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
Take a look at what your monthly donation could achieve in a year
Fund 12 weekends' accommodation for someone we support
Buy essential basic supplies for one of our houses
Fund a course for volunteers on asylum issues
Help us fund emergency accommodation
Give every client someone to accompany them to appointments
Provide 16 clients with an interpreter at their support service 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
ASSIST AGM 2025: Community Power in Action
Our 2025 AGM was a powerful celebration of Community Power, bringing together people seeking sanctuary, volunteers, and supporters. The AGM highlighted our past year's achievements, featuring inspiring speeches, poetry, music, and more.
You Helped Us Raise £18,931 – Thank You!
Thanks to your incredible support during Small Charity Week 2025, we raised £18,931 to support people seeking asylum. Discover the real impact of your donations and how you can continue making a difference!
[CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS] Casework Coordinator post
Applications for the Casework Coordinator post are now closed.
We are recruiting an Office and Projects Assistant!
ASSIST Sheffield is recruiting an Office and Projects Assistant!
Deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 18th August 2025
Small Charity Week: Double Your Impact with ASSIST Sheffield
This Small Charity Week (23 - 30 June), ASSIST Sheffield is taking on our most ambitious fundraising challenge to date, to raise £10,000 (matched to £20,000) in just 7 days — and we need your help.
Donate to ASSIST: Urgent Call for Household Items
We are calling on our community to support ASSIST Sheffield by donating essential household items to help furnish accommodation for people seeking asylum.
Marre and Emmanuel, ASSIST Hosts
We host because we strongly feel no human being should be without a home and sleeping on the streets.