Care4Calais
@care4calais.org
A volunteer-run charity supporting refugees across the UK and in France. We believe everyone deserves a safe home.
While the government is obsessed with ‘smashing the gangs’ who profit from dangerous crossings, it fails to recognise that the demand for these smuggling networks exists because the UK has no safe routes for people seeking asylum. help.care4calais.org/page/164054/...
The UK Government has frozen all Syrian asylum claims, leaving over 6,600 people trapped in uncertainty—unable to work, reunite with family, or move forward with their lives. Leaving people in limbo is a choice. And it’s the wrong one.
Thousands of Syrians in limbo as UK Home Office freezes asylum claims
Two months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Whitehall’s decision to pause asylum applications from Syrians has left more than 6,600 cases stuck on hold in the UK
theguardian.com
Yesterday, the body of a man thought to be a refugee was found near the motorway in Calais. Yet another life lost at our border. Yet another person robbed of the chance to rebuild his life in safety. Add your name and demand safe routes now: help.care4calais.org/page/164054/...
The rushed rollout of eVisas is creating chaos. Our volunteers are seeing it every day: refugees unable to access their digital status, banks refusing to recognise eVisas as valid ID, and people facing eviction from Home Office accommodation with no way to prove their rights. tinyurl.com/4ppbryzc
eVisa switch leaving refugees ‘at risk of destitution’, Home Office warned
Exclusive: One Sudanese refugee is facing eviction from Home Office accommodation but has no eVisa to prove his immigration status
independent.co.uk
SHOCKING REVELATION the Government tried to keep secret The Government evacuated Bibby Stockholm over Legionella risks—but at Wethersfield, where hundreds of positive Legionella tests have been recorded, residents were never even told. Read more: inews.co.uk/news/home-of...
Stop the far right! Their hate puts refugees at risk—our solidarity keeps people safe. Be there on 1 Feb in Central London. Spread the word! #StandUpToRacism #1Feb #RefugeesWelcome #care4calais
Stop the far right! Refugees deserve safety, not hate. Join the demo on 1 Feb in Central London and show that refugees are welcome here. Share this now and use these hashtags: #StandUpToRacism #1Feb #care4calais #RefugeesWelcome
Refugees deserve safety, not hate. The far right threatens our communities—stand against them on 1 Feb in Central London. Share this and bring your friends! #StandUpToRacism #1Feb #care4calais #RefugeesWelcome
Stop the far right! Tommy Robinson’s supporters spread hate and division—if we don’t stand up, they grow stronger. Refugees, migrants, and racialised communities are under attack. Be there on Saturday 1 Feb, 11:30am in Central London. #stopthefarright #refugeeswelcome #1feb #StandUpToRacism
Holocaust Memorial Day encourages remembrance in a world scarred by prejudice and systematic, targeted persecution. Today, we honour the survivors and all those whose lives have been changed beyond recognition. #HolocaustMemorialDay #RefugeesWelcome #HMD2025
Still searching for that Christmas gift? Our vouchers allow you to buy a gift for a refugee this Christmas, and you get to choose whether to send it in your own name or have it delivered in the name of a loved one. shop.care4calais.org/products/vou...
Today is International Migrants Day. Migration is not new—it has shaped human history for centuries. People move for a variety of reasons, whether to escape conflict, seek better opportunities, reunite with family, or build a better life. Migration is a right, not a privilege.
Between January and October 2024, Human Rights Observers documented 655 evictions, forcing people out of informal settlements time and time again. We need your help now more than ever to stand with those facing state violence and the bitter cold. Donate today: help.care4calais.org/page/148309/...
On Friday, our amazing volunteers came together for our last distribution of 2024, in a new space kindly provided by Clarion Housing Group. Thank you to everyone who’s donated, volunteered, or supported us this year. You’ve been part of something truly special. help.care4calais.org/page/148309/...
Looking for a gift that truly makes a difference? Care4Calais vouchers allow you to provide vital essentials to people seeking safety this winter. From warm waterproof coats to sturdy shoes, your voucher can help someone facing freezing conditions find comfort. shop.care4calais.org/products/vou...
On #HumanRightsDay, we remember that every person has the right to live without fear, violence, or persecution. Yet for millions of refugees, this simple right is still out of reach. No one should have to leave their home, but for those who do, the right to seek safety is non-negotiable.
Today, we pause to remember an individual who was more than a headline or statistic—but a person with dreams, loved ones, and hopes for a brighter future. The need to create safe routes and compassionate solutions for people seeking refuge is urgent.
After decades of oppression, Syrians are celebrating the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime—a regime responsible for war, displacement, and unimaginable suffering. Today, we stand in solidarity with the Syrian people, who continue working for justice, freedom, and shaping their own future.
The Home Office has taken a positive step by trialling an extension to the move-on period for refugees from 28 to 56 days. This trial extension is a testament to the tireless campaigning efforts across the sector, demonstrating what collective advocacy can achieve.
"When I fled, I thought I was leaving danger behind. But every night, I ache for the family I may never see again." — Ahmad*, an Afghan friend. At Care4Calais, we do everything possible to bring comfort & dignity to those far from home. But we can’t do it alone. Support us: tinyurl.com/555jd79y
We were delighted to join LSE RAG at the LSE campus on Tuesday to take part in their “Giving Tuesday” events. We spoke to students about our vital work and joined the team in raising money by pieing activity—where participants donate to "pie" someone to support great causes!
