We have been working with Abigail Housing for around 3 years now. Our latest success in supporting them in securing a grant for £20,000 – towards the costs of their Bradford Drop-In.
The Bradford Destitution Project Provides housing and support to people seeking asylum who are homeless and destitute who are working with a legal representative to re-engage with the asylum process. These are individuals facing homelessness who are among the most vulnerable in our society as they are left completely destitute with no legal entitlement to any resources with serious risk to their physical and mental health. The project currently supports 15 people in 4 shared houses in Bradford.
A key part of the support we provide is through the Drop-in. Here people can collect food and toiletries parcels, the cash allowance we are able to give and updates on their asylum case. Staff and volunteers keep in touch with individuals, check on their wellbeing and make referrals, particularly around health and wellbeing issues e.g. to Bevan Health Care. This grant will contribute towards the salaries of the support staff – providing advice, support, overseeing the drop-in sessions, supporting the Experts by Experience Group and managing and supporting the volunteers.