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WTRRP - St Mary’s Church, Church St, Watford WD18 0EG 01923 252 434

We offer practical and emotional support to asylum seekers and refugees in West Hertfordshire.

Many of our clients are destitute, homeless and have no access to assistance from the government. Our mission is to provide access to advice and essential services until statutory services are in place.

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If you’d like our help, or want to refer someone in need, please get in touch using our contact form or call 01923 252434. We’d also love to hear from you if you’re interested in making a donation.

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WTRRP was established in 2001 with the purpose of providing immediate practical support to vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers and helping them to understand and navigate the complex UK legal system. Our remit has grown over the years… Read More

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We rely entirely on volunteers to provide all the charity’s services. The number of individuals and families we support increased from 126 in 2020 to 145 in 2021, so we’re always looking for new volunteers to join us…. Read More

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does WTRRP do?

We befriend asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants without status in the UK (our clients)

We help our clients to buy food, toiletries, nappies and other essentials when these are needed

We provide help for, and access to advice on, immigration and housing

We work with various government departments and public bodies on our client’s behalf

We bring our clients together for social events

We teach English and other life skills

We help children of clients participate in sporting and other activities

What can I do to help?

Make a financial donation, large or small, to support our work

Invite us to send a speaker to your school, group, club or place of worship

Become a volunteer, befriend and offer practical support of all kinds and at all levels

Why do refugees need help?

The State provides only minimal help to those awaiting asylum decisions – and decisions can take several years.

Are asylum seekers illegal?

To seek asylum is not illegal. Some of our clients are awaiting decisions on asylum. As a result of their experiences, many have a well-founded belief that they will be in danger if they return home.

Is it illegal to help them?

No one breaks the law by feeding the starving or giving shelter where it is needed. What sort of people are they? Our clients are normal people – many are hard working and employable but without the option of working for a living, others may be in need of more help.

Do you help children?

Yes, we work with lots of families who have been forced to flee their home countries. Some families have been through appalling experiences and all are stronger together.

Who is behind the project?

We are a small secular group – we have no sponsors and receive no regular major grants. Decision making is through a committee.

Chair: Tim Whittaker, Treasurer: Paul Shaw, Deputy Chair: Tony Rindl, Volunteer Coordinators: Yifan Wang and Seema Agnihotri, Casework Coordinator: Sue Ellison, Distribution Coordinator: John Gray, Drop-In Coordinator: Paul Tucker, Secretary: Lawrence Blake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does WTRRP do?

We befriend asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants without status in the UK (our clients)

We help our clients to buy food, toiletries, nappies and other essentials when these are needed

We provide help for, and access to advice on, immigration and housing

We work with various government departments and public bodies on our client’s behalf

We bring our clients together for social events

We teach English and other life skills

We help children of clients participate in sporting and other activities

What can I do to help?

Make a financial donation, large or small, to support our work

Invite us to send a speaker to your school, group, club or place of worship

Become a volunteer, befriend and offer practical support of all kinds and at all levels

Why do refugees need help?

The State provides only minimal help to those awaiting asylum decisions – and decisions can take several years.

Are asylum seekers illegal?

To seek asylum is not illegal. Some of our clients are awaiting decisions on asylum. As a result of their experiences, many have a well-founded belief that they will be in danger if they return home.

Is it illegal to help them?

No one breaks the law by feeding the starving or giving shelter where it is needed. What sort of people are they? Our clients are normal people – many are hard working and employable but without the option of working for a living, others may be in need of more help.

Do you help children?

Yes, we work with lots of families who have been forced to flee their home countries. Some families have been through appalling experiences and all are stronger together.

Who is behind the project?

We are a small secular group – we have no sponsors and receive no regular major grants. Decision making is through a committee.

Chair: Tim Whittaker, Treasurer: Paul Shaw, Deputy Chair: Tony Rindl, Volunteer Coordinators: Yifan Wang and Seema Agnihotri, Casework Coordinator: Sue Ellison, Distribution Coordinator: John Gray, Drop-In Coordinator: Paul Tucker, Secretary: Lawrence Blake.

Is WTRRP a registered charity?

Yes, our charity number is 1162226.

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