Grant to Communities and Sanctury Seekers Together (360G-EssexCF-A425545)

To respond to the needs of refugees and asylum seekers living in Southend, through reseach and support services.

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Grant Details

Amount Applied For 0
Amount Awarded 5000
Award Date 2016-10-25T00:00:00+00:00
Beneficiary Location: Country Code GB
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code E06000033
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type UA
Beneficiary Location: Name Southend-on-Sea
Grant Programme: Code 2016/17
Grant Programme: Title Dennis and Kathleen Smith Fund
Last Modified 2021-04-29T00:00:00+00:00
Primary age group All Ages
Primary beneficiary Refugees/asylum seekers /immigrants
Primary issue Refugees/Asylum/Immigration
Recipient Org: Charity Number 1181331
Recipient Org: Description About CAST CAST is a grassroots charity based in Southend-on-Sea which aims to support the self-determined needs of asylum seekers and refugees. CAST aims to bring communities together to address isolation and loneliness through hosting and friendship projects which build relationships of trust, inter-dependency, respect, and solidarity within Southend. We assist asylum-seekers and refugees and new members of our community, offering advice and support and signposting them to appropriate services; and liaise with local community and statutory organisations and are active in night shelters and the Southend Homeless Action Network. At the same time, CAST is an activist organisation that pushes for fairer representations of non-status peoples, and aims to challenge the structures which stand in the way of this. CAST is organised by a diverse, non-hierarchical group of volunteers, most of whom were once asylum-seekers, and all of whom share a vision of creating strong, welcoming communities. CAST is a service user led organisation made up of residents of Southend who have life experience of the refugee and asylum seeker experience. We are the major link between BME communities and public sector service providers in many ways, and so add significant value to many other services. Our Vision - To end destitution in the asylum seeking process. Refugees and Asylum Seekers (R&AS) will be able to access all appropriate support to enable them to integrate and thrive in our communities, without the experience or processes causing any harm. They will have opportunity to get involved, know where support is available and be valued members of the local community. Advocacy • Attendance alongside clients • Supporting the completion of documents and forms • Immigration Advice using pro bono solicitors • Overcome language barriers • Manage through process and procedures • Offer moral support through difficult events Advice • Face to Face, Telephone and in groups • Inform clients of process, procedure, opportunity and risks • Section 17 (Children’s Act 2004) • To support those who find themselves destitute and often homeless • To identify accommodation, financial support, moral direction and mental health services. Interpreting Services • CAST Volunteers providing Partner organisations and clients interpreters for housing, benefits, health, social work etc. • Clients are able to access services and respond to requests for information • Services are able to communicate with their clients. Signposting • Providing gateways to work, other services and support • Leaflets • Telephone numbers • Introductions Projects • Working with volunteers and community groups • Assist in the integration of R&AS Housing support • Hosting Project • Introduction to Landlords • Help with Housing authority and benefits • Provision of CAST Housing • Identification and occupation of Housing appropriate to individual, circumstances and available resources Education • Speaking at Events • Providing Presentations for others to deliver • Working with education providers to ensure suitable policies in place • R&AS can access appropriate education that fits with their ability, circumstances and aspirations Campaigning • Representation at a number of committees, groups and forums • Responding to consultation when appropriate. • Raising issues of fairness and equality with appropriate authorities when appropriate • Vulnerable R&AS have a voice and can respond to unfair treatment without fear
Recipient Org: Web Address http://www.castsanctuary.com