Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network (LASSN) is a registered charity set up in 1999 to enable people from Leeds to welcome and support of refugees and asylum seekers in their city. Find out more
LASSN is committed to demonstrating the impact we have, so that our beneficiaries and funders can clearly see the difference we make to people’s lives.
We want to be judged against how well we measure up against our three key objectives.
The Grace Hosting project helps destitute people seeking asylum to somewhere safe to stay. Find out more
Connecting Opportunities connects refugees and other migrants with the right to work in the UK with a mentor or group activities that build confidence, improving English, and encourage friendships and connections. Find out more or refer…
Volunteering is central to everything LASSN does, and there are lots of ways to help us out. LASSN helps volunteers to meet up with and socialise with refugees (Befrienders), or help someone to learn English (Tutors), mentor them through college, help someone find and maintain a place to live (Hosts, Coordinators, Grace/Eva’s House Volunteers).
Find out more or apply to volunteer here
Show your support, get regular updates on what we do and invitations to our events, and influence how LASSN is run – by voting at LASSN’s Annual General Meeting or becoming a Trustee.
Membership is free for asylum seekers, refugees, LASSN volunteers and the unwaged. Everyone else is asked to pay £5 a month. Find out more
You can donate safely and easily using our online donation portal by clicking here.
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We would love you to do some fundraising for LASSN – anything from a few pounds to a few hundred pounds – no matter how small the donation, your fundraising would mean a great deal to us.
We are often asked for reliable facts and figures on the number of refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds, the UK and beyond.
Because the numbers change so rapidly, we think it’s more helpful to show you where we look for accurate information. Find out more
LASSN don’t provide any kind of legal advice or support. Instead, we offer a list of Legal Aid solicitors and reliable, high quality self-help materials. Find out more
LASSN’s English at Home volunteers have collected and created a huge library of learning resources that anyone can download free of charge. In fact, these resources are the most popular pages on the whole LASSN website. Find out more
If you want to find out more about volunteering at LASSN or maybe even apply, please click here
If you are an existing LASSN volunteer, our Volunteer Information Pack contains all the information you need in one place.
It’s also easy and safe to donate by setting up a regular standing order from your bank.
Our Bank details are:
Account: Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network Sort Code: 60-83-01 Account Number: 20109321
Can we claim gift aid on your donation? If so please email [email protected] to let us know and give us the opportunity to say a proper thank you.
We do not collect clothing, furniture or food, but our partners (PAFRAS, Meeting Point, St Vincent’s) do.
If you have clothing or food or toiletries that you wish to donate to asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds please drop off:
Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network, 22/23 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD [Map]
If you want to contact specific staff, click here.
The following buses stop near our offices.
Plan your journey with Google Maps.
We have no dedicated parking, and although there are loads of car parks and on-street options nearby, they can be very expensive.
The nearest multistorey is £3 a hour and the cheapest on-street parking we’ve found is on Water Lane at £1.90 an hour, which is 5 minutes walk away.
You can find all the nearby on and off-street parking by using Parkopedia
