Welcome to SASS

All are welcome at our 2 drop-ins every week!

Join us for friendship, chat, support, games, food, learning English, and more…

Friday drop-in
Every Friday 4pm – 7pm
at St James’ Church Parish Centre, Walter Road, Swansea SA1 4QA

Saturday drop-in
Every Saturday 12pm – 3pm
at York Place Baptist Church,
York Street, Swansea SA1 3LZ

SASS is a place for asylum seekers, refugees, and other local people.

New volunteers are always welcome – refugees, asylum seekers, anyone – you can help. Contact us.

April 2026 Update:

The Saturday drop-in (York Place) will be closed for 4th & 11th April due to construction works in the building.

Saturday drop-in will resume as normal from 18th April. Our Friday drop-ins will be open as usual during this time.

Infographic detailing the drop-in schedule for Swansea Asylum Seekers Support, indicating closures on 4th and 11th April due to construction, and stating open dates for St James and York Place.

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English Classes across Swansea

Text key explaining different English class levels and their corresponding colors, including Yellow for Conversation Class, Green for Beginners, Purple for Intermediate, Orange for Advanced, Blue for Mixed Levels, and Pink for Women Only.

In-person sessions:

A weekly schedule for various English conversation and learning classes held at multiple locations in Swansea, including times and venues.

Online sessions:

Weekly schedule of English classes including various levels and sessions at different times.


How to join the sessions:

Most in-person classes do not require registration (unless stated otherwise) but it is a good idea to reach out to the provider beforehand.

ACC (African Community Centre):
Contact info@africancommunitycentre.org.uk

English Corner:
Contact info@ypbchurch.org / 07769 153234

EYST (Ethnic Youth Support Team):
Sessions are every other week, so contact info@eyst.org.uk / 01792 466980 to check dates.

FAN (Friends and Neighbours) Group:
Contact philippa.wisdom@thefancharity.org / 07938978397
You can find the most up-to-date information on the FAN website

GROW Cymru:
Contact info@growcymru.org.uk / 0791865675

SASS (Swansea Asylum Seekers Support – that’s us!):
Contact esol@sass.wales / 07389878776
Or visit our Friday and Saturday community drop-ins

Swansea University
Contact elts@swansea.ac.uk
You can find more information on the Swansea University ELTS webpage.

UID (Unity in Diversity):
Contact unityswansea@gmail.com / 07730 398482
You can find the most up-to-date information on the UID website.

WRC (Welsh Refugee Council)
Registration for classes can be found on the WRC website.

Informal Club (Tuesday)
Contact Arthur via gowerarty@aim.com / 07843999910

Adult Learning Wales also have regular and topic-specific English classes available, you can find out more on their website.

If you are unsure, or need more support in finding the right class, you can contact REACH+ who provide one central point of contact for anyone wishing to access ESOL in Swansea.