# RAMA – Refugee, Asylum & Migrant Action > We are a voluntary organisation working with refugees, asylum seekers and people with no recourse to public funds in Colchester, Essex. ## Pages - [Facts About Asylum](https://rama.org.uk/facts-about-asylum/) - [Agency Referral](https://rama.org.uk/agency-referral/): Thank you for referring a client to RAMA. This form is for professionals wishing to refer a client to RAMA. Please provide the key details below so we can assess the client’s needs and direct them to the appropriate support.Before submitting, ensure you have the client’s consent to share their information. All data is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR. Address 31 Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1LS Office Hours:Monday to Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm - [News](https://rama.org.uk/news/) - [Job Club](https://rama.org.uk/job-club/) - [Donate](https://rama.org.uk/donate/) - [Our Partners](https://rama.org.uk/our-partners/) - [Student Placements](https://rama.org.uk/student-placements/) - [Hate Crime Reporting](https://rama.org.uk/hate-crime-reporting/) - [Contact Us](https://rama.org.uk/contact-us/): We Would Love to Hear from You​ Please write or call us with your questions or comments. Address 31 Eld Lane, Colchester, CO1 1LS Office Hours:Monday to Friday10:00 am – 5:00 pm Contact - [Who we are](https://rama.org.uk/who-we-are/): RAMA (formerly Refugee Action Colchester) began as a grassroots response to the suffering and exploitation of refugees and asylum seekers in Calais during the summer of 2015. A small group of volunteers, moved by the hardship people endured, came together with a shared commitment to help in any way we could. Our early work opened our eyes to the challenges displaced people continue to face when they arrive in towns like Colchester. Many struggle to navigate unfamiliar systems, overcome language barriers and access services that others often take for granted. As these needs became more visible, our remit naturally evolved […] - [What We Do](https://rama.org.uk/what-we-do/): Every day, we assist with a wide range of practical needs, including: We also connect people with volunteer befrienders and offer community sessions in: Our aim is to ensure that everyone we support can build safe, stable and fulfilling lives within our community. We work with vulnerable clients, including asylum seekers, refugees, families in crisis, and individuals facing destitution or complex immigration challenges. Our mission is simple: to ensure that every person has the opportunity to rebuild a safe, stable and productive life within our community. Colchester has welcomed newcomers for generations. Since 2015, the city has supported families fleeing […] - [Home](https://rama.org.uk/): Thank you for your generosity! Every donation makes a meaningful difference. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)