Migrant Destitution Fund GM

Macc

Migrant Destitution Fund GM

A project by Macc

Migrant Destitution Fund GM

Local charities identify someone who needs support and make an application to the Fund. Grants are for up to £80 once a month and are typically spent on food, winter clothing, phone credit, travel costs (e.g. to appointments), dental treatment. The applications are looked at by a panel from the Migrant Destitution Action Group which includes people with experience of destitution. Macc administers the Fund but does not take a fee from any of the donations and does not vote on the panel.

Why they need our service

The Migrant Destitution Fund support peoples who have "no recourse to public funds" - a policy which leaves people unable to meet their basic needs, not supported by the state & not allowed to do paid work to support themselves. People supported by the Fund are mostly asylum seekers and people whose right to remain isn't recognised by the Home Office (e.g. because a relationship breaks down) . Many eventually win the right to remain...but it is a long process. It traps people in destitution.

Plan and expected results

The first phase of the Fund, Jan 2018 to April 2019 saw 201 grants made to109 individuals. Their comments show the difference it made to their lives: "...it meant I could submit my application for appeal just in time. I couldn't have done that without this. [The Fund] stops people having to put themselves in unsafe situations to get money." "helps improve life and get the things we need most to feel human again." 100% of donations made via this page go the Migrant Destitution Fund.

What your gift could provide

£10

phone credit to call family or travel costs to key appointments

£20

purchase essential basics like food and medication

£40

cover half the monthly grant for a destitute migrant

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Charity Information

Macc

Registered charity no.: 1145921