This page will be where ASSIST announces any changes to our normal services in response to the Coronavirus.
ASSIST Sheffield helps destitute asylum seekers by providing accommodation, advice and other support to those in most need or distress. We’re a charity and we’re totally reliant on volunteers, grants and the generosity of the people of Sheffield and the surrounding area.
Fund 12 weekends' accommodation for an asylum seeker
Buy essential basic supplies for one of our houses
Fund a course for volunteers on asylum issues
Keep our night shelter open for 2 weeks
Give every client someone to accompany them to appointments
Provide 16 clients with an interpreter at their advocacy appointments
Fund a room in one of our houses for an asylum seeker for 6 months
Provide welfare payments for an asylum seeker for 6 months
Provide emergency payments for a new client each month
In September 2020 we accommodated 37 people, made 102 welfare calls...
Join us for a festival of music this Christmas.
Everyone is invited to join us for a review of 2019/2020
How can you help us manage this winter
The Home Office have restarted evictions. Help us reverse this decision.
The newest ASSIST house, like many of our houses, was donated. It is leased to us for 10 years....
We host because we strongly feel no human being should be without a home and sleeping on the streets.
