Finding belonging and sharing stories through poetry: Nemat’s journey
Stories
When Nemat Ahangosh came to the UK to study at the University of Sussex, he didn’t expect that Bri...
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Creativity, connection and plenty of colour in our recent group sessions
15th December 2025
Over the past few weeks, our community groups have been busy getting creative, learning new skills and enjoying time together. These sessions are a much-loved part of life at Voices in Exile – a chance for our service users to relax, meet new people and try something different in a warm, welcoming space. Festive wreath making with […]
Read moreEnglish classes bring success while building a sense of community
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More than 40 clients of Voices in Exile celebrated the completion of their pre-entry and entry level...
End the private contractor’s greed in asylum seeker housing: BBC News story
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In August, Voices signed onto a statement with 60 organisations calling for an end to using for-prof...
A statement of solidarity and support with Peacehaven Mosque
News
We are deeply shocked and saddened by the attack on Peacehaven Mosque yesterday, and our thoughts ar...
Letter to the Home Secretary: Unite our communities
NewsCampaignsCall for action
Anger and division cause tensions in our communities, dividing us and tearing the social fabric of o...
Impacts of the Ministry of Defence Afghan data leak Survey
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We invite you to take part in a survey about you and your family’s experiences of the Afghan Data ...
28 days is never enough: A letter to Government
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With 63 other expert groups, we have written to Government to oppose the sudden reduction in the asy...
End this alarming current of hatred: Open letter to party leaders
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Voices in Exile join over 200 orgs to call on party leaders to end the divisive politics, racist rhe...
Meet Anerley: Generalist Advice Caseworker at Voices
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This week we’re introducing Anerley, one of our dedicated Generalist Advice Caseworkers. Anerley i...
Exploring the border conundrum: Small Boats documentary screening raises vital questions
NewsEvents
On Tuesday, 5 August, members of our volunteer team attended a special screening of Small Boats: The...
Meet Becca: Resettlement Caseworker at Voices in Exile
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This week, we’re getting to know Becca, one of our Resettlement Caseworkers. Becca works closely w...
Celebrating Refugee Week with stories, poetry and community at the Unitarian Church
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As part of Refugee Week 2025, we were invited to take part in a special service on Sunday 22nd June ...
Meet Alison Kelly: Director of Voices in Exile
News
In this Q&A, our Director Alison Kelly shares her background, experience and prior...
Volunteer Story: Meet Sunny, our Comms and Social Media Volunteer
NewsEvents
To mark Volunteers’ Week 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our brilliant volunteers, Sun...
Celebrating Volunteer’s Week 2025: Thank you to our volunteers!
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Volunteer’s Week is a national celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the ...
Safe Homes, Not Hotels: Open letter to Yvette Cooper demanding action on asylum accomodation
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Voices in Exile joined over 50 organisations in signing Conversations Over Borders’ open lette...
Launching our first Impact Report and kicking off our 20th anniversary celebrations
NewsEvents
On Thursday 10 April, we welcomed friends, partners, and members of the local community to the Fitzh...
Building confidence and community: Jamila’s journey with Voices
News
At Voices in Exile, we strive to provide a welcoming space where refugees, asylum seekers, and migra...
Migrant parents screen video message across Westminster
NewsCampaignsEventsCall for action
‘This week, Praxis campaigners screened a video message across Westminster to make migrant voi...
Finding a new passion in supporting others: Rahmat’s story
News
Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants as they naviga...
No child left behind: Take action now!
NewsCampaignsCall for action
This Government promised to cut child poverty. Right now, they are writing their strategy on how the...
Love in Limbo: Visa rules tearing families apart
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As loving couples and families will celebrate their love and relationships, this Valentines Day Voic...
Open letter: Refugee citizenship rules ‘breeding division and distrust’
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Voices in Exile signed, along with 148 organisations, a letter urging the government and Home Secret...
End the hostile and racist rhetoric in our politics: Open letter to Keir Starmer
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We are proud to join 136 orgs, with Together for Refugees, to call for the end to hostile politics, ...
Race Equality Week 2025: Proud
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We are proud to take part in Race Equality Week 2025, from February 3-9. It is an annual UK-wide mov...
Joint statement: Six months since the racist riots, we urge the government to take action
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Voices in Exile joined 60 racial justice, migrants rights and Muslim organisations to call on the go...
Joint public letter: Reconsider the decision to suspend all Syrian asylum claims
NewsCampaignsCall for action
Part of Asylum Matters’ campaign to Fight the Anti Refugee Laws, Voices in Exile join over 730...
Mitzvah Day at The Progressive Synagogue of Brighton and Hove: Stronger With Tea
NewsEvents
This Sunday November 24 was a special day at The Progressive Synagogue. Mitzvah Day is an internatio...
The shift to eVisas: what you need to know and how to protect your rights
News
The UK government’s decision to move to a digital-only immigration system is set to take full effe...
We join 71 organisations writing to the government regarding transition to eVisa and migrants entitlements
Call for action
We’ve joined 71 organisations, including Migrants Organise and the3million, in writing to the ...
Live music, fasting and feasting: A heartfelt thank you to our incredible fundraisers
News
At Voices in Exile, we’re continually moved by the dedication and creativity of our supporters. Fr...
Paula’s mentoring story: Could you be a Voices in Exile mentor?
News
Paula joined us as an Admin volunteer and has also recently acted as a mentor to Voices in Exile ser...
Reunited in Brighton: A new start for Mohammed and Lana
News
Here, Mohammed explains how support from Voices in Exile has helped him to settle in the UK since he...
Seasonal harvest from Goat Grid boosts the Voices in Exile food bank
News
Our food bank relies on the generous donations we receive from individuals and funders. We recently ...
Addressing the housing crisis for refugees in Brighton: Challenges and solutions
NewsCall for action
Our Generalist Advice Team offers essential support to refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migr...
Joint briefing: Immigration legal aid
News
Our legal aid system is in deep crisis. We need urgent change, now. Voices in Exile were part of a j...
Allies not Enemies: Pictures from a successful music event in solidarity with migrants
NewsEvents
In August, Cost of Living Events hosted an all day music event at the Gladstone Pub with 100% of pro...
Joint briefing: Immigration legal aid
News
https://jcwi.org.uk/resource/joint-briefing-immigration-legal-aid/ Did you know that 4 million peopl...
Joint Statement: Response to the announcement to reopen Haslar and Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centres
NewsCall for action
Voices in Exile reacted quickly to the announcement to reopen Haslar and Campsfield House Immigratio...
Allies not Enemies: Cost of Living Events presents a solidarity show for Voices in Exile
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On August 31 from 2pm until late, Cost of Living Events presents: Allies Not Enemies. An all-day mus...
Open letter: Demand accountability and an immediate shift in policy to prevent further riots
NewsCall for action
Over 100 frontline organisations providing advice to migrants and communities across the country tod...
Open letter: 137 orgs and groups write to the Home Secretary demanding suspension of immigration reporting appointments
News
Voices in Exile has today joined 137 organisations and groups in calling for an immediate suspension...
This is who we are: 240 refugee charities stand together in joint response to anti-immigrant violence
NewsCall for action
Today we join over 240 orgs to stand in solidarity with those affected by the recent acts of violenc...
An open letter to Keir Starmer: Race riots
News
With 80 anti-racist and migrant rights organisations, we’ve written to Keir Starmer asking for...
The Voices in Exile Summer Celebration: A joyful evening of community and conversation
NewsEvents
This July, we hosted our annual Summer Celebration at the Fitzherbert Centre, bringing togeth...
Solutions to homelessness amongst migrants: A signed briefing
NewsCall for action
Homeless Link and NACCOM have have published a new policy briefing exploring the key drivers of, and...
EU Settlement Scheme: An open letter to the Prime Minister
News
Together with The 3 Million and 75 partners from the migration sector, Voices in Exile have signed t...
Broken asylum system: Joint public letter to the Prime Minister
NewsCall for action
Today we join 300 orgs & 500+ people in calling on 10 Downing Street to urgently overhaul our br...
Joint Letter: Migrant homelessness briefing to the government
News
119 organisations including Voices in Exile have written to the leaders of the Labour, Conservative,...
UK Election: Open letter to candidates signed by 36 civil society groups
NewsCall for action
Words carry weight. They shape how migrants and refugees are treated in the UK. We’ve joined 3...
Designing homelessness out of the asylum and immigration system: An open letter
NewsCall for action
Everyone needs a safe place to live. But the immigration system pushes people into homelessness. Voi...
6 steps towards migrants justice
Call for action
The rights of people who move have been under attack for too long. Our media and our politicians wan...
Joining the call: Free the Rwanda detainees
NewsCall for action
Voices in Exile joined hundreds of charities in the call to free the Rwanda detainees, coordinated b...
Read a new report from Safe Passage, Routes to safety: A new approach to people crossing the channel
News
“People fleeing war and persecution have a right under international law to seek asylum, but c...
Volunteers Week 2024: A history of volunteering at Voices in Exile
Events
From Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th June, we’re celebrating Volunteers Week — a time to recognise th...
Majority of people crossing the Channel are refugees, new Refugee Council report shows
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A recent report from The Refugee Council highlights that most people risking the dangerous journey a...