Over 2,000 People Sign Open Letter for Unity and Compassion in Oxfordshire
In just 48 hours, more than 2,000 people – including Oxfordshire MPs Calum Miller, Olly Glover, and Charlie Maynard, alongside faith leaders, academics, GPs, trade unionists, and community representatives – have added their names to an open letter calling for “unity and compassion in Oxfordshire (and beyond)”. The letter, organised by Asylum Welcome, raises deep concerns about the
23rd August 2025 – a statement
Asylum Welcome is deeply saddened by the protests taking place outside the asylum hotel in Oxford today. We are a proud city of sanctuary, where refugees are valued members of our community. People who claim asylum are legally permitted to have their asylum claims heard, and we are morally obligated to protect people in need.
A year ago, our community came together
🕊 One year after far-right groups threatened our office, our message remains the same: Oxford is a place of welcome. In this update, we reflect on the ongoing challenges asylum seekers face, the urgent support we aim to provide, and how you can help build a city of sanctuary in practice — plus key facts to challenge common myths
A Family Reunited
We have some wonderful news to share. Last Christmas, we introduced you to Muhammad Irshad Khan – a devoted father separated from his wife and children, navigating complex systems with fierce determination, and holding on to hope that they would one day be reunited in safety. Thanks to your generosity, the tireless work of our Legal Immigration Advice service,
Keep Campsfield Closed: the fight continues…
On Sunday 22nd June, Asylum Welcome volunteers and staff joined a peaceful rally and solidarity walk to protest government plans to reopen Campsfield House, the controversial immigration detention centre near Kidlington. The event, held on the final day of Refugee Week, was organised by the Coalition to Keep Campsfield Closed—a broad alliance of local residents, refugee support organisations, faith
New report launched to strengthen support for migrant survivors of domestic abuse
On Wednesday 18th June, the Thames Valley Immigration Alliance (TVIA) launched a powerful new report highlighting the experiences of migrant survivors of domestic abuse. Developed by the four organisations that make up TVIA – Asylum Welcome, Settled, Refugee Support Group Berkshire, and Slough Refugee Support – the report aims to strengthen support for migrant communities across the region. It
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