Welcome to Justice First

Supporting people who seek safety in the UK

We offer specialist legal advice, practical and emotional support, and deliver refugee awareness training, presentations and talks.

We are a specialist service in the North East that works closely with, and refers people to other supportive organisations as appropriate.

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Our vision is of a society based on a tradition of welcoming, acceptance and dignity for those who seek safety in the UK

We give people an opportunity to use the available evidence, to support their asylum claim.

We raise awareness of the hardship faced by many of our beneficiaries.

We offer practical assistance, in the last 12 months, over 800 people accessed our services.

We provide a safe and trusting environment where people can tell the story of their refugee journey.

Justice First Client Feedback

“Your strong support, your constant words of peace, encouragement and calmness helped in more ways to keep my children and I going through this journey, more than you can ever imagine.”

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“Our success story is not complete without you and the Justice First team. We say thank you more than words can explain. We will never forget your kindness and will surely remember you in our prayers, thank you again.”

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“I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to you and your truly professional team for all the hard work towards presenting my case. You’ll always be my role model and a dear friend and a true gentleman. I am now a proud member of this great national and a greater community.”

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“I am grateful very much for such a voluntary organisation. Their kindness makes me believe in all good positive things. And I hope one day I could join them in helping more people without conditions.”

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“They are a very helpful organisation who help Asylum seekers who have no Solicitors. They’re straight to the point about whether they can help you or not. While you’re there, they offer you snacks, tea or coffee and if you are destitute, they can even help with clothes and food through another charity. Very wonderful bunch of people there.”

JF Client

“Great team with huge empathy. God bless you. You helped me indirectly and I am very grateful and humble.”

JF Client

“Outstanding service received today regarding my ILR application. The advisor has excellent communication skills. Very responsive and helpful.”

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4 days ago

📢 Good news to end the week! Thanks to your support, we can continue making life-changing applications and help people rebuild their lives. You can donate to Justice First today through this link: justicefirst.org.uk/donate/ Every donation helps to provide hope! 🧡 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Dear supporters!Last Friday, we had our incredible fundraising concert, 'Singing for Justice', aimed at raising funds for both Justice First and the Forever Home in the DRC. There was a fantastic lineup of talented musicians from Europe, Africa, and Central America, as well as the North East Opera. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported this event! Your contributions will help us continue our vital work in the community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support. Stay tuned for updates on the total amount raised!We also sent out our quarterly Autumn newsletter this morning! If you missed it or aren't subscribed yet, you can catch up on this and all previous newsletters here: justicefirst.org.uk/justice-first-newsletter/If you’d like to receive our newsletters and stay informed about our events and activities, please send us your email!Thank you for your continued support! 🧡 ... See MoreSee Less
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📢 Good news to end the week!

Thanks to your support, we can continue making life-changing applications and help people rebuild their lives.

You can donate to Justice First today through this link: https://justicefirst.org.uk/donate/

Every donation helps to provide hope! 🧡

Most migrants rely on legal advice to navigate the hostile-by-design immigration system—yet cuts to legal aid have made it feel impossible for many to access advice.

⚖️With @JCWI_UK + 64 other orgs, we’re calling for change. Read the new joint briefing:

https://www.migrantsorganise.org/joint-briefing-securing-access-to-justice-the-need-for-legal-aid-in-immigration/

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