Friends Without Borders
Contact details
Friends Without Borders
All Saints Centre
Commercial Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4BT
Public phone: 07546 502143
Email: office@friendswithoutborders.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.friendswithoutborders.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Friends Without Borders (Portsmouth) (FWB) is a charity that provides support for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants within the Portsmouth area by the provision of financial and other assistance and by raising awareness of the general public. We run a drop-in centre every Thursday between 10:00am and 1pm where we provide a safe and welcoming space for socialising, with free refreshments. Our caseworkers can assist with things such as school applications, registering with doctors, NHS forms, food bank vouchers and signposting. Once a month, we have a visit by Citizens Advice Portsmouth, who can deal with more complex casework and immigration issues which do not require a specialist immigration solicitor. Citizens Advice can refer to our Access to Justice project for further legal advice. We offer free English conversation classes in small groups. We have a Wednesday allotment project and a monthly woodworking scheme.
Target group: We help asylum seekers and other immigrants living in the local community of Portsmouth
Area served: Portsmouth and surrounding area
How to contact: Phone 07546 502143 (voicemail) or email office@friendswithoutborders.org.uk
Availability
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Friday:
Weekends:
Office Hours: Monday to Wednesday core office hours
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - limited
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Parking in church forecourt
Other information
Languages other than English: Access to interpreters.
Charity number: 1194005 (CIO)
Year established: 1994
Staffing: Volunteer-led with approx 25 volunteers, 1 staff member (part time) - Client Services Manager.
Public transport: Bus X4, 8, 20 and 700 - All Saints bus stop, nearest train station Portsmouth & Southsea
Record last checked: 24 July 2024