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 Sheffield 10K 2025 – Join Our Team
Join Team ASSIST for the Sheffield 10K on 28th September! Fundraise, run, walk, or donate to support people seeking asylum in Sheffield. Every step and every pound shows solidarity and provides vital direct support.
In Memory of Pious Nyandoro
ASSIST Sheffield remembers Pious Nyandoro, Co-Chair of Trustees, who passed away suddenly. He was a key part of the ASSIST and wider community, making a wonderful and positive contribution over the years.
ASSIST at The Sheffield Fayre 2025
Join us at the Sheffield Fayre, where we’ll be running an ASSIST stall to connect with the community, share our work, and raise vital funds. We’d love you to stop by and say hello!
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!
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.
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