HousingCommunityLegal CC no. 1169868
Address
MRI Foundation, 5 Brayford Square, London
E1 0SG
Activities
Safe housing, social inclusion and employability support for LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers. Operates 10 safe houses across the UK providing around 40,000 bed nights per year.
Annual income
£671,342
What they offer
- 26 safe houses for LGBTQI+ people without access to state support (NRPF)
- Specialist advocacy (up to 6 sessions per person)
- LGBTQI migrants helpline (Tue/Wed/Thu 2–5pm)
- Social inclusion: peer support, events, workshops
- Moving-on support: employability and mentoring
- 1 NRPF safe house in Leeds
Who can use it
LGBTQI people seeking asylum, refugees, and migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
How to get help
Call helpline 0800 358 5851 (Tue/Wed/Thu 2–5pm) or refer via website. Note: housing and advocacy referrals were partially paused as of April 2026 due to demand — check current status on website.
Languages
English, interpreters on request, Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian
Information verified: June 2026