BEACON (Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern)

BEACON provides hospitality and practical support to asylum seekers in Bradford and the surrounding area

BEACON run four projects to assist asylum seekers:

McKenzie Friends - volunteers provide legal support to asylum seekers who do not have access to legal representation
CHAT Phoenix House - refreshments, a listening ear and signposting for people waiting for hearings at Phoenix House Immigration and Asylum Tribunal Hearing Centre in Bradford on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
CHAT English Club - a free club for asylum seekers, refugees and all non-native English speakers to practise their English with native speakers, and learn through fun interactive activities. Free tea, coffee and snacks are provided. Classes run every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Touchstone (4 Easby Road, BD7 1QX).
Hosting Project - accommodation for destitute asylum seekers in volunteers' homes


Volunteering opportunities

Would you like to get involved? Please see our Volunteering page to download an application form.

For more information please email chat@beaconbradford.org or call 07754 228569