If you're an asylum seeker — you are entitled to a free lawyer. It's called Legal Aid. Don't pay scammers — it's free by law. No one can charge you for an asylum case if you're eligible for Legal Aid.
There are organisations that specifically help LGBTQ+ people with asylum. Here they are:
LGBTQ+ asylum
Rainbow Migration
The only UK organisation that focuses exclusively on LGBTQI+ migration and asylum. They help prepare your case, provide support letters for the Home Office, advise on your witness statement, and help with appeals. They run support groups for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers. If you have an LGBTQ+ asylum case — start here.
housing + integration
Micro Rainbow
Safe housing specifically for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers and refugees — private flats, not shared hostels. Moving On programme — help with jobs, CV, mentoring. Integration into the LGBTQI+ community. Work across England.
housing for young people
akt (Albert Kennedy Trust)
If you're 16-25 and LGBTQ+ — they help with housing if you're homeless or in an unsafe environment. Emergency accommodation, housing support, mentoring. Work across the UK.
asylum toolkit
Right to Remain
Free step-by-step toolkit covering the entire asylum process — from applying to appealing. Written in plain language. Explains what happens at each stage, your rights, what to do if refused. Available in several languages.
refugee support
Refugee Council
The UK's largest refugee support organisation. Help you navigate the system, refer you to a lawyer, support with integration. Infoline available in multiple languages — they'll point you in the right direction.
legal support
UKLGIG (UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group)
Now part of Rainbow Migration. Historically helped LGBTQI+ people with immigration and asylum. If you see this name — it's the same people, contact via Rainbow Migration.
abuse and hate crime
Galop
If you've experienced violence, domestic abuse, hate crime, or so-called "conversion therapy" — Galop specialises in helping LGBTQ+ people. They can help you report to police and provide legal support.
LGBTQ+ housing
Stonewall Housing
Specialist housing support for LGBTQ+ people. Advice on housing rights, help with applications, support if you're being evicted or homeless. Work across England.
asylum support
Migrant Help
Official Home Office partner for asylum seeker support. Help with housing applications (Section 95), financial support (ASPEN card), moving. Speak several languages. If you have nowhere to live — call them first.
torture and trafficking
Helen Bamber Foundation
If you've survived torture, trafficking, or other serious violence — they provide therapy, legal support, and medical evidence for your asylum case. Self-referral via website. Everything is free and confidential.
therapy for survivors
Freedom from Torture
Therapy and rehabilitation for torture survivors. They provide medico-legal reports that strongly support asylum cases. Centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Newcastle.
free lawyers
Legal Aid — how to find a lawyer
Legal Aid is the government's free legal help programme. If you're an asylum seeker — you're eligible. Don't pay "immigration consultants" on social media. A real lawyer through Legal Aid is free. Use the GOV.UK search or ask Rainbow Migration to help you find one.
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Important: The information on this page is general and does not constitute legal advice. For proper advice, contact an immigration lawyer registered with Legal Aid, or an adviser registered with OISC (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner). Do not pay for legal services from unregistered individuals — it is illegal.