated advice team, providing day-to-day support on everything from housing and welfare benefits to health, wellbeing and financial inclusion. Read more about Anerley in our Q&A: www.voicesinexile.org/meet-anerley/

We’re looking for volunteers! 🧡 Do you have skills in marketing, social media, or web development? Could you spare just a few hours a week to support our work?✨ Find out more and apply here: www.voicesinexile.org/volunteering/

The Home Office's recent announcement suspending new family reunion scheme applications has had negative repercussions for so many. This article in The Guardian gives an idea of how hard the shock has been for families looking to reunite with loved ones.👇 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Did you know that thousands of migrants are being forced to wait over ten years until they can permanently settle in the UK? And if this Government has their way, over a million more people will be trapped in this decade-long wait. Spread the word. Share this video now. youtube.com/shorts/WDuan...

We are resharing our Fact or Fiction series about refugees and asylum seekers. Share to your feeds to encourage positive, truthful discourse.🧡 #refugees #asylumseekers #charity #brighton

This Sunday, the 7th of September, is the Summer Fusion Festival! 🌞 Jubilee Library & Square will come alive from 11:00am to 16:30! Entry is free and welcome to all. 🎵 🎬 We have been invited to have a stall there, so come have a chat and connect with us! 🧡

Meet Becca, one of our Resettlement Caseworkers🧡 Becca works closely with families who have recently arrived in Brighton and Hove, helping them to settle into their new community. Read more about Becca from her Q&A: www.voicesinexile.org/meet-becca/

Voices in Exile is #recruiting for the post of Generalist Advice Caseworker 🧡 🔔 Application deadline: Monday 15th September 9:00 Interested? Please see the full job description, person specification and application guidance: www.voicesinexile.org/vacancies/

A few weeks ago we attended a special screening of Small Boats: The Border Conundrum in Brighton, with box office proceeds and donations going directly to support Voices in Exile’s work. 🧡 👇 You can read our full article about this event on our website: www.voicesinexile.org/small-boats-...

Voices in Exile is #recruiting for the post of Office Administrator 🧡 Interested? Please see the full job description, person specification and application guidance: www.voicesinexile.org/vacancies/

Today we join 200+ orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests, many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors to try to find safety. This must be a turning point. Read more in The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... #TogetherWithRefugees

This summer, we're showing what welcome looks like.🧡 We're proud to join the @TogetherWithRefugees #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees. Sign up to hear about upcoming events or ways to get involved: actionnetwork.org/forms/twr-si...

“I came to the UK five years ago after fleeing conflict in my home country. Arriving in a new place, alone and uncertain, was overwhelming. I didn’t know where to start or who to turn to. Then I found Voices in Exile.”

🎬 On Tuesday August 5 at 7:30pm, 'Small Boats: The Border Conundrum,' sponsored by University of Brighton, is coming to The Lantern Theatre. It is 'pay what you can' with all proceeds going to Voices in Exile! See the trailer: smallboatsdocumentary.com

💼 A few months into her role as Director at Voices in Exile, Alison Kelly shares her reflections on what brought her to the organisation, the challenges ahead, and what she sees as the priorities for our work. Read the full Q&A on our website: www.voicesinexile.org/meet-alison-...

🧡 Meet Khadija! 🇬🇧 “I came to the UK in 2019, not knowing anyone, with no family or friends, just my baby and me. I couldn’t speak English, and I felt completely alone.”

#RefugeeWeek was only a few weeks ago, when we took part in a special service at Brighton Unitarian Church.🧡 🔗 You can read the full article on our website: www.voicesinexile.org/celebrating-... #RefugeeWeek #Brighton #VoicesinExile

Voices in Exile is #recruiting for the post of Immigration Caseworker IAA Level 2. Interested? Please see the job description, person specification and application guidance here www.voicesinexile.org/vacancies/

If you haven't noticed, we have changed our profile picture on all our social media accounts...Why? Because we are celebrating 20 years of Voices in Exile! 🎉 This milestone reflects two decades of dedication, resilience, and unwavering support for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants at risk. 🧡

🧡 In case you missed it, Alison Kelly has been in post as our Director for a few months now. In this Q&A, Alison shares a bit about her background, what drives her, and what she’s excited about for the future of Voices in Exile. 👇 www.voicesinexile.org/meet-alison-...

🧡 A Voices service user expressing gratitude for the English and IT support we provided them with. As #RefugeeWeek2025 comes to a close, we are proud of the impact and services we have been providing to our community on our 20th anniversary. Community IS a Superpower!⚡

This #RefugeeWeek, we celebrate the theme Community as a Superpower by asking people in our community to take on #SimpleActs. 🧡 Which of those Simple Acts will you take on this week to support refugees or make connections with your community? 🤝

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is...Brighton & Hove. 🧡 This year's #RefugeeWeek theme is Community as a Superpower, and we proudly felt our superpower is our own community, Brighton.📍 🌊

Monday marks the start of #RefugeeWeek2025, a week-long annual celebration. This years theme is Community as a Superpower; celebrating the incredible everyday. Ordinary and extraordinary. Simple acts of shared generosity. Kindness multiplied to become an unstoppable force! 🧡

We have joined with over 350 groups to warn against politics of division. ❌ ⬇️

🧡 Meet Walid! “I am so happy to have a job. I have applied for jobs and not even got an interview. I worked for the British Army in Afghanistan, and I couldn’t understand why I couldn’t even get an interview here. Working at the University is a great opportunity.” – Walid, Voices in Exile client

Noticed something different?👀 Did you know we recently launched our new website and a refreshed brand identity?🤩 🔗If you haven’t had the opportunity to check it out yet, we encourage you to visit by clicking the link in our bio or by heading to voicesinexile.org. Here’s our new logo!

👋 As #VolunteersWeek2025 comes to a close, we thought we'd share Sue Shaw’s speech from our volunteers celebration this week. A huge thank you again to all our volunteers on our 20th anniversary -- and as put by Sue, for 'being there to help turn our vision of what can be into reality.' 🧡

🧡 Meet Azadeh: Supporting families through my volunteering role! “I came here in September 2019. My husband was in the Voices in Exile orientation amd ESOL group 5 years ago and I joined the group for 3 years, that is how I became involved.“

How do volunteers support us to deliver our services? 💬 🧡 Colin, our Food Bank Coordinator, said: 💬 “I see clients arrive with a worried frown and leave with a big smile – not just because of the food we give them, but because our volunteers listen to them and engage with them.”

How do volunteers support us to deliver our services and be there for clients? 💬 👇

#VolunteersWeek celebration today!🧡

🧡 This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who support our work. From casework and ESOL to food bank, admin, events and more – our volunteers make a real difference every single day. Read more about the impact of our volunteers here: www.voicesinexile.org/volunteers-w...

What is 3C leave? This Free Movement article explains people’s employment rights when their leave has expired but they’ve made an in time application and waiting on a decision from the Home Office. 👇 freemovement.org.uk/briefing-an-...

Meet our Chair of Trustees, Nick Scott-Flynn! He has been a Trustee since the beginning of 2018. He first had contact with the organisation 14 years ago when he was conducting research into the destitution being experienced by asylum seekers and refugees due to the changes to the asylum process.

🎶 @bestfootmusic.bsky.social are holding a #RefugeeWeek music event at Jubilee Library on Saturday June 21 with musicians who’ve come here seeking safety from conflict. Voices will also have a community stall at the event.🧡 fb.me/e/36mhj23NP bestfootmusic.net/2025/05/15/r...