a) Assisting them with access to education, training, employment and requalification which will lead to successful integration socially, culturally and economically. b) Where appropriate, ensuring that RETAS employment opportunities are refugee supportive and are publicised/advertised within RETAS and that refugees are encouraged to recognize that their individual skills and lived experiences can make positive contribution to RETAS. c) Positively influencing public opinion, funders and policy makers, both nationally and locally in order to promote a welcoming and inclusive experience.
For all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.
• We show respect and do not judge each other on our differences • We foster a welcoming culture •We put our Service Users needs at the heart of everything we do • We take pride in our work and strive for excellence • Empower our Service Users to become more independent • Involve Service Users in shaping the service they receive
For all refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to feel welcome and supported to fully integrate into society.
• We show respect and do not judge each other on our differences • We foster a welcoming culture •We put our Service Users needs at the heart of everything we do • We take pride in our work and strive for excellence • Empower our Service Users to become more independent • Involve Service Users in shaping the service they receive
Testimonials
Some words from our clients
I have been coming to RETAS for help with lots of things - studying, advice, support and making friends as well. I am thankful to all RETAS staff for helping me.
RETAS has helped me a lot since I arrived in Leeds in 2018. I consider RETAS to be my home, whenever I come here, I get help. I tell others that RETAS is very helpful, friendly, and honest and if you have any problems, I strongly recommend that you go to them for help.
I come to RETAS because they are very useful and know everything about this country, so they always help me and other refugees. I was an IELTS student here and now I am being supported to apply for university.
I have received help with housing, learning English and making a CV. I would advise other to come to RETAS for help solving their problems. Many of my friends have also been to RETAS and we are all satisfied with this lovely organisation.
I was isolated and I felt impossible to have a job in UK due to the language barrier. I wasn’t confident of myself at all. My adviser was so supportive, listened to me and understood how I felt. RETAS guided me until I recently got my job.
I want to thank RETAS and the advisors because they really supported me in my employability journey. I did some volunteering at RETAS, and I have attended one to one employability support. Thank you to EVERYONE from RETAS who helped me