ASSIST Sheffield 🧡
@assistsheffield.bsky.social
ASSIST is a Sheffield-based charity supporting destitute people seeking asylum. We provide accommodation, welfare payments and bespoke casework support. 🧡
22 years of solidarity with people seeking asylum. ❄
However, rising hostility, harsher policies, and a bitter winter mean our services are under huge pressure. We need your support! Becoming an ASSIST regular donor is the most powerful act of solidarity you can take. It's life-changing.🧡#1 ⬇
However, rising hostility, harsher policies, and a bitter winter mean our services are under huge pressure. We need your support! Becoming an ASSIST regular donor is the most powerful act of solidarity you can take. It's life-changing.🧡#1 ⬇
November 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
22 years of solidarity with people seeking asylum. ❄
However, rising hostility, harsher policies, and a bitter winter mean our services are under huge pressure. We need your support! Becoming an ASSIST regular donor is the most powerful act of solidarity you can take. It's life-changing.🧡#1 ⬇
However, rising hostility, harsher policies, and a bitter winter mean our services are under huge pressure. We need your support! Becoming an ASSIST regular donor is the most powerful act of solidarity you can take. It's life-changing.🧡#1 ⬇
Send a Card of Solidarity This Christmas. 🎄💌
ASSIST Christmas Cards, designed by people seeking asylum and volunteers, do more than spread festive cheer. Every card you buy helps fund our vital services through the toughest months of the year.
Find out more and order below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58
ASSIST Christmas Cards, designed by people seeking asylum and volunteers, do more than spread festive cheer. Every card you buy helps fund our vital services through the toughest months of the year.
Find out more and order below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Send a Card of Solidarity This Christmas. 🎄💌
ASSIST Christmas Cards, designed by people seeking asylum and volunteers, do more than spread festive cheer. Every card you buy helps fund our vital services through the toughest months of the year.
Find out more and order below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58
ASSIST Christmas Cards, designed by people seeking asylum and volunteers, do more than spread festive cheer. Every card you buy helps fund our vital services through the toughest months of the year.
Find out more and order below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/3vwkaw58
🚨❄ ASSIST Winter Solidarity Appeal is LIVE.
This winter is tougher than ever for people seeking asylum. Hostility is rising and this weekend’s devastating asylum reforms would strip people of the rights they need to build a life in the UK.
Here in Sheffield we say not in our name!
This winter is tougher than ever for people seeking asylum. Hostility is rising and this weekend’s devastating asylum reforms would strip people of the rights they need to build a life in the UK.
Here in Sheffield we say not in our name!
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🚨❄ ASSIST Winter Solidarity Appeal is LIVE.
This winter is tougher than ever for people seeking asylum. Hostility is rising and this weekend’s devastating asylum reforms would strip people of the rights they need to build a life in the UK.
Here in Sheffield we say not in our name!
This winter is tougher than ever for people seeking asylum. Hostility is rising and this weekend’s devastating asylum reforms would strip people of the rights they need to build a life in the UK.
Here in Sheffield we say not in our name!
The #LiftTheBan campaign is gaining momentum in Parliament 📣
Let's show the Government that the public demands an end to the unjust work ban for people seeking asylum. Everyone deserves the chance to contribute to society.
📧 Send a message now and take action tinyurl.com/ms4fah43
#RightToWork
Let's show the Government that the public demands an end to the unjust work ban for people seeking asylum. Everyone deserves the chance to contribute to society.
📧 Send a message now and take action tinyurl.com/ms4fah43
#RightToWork
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The #LiftTheBan campaign is gaining momentum in Parliament 📣
Let's show the Government that the public demands an end to the unjust work ban for people seeking asylum. Everyone deserves the chance to contribute to society.
📧 Send a message now and take action tinyurl.com/ms4fah43
#RightToWork
Let's show the Government that the public demands an end to the unjust work ban for people seeking asylum. Everyone deserves the chance to contribute to society.
📧 Send a message now and take action tinyurl.com/ms4fah43
#RightToWork
More than 200 Uni of Sheffield students smashed their Baby Bummit, hitchhiking to Bristol whilst raising money for ASSIST and other great organisations. 🚗
They’re nearly at an incredible £19,000 raised! Help them make an even bigger difference by donating below 👇🏽
givestar.io/gs/committee...
They’re nearly at an incredible £19,000 raised! Help them make an even bigger difference by donating below 👇🏽
givestar.io/gs/committee...
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
More than 200 Uni of Sheffield students smashed their Baby Bummit, hitchhiking to Bristol whilst raising money for ASSIST and other great organisations. 🚗
They’re nearly at an incredible £19,000 raised! Help them make an even bigger difference by donating below 👇🏽
givestar.io/gs/committee...
They’re nearly at an incredible £19,000 raised! Help them make an even bigger difference by donating below 👇🏽
givestar.io/gs/committee...
Tomorrow at 1pm! 📣
Join our vibrant community to urge Sheffield City Council to #LiftTheBan and allow people seeking asylum the right to work.
📍Sheffield City Hall
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to contribute to the place they call home. 🧡
#RightToWork #SolidarityInAction
Join our vibrant community to urge Sheffield City Council to #LiftTheBan and allow people seeking asylum the right to work.
📍Sheffield City Hall
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to contribute to the place they call home. 🧡
#RightToWork #SolidarityInAction
November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tomorrow at 1pm! 📣
Join our vibrant community to urge Sheffield City Council to #LiftTheBan and allow people seeking asylum the right to work.
📍Sheffield City Hall
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to contribute to the place they call home. 🧡
#RightToWork #SolidarityInAction
Join our vibrant community to urge Sheffield City Council to #LiftTheBan and allow people seeking asylum the right to work.
📍Sheffield City Hall
Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and the chance to contribute to the place they call home. 🧡
#RightToWork #SolidarityInAction
Can you help? We urgently need the following items to maintain our homes and prepare for winter: washing machines, vacuum cleaners, pillows, and warm bedding.️ 🛏️
Do you have other pre-loved items?
Contact us to find out our current needs.📞
#ASSISTSheffield #SolidarityInAction #MakeAHouseAHome
Do you have other pre-loved items?
Contact us to find out our current needs.📞
#ASSISTSheffield #SolidarityInAction #MakeAHouseAHome
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Can you help? We urgently need the following items to maintain our homes and prepare for winter: washing machines, vacuum cleaners, pillows, and warm bedding.️ 🛏️
Do you have other pre-loved items?
Contact us to find out our current needs.📞
#ASSISTSheffield #SolidarityInAction #MakeAHouseAHome
Do you have other pre-loved items?
Contact us to find out our current needs.📞
#ASSISTSheffield #SolidarityInAction #MakeAHouseAHome
Thanks to everyone who donated household items. 🧡
Your generosity has transformed our houses into welcoming homes! Creating not just shelter, but a place of dignity and belonging. 🏡
💬 “My house is a special house. I love my house… we’re like brothers, friends. I have everything. I’m happy.”
Your generosity has transformed our houses into welcoming homes! Creating not just shelter, but a place of dignity and belonging. 🏡
💬 “My house is a special house. I love my house… we’re like brothers, friends. I have everything. I’m happy.”
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thanks to everyone who donated household items. 🧡
Your generosity has transformed our houses into welcoming homes! Creating not just shelter, but a place of dignity and belonging. 🏡
💬 “My house is a special house. I love my house… we’re like brothers, friends. I have everything. I’m happy.”
Your generosity has transformed our houses into welcoming homes! Creating not just shelter, but a place of dignity and belonging. 🏡
💬 “My house is a special house. I love my house… we’re like brothers, friends. I have everything. I’m happy.”
Happy Diwali! 🪔
To everyone celebrating, all of us at ASSIST wish you a prosperous New Year and continued joy during this Festival of Lights. 💫
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
To everyone celebrating, all of us at ASSIST wish you a prosperous New Year and continued joy during this Festival of Lights. 💫
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Happy Diwali! 🪔
To everyone celebrating, all of us at ASSIST wish you a prosperous New Year and continued joy during this Festival of Lights. 💫
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
To everyone celebrating, all of us at ASSIST wish you a prosperous New Year and continued joy during this Festival of Lights. 💫
#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights
This #BlackHistoryMonthUK, we're celebrating the legacy and achievements of Black history and those seeking sanctuary. ✊🏽
During welfare week, we hosted a film screening. Our financial payments provide support to people in destitution, helping them access living necessities and rebuild their lives.
During welfare week, we hosted a film screening. Our financial payments provide support to people in destitution, helping them access living necessities and rebuild their lives.
October 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonthUK, we're celebrating the legacy and achievements of Black history and those seeking sanctuary. ✊🏽
During welfare week, we hosted a film screening. Our financial payments provide support to people in destitution, helping them access living necessities and rebuild their lives.
During welfare week, we hosted a film screening. Our financial payments provide support to people in destitution, helping them access living necessities and rebuild their lives.
Full details and booking links 🔗
tinyurl.com/yhenk84u
📣 From Sheffield? @symaag.bsky.social is running coaches. Book your place 👇🏽
Email: [email protected]
People seeking sanctuary deserve dignity, not detention! 🧡
#TheseWallsMustFall #EndDetention #NoOneIsIllegal
tinyurl.com/yhenk84u
📣 From Sheffield? @symaag.bsky.social is running coaches. Book your place 👇🏽
Email: [email protected]
People seeking sanctuary deserve dignity, not detention! 🧡
#TheseWallsMustFall #EndDetention #NoOneIsIllegal
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Full details and booking links 🔗
tinyurl.com/yhenk84u
📣 From Sheffield? @symaag.bsky.social is running coaches. Book your place 👇🏽
Email: [email protected]
People seeking sanctuary deserve dignity, not detention! 🧡
#TheseWallsMustFall #EndDetention #NoOneIsIllegal
tinyurl.com/yhenk84u
📣 From Sheffield? @symaag.bsky.social is running coaches. Book your place 👇🏽
Email: [email protected]
People seeking sanctuary deserve dignity, not detention! 🧡
#TheseWallsMustFall #EndDetention #NoOneIsIllegal
📣 National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention: Saturday 18 Oct
Join @right-to-remain.bsky.social, @thesewallsmustfall.bsky.social, No To Hassockfield Campaign, and countless activists at Derwentside (Hassockfield) detention centre to demand an end to indefinite detention!
Join @right-to-remain.bsky.social, @thesewallsmustfall.bsky.social, No To Hassockfield Campaign, and countless activists at Derwentside (Hassockfield) detention centre to demand an end to indefinite detention!
September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
📣 National Day of Solidarity to End Immigration Detention: Saturday 18 Oct
Join @right-to-remain.bsky.social, @thesewallsmustfall.bsky.social, No To Hassockfield Campaign, and countless activists at Derwentside (Hassockfield) detention centre to demand an end to indefinite detention!
Join @right-to-remain.bsky.social, @thesewallsmustfall.bsky.social, No To Hassockfield Campaign, and countless activists at Derwentside (Hassockfield) detention centre to demand an end to indefinite detention!
This Sunday, Team ASSIST are taking on the #Sheffield10K, and they need your support! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Cheer them on and help raise vital funds for people seeking asylum. Every step and donation sends a powerful message: despite rising hostility, we are a proud city of welcome for those seeking sanctuary. 🧡
Cheer them on and help raise vital funds for people seeking asylum. Every step and donation sends a powerful message: despite rising hostility, we are a proud city of welcome for those seeking sanctuary. 🧡
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This Sunday, Team ASSIST are taking on the #Sheffield10K, and they need your support! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Cheer them on and help raise vital funds for people seeking asylum. Every step and donation sends a powerful message: despite rising hostility, we are a proud city of welcome for those seeking sanctuary. 🧡
Cheer them on and help raise vital funds for people seeking asylum. Every step and donation sends a powerful message: despite rising hostility, we are a proud city of welcome for those seeking sanctuary. 🧡
Wishing a joyful and happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. 🍎🍯
From all of us at ASSIST, Shana Tova!
From all of us at ASSIST, Shana Tova!
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Wishing a joyful and happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. 🍎🍯
From all of us at ASSIST, Shana Tova!
From all of us at ASSIST, Shana Tova!
Summer Highlights at ASSIST ☀️
In June, volunteers came together for Volunteers’ Week and Refugee Week to pause and reconnect. They created powerful collages reflecting what inspires them and their memories with ASSIST. Their artwork now brightens our office, a reminder of the community we build. 🧡
In June, volunteers came together for Volunteers’ Week and Refugee Week to pause and reconnect. They created powerful collages reflecting what inspires them and their memories with ASSIST. Their artwork now brightens our office, a reminder of the community we build. 🧡
September 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Summer Highlights at ASSIST ☀️
In June, volunteers came together for Volunteers’ Week and Refugee Week to pause and reconnect. They created powerful collages reflecting what inspires them and their memories with ASSIST. Their artwork now brightens our office, a reminder of the community we build. 🧡
In June, volunteers came together for Volunteers’ Week and Refugee Week to pause and reconnect. They created powerful collages reflecting what inspires them and their memories with ASSIST. Their artwork now brightens our office, a reminder of the community we build. 🧡
Just over 5 weeks to go! Join ASSIST's #Sheffield10K team on Sunday 28th September. Run, jog or walk, everyone is welcome. 🏃🏿♀🏃🏿
✅ Sign up: www.runforall.com/events/10k/s...
✅ Contact us to fundraise
Amidst rising hostility, let’s fill Sheffield's streets with solidarity and welcome! 🧡
✅ Sign up: www.runforall.com/events/10k/s...
✅ Contact us to fundraise
Amidst rising hostility, let’s fill Sheffield's streets with solidarity and welcome! 🧡
August 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just over 5 weeks to go! Join ASSIST's #Sheffield10K team on Sunday 28th September. Run, jog or walk, everyone is welcome. 🏃🏿♀🏃🏿
✅ Sign up: www.runforall.com/events/10k/s...
✅ Contact us to fundraise
Amidst rising hostility, let’s fill Sheffield's streets with solidarity and welcome! 🧡
✅ Sign up: www.runforall.com/events/10k/s...
✅ Contact us to fundraise
Amidst rising hostility, let’s fill Sheffield's streets with solidarity and welcome! 🧡
⏳ 5 days remaining to apply!
We’re #hiring an Office and Projects Assistant 🖥
Do you have excellent people skills? Are you approachable, friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for everyone, including those seeking asylum?
Click the link below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/4jsey5b
We’re #hiring an Office and Projects Assistant 🖥
Do you have excellent people skills? Are you approachable, friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for everyone, including those seeking asylum?
Click the link below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/4jsey5b
August 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
⏳ 5 days remaining to apply!
We’re #hiring an Office and Projects Assistant 🖥
Do you have excellent people skills? Are you approachable, friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for everyone, including those seeking asylum?
Click the link below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/4jsey5b
We’re #hiring an Office and Projects Assistant 🖥
Do you have excellent people skills? Are you approachable, friendly, and committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment for everyone, including those seeking asylum?
Click the link below 👇🏽
tinyurl.com/4jsey5b
We're recruiting for new volunteers! 📣
Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies.
Apply here ➡️ www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us
#Volunteering #SheffieldVolunteering
Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies.
Apply here ➡️ www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us
#Volunteering #SheffieldVolunteering
August 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We're recruiting for new volunteers! 📣
Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies.
Apply here ➡️ www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us
#Volunteering #SheffieldVolunteering
Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in the lives of people seeking asylum. Join us in challenging destitution and hostile immigration policies.
Apply here ➡️ www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/volunteer-us
#Volunteering #SheffieldVolunteering
Subscribe to the ASSIST #Newsletter! ✉
Get the latest news on our work supporting people seeking asylum, inspiring stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
Join today, just in time for our Summer update! 👇🏽
www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/join...
#ASSISTSheffield #Subscribe
Get the latest news on our work supporting people seeking asylum, inspiring stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
Join today, just in time for our Summer update! 👇🏽
www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/join...
#ASSISTSheffield #Subscribe
July 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Subscribe to the ASSIST #Newsletter! ✉
Get the latest news on our work supporting people seeking asylum, inspiring stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
Join today, just in time for our Summer update! 👇🏽
www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/join...
#ASSISTSheffield #Subscribe
Get the latest news on our work supporting people seeking asylum, inspiring stories, upcoming events, and ways you can get involved.
Join today, just in time for our Summer update! 👇🏽
www.assistsheffield.org.uk/content/join...
#ASSISTSheffield #Subscribe
Community Power in Action at our AGM ✊🏽
We brought together people seeking asylum, volunteers, staff (past and present), trustees, partners & supporters to reflect on the past year and look ahead. It was an evening rooted in solidarity & community. 🧡
#CommunityPower #SolidarityinAction
⏬ (1/2)
We brought together people seeking asylum, volunteers, staff (past and present), trustees, partners & supporters to reflect on the past year and look ahead. It was an evening rooted in solidarity & community. 🧡
#CommunityPower #SolidarityinAction
⏬ (1/2)
July 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Community Power in Action at our AGM ✊🏽
We brought together people seeking asylum, volunteers, staff (past and present), trustees, partners & supporters to reflect on the past year and look ahead. It was an evening rooted in solidarity & community. 🧡
#CommunityPower #SolidarityinAction
⏬ (1/2)
We brought together people seeking asylum, volunteers, staff (past and present), trustees, partners & supporters to reflect on the past year and look ahead. It was an evening rooted in solidarity & community. 🧡
#CommunityPower #SolidarityinAction
⏬ (1/2)
We're saying farewell to two incredible team members. Samya is stepping back after 3 years, thankfully it's not a permanent goodbye. Gaby is off to a new frontline role. 🧡
Now, we're looking for driven individuals to join ASSIST and make a difference for people seeking asylum in Sheffield. ⏬
Now, we're looking for driven individuals to join ASSIST and make a difference for people seeking asylum in Sheffield. ⏬
July 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We're saying farewell to two incredible team members. Samya is stepping back after 3 years, thankfully it's not a permanent goodbye. Gaby is off to a new frontline role. 🧡
Now, we're looking for driven individuals to join ASSIST and make a difference for people seeking asylum in Sheffield. ⏬
Now, we're looking for driven individuals to join ASSIST and make a difference for people seeking asylum in Sheffield. ⏬
Thanks to your generous donations, we raised £18,931 during #SmallCharityWeek2025 🎉
All vital funds go to people seeking asylum facing destitution in Sheffield. While we didn’t quite reach our target, thank you for supporting us! 🧡
#SheffieldSolidarity @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social
All vital funds go to people seeking asylum facing destitution in Sheffield. While we didn’t quite reach our target, thank you for supporting us! 🧡
#SheffieldSolidarity @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to your generous donations, we raised £18,931 during #SmallCharityWeek2025 🎉
All vital funds go to people seeking asylum facing destitution in Sheffield. While we didn’t quite reach our target, thank you for supporting us! 🧡
#SheffieldSolidarity @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social
All vital funds go to people seeking asylum facing destitution in Sheffield. While we didn’t quite reach our target, thank you for supporting us! 🧡
#SheffieldSolidarity @biggive.bsky.social @ncvo.bsky.social
Enjoy these photos - by Adva Photography - from our 20th Anniversary celebration, where Sanctuary was staged by Spectrum Theatre.
Join us in remembering him and let's continue his legacy: raising marginalised voices, supporting people seeking sanctuary, and building a compassionate Sheffield. 🧡
Join us in remembering him and let's continue his legacy: raising marginalised voices, supporting people seeking sanctuary, and building a compassionate Sheffield. 🧡
July 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Enjoy these photos - by Adva Photography - from our 20th Anniversary celebration, where Sanctuary was staged by Spectrum Theatre.
Join us in remembering him and let's continue his legacy: raising marginalised voices, supporting people seeking sanctuary, and building a compassionate Sheffield. 🧡
Join us in remembering him and let's continue his legacy: raising marginalised voices, supporting people seeking sanctuary, and building a compassionate Sheffield. 🧡
One year on, we honour Andy, whose vast legacy lives on through ASSIST, Spectrum Theatre, and our welcoming community.
He brought ‘Sanctuary’ to life: a musical sharing real stories of people seeking asylum in our city and what it means for a community to stand in solidarity against hostility. 1/2 ⬇️
He brought ‘Sanctuary’ to life: a musical sharing real stories of people seeking asylum in our city and what it means for a community to stand in solidarity against hostility. 1/2 ⬇️
July 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
One year on, we honour Andy, whose vast legacy lives on through ASSIST, Spectrum Theatre, and our welcoming community.
He brought ‘Sanctuary’ to life: a musical sharing real stories of people seeking asylum in our city and what it means for a community to stand in solidarity against hostility. 1/2 ⬇️
He brought ‘Sanctuary’ to life: a musical sharing real stories of people seeking asylum in our city and what it means for a community to stand in solidarity against hostility. 1/2 ⬇️
