Supporting refugees

We are proud to be Borough of Sanctuary and welcome all sanctuary seekers, refugees, people seeking asylum, people who have no source of public funds and anyone who is rebuilding their life in Lewisham.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a digital immigration system. Physical documents are being replaced.

Information on the Government's Homes for Ukraine scheme and how residents can help support Ukrainian refugees.

As a Borough of Sanctuary, Lewisham is determined to provide a safe home for Afghan refugees fleeing conflict and persecution.

Our borough has a proud history of supporting refugees and migrants.

Lewisham is proud to be the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary.

As the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, we welcome those fleeing violence and persecution in their own countries and protect the rights of all migrants, asylum seekers and refugees.

We have an active and engaged voluntary and community sector willing to support the integration of refugee families who have resettled in the borough. Offers of support and donations from the local community are coordinated by us, our provider the Refugee Council and community group Lewisham Refugee Welcome to best meet the needs of the families.