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. Our Friday Drop-In advice service from 10am to 12.30pm is now running on Facebook. Contact us via Facebook Messenger during these times if you would like to speak to an advisor.
At other times of the week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, you can also speak to an advisor on one of the numbers below.
Our staff are working at home to provide essential support to clients over the phone and by email. We are also continuing to deliver IELTS sessions using online learning platforms, and continuing to support ESOL learners.
A detailed statement about our response to the coronavirus crisis is available here:
Coronavirus Statement
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
This video explains the services we are offering during lockdown:
Information for clients in refugee community languages
Information about our services
Welcome to Leeds ProjectConnecting 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.
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ESOL ClassesSupporting with learning English, one of the key elements of integration into UK society, in order to encourage self-sufficiency and enhance access to opportunities
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Volunteer With UsBe 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.
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New RootsEngaging 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.
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28 Day Transition ProjectEnabling 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.
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Syrian Resettlement ProgrammeSupporting individuals who have arrived as part of the Syrian and Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme to integrate into UK society.
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