Issue details

To award grant funding of £500 for the financial year of 2020-21 to Gloucestershire Action of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS) in order to support the work that GARAS provide in supporting both refugees and people seeking asylum within Cheltenham

Gloucestershire Action of Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS) work with a range of agencies to inform and raise awareness of the issues facing those seeking asylum in the UK and also provide ongoing support and advice to refugees and asylum seekers within Gloucestershire. This involves provision of a weekly drop in service in Cheltenham and includes information, advocacy & advice on health, housing, benefits, immigration, law, education, employment, counselling provision for those suffering the effects of trauma and ensures that refugees and asylum seekers are getting the appropriate support.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/03/2021

Decision due: 8 Mar 2021 by Cabinet Member for Housing

Lead member: Councillor Peter Jeffries, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets cllr.peter.jeffries@cheltenham.gov.uk

Contact: Caroline Sutcliffe 01242 264171 Email: [email protected].

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