Ansaar Project
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived families
Overview
The Ansaar Project helps refugees, asylum seekers and newly arrived families feel welcomed, supported and connected.
Arriving in a new place can bring uncertainty, isolation, language barriers and difficulty understanding local systems. We provide practical guidance and help people access appropriate support.
Who Can Access
- •Refugees and asylum seekers
- •Newly arrived individuals and families
- •People affected by displacement
- •Families unfamiliar with local services
- •People facing practical barriers or isolation after arrival
What We Provide
- •Practical guidance
- •Help understanding and accessing local services
- •Advocacy and signposting
- •Food and essential support where needed
- •Community connection
- •Referrals to other Nelson Community Foundation programmes
The Ansaar Project has supported more than 200 refugee and newly arrived families.
The project helps people meet immediate needs while developing confidence, connection and stability.
What Happens Next?
- Contact us and describe the support you or the family require.
- Our team will listen, identify the main practical needs and explain what help is available.
- We will provide direct support where possible or connect you with an appropriate service.
Service Boundaries & Guidelines
We provide practical support and service navigation. We do not provide regulated immigration or legal advice. Where legal, housing, medical or immigration expertise is required, we will help people connect with an appropriately qualified organisation.
Get refugee and asylum support
Individuals, families and organisations supporting someone else may contact us.