The Legal & Casework Branch
Legal Aid Work:
At Cotton Tree Trust, we are committed to supporting individuals seeking safety and stability in the UK.
We provide free legal advice, funded under our Legal Aid contract, to destitute asylum seekers, ensuring they have access to fair representation and justice. Our legal team assists clients with asylum applications, appeals, and related immigration matters, working to uphold their rights and dignity throughout the process.
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What does the Home Office want to hear? If I tell the truth, will they believe me?
The Cotton Tree is registered with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), and receives referrals from various sources, including the Refugee Council and Red Cross. The legal and casework branch offers members ‘relaxed time’ to navigate the legal, practical and economic challenges of acquiring status and settling in the UK. It works closely with the heal & grow branch, which aims to build resilience through community. At the heart of all our work is a commitment to attentive listening in an atmosphere of friendship and respect.
Leave to Remain
We secure leave to remain for those who need it. In the last four years 80% of our members were successful.
Legal help
We collect evidence and write strong statements for the Home Office. We are registered with IAA and authorised to give advice. We provide free legal advice to destitute asylum seekers under our legal aid contract.
Home Office accommodation
We protect the right to accommodation of a certain standard for our members.