20 Years of Justice – Help Us Raise £20,000

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20 Years of Justice – Help Us Raise £20,000

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Be the Difference: Help Rebuild Lives and Reunite Families  

Experience the vital work of Justice First in our first-ever film-based fundraising appeal.

This film highlights the significant role we play in reuniting families and providing safety, stability, and hope to people seeking asylum and refugees in the North East.

With demand for our services increasing by over 50% this year, we urgently need your support to continue offering free legal advice and support to vulnerable individuals. Without expanding to meet this growing demand, families separated for years may be left without the help they need to reunite.

Together, we can ensure that no one faces the asylum system alone. Watch the film, share our story, and join us in transforming lives.

Become a monthly donor today.

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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.”

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

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

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20 Years of Justice First: Jean-Michel’s Story 🧡Our fourth film in our 20 Years of Justice First series is here!This time, we hear from Jean-Michel, one of the very first people to receive support from Justice First back in 2006.Twenty years ago, Jean-Michel came to us while navigating the challenges of the asylum system and needing legal support and guidance. Today, he is settled in the UK and continues to be a passionate advocate for Justice First, helping others find the support they need.Having been part of our journey from the very beginning, Jean-Michel has seen first-hand the difference Justice First can make, not only in his own life but in the lives of so many others.His story is a reminder of why our work matters, and why it is so important that this support continues to be available for those who need it.🎬 Watch Jean-Michel’s story, share it with your friends and help us spread the word: youtu.be/0Sm1Zki08_Y?si=H6UQQ9jG1DeX6Xu8As we mark 20 years of Justice First, we're also working towards our £20,000 fundraising target to help us continue supporting people navigating the asylum and immigration system.🧡 Support our anniversary appeal here:www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/20-years-of-justice-help-us-raise-20-000A huge thank you to Jean-Michel for sharing his story and for continuing to champion Justice First after all these years, and to everyone who has supported us along the way.#JusticeFirst #20YearsOfJusticeFirst #SocialJustice #Community ...

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Last week we were delighted to return to Newcastle College as part of their Enrichment Week! We delivered a session for students preparing for careers in childcare and education, exploring the asylum system with a particular focus on children seeking asylum. We discussed the challenges they may face and the importance of best practice, helping to equip these future professionals with the knowledge and understanding they need to support children with lived experience of displacement. We’re so pleased that the session was so well received, and we loved reading this lovely feedback from the students! 💬A huge thank you to the students for raising £50 for us through their Pyjama Day! Every penny makes a difference and helps support our 20th anniversary fundraising appeal. 🧡 ...

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Supporting people seeking sanctuary & refugees in the Northeast of England. We offer specialist legal advice regulated by OISC. 🧡#BuildingBridgesNotWalls

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6 Feb

🧡 £20,000 for 20 Years 🧡
In 2026 we turn 20! We’re raising £20k to keep providing life-changing legal advice for people seeking asylum and refugees in the Northeast.

Donate, fundraise or share 👉 http://bit.ly/JusticeFirst20for20

#20For20 #AccessToJustice #CharityFundraising #NorthEast

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❗IMPORTANT UPDATE❗️
Temporary Suspension of Refugee Family Reunion Applications

We know this news has come as a shock. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

#BuildingBridgesNotWalls.

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