Contact 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 unique service in the North East and work closely with, and refer people to other supportive organisations as appropriate.

Justice First 133 Norton Road,
Stockton-on-Tees. TS18 2BG. England.

Call: +44 (0) 1642 601122

Our phone lines are open between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday. We understand that our phone lines may experience high call volumes, and your patience is greatly appreciated.

Our info@ email inbox is monitored Monday to Wednesday and we prioritise emails based on urgency.

Attend one of our drop-ins:

We offer drop-in sessions where you can speak directly with a legal adviser about an issue you need support with. Details of our drop-in locations are below.

MONDAY (12-2PM) – Drop in. HARTLEPOOL (St Joseph’s Church, St Paul’s Road, TS26 9EY)

TUESDAY – Appointment only. NEWCASTLE (British Red Cross, Croft House, NE4 8SR)

WEDNESDAY (11-1PM) – Drop in. DURHAM Only on the last Wednesday of every month. (North Road Methodist Church, DH1 4SG.)

THURSDAY (10-1PM) – Appointment only. STOCKTON (Justice First, 133 Norton Road, TS18 2BG)

FRIDAY (10-2PM) – Drop in. DARLINGTON (St Cuthberts Church, Market Place, DL1 5QG).

FRIDAY (10-2PM) – Appointment only. MIDDLESBROUGH (Open Door Northeast, Parliament Road, TS1 5QH).

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    Our vision is of a society based on a tradition of welcome, acceptance and dignity for those who seek

    Justice First is with Refugee Futures and 11 others.

    7 days ago

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    It’s nearly that time of year again as Refugee Week approaches, which means it’s time to share details of our annual Refugee Week Football Tournament!📅 Saturday 20th June🕤 9:30am – 2:00pm📍 Goals TeessideA fantastic day bringing people together through sport, food, and community, with teams joining us from across the North East and Cumbria!You can get involved by entering a team (£70), sponsoring a team (£70), or coming along to support, cheer, and make a donation towards food and event costs. Deadline to enter a team is the 6th of June. As part of our 20th anniversary year and £20,000 fundraising target, we are particularly keen to hear from local businesses who may be able to sponsor a team. Teams made up of people seeking asylum play for free, so sponsorship is essential to help make the event possible. Donation link: www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/20-years-of-justice-help-us-raise-20-000Please get in touch for more information - full details are on the posters below. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Today we are launching our recruitment for a new Chair of Trustees 🎉As we mark 20 years of impact at Justice First, we’re looking for a visionary leader to help guide us into our next chapter.This is a unique opportunity to shape our future, support a passionate team, and make a lasting difference.📥 Download the recruitment pack and apply via our website: justicefirst.org.uk/become-our-chair-of-trustees/📅 Deadline: 30 May 2026Join us at an exciting moment in our journey. Please help us share widely! 🔁🤳🏻🗣️ #Trustees #LeadershipOpportunity #NonprofitJobs #SocialImpact #BoardLeadership ... See MoreSee Less

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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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    2 Sep

    ❗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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