SASS's distinctive core project is running welcoming drop-ins, where asylum-seekers and refugees and other local people build community together. The drop-ins typically attract an average total of 220 people and are held twice a week, 75% of individuals are asylum-seekers. Drop-in activities include cooking (feeding all who attend), English language classes, sports, games, arts, crafts and other recreations, play sessions for children, referrals to other support organisations and advice, and a lot of informal socialising, building friendships.

During 2024, an average of 150 people from about 35 different countries attended the Friday drop-in session. Another 70 attended on Saturdays. They took  part in activities including English classes and a play scheme for children. Everyone shares a hot meal prepared during the session. Other activities and classes are offered during the week.

SASS also runs a creative writing publishing project (Hafan Books) and, at intervals, organises large-scale public events promoting the books.

Our Aims

To develop a community of asylum seekers, refugees and locals in Swansea and the surrounding area which will;

• Promote equality and diversity by providing activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds.
• Preserve and protect the mental and physical health of asylum seekers and refugees and their dependants through developing community and combating isolation.
• Provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.
• Provide education and training to asylum seekers, refugees and their dependants to advance them in life and help them to adapt within a new community.
• Advance the education of the public in general about issues relating to asylum seekers and refugees.
• Relieve poverty amongst asylum seekers and refugees and their dependants