Support

Where to go next

After18 has closed, but support is still available. The organisations below can help with immigration, advice, education, housing, wellbeing and community support.

Services and organisations

The Race Equality Centre (TREC)

TREC is now delivering the transferred After18 activities. Its services include advice, immigration support, advocacy and wider support for refugee and migrant communities.

Leicester City Council

The council provides information about support for refugees and people in crisis, including routes into local services.

Leicester City of Sanctuary

Offers a community hub, ESOL, activities, volunteering and practical support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire

Free, confidential advice on benefits, money, housing, work and other everyday issues.

British Red Cross

Support for refugees, asylum seekers and people facing crisis. Leicester City Council lists the Red Cross among local support routes.

Urgent help

If there is an immediate danger or emergency, call 999. For housing, homelessness and other urgent local support, use Leicester City Council’s current guidance.