Project 17 is an organisation working to end destitution among migrant families. It works with families experiencing exceptional poverty to improve their access to local authority support.
We believe that all children have the right to a home and enough to eat, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. To achieve our vision, we provide advice, advocacy and support for individuals. We build capacity in other organisations and we campaign for the improved implementation of statutory support.
Project 17 works towards ensuring that local authorities comply with the duties imposed on them by Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need. Section 17 enables local councils to provide accommodation and financial support to avoid children being taken into the care of the local authority.
This duty exists even if the family has no right to work, no access to welfare benefits and social housing and no leave to remain in the UK. Project 17 exists to ensure that individuals eligible for support under Section 17 are able to access it effectively.
Justice: Challenging discrimination caused by NRPF using an anti-racist and intersectional approach.
Solidarity: Centring the expertise of people who have experienced NRPF and its impacts.
Empathy: Building trust through supportive, non-judgemental relationships.
Expertise: Continually developing, adapting, and improving our services.
You can read our annual reports here for more information.
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