Leon's story

I arrived in the UK in 2008. Two years after I first applied for asylum I got an initial refusal...I was destitute.

ASSIST wouldn’t exist without its community of supporters

ASSIST Sheffield works with people who are seeking sanctuary and who have been refused asylum. We provide accommodation, information and other support. We're a charity and we rely on volunteers, grants and the generosity of the people of Sheffield and the surrounding area.

Take a look at what your monthly donation could achieve in a year

Client Voices Consultation

Over two weeks in August, ASSIST organised a consultation project to gather our clients’ views and feedback on our services.

Double your donation this December!

ASSIST is taking part in Big Give's Christmas Challenge 2024.

We are recruiting a Housing Manager!

We are recruiting a Housing Manager! Deadline is 9am on Monday 25th November.

Our Impact in 2023-24

Read about our impact in the last year.

Trustee Recruitment

We are now recruiting new members for our Board of Trustees!

How to resist the Far Right: Ways you can help build community in Sheffield

Last week, City of Sanctuary Sheffield released a set of actions that everyone can take to help resist the far-right threat.

Marre and Emmanuel, ASSIST Hosts

We host because we strongly feel no human being should be without a home and sleeping on the streets. 

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