LASSN has 3 four bedroomed houses: Grace House, Eva's House and Kay House.

Grace and Eva's are owned by private landlords who lend them to LASSN for free.

We offer safe, welcoming accommodation for people seeking asylum who would otherwise face destitution. 

Our shared houses—Grace and Eva, —each provide a home for up to four men at a time, for stays of up to 12 months

We are proud to offer each guest their own room, as well as communal areas for cooking and socialising.

This time and space gives people the chance to rest, recover, and focus on their wellbeing.

It also offers the stability they need to work on their asylum claim without the constant pressure of homelessness or insecurity. 

Every guest we host is someone whose asylum claim has been refused by the Home Office. After an initial refusal, all financial support and housing are withdrawn.

Many face long periods of homelessness and hardship, unable to work or claim public funds. Excluded from most welfare benefits, hostels, and foodbanks, people rely on the care and solidarity of local communities to stay safe. Many are unwell, disabled, or living with the effects of trauma. Most have little understanding of what steps they can take to regularise their stay in the UK or restart their asylum claim.

Our houses give people a safe, stable place to live. This stability helps people recover from street homelessness, rest, and regain the capacity to act. From here, guests can access legal advice, rebuild routines, and take practical steps to move their case back on track.

Guests stay with us for between 9 months and 1 year.

Guests receive help to access food provision, clothing, travel support where available, and community activities. We work at each person’s pace, with clear boundaries and expectations, so people can stabilise, make informed choices, and take concrete steps toward resolving their situation.

Each house provides practical, structured support to help guests navigate an unstable period of their lives.

House Coordinators offer clear information, help people book and attend key appointments, and connect guests with trusted legal, health, and specialist services.

Volunteers support day-to-day living, from settling in and understanding house agreements to building routines and confidence.

We also encourage people to contribute to local life by volunteering, as well as use the time to plan what comes next: a fresh asylum claim or something else.​

“I was very well supported by the volunteers attached to Grace House. I could call them to talk about any issues, and they would contact me regularly, especially when I was feeling low. The contribution by the volunteers is great — they supported us in all practical issues of daily living.”

Our three shared houses — Grace, Eva, and Kay — give our guests a safe, stable place to live.

Guests move from rough sleeping or unsafe temporary places into a stable home. This stability restores sleep, safety, and dignity. It reduces immediate risk of harm and health crisis.

With a door they can lock and a bed they can rely on, people regain the capacity to act. Guests can attend legal appointments, gather evidence, and restart their case. They rebuild routines, manage health needs, and reconnect with support.

The impact is practical and immediate: fewer nights on the street, reduced crisis demand, and a realistic route back into the legal process and longer-term stability.

“I am happy about the other people who we live with — they are like family, and we help each other. I appreciate that.”

Be a House Volunteer: Visit regularly, share conversation and encouragement, and offer practical help that makes daily life easier.

Be a Handy Person: Use your skills to keep our houses safe and comfortable — fixing, mending, or improving small things that make a big difference.

Be a Housekeeper: Help keep shared spaces clean, welcoming, and homely for everyone.

Donate: Your gift helps cover essentials like food, bills, and maintenance — turning houses into real homes.

Click here to find out more about our volunteer opportunities