DP (The Destitution Project)

DP gives life changing support to asylum seekers and refugees living in Bolton via its weekly Drop in and Casework and Information Service. Our casework team of senior caseworker, admin assistant and trustee/line manager assists with asylum applications, Section 95 support, appeals, access to health care and transitioning to refugee status, also supporting refused asylum seekers (Section 4 support) in submitting fresh claims without which many would become destitute.   In 2023 our caseworker held 116 face-to-face appointments, 655 remote-support sessions and supported 160 other (walk in) queries. Our Drop-in provides: hot meal, English lessons, barbering, art and craft, clothes and household goods and games tables; also  food parcels for asylum seekers to supplement their £47.39 week allowance.  In 2023 attendance was 2994 averaging  59 per session, giving 2057 food parcels to asylum seekers (including destitute) All of DP’s provision is free of charge.