Helping Refugees and Migrants Settle in Essex
Moving to a new country can be overwhelming. We provide free advice, support, and practical help to refugees, asylum seekers, and migrant workers throughout Essex.
We understand the challenges of settling into a new culture—where systems can be confusing, bureaucracy can feel impossible, and even simple things like making friends or finding work can be daunting.
We’re here to help.
How We Support You
We offer a friendly, welcoming space for anyone who needs support.
Drop-in advice and advocacy – Visit our Colchester office for free, confidential advice on:
Housing and benefits
Finding work and understanding employment rights
Accessing healthcare and education
Learning English and meeting new people
Practical support – We help with form-filling, applications, and navigating local services.
Community connections – We run social groups, befriending schemes, and skills classes to help you feel at home.
Wherever you're from, however long you've been here, you are welcome.
About Us
Essex Integration provides essential support services to refugees and migrants arriving in Essex under the Home Office scheme.
We work in partnership with Essex County Council, delivering the core requirements of the resettlement programme. But our work goes beyond contracts—we believe in helping people build real lives in their new communities. That’s why we also provide:
Extra support services for families and individuals.
Voluntary programmes to help people integrate fully.
Community-led initiatives that make a lasting difference.
How You Can Help
We rely on volunteers and community support to make our work possible. Could you help?
Become a befriender – Help a local family feel welcome.
Teach English – Support online or face-to-face language classes.
Volunteer in life-skills workshops – Share practical skills to help with everyday life.
Teach new skills – From CV writing to cooking, anything can help!
Donate – Your support helps us continue this vital work.
