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Established in 2002, our vision is for all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.

COVID-19/ Coronavirus update

The RETAS office is temporarily closed. This means that the Friday drop-in and face-to-face client appointments are suspended until further notice. Our staff are working at home to provide essential support to clients over the phone and by email. We are also continuing to deliver ESOL and IELTS sessions using online learning platforms. 

Our office telephone is diverted to staff mobile, but if you are finding it difficult to reach us, please try one of the following numbers:
07440 402028
07949 796180

Welcome to Leeds Project

​Connecting individuals new to Leeds and the UK and those waiting for a be-friender with local volunteers and services to support orientation, integration and feeling welcomed.​ 

ESOL Classes

​Supporting with learning English, one of the key elements of integration into UK society, in order to encourage self-sufficiency and enhance access to opportunities

Volunteer With Us

​Be a part of the fantastic work done at RETAS! Contribute your passion and skills alongside developing new skills, employability and knowledge of the refugee sector. 

New Roots

Engaging with refugees with multiple and complex needs to provide a range of holistic, intensive and enhanced support activities, adding significant value to the limited refugee integration provision and improving integration outcomes.

28 Day Transition Project

Enabling asylum seekers who have very recently been granted refugee status to transition successfully from living as asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation, to living independently in alternative accommodation and integrating successfully into local communities throughout Leeds, Bradford & Wakefield.​​

Syrian Resettlement Programme

Supporting individuals who have arrived as part of the Syrian and Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme to integrate into UK society.