> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/visitor-group-list.md).

# Visitor group list

Find more information below on AVID member organisations (visitor groups) and the support they provide to people in immigration detention across the UK.

<table><thead><tr><th width="140.3333740234375">Name</th><th width="249.333251953125">About</th><th width="240.333251953125">Contact</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.asylum-welcome.org/">Asylum Welcome</a></td><td>Information, advice and practical support to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants living in Oxfordshire. Visit and support people in HMP Huntercombe and Campsfield IRC.</td><td><p>Email: office@asylum-welcome.org</p><p>Tel: 01865 722082</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.beyonddetention.org/">Beyond Detention</a></td><td>Visit and support people detained in Yarl’s Wood IRC; provide post-detention support to anyone with experience of detention.</td><td><p>Email:info@beyonddetention.org. </p><p>Tel:0800 3101 992</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://detentionaction.org.uk/people-in-detention/">Detention Action</a></td><td>Visit and provide (non-legal) casework support people detained in Harmondsworth/Colnbrook IRCs and support people held under immigration powers in prison.</td><td><p>Email:admin@detentionaction.org.uk</p><p>Tel: 02070624211 </p><p>Helpline : 08005872096 (Open: Monday – 10.30am to 1pm; Tuesday – 10.30am to 1pm; Wednesday – 10.30am to 1pm; Thursday – 10.30am to 1pm)</p></td></tr><tr><td>Durham Visitors Group</td><td>Visit and support women detained in Derwentside IRC.</td><td><p>Email: durhamvisitorsgroup@gmail.com </p><p>Tel: 07519546647</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.gdwg.org.uk/">Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group</a> (GDWG)</td><td>Visit and provide (non-legal) casework support to people detained in Brook House and Tinsley House IRCs. </td><td>Freephone:0800 389 4367               Tel: 01293 657070                        <a href="https://www.gdwg.org.uk/contact">Online Form</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.jrsuk.net/">Jesuit Refugee Service</a> (JRS)</td><td>Visit and provide (non-legal) casework support to people detained in Harmondsworth and Colnbrook IRCs</td><td><p>Email: uk@jrs.net</p><p>Tel: 020 7488 7310 </p><p>Fax: 02074887329</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://larnehousevisitorgroup.org/">Larne House Visitors Group (LHVG)</a></td><td>Visit and support people at Larne House RSTHF</td><td><a href="https://larnehousevisitorgroup.org/contact-us">Contact form</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://losras.org/">Lewes Refugee Support Group (LSRG)</a></td><td>Visit and support people in HMP Lewes</td><td>Email: info@losras.org <a href="https://losras.org/contact-us/">Online form</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://midsthelp.co.uk/">Manchester Detainee Support Team (MIDST)</a></td><td>Visit and support people at Manchester RSTHF and local prisons</td><td>Email: midstvisitors@gmail.com</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://sdv.org.uk/">Scottish Detainee Visitors</a></td><td>Visit and support people at Dungavel IRC</td><td>Tel: 01412489799</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://solidaritydetaineesupport.wordpress.com/about/">Solidarity Detainee Support</a></td><td>Visit and supports people at Harmondsworth, Colnbrook and Yarl’s Wood IRCs and various prisons across the UK</td><td><p>Email: s.det.sup@gmail.com</p><p>Phone/WhatsApp: 07438 407 570 </p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://wagingpeace.info/">Waging Peace</a></td><td>Provides support to Sudanese communities across the UK, including those in detention and prisons</td><td>Email: info@wagingpeace.info  Tel: 020 8191 9235</td></tr></tbody></table>