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Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern (BEACON)
Raises awareness about the needs of asylum seekers and refugees. BEACON has 3 main projects:
1. McKENZIE FRIENDS. Volunteers provide non-legal support to asylum seekers attending Thornbury Asylum Court.
2. CHAT. Friendship and refreshments for those attending the Asylum court -takes place on Tuesday mornings at Thornbury Appeal Court.
3. HOSTING PROJECT. Aims to provide short and medium term accommodation in volunteers' homes.
Contact Details
| Name | Laura O'Connor |
|---|---|
| Position | Beacon Co-Ordinator |
| Address | Bradford Ecumenical Asylum Concern BEACON, c/o Touchstone 32 Merton Road BRADFORD BD7 1RE |
| Phone | 01274 721626 |
| Fax | 01274 395324 |
| Email this organisation | |
| Website | www.beaconbradford.org |
About this organisation
| Constitution? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Registered charity? | Yes |
| Limited company? | No |
| Paid workers? | Yes |
| Takes short-term volunteers/placements? | Yes |
| Takes long-term volunteers? | Yes |
| Offers room hire? | No |
Venue Access
| Parking outside? | Not Applicable |
|---|---|
| Induction Loop? | Not Applicable |
| Flat Access? | Not Applicable |
| Accessible toilets? | Not Applicable |
| Lift? | Not Applicable |
Listed in the following categories
- Justice & Rights - Equality issues / Human Rights - Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- > Groups by people served - Refugees and Asylum Seekers
- > Groups by type - Service Providers to Individuals
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Information last updated 15 Jun 2009.
