People who have been granted refugee status are entitled to work in the UK, although there are significant barriers relating to language barriers, relevance of qualifications and discrimination.
Asylum seekers still waiting for a decision on their asylum claim however do not have the right to work, and many spend years in limbo, with long term consequences for their mental health, professional deskilling and financial stability.
There are many ways for businesses to support asylum seekers and to create meaningful opportunities for their future pathways.
Our vision:
Businesses across Bristol contribute to making Bristol
a city of welcome, safety and hope.
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