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GARAS is a charitable company, with its object to relieve
sickness, poverty and distress in Gloucestershire, with
the particular aim of promoting the welfare of refugees
and asylum seekers.
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The drop-in centre,
which offers: |
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A 'safe space': activities, refreshments, relationships. |
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Information, advocacy & advice on health, housing,
benefits, immigration, law, education, career. |
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Access to other agencies, e.g. Red Cross family
tracing, Gloscat English courses, careers guidance,
health visitor, CAB. |
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Food, clothing, toys (for urgent needs), furniture,
household items & bedding. |
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In addition, GARAS
seeks to: |
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Negotiate access to services at a strategic level. |
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Liaise with other agencies in Gloucester/shire
who encounter asylum seekers and refugees. |
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Raise awareness about the situation of asylum
seekers and refugees in Gloucester/shire. |
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| Patrons: Parmjit Dhanda MP, David Drew
MP, Diana Organ MP, The Right Rev David Bentley, Bishop
of Gloucester |
| Company number 4026398 - Charity number
1082388 |
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