Croydon Refugee Day Centre offers a welcoming space for asylum seekers and refugees who have received leave to remain within the last two years and are living in Croydon.
We provide practical assistance, including clothing, shoes, and other daily essentials, as well as support with schooling arrangements for children. Our centre is a place to connect, learn, and access vital help as you start a new life in the UK.
- Drop-in sessions: Get help with clothing needs and access our help desk every Tuesday morning.
- Language classes, games, and activities: Join us on Wednesdays for opportunities to learn, play, and meet others.
- Women’s Cooking Project: If you live in accommodation without kitchen access, join our supportive cooking sessions for women (email to register).
We are based at West Croydon Baptist Church, easily accessible by bus and located on a large traffic island at the junction of St James’s Road and Whitehorse Road. Our entrance is on Whitehorse Road, opposite the Hogarth Crescent ‘R’ bus stop.
Eligibility: You must be an asylum seeker or a refugee (leave to remain within the last two years) and living in Croydon.
All services are free of charge.