Community Support

Find practical help and support services available locally & nationally

Whether you're facing a crisis, struggling with the cost of living, looking for food support, housing advice, financial guidance, health and wellbeing services, or other forms of assistance, this page signposts you to organisations and resources that may be able to help.

Please note that this page is for signposting purposes only.

Voluntary Action Islington does not provide these services directly, and while we have compiled this list to help you find relevant support, we have not independently assessed or verified every organisation or the information they provide. We recommend contacting organisations directly to confirm that their services are suitable for your needs and that the information is up to date.

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Crisis support

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, support is available. This section provides details of local and national organisations offering urgent help with mental health, domestic abuse, homelessness, financial hardship, food insecurity and other difficult situations.

If there is an immediate danger or medical emergency, please call 999.

Day Centres

1. Age UK Islington
They offer activities and events for people aged over 50.
Address: 6 Manor Gardens, London N7 6LA
Telephone: 020 7281 6018
Email: gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk
Opening times: Sessions take place at various times and on different days throughout the week.

2. Alsen Day Centre
Address: 71 Durham Road, Finsbury Park, London N7 7DS
Telephone: 020 7263 0676
Email: paul.herbert@islington.gov.uk

3. Andover Community Centre
Address: Andover Estate, Corker Walk, London N7 7RY
Telephone: 020 7272 3493
Email: AndoverCC@islington.gov.uk

4. Camden Chinese Community Centre
Address: 9 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN
Telephone: 020 7388 8883
Email: info@camdenccc.co.uk

5. Claremont Project
Address: 24 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD
Telephone: 020 7837 3402
Email: amanda.b@claremont-project.org

6. Daylight Islington
Address: 14–26 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EA
Telephone: 020 7704 7470
Email: lakhvinder.bhogal@islington.gov.uk

7. Feel Good Fridays
Address: Story Garden, Ossulston Street, London NW1 1DF
Email: generate@globalgeneration.org.uk

8. Headway East London – Day Service
Address: Timber Wharf, 238–240 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX
Telephone: 020 7749 7790
Email: info@headwayeastlondon.org

9. Highbury New Park Day Centre, Care UK
Address: 127 Highbury New Park, Islington, London N5 2DS
Telephone: 020 3930 4356
Email: manager.highburynewparkdaycentre@careuk.com

10. Highbury Roundhouse Community Centre
Address: 71 Ronalds Road, London N5 1XB
Telephone: 020 7359 5916
Email: admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk

11. Hilldrop Community Centre
Address: Community Lane, Hilldrop Road, London N7 0JE
Telephone: 020 7607 9453
Email: office@hilldrop.org.uk

12. Hornsey Lane Estate Community Association
Address: Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre, Hazellville Road, London N19 3YJ
Telephone: 020 7272 5938
Email: admin@hleca.org.uk

13. Islington Outlook
Address: 133 St John’s Way, London N19 3RQ
Telephone: 020 7527 6530
Email: arti.centralbooking@nhs.net

14. The Kosmos
Address: 2C Falkland Road, London NW5 2PT
Telephone: 020 7267 7194

15. New Park Day Centre
Address: 19 Highbury New Park, London N5 2EN
Telephone: 020 7354 2493
Email: Annoulla.loizou@islington.gov.uk

16. The Peel Centre
Address: Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HU
Telephone: 020 7837 6082 or 020 7837 7535
Email: p.radcliffe@peelinstitute.org.uk

17. St Luke’s Community Centre
Address: 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ
Telephone: 020 7549 8181
Email: info@slpt.org.uk

18. St Mary’s Secret Garden
They offer wellbeing and therapeutic day opportunities.
Address: 50 Pearson Street, London E2 8EL
Telephone: 020 7739 2965
Email: info@stmarysgarden.org.uk

19. Whittington Park Community Centre
Address: Yerbury Road, Archway, London N19 4RS
Telephone: 020 7272 1847
Email: admin@whittingtonpca.org.uk

Food banks and hot meals

1. Andover Community Centre (FoodCycle) – No referral
Address: Andover Estate, Corker Walk, London N7 7RY
Email: AndoverCC@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7272 3493
Opening time: Saturday, 1pm

2. Brickworks Food Bank – Residents only
Address: 42 Crouch Hill, London N4 4BY
Email: admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7263 1067
Opening time: Wednesday, 12 noon–3pm

3. Copenhagen Street Food Bank – No referral needed
Address: 157 Copenhagen Street, London N1 0SR
Email: copenhagenstreetfoodbank@gmail.com
Telephone: 020 7837 8378
Opening time: Thursday, 1pm–3:30pm

4. Cosy Corner, Islington – Church on the Corner
Address: Church on the Corner, 64 Barnsbury Road, London N1 0ES
Email: administrator@churchonthecorner.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7607 4552
Opening time: Monday, 11am–2pm

5. Elizabeth House Food Co-op – For residents only
Address: 2 Hurlock Street, London N5 1ED
Email: info@elizabeth-house.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7690 1300
Opening time: Tuesday, 12 noon–1pm

6. Hare Krishna Food for All – No referral needed
Address: White van on York Way, by King’s Cross railway station
Email: foodforalluk@gmail.com
Opening times: Monday–Saturday, 2pm–2:30pm

6. Highbury Roundhouse Youth and Community Centre Food Bank – Referral needed
Address: 71 Ronalds Road, London N5 1XB
Email: admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk / info@islington.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 07753 222755 / 020 7226 1421
Opening time: Monday, 1pm–4pm

7. King’s Cross Christian Centre Food Bank – No referral
Address: King’s Cross Baptist Church, Vernon Square, London WC1X 9EW
Email: info@kcbc.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7278 7182 / 020 7837 3976
Opening time: Tuesday breakfast; time not stated

8. Mildmay Community Centre – No referral needed
Address: Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road, London N16
Website: Mildmay Community Centre
Telephone: 020 7249 8286
Opening time: Thursday, 1pm–2pm

09. New River Baptist Church (FoodCycle Islington) – No referral
Address: 80 Arran Walk, London N1 2TL
Email: islington@foodcycle.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7729 2775
Opening time: Wednesday, 1pm

10. North London Action for the Homeless – No referral
Address: St Paul’s West Hackney Church Hall, Stoke Newington Road, London N16 7UE
Email: nlah_uk@nlah.org.uk
Telephone: 07421 032553
Opening times: Monday, 12:30pm–1:30pm; Wednesday, 6pm–7:30pm

11. Ringcross Community Food Bank (Pilion Trust)
Referral needed
Address: 60 Lough Road, London N7 8RH
Email: savvas@piliontrust.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7700 2498
Opening time: Wednesday, 1pm–4pm

12. Sotheby Mews Day Centre – Residents aged over 55 only
Address: 2 Sotheby Mews Centre, Sotheby Road, London N5 2UT
Email: sothebymews@gmail.com
Telephone: 020 7226 1421
Opening times: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

13. St George’s
Address: Crayford Road, London N7 0ND
Website: stgeorgestufnellpark.org
Telephone: 020 7607 6678
Opening time: Wednesday, 12:15pm–1pm (term time only)

14. St Giles Pantry Islington – Referral needed; weekly subscription of £3.50
Address: Unit A, 30 North Road, London N7 9GJ
Email: info@stgilestrust.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7708 8000
Opening times: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

15. St John the Evangelist – No referral needed
Address: Queen’s Drive, London N4 2LW
Email: soupkitchen@sjebp.com
Opening times: Tuesday, 6:30pm–8pm; Sunday, 12 noon–2pm

16. St Silas Church (The Vision) – No referral needed
Address: Penton Street, London N1 9UL
Email: saintsilas@btconnect.com
Telephone: 020 7713 6073
Opening time: Thursday, 7pm–9pm (supper)

17. Street Kitchen – No referral needed
Address: 48 Seven Sisters Road, London N7 6AA
Email: getinvolved@streetskitchen.org
Opening times: Friday and Sunday, 7:30pm (beside Archway Underground station)

18. The Arc Community Food Bank – For residents only; by appointment
Address: 98B St Paul Street, London N1 7DF
Email: hello@thearccentre.org
Telephone: 020 7683 1281
Opening times: Tuesday, 12:30pm–1:30pm and 5:30pm–6:30pm

19. The Exchange Food Bank – Residents only
Address: Watkinson Road, London N7 8DE
Email: info@lppi.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7833 4009
Opening time: Wednesday, 12:30pm–1:30pm

20. The Hive Foodbank – Referral needed
Address: St Mary’s Hornsey Rise, Ashley Road, London N19 3AD
Email: hivefoodbank@gmail.com
Telephone: 020 7916 2710
Opening time: Wednesday, 6:30pm–8:30pm

21. The Manna, St Stephen’s Church – No referral needed
Address: St Stephen’s Church Hall, 17 Canonbury Road, London N1 2DF
Email: themanna@ststephenscanonbury.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7226 5369
Opening times: Tuesday, 2pm–7pm; Thursday and Friday, 10am–4pm

22. Union Chapel (Margins) – No referral needed
Address: 19B Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN
Email: marginsdropin@unionchapel.org.uk
Telephone: 07384 463846 / 020 7704 9050
Opening times: Monday and Wednesday, 11am–1pm

23. Whittington Park Community Centre – By registration; residents aged over 55 only
Address: Whittington Park Community Association, Yerbury Road, London N19 4RS
Email: admin@whittingtonpca.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7272 1847
Opening times: Tuesday–Thursday, 1pm–2pm

Mental Health

If you:

Have attempted suicide
Have seriously harmed yourself
Feel like you can't keep yourself safe
Feel like you'll hurt someone else

You need urgent medical help. Please:

Call 999
Go straight to A&E, if you can

If you don't need medical help but need someone to talk to, you can call:

Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide)
C.A.L.L. on 0800 132 737 (Wales only)

They're free, they're anonymous, and they're always open.

Shower and Laundry Facilities

1. New Horizon Youth Centre – Self-referral (registration required)
Address: 68 Chalton Street, London NW1 1JR
Email: info@nhyouthcentre.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7388 5560
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:30am–12:45pm

2. North London Action for the Homeless – No referral needed
Address: St Paul’s West Hackney Church Hall, Stoke Newington Road, London N16 7UE
Email: nlah_uk@nlah.org.uk
Telephone: 07421 032553
Opening hours: Monday from 10am and Wednesday from 4pm

3. ShowerBox at St Giles-in-the-Fields
Address: St Giles-in-the-Fields, 60 St Giles High Street, London WC2H 8LG
Email: hello@showerbox.org
Opening hours: Saturday, 10am–2pm

4. The Manna at St Stephen’s Church – No referral needed
Address: St Stephen’s Church Hall, 17 Canonbury Road, London N1 2DF
Email: themanna@ststephenscanonbury.org.uk or nick@ststephenscanonbury.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7226 5369
Opening hours: Tuesday, 2pm–7pm; Thursday and Friday, 10am–4pm

5. The Margins Project at Union Chapel – No referral needed
Address: Union Chapel, 19B Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN
Email: marginsdropin@unionchapel.org.uk
Telephone: 07384 463 846
Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday, 11am–1pm

6. Whitechapel Mission
Address: 212 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
Telephone: 020 7247 8281
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 7am–10am
Additional information: Changing facilities and clothing are available.

7. Women at the Well
Address: 54–55 Birkenhead Street, London WC1H 8BB
Email: info@watw.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7520 1710
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm–3:30pm

Warm Spaces

1. Andover Community Centre
Address: 55–57 Corker Walk, Finsbury Park, London N7 7RY
Email: AndoverCC@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7272 3493
Opening times: Monday, 10am–1:30pm; Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm

2. Arachne Women’s Support
Address: 13–15 Hercules Street, London N7 6AT
Email: info@arachne-group.org
Telephone: 020 7263 6261
Opening times: Monday, 10am–1pm

3. Archway Library
Address: Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, Archway, London N19 5PH
Email: archway.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7820
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30am–5pm

4. Brickworks Community Centre
Address: 42 Crouch Hill, Finsbury Park, London N4 4BY
Email: admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7263 1067
Opening times: Wednesday and Thursday, 12 noon–3pm

5. Cat and Mouse Library
Address: 277 Camden Road, London N7 0JN
Email: catandmouse.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7900
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am–7pm; Wednesday, 9:30am–1pm; Saturday, 11am–5pm

6. Caxton House Community Centre
Address: 129 St John’s Way, London N19 3RQ
Email: admin@caxtonhouse.org
Telephone: 020 7263 3151
Opening times: Saturday, 11am–2pm

7. Central Library
Address: 2 Fieldway Crescent, London N5 1PF
Email: centrallending.lib@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 6900
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30am–8pm; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30am–5pm; Sunday, 1pm–5pm

8. Elizabeth House
Address: 2 Hurlock Street, London N5 1ED
Email: community@elizabeth-house.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7690 1300 or 07515 410 139
Opening times: Wednesday, 11am–1:30pm

9. Finsbury Park Mosque
Address: 7–11 St Thomas’s Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2QH
Email: info@finsburyparkmosque.org
Telephone: 020 7424 5252
Opening times: Monday and Thursday, 6pm–9pm

10. Finsbury Library
Address: 245 St John Street, London EC1V 4NB
Email: finsbury.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7960
Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm

11. Highbury Roundhouse
Address: 71 Ronalds Road, London N5 1XB
Email: admin@highbury-roundhouse.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7359 5916
Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:45am–4:30pm

12. Hornsey Lane Estate Community Centre
Address: Hazellville Road, London N19 3YJ
Email: admin@hleca.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7272 5938 or 07377 000 510
Opening times: Wednesday, 10:30am–2pm

13. King’s House Church
Address: 242 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JY
Telephone: 020 3432 5396
Opening times: Monday, 9:30am–2pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 2pm–5pm

14. Margins Project at Union Chapel
Address: 19B Compton Terrace, London N1 2UN
Email: amanuel@unionchapel.org.uk or marginsadmin@unionchapel.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7704 9050
Opening times: Monday and Wednesday, 11am–1pm

15. Mildmay Library
Address: 21–23 Mildmay Park, London N1 4NA
Email: mildmay.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7880
Opening times: Monday, 9:30am–1pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am–8pm; Saturday, 11am–5pm

16. N4 Library
Address: 26 Blackstock Road, London N4 2DW
Email: n4.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7800
Opening times: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am–8pm; Thursday, 9:30am–1pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:30am–5pm

17. South Library
Address: 115–117 Essex Road, London N1 2SL
Email: south.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7860
Opening times: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am–8pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:30am–5pm

18. St Andrew’s, Thornhill Square
Address: Thornhill Square, London N1 1BQ
Email: admin@standrewsthornhillsquare.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7607 4552
Opening times: Saturday, 11am–1pm

19. St Clement’s Church
Address: St Clement’s Vicarage, King Square, London EC1V 8DA
Email: frdavid@stclementfinsbury.org
Telephone: 020 7251 0706
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am–2pm

20. St George’s Tufnell Park
Address: Crayford Road, London N7 0ND
Email: office@stgeorgestufnellpark.org
Telephone: 020 7607 6678
Opening times: Tuesday, 6pm–8:30pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am–12 noon

21. St John’s Hoxton
Address: Pitfield Street, London N1 6NP
Telephone: 020 7739 9302
Opening times: Wednesday, 10am–1pm

22. St Jude and St Paul’s Church
Address: 113 Mildmay Grove North, London N1 4PL
Telephone: 07584 055000
Opening times: Tuesday, 12 noon–3pm

23. St Luke’s Community Centre
Address: 90 Central Street, London EC1V 8AJ
Telephone: 020 7549 8181
Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 9am–7pm; Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am–3pm

24. St Mary’s Hornsey Rise Church
Address: Ashley Road, London N19 3AD
Email: contact@smhr.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7916 2710
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm

25. The Rock Tower
Address: 49 Tufnell Park Road, London N7 0PS
Email: admin@hotr.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7700 7004
Opening times: Thursday, 6pm–9pm

26. Vibast Community Centre
Address: 167 Old Street, London EC1V 9NH
Email: vibast@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 4605
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm

27. West Library
Address: 107 Bridgeman Road, London N1 1BD
Email: west.library@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7527 7920
Opening times: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am–8pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:30am–5pm

Services & advice for local residents

If you're looking for practical support, you're not alone. This page brings together a range of local services available to Islington residents, including food banks, low-cost food pantries, community meals, financial support, wellbeing services and other sources of help.

Whether you need short-term assistance during a difficult time or ongoing support, these organisations are here to help. We've included key information such as eligibility, contact details and opening times to make it easier for you to find the right service for your needs.

Advice and Legal Support

1. City Community Legal Advice Centre (CityCLAC) – Free immigration advice (appointment required)
Address: The City Law School, City St George's, University of London
Email: clac@city.ac.uk
Telephone: 020 7040 5414
Text: 07423 638 626
Online form: City form
Information: Provides free immigration advice on naturalisation and citizenship applications, British citizenship eligibility, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), EU Settlement Scheme queries, visitor, student and work visas, family visas, right to work checks, travel advice and immigration status checks. The service does not advise on asylum, overstayers or appeals.

2. Islington BAMER Advice Alliance (IBAA) – Free and confidential advice
Information: A partnership of six specialist organisations supporting Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities across Islington and neighbouring boroughs. Advice is available in more than 10 community languages. Support includes welfare benefits, housing, debt, employment, training, education, domestic abuse, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), immigration and settlement. Services are delivered through one-to-one appointments, information sessions and community activities.
Website: IBBA

3. Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants – Registration required
Website: Islington Centre
Register your interest: Waiting list
Information: Provides a welcoming community space and practical support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in Islington. Services include English classes, art, dance, wellbeing sessions and advice on asylum, housing and other support needs. In-person activities take place every Wednesday and include classes, social activities and a hot meal. Daily online activities are also available via Zoom.

4. RAMFEL – Immigration advice drop-in for Islington residents
Address: Andover Community Centre, 55 Corker Walk, Finsbury Park, London N7 7RY
Email: erica.wilson@ramfel.org.uk
Information: Offers immigration advice and representation for refugees, people with humanitarian protection and asylum seekers applying for permission to work. Advice includes settlement applications, leave in line for children of refugees or people with humanitarian protection, permission to work applications, British citizenship applications and Convention Travel Documents. The drop-in does not provide advice on asylum claims, family reunion or general immigration matters. Walk-ins are accepted, although waiting times may apply.

Food banks and hot meals

1. Brickworks Food Bank – Residents only
Address: 42 Crouch Hill, London N4 4BY
Email: admin@hanleycrouch.org.uk
Telephone: 0207 263 1067
Website: Hanley Crouch Foodbank
Opening time: Wednesday, 12 noon – 3pm
Information: Online registration, proof of address and income are required. One food parcel per week is available for eligible local residents.

2.Copenhagen Street Food Bank – No referral
Address: 157 Copenhagen Street, London N1 0SR
Email: copenhagenstreetfoodbank@gmail.com
Telephone: 020 7837 8378
Copenhagan Street Food Bank website
Opening time: Thursday, 1pm – 3.30pm
Information: Emergency food and support for local people experiencing food poverty or difficulty paying bills.

3. Elizabeth House Food Co-op – For residents only, no referral needed
Address: 2 Hurlock Street, London N5 1ED
Email: info@elizabeth-house.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7690 1300
Elizabeth House website
Opening time: Tuesday, 12pm – 1pm
Information: Food parcels worth approximately £30 are available for £3. Open to residents in postcodes N5 1, N5 2, N4 2, N4 3 and N7 7.

4. Hilldrop Food Hub – No referral
Address: Community Lane, Hilldrop Road, London N7 0JE
Email: office@hilldrop.org.uk
Telephone: 0207 607 9453
Hilldrop Website
Opening time: Tuesday, 12.30pm (term time only)
Information: Hot meal service for people living near Hilldrop Community Centre.

5. Sotheby Mews Day Centre – Residents only
Address: 2 Sotheby Mews Centre, Sotheby Road, London N5 2UT
Email: sothebymews@gmail.com
Telephone: 020 7226 1421
Opening time: Monday–Friday, 9am – 5pm
Information: Lunch for residents aged 55 and over. Drop-in refreshments and cooked meals are available for £4.

6. The Arc Community Food Bank – For residents only, by appointment
Address: 98B St Paul Street, London N1 7DF
Email: hello@thearccentre.org
Telephone: 0207 683 1281
The Arc Centre Website
Opening time: Tuesday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm and 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Information: Food parcels providing enough food for 3–4 days.

7. The Exchange Food Bank – Residents only
Address: Watkinson Road, London N7 8DE
Email: info@lppi.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7833 4009
Website
Opening time: Wednesday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Information: Food bank providing support for local people.

8. Whittington Park Community Centre – By registration
Address: Whittington Park Community Association, Yerbury Road, London N19 4RS
Email: admin@whittingtonpca.org.uk
Telephone: 0207 272 1847
Whittington Website
Opening time: Tuesday–Thursday, 12pm – 4pm
Information: Low-cost meals, refreshments and drop-in support for registered members.

Migrant and Refugee Support

1. Community Language Support Services
Address: St Mellitus Church,
Tollington Park, London N4 3AG Email: communitylss@hotmail.com
Telephone: 020 7281 3228
Website: Community Language Support Services
Information: Supports mainly refugees from East African and
Arabic-speaking communities. Provides legal advice, advocacy,
welfare benefits and housing casework, interpreting and translation
services, and help accessing health and education services.

2. Eritrean Community in the UK Address: The Old Fire Station, 84
Mayton Street, London N7 6QT Email: office@ericomuk.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7700 7995
Website: Ericom UK
Information: Provides immigration advice and referrals, welfare,
housing, education and employment support, and letters of support
for destitute clients.

3. Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants
Address: 16–18 Cross
Street, London N1 2BG
Email: info.islingtoncentre@gmail.com Website:
Islington Centre
Information: Supports refugees,
asylum seekers and migrants with immigration advice, legal
representation, Home Office appointments, housing, GP registration,
free prescriptions, dental care, trauma counselling and English
classes.

4. Islington Citizens Advice
Address: 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR
Telephone: 0344 488 9626 / 0808 278 7836
Opening time:
Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm Website: Islington Citizens Advice Bureau
Information: Advice on immigration, housing, family services,
employability, gas and electricity.

5. Islington Law Centre
Address: 38 Devonia Road, London N1 8JH
Email: info@islingtonlaw.org.uk Telephone: 020 7288 7630
Website:
Islington Law Centre
Information: Provides advice and
representation on asylum and human rights law, immigration law,
detention challenges, bail applications, Judicial Reviews and EEA
free movement rights.

6. Islington People’s Rights
Address: 6–9 Manor Gardens, London N7 6LA
Email: info@ipradvice.org.uk Telephone: 020 7561 3685
Website:
Islington People's Rights Information: Free welfare benefits and debt advice, plus outreach support for people with mental health needs and drug or alcohol issues.

7. Islington Refugee and Migrant Forum
Address: Voluntary Action
Islington, 200A Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP
Email: info@islingtonrefugeeforum.org Telephone: 020 7832 5847
Website:
Islington Refugee and Migrant Forum
Information: Supports
migrants and refugees by improving integration, sharing information
and promoting community support.

8. Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigration (JCWI)
Address: 441
Caledonian Road, London N7 9BG Email: info@jcwi.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7251 8708
Website: Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigration (JCWI) Information: Advice and representation for Home Office applications, entry clearance,
appeals and Judicial Reviews.

9. Migrants and Refugees Children’s Legal Unit (MiCLU)
Address: 38 Devonia Road, London N1 8JH
Email: miclu@islingtonlaw.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7288 7630
Website: Migrants and Refugees Children's Legal Unit
Legal advice and representation for migrant and refugee children,
plus training, workshops and policy consultation.

10. Migrants Voice
Address: Voluntary Action Islington, 200A Pentonville
Road, London N1 9JP
Email: info@migrantvoice.org Telephone: 020 7832 5824
Website: Migrant Voice Information: Campaigns
for migrants’ rights, provides one-to-one and group training, and
brings migrants together with policymakers.

11. No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF)
Address: 222 Upper Street, London
N1 1XR
Email: nrpf@islington.gov.uk Website:
No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Information: Supports people who cannot access public funds or benefits because of their immigration status.

12. Refugee Action
Address: Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9LR
Email: info@refugee-action.org.uk Website:
Refugee Action Information: Advice on the asylum process, accessing support while claiming asylum, employability support and the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

13. Student Action for Refugees (STAR)
Address: 356 Holloway Road,
London N7 6PA
Email: info@star-network.org.uk Telephone: 020 7697 4130
Website: Star Network
Information: Legal advice
and support, university application guidance, vocational training,
employment support, networking and volunteering opportunities.

14. The Unity Project
Address: New Unity, 277A Upper Street, London N1 2TZ
Email: info@unity-project.org.uk Telephone: 07708 214005
Website: The Unity Project
Opening time: Weekly
casework sessions every Tuesday Information: Supports people to
remove the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) condition from their
leave to remain and provides emergency material assistance.

15. Ukraine Advice Project UK Address: New Unity, 277A Upper Street, London N1 2TZ
Email: info@unity-project.org.uk Telephone: 07708 214005
Website: Advice Ukraine
Information: Provides free legal information on UK visas, refugee
rules and an immigration helpline for Ukrainians seeking advice on
visa routes, the Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine.

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