Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London

Who we are

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. Starting 25 years ago, we now support over 5000 people yearly with a few volunteers, 30+ staff and a turnover above one and half million pounds.

We are an IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

Our culture and values

We are a not for profit organisation, running a busy client facing service. We provide immigration advice (IAA level 3) and generalist advice in a range of areas to support our clients. This goes alongside destitution services and support to build a new life in the UK, with ESOL classes and referrals for support accessing work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

​Our wide range of experience, drawing on the daily insights from those we work with, as well as the expertise of our staff and the work of our Experts by Experience group means that we are uniquely placed to provideaccess and insight to policy makers, politicians and those with a positive and genuine interest in migration issues.