What Asylum Justice does

Asylum Justice is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number 1112026) and company limited by guarantee (05447875) that provides free specialist immigration and asylum legal advice and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in Wales. Founded in 2005 by retired barrister Roger Warren-Evans and relaunched in 2014, the organisation is the only provider in Wales holding OISC/IAA Level 3 accreditation, enabling it to represent clients at asylum appeal court level. It advises an average of 25 people per week through drop-in sessions in Cardiff and Swansea, and reports appeal success rates of 70-77%, nearly double the national average of 41%. Its principal customer segments are asylum seekers (primary), refugees (primary), vulnerable migrants, and LGBTQ+/Trans+ asylum seekers served through the July 2025 'We Exist Legal' partnership.

The organisation's core products comprise free legal advice and representation, asylum appeal representation, family reunion applications, fresh asylum claims, and leave-to-remain support. It operates on a technology stack of Leap case management (transitioning to Amberlo), Microsoft 365, Cognito Forms for online intake, SharePoint for file storage, and Microsoft Teams for client communications. The go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: weekly drop-in sessions, an online enquiry form, a telephone advice line (029 2049 9421), and inbound referrals from Welsh Government, Welsh Refugee Council, Care4Calais, Praxis, and City of Sanctuary.

Asylum Justice generates no client revenue, providing all services free of charge. Operating income is sourced entirely from charitable donations, fundraising events, and grants from six primary institutional funders: Welsh Government, Ministry of Justice, National Lottery Community Fund, Tudor Trust, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation. The model is structurally constrained: headcount sits at 1-10, multiple historical client acceptance halts (2015, 2015-2016, early 2017) and a 2016 emergency 'Save Asylum Justice' appeal indicate persistent funding pressure, and the October 2025 office closure due to far-right targeting alongside the December 2025 death of founder Roger Warren-Evans introduce acute continuity risk under existing governance led by Legal Director Ruth Brown and Chair of Trustees Bernadette Rainey.

Name

Asylum Justice

Legal name

Asylum Justice

Website

https://asylumjustice.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asylum Justice is a Welsh charity providing free specialist immigration and asylum legal services to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants. It is the only Wales organisation with OISC Level 3 accreditation, delivering court-level appeal representation with 70-77% success rates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration and Asylum Legal Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asylum & Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Support (BPADAHAB), Immigrant & Refugee Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAG)

Keywords

• Asylum legal services
• Immigration advice
• Refugee legal aid
• Human rights law
• Charity legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Grants: Asylum Justice operates as a registered charity (Number: 1112026) funded through donations, fundraising events, and grants from institutional funders including Welsh Government, Ministry of Justice, National Lottery Community Fund, Tudor Trust, Lloyds Bank Foundation, and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
2. Free Legal Services (No Revenue Generation): The organization provides free legal advice and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants. Services are provided at no cost to clients as the organization does not charge for its services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asylum Justice is a registered charity that provides free specialist immigration and asylum legal advice and representation to asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in Wales. Its core services include weekly drop-in advice surgeries in Cardiff and Swansea, asylum appeals representation at court level (enabled by IAA/OISC Level 3 accreditation), fresh asylum claims, family reunion applications, leave to remain assistance, and the We Exist Legal project supporting Trans+ asylum seekers.

Product overview

Asylum Justice is a legal charity offering free specialist immigration and asylum legal services in Wales. The organization provides a single integrated service comprising free drop-in advice sessions in Cardiff and Swansea, specialist asylum appeals representation (the only Wales organization with IAA Level 3 accreditation), family reunion applications for refugees, and fresh asylum claims. A notable specialized module is the We Exist Legal project (launched July 2025) providing dedicated legal services to Trans+ asylum seekers in collaboration with grassroots organization We Exist.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Asylum Appeal Representation Specialist representation for asylum seekers at appeal stage, including cases where legal aid has been denied. The organization holds IAA Level 3 accreditation, making it the only Wales-based provider able to represent clients at the First-tier Tribunal and upper tribunals.
• Drop-in Advice Sessions Weekly free drop-in advice surgeries held in Cardiff (at City United Reformed Church, Windsor Place) and Swansea, providing face-to-face legal advice to migrants and asylum seekers not eligible for legal aid; averaging 25 people advised per week.
• Family Reunion Applications Free family reunion application services for recognized refugees, an area no longer covered by legal aid. Asylum Justice is the only charity in Wales providing this service without charge, with a 99% success rate reported.
• We Exist Legal Project A collaborative project with We Exist providing free legal advice and representation specifically to Trans+ people navigating the UK's asylum and immigration system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% asylum appeal success rate in 2019 (2014-2018 average of 70%)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Together AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of over 50 organizations united to organize and mobilize across the country leading up to national demonstration on 28 March 2026. Partners include Care4Calais, Praxis, Women for Refugee Women.
• We ExistflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots Trans+ mutual aid group collaborating with Asylum Justice on 'We Exist Legal' project providing free legal advice to Trans+ asylum seekers. Led by Hussein Said, solicitor specializing in LGBTQ+ asylum law.
• Welsh Refugee CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading organization in consortium delivering Asylum Rights Programme improving access to support services for refugees and asylum seekers across Wales.
• Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC)coreOthersRegulatory body auditing client files on punctual basis to ensure compliance with immigration advice standards. OISC Number: N200800025.
• City of SanctuarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsylum Justice has pledged full support to Cardiff City of Sanctuary movement promoting welcome and inclusion for newcomers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Sanctuary: UK-wide movement of cities and organizations welcoming sanctuary seekers. Asylum Justice has pledged full support to the Cardiff City of Sanctuary branch; comparable as a national network with a Wales hub.
• British Red Cross (Refugee Services): Large UK humanitarian organization providing refugee support including casework, family reunion assistance, and integration support. Comparable in providing family reunion and asylum-related services but as part of a much broader humanitarian portfolio.

Direct peers

• Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI): UK charity providing immigration legal advice, representation, and strategic litigation. Comparable in offering specialist immigration legal services to asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants, with similar OISC-accredited casework and policy advocacy.
• Refugee Action: UK-wide charity providing advice, advocacy, and integration support for refugees and asylum seekers. Overlaps with Asylum Justice in direct client services (advice line, casework) and policy advocacy for the same beneficiary group.
• Praxis: London-based charity providing legal advice, advocacy, and housing support for migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Direct comparable in mission and service mix; Asylum Justice partners with Praxis in the Together Alliance.
• Welsh Refugee Council: Wales-based national umbrella body for refugees and asylum seekers, partnering with Asylum Justice on the Asylum Rights Programme. Provides complementary advocacy, integration support, and policy work for the same target population in the same geography.
• Mary Ward Legal Centre: London-based legal centre providing free immigration and asylum advice and representation to vulnerable migrants. Comparable mission, OISC Level 3 accreditation, and pro bono legal aid model serving similar client demographics.
• Care4Calais: Volunteer-led charity supporting asylum seekers and refugees in the UK and northern France. Direct peer in grassroots refugee support, advocacy, and service delivery; listed as an Asylum Justice referral partner.
• Women for Refugee Women: London-based charity advocating for and supporting women asylum seekers in the UK. Listed as an Asylum Justice partner in the Together Alliance; overlaps in serving refugee women with legal and integration support.
• Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU): Manchester-based charity providing specialist immigration legal advice and representation to asylum seekers and migrants. Closely comparable OISC-accredited legal services model, focused on a different UK region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asylumjustice
• Facebookfacebook.com/asylumjusticecymru
• Instagraminstagram.com/asylumjustice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asylum-justice

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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