From Us to You We are the Protection Gap Advocates. We are women who have been through the asylum system. We have made a video explaining some things you should know before your asylum interview.
Asylum Aid's response to government’s announcements on asylum reform 17/11/2025 These new measures will not deter people seeking safety from coming to the UK but will instead significantly harm the mental health and social integration of those recognised as needing protection in this country. These are men, women, children and families who have fled war, conflict, torture, trafficking, persecution and extreme cruelty. Read more
Asylum Aid's response to the far-right violence and closure of asylum hotels 22/08/2025 Over the last weeks, we have been deeply alarmed about the far-right attacks outside asylum hotels and threats of more organised violence across the country. We strongly condemn the racist and vitriolic targeting of people seeking protection in the UK. We stand in solidarity with the men, women, children and families at the sharp end of this hostility, who deserve to live in dignity and with safety. Read more
Helen Bamber Foundation Group appoints Alison Pickup as their new CEO 28/05/2025 Helen Bamber Foundation Group (HBF Group) is pleased to announce Alison Pickup as their new Chief Executive Officer. Alison, who is currently the Executive Director of Asylum Aid, a charity part of the HBF Group, will take over from Kerry Smith, who has been the CEO of the HBF Group since May 2018 to June 2025. Read more
