Refugee Council
The Refugee Council originated from two independent organisations, British Council for Aid to Refugees (BCAR) and the Standing Conference on Refugees (SCOR), which were both founded in 1951 following the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. In 1981 these two organisations merged to form the British Refugee Council which was later renamed the Refugee Council due to the establishment of various other regional refugee councils.
Founded in 1983 "The Refugee Council is the leading charity in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed." [1]
"Our patrons are Emma Thompson, actress, writer, director, comedienne and campaigner, author Hari Kunzru and Lord Bill Morris, former leader of the Transport and General Workers Union." [2]
- Former Chief Executive - Donna Covey
- Interim CEO (as of Sept 2012) - Shān Nicholas
Board
Accessed October 2012: [3]
- Douglas Board Chair, Co-opted
- Yvonne Cass Vice Chair, Northern Refugee Centre (NGO)
- Heather Foster Honorary Treasurer, Co-opted
- Ellen Amoah-Khatem Refugee Advice Centre (RCO)
- Michael Bartlet Religious Society of Friends (NGO)
- Richard Foster Co-opted
- Keefa Kiwanuka One World Foundation (RCO)
- Mohamed Maigag Haringey Somali Community and Cultural Association (HSCCA) (RCO)
- Rita Paulino Sudan Women's Association (RCO)
- Yen Nyeya GHARWEG Advice, Training & Careers Centre (RCO)
- Sunetra Puri Co-opted
- John Wilkes Scottish Refugee Council (NGO)
- Maurice Wren Asylum Aid (NGO)
- Louise Zanré Jesuit Refugee Service (NGO)
Contact
Web: http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Resources and articles
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