Support for destitute migrants

If your immigration status means you no longer have recourse to public funds and you are homeless or destitute, then we may be able to help you access support with housing and subsistence.

We may be able to help with:

an application for asylum support from the Home Office;
an application for support from social services if you have dependent children; or
an application for support if you are an adult with a disability.

We can also sometimes help with challenges to the type or level of support provided.

Funding for legal advice or representation

Subject to your means, we may be able to obtain legal aid funding to bring a challenge to an unlawful decision.

Once we understand your circumstances, we will advise what funding might be available and discuss which payment options might work best for you.

Who to contact

Andrew Bowmer

Associate Solicitor

Lou Crisfield

Associate Caseworker

Jasper Blumenthal

Trainee solicitor

What clients say

“I’m so thankful to Lou Crisfield for the great assistance she provided all through this long, stressful journey. She wasn’t only professional, she really empathised with the overall difficult time I went through. She remained determined to help me, despite sometimes not being able to contact me directly on the phone. She assiduously engaged with my landlord an myself by calls, emails and letters sent to my home address.
Lou is a great person with a lot of psychology. I only had a chance to speak to Hira Rauf on the phone, followed by emails to consistently update and advise me in regards to my case, Finally, Osman the barrister was so nice and helpful the day of the hearing.
I am so thankful to this great team with such talented professionals and people with good hearts who helped me keep my house this winter. Thank you one more time for bringing a smile to my face and giving me new hope through your excellent job as I was on the verge of being homeless!”
Abdramane Sangare Coulibaly advised by Lou Crisfield and Hira Rauf in the housing team.

“I would like to thank Jasper Blumenthal and Andrew Bowmer for all the work they have both done. I have not been this happy in a long time and have them to thank for that.”
Anonymous client

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help with my case. Soon after moving into supported accommodation I successfully bid on a housing association property and moved in before Christmas.
It couldn’t have happened without your work and support, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Anonymous client

“God bless you for the good job you are doing for us.”
Samuel Afrifa