LDAN (the London Destitution Advice Network) is an informal network of London based non-statutory organisations who work with destitute asylum seekers. It was set up in January 2007 following the publication of various reports such as Refugee Action’s report The Destitution Trap which highlighted the plight of destitute refused asylum seekers.

The Network hopes to improve the quality and quantity of destitution advice for this group by sharing information, best practice and building up an effective referral network. We meet four times a year. The network also sends regular updates on recent changes to the asylum support system and other relevant information. To find out more about the group, please refer to our terms of reference.

The network is currently made up of 27 organisations. ASAP now receives funding from the London Councils to continue and build up this  network. If your organisation is interested in joining the network, please contact Marie-Anne Fishwick at Marie-Anne@asaproject.org.uk or 020 8686 1888.