We are a leading and innovative charity that provides high quality services and support to excluded, vulnerable and isolated Irish emigrants in Britain.
The reality of life in Britain today for many Irish emigrants is not the migrant’s dream. Many of those who came to England in the 1950’s are now elderly and facing isolation and severe poverty; Irish Travellers are one of the most marginalised groups in our society, encountering much racism and prejudice; and we estimate that over 1000 Irish men and women are in custody, making us the second largest ethnic minority group in the prison system today.
The good news is, with your help, we are making a difference: