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<div data-wrapper="true" style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif"><p><span style="font-weight: bold">Asylum Seeker and Refugee Drop-In </span></p> <div><div> </div> <div>St Joseph’s Church Hall <br>St Paul’s Road <br>Hartlepool <br>TS26 9EY </div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 12:00 to 14:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0142 926 2641">0142 926 2641</a></div> <div> </div> <div><div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Brar & Co Solicitors</span></div> <div> </div> <div>240A Chillingham Road<br>Heaton<br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>NE6 5LP</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 276 6880">0191 276 6880</a><br>Fax: 0191 276 6882</div> <div> </div> <div>27 West Road<br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>NE4 9PU</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 226 0008">0191 226 0008</a> </div> <div> </div> <div>Website: <a href="http://www.brar.co.uk/site/" target="_blank">www.brar.co.uk</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:enquiries@brar.co.uk">enquiries@brar.co.uk</a> </div></div></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">British Red Cross</span></div> <div> </div> <div>British Red Cross can offer help with the urgent needs of refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Newcastle</span> </div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In’s in Newcastle vary, please call the number below to confirm address. </div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 273 7961">0191 273 7961</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Sunderland</span></div> <div>St Mary’s Parish Hall (Friends of the Drop in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Sunderland)<br>28-29 Bridge Street <br>Sunderland <br>SR1 1TQ </div> <div> </div> <div>Wednesday: 13:00 to 16:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 510 8753">0191 510 8753</a> / <a href="tel:0771 073 3206">0771 073 3206</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Gateshead</span></div> <div>Windmill Hills Centre (Comfrey Project)<br>Chester Place <br>Gateshead <br>NE8 1QB</div> <div> </div> <div>Appointment Only: Thursday 13:00 to 15:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 273 7961">0191 273 7961</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">South Tyneside/South Shields</span></div> <div>Living Waters Church <br>Alice Street <br>Laygate<br>South Shields <br>NE33 5PB</div> <div> </div> <div>Tuesday 13:00 to 15:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 510 8753">0191 510 8753</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Northumberland – Ashington</span></div> <div>St Andrew’s Church <br>Hawthorn Road<br>Ashington <br>NE63 9AU </div> <div> </div> <div>Tuesday 12:00 to 15:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 273 7961">0191 273 7961</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stockton</span><br>133 Norton Road (Justice First Office) <br>Stockton on Tees <br>TS18 2BG </div> <div> </div> <div>Thursday 09:00 to 15:00</div></div> <div> </div> <div>The Stockton Tabernacle <br>The Square <br>Stockton on Tees <br>TS18 1TE </div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 13:00 to 15:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 260 7320">0164 260 7320</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span><br>Methodist Church (Methodist Asylum Project)<br>54 Borough Road <br>Middlesbrough <br>TS1 2JH</div> <div> </div> <div>Thursday 10:00 to 12:00</div> <div> </div> <div><div>Melbourne House (Open Door North East) <br>Newport Road<br>Middlesbrough <br>TS1 5QH </div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 10:30 to 13:00 and Tuesday (Women’s Session) 10:00 to 13:00</div></div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 260 7320">0164 260 7320</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Hartlepool</span></div> <div>St Joseph’s Church Hall<br>St Paul’s Road <br>Hartlepool <br>TS26 9EY</div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 12:00 to 14:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 260 7320">0164 260 7320</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Darlington</span></div> <div>Walkington Centre (Darlington Assistance for Refugees)<br>Vain Terrace <br>Darlington <br>DL3 7AT </div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 10:00 to 13:30</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 260 7320">0164 260 7320</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk">rsrflrsnortheast@redcross.org.uk</a></div></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Collingwood Immigration Services</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Legal practice specialising in all aspects of immigration law.</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Newcastle</span><br>3rd Floor <br>Collingwood Buildings <br>38 Collingwood Street <br>Newcastle upon Tyne <br>NE1 1JF </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span> <br>Unit 6 <br>Broadcasting House <br>Newport Road <br>Middlesbrough <br>TS1 5JA </div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 229 9538">0191 229 9538</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:admin@collingwoodimmigration.co.uk">admin@collingwoodimmigration.co.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Comfrey Project</span></div> <div> </div> <div>The Comfrey Project provides refugees and people seeking asylum across Tyneside with a safe, welcoming environment, which promotes personal well-being through a sense of place and belonging.</div> <div> </div> <div>Windmill Hills Centre<br>Chester Place <br>Gateshead <br>NE8 1QB </div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In: Friday 10:00 to 18:00<br>Appointment Only: Tuesday and Wednesday</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 447 7801">0191 447 7801</a> / <a href="tel:0779 532 0706">0779 532 0706</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@thecomfreyproject.org.uk">info@thecomfreyproject.org.uk</a></div></div> <div><div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Darlington Assistance for Refugees (DAR)</span></div> <div> </div> <div>DAR work alongside refugees and asylum seekers as they rebuild their lives in Darlington and the North East of England.</div> <div> </div> <div>Walkington House<br>Vane Terrace<br>Darlington<br>DL3 7AT</div> <div> </div> <div>Monday 10:00 to 12:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Website: <a href="https://www.darlingtonrefugees.org/" target="_blank">www.darlingtonrefugees.org</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:DARhelp@outlook.com">DARhelp@outlook.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Duncan Lewis Solicitors</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Rotterdam House<br>116 Quayside<br>Newcastle upon Tyne <br>NE1 3DY</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0333 772 0409">0333 772 0409</a><br>Website: <a href="https://www.duncanlewis.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank">www.duncanlewis.co.uk</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:admin@duncanlewis.co.uk">admin@duncanlewis.co.uk</a><br> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Edwards Immigration Solicitors</span></div></div></div> <div><div> </div> <div>Ground Floor <br>12-14 Albert Road <br>Middlesbrough <br>TS1 1QA</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 223 0337">0164 223 0337</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:admin@edwardsimmigration.co.uk">admin@edwardsimmigration.co.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Friends of the Drop in for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Sunderland (FODI)</span></div> <div> </div> <div>FODI aims to improve the mental health and well-being of the asylum-seeking and refugee community of Sunderland.</div> <div> </div> <div>St Mary’s Parish Hall<br>Unit 10 Bridge House <br>Bridge Street <br>Sunderland<br>SR1 1TQ</div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In: Wednesday 12:00 to 16:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0752 585 3913">0752 585 3913</a><br>Website: <a href="http://fodisunderland.org/" target="_blank">www.fodisunderland.org</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:fodi.sunderland@outlook.com">fodi.sunderland@outlook.com</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Halliday Reeves Solicitors</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span> <br>Vanguard Suite<br>Broadcasting House<br>Newport Road <br>Middlesbrough<br>TS1 5JA</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Gateshead</span><br>Design Works<br>William Street<br>Felling<br>Gateshead<br>NE10 0JP</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 477 7728">0191 477 7728</a><br>Website: <a href="https://www.hallidayreeves.com/" target="_blank">www.hallidayreeves.com</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:enquiries@hallidayreeves.com">enquiries@hallidayreeves.com</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Immigration Advice Centre </span></div> <div> </div> <div>The Immigration Advice Centre offer expert professional immigration advice and representation for all your UK Immigration and Asylum matters.</div> <div> </div> <div>65 Albert Road<br>Middlesbrough<br>TS1 1NG</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 221 9222">0164 221 9222</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Immigration Advice Service</span></div> <div> </div> <div>The Immigration Advice Service can help resolve any immigration, nationality or asylum issue.</div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span> <br>Cleveland Business Centre <br>Oak Street <br>Middlesbrough <br>TS1 2RQ </div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:01642 918 816">01642 918 816</a> / <a href="tel:0333 414 9244">0333 414 9244</a><br>Website: <a href="https://iasservices.org.uk/middlesbrough/" target="_blank">www.iasservices.org.uk/middlesbrough</a> <br> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Newcastle</span> <br>4th Floor <br>Collingwood Buildings<br>38 Collingwood Street<br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>NE1 1JF</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 640 4661">0191 640 4661</a> / <a href="tel:0333 414 9244">0333 414 9244</a> <br>Website: <a href="https://iasservices.org.uk/immigration-lawyer-newcastle/" target="_blank">www.iasservices.org.uk/immigration-lawyer-newcastle</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div> <div> </div> <div><div><div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Iris Law Firm</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Gateshead</span> <br>1st Floor<br>Kent House<br>Church Street<br>Gateshead<br>NE8 2AT</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 477 0055">0191 477 0055</a> </div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span> <br>Cleveland Business Centre<br>1 Watson Street<br>Middlesbrough<br>TS1 2RQ</div></div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 225 6480">0164 225 6480</a></div> <div> </div> <div>Fax: 0845 371 4844<br>Website: <a href="http://www.irislawfirm.com/" target="_blank">www.irislawfirm.com</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@irislawfirm.com">info@irislawfirm.com</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div></div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Justice First</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Justice First work with people seeking asylum whose appeals have been rejected by the Home Office; seeking to help them re-engage with the legal system and avoid destitution by researching and helping to submit further evidence or a fresh claim, either directly or via immigration solicitors.</div> <div> </div> <div>133 Norton Road<br>Stockton on Tees <br>TS18 2BG </div> <div> </div> <div>Appointment Only: Thursday 10:00 to 13:30</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0164 260 1122">0164 260 1122</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@justicefirst.org.uk">info@justicefirst.org.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">Methodist Asylum Project (MAP) Middlesbrough</span></div> <div> </div> <div>MAP Middlesbrough offers practical support and social opportunities to those seeking asylum in Middlesbrough, and to refugees.</div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Middlesbrough</span> <br>Methodist Church<br>54 Borough Road <br>Middlesbrough<br>TS1 2JH</div> <div> </div> <div>Thursday 09:30 to 12:30 (Activities are available all week at different venues, please check the programme) </div></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="text-decoration: underline">Redcar & Cleveland</span><br>Coatham Memorial Hall <br>7 Coatham Road<br>Redcar <br>TS10 1RH</div> <div> </div> <div>Wednesday 13:30 to 15:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0797 019 2841">0797 019 2841</a> / <a href="tel:0744 845 3066">0744 845 3066</a><br>Website: <a href="https://mapmiddlesbrough.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.mapmiddlesbrough.org.uk</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:MAPMbro@gmail.com">MAPMbro@gmail.com</a> / <a href="mailto:hello@mapmiddlesbrough.org.uk">hello@mapmiddlesbrough.org.uk</a></div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">New to the UK Drop-In </span></div> <div> </div> <div>New to the UK Drop-In are here to help you find your way, give you information on where to find help or just be a friend when you need one. </div> <div> </div> <div>North Shields Baptist Church Hall<br>Howard Street <br>North Shields <br>NE30 1AR </div> <div> </div> <div>Wednesday 11:00 to 13:00</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0796 397 2756">0796 397 2756</a></div> <div> </div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">Peace of Mind</span></div> <div> </div> <div>Peace of Mind support other refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into new and unfamiliar surroundings.</div> <div> </div> <div>Whitehall Road Methodist Church<br>Whitehall Road<br>Bensham<br>Gateshead<br>NE8 4LH</div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In: Wednesday 12:30 to 14:00 (1st, 3rd & 4th Wednesday of Every Month)</div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0759 530 0326">0759 530 0326</a> (What’s App Available) <br>Website: <a href="https://peaceofmindnortheast.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.peaceofmindnortheast.org.uk</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:peaceofmind455@gmail.com">peaceofmind455@gmail.com</a> </div></div> <div> </div></div></div> <div><span style="font-weight: bold">South Tyneside Asylum Seekers and Refugees Church Help (STARCH)</span></div> <div> </div> <div>STARCH welcome and support asylum seekers arriving in South Shields.</div> <div> </div> <div>Living Waters Church<br>Alice Street<br>Laygate<br>South Shields<br>NE33 5PB</div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In: Tuesday 13:00 to 14:30</div> <div> </div> <div>Email: <a href="mailto:maggregg@talktalk.net">maggregg@talktalk.net</a></div></div> <div> </div> <div><div><br><span style="font-weight: bold">Walking With </span></div> <div> </div> <div>Walking With support and relieve the hardship amongst those seeking asylum in the United Kingdom or who are refugees, and who reside in North Tyneside and the surrounding area.</div> <div> </div> <div>The Walking With Centre <br>Church House <br>Hugh Street <br>Wallsend <br>NE28 6RL </div> <div> </div> <div>Monday and Wednesday 10:00 to 15:00 <br>ESOL and IT Classes: Tuesday and Friday 10:00 to 12:00 </div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 649 8974">0191 649 8974</a><br>Website: <a href="https://www.walkingwith.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.walkingwith.co.uk</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><div><span style="font-weight: bold">West End Refugee Service (WERS)</span></div> <div> </div> <div>WERS is a registered charity which provides support services for asylum seekers and refugees in a friendly, welcoming environment.</div> <div> </div> <div>St Philip’s Vicarage<br>St Philip’s Close<br>Arthur’s Hill<br>Newcastle upon Tyne<br>NE4 5JE</div> <div> </div> <div>Drop-In: Monday 09:30 to 13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00, Tuesday 09:30 to 13:00, Wednesday 11:00 to 13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00 and Thursday & Friday 09:30 to 13:00. </div> <div> </div> <div>Phone: <a href="tel:0191 273 7482">0191 273 7482</a><br>Fax: 0191 256 7862<br>Website: <a href="http://www.wers.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.wers.org.uk</a> <br>Email: <a href="mailto:info@wers.org.uk">info@wers.org.uk</a> </div></div></div></div>
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