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The image displayed is of a barbed wired fence with a view from the ground up with a blue sky There is a BID logo which stands for Bail for Immigration Detainees with words in yellow that says Double your donation to our bail solidarity fund. Below In white is smaller writing which says: Help provide free legal advice to people in detention centers across the UK. Donations doubled for one week!

The image displayed is of a barbed wired fence with a view from the ground up with a blue sky There is a BID logo which stands for Bail for Immigration Detainees with words in yellow that says Double your donation to our bail solidarity fund. Below In white is smaller writing which says: Help provide free legal advice to people in detention centers across the UK. Donations doubled for one week!Double your donation to our bail solidarity fund

We are hoping to raise £15,000 for our advice line which answers over 7,000 calls a year from people in detention.
3 Dec 2024
A background of different shades of blue layered like clouds has this text overlaid: One donation, twice the impact!

A background of different shades of blue layered like clouds has this text overlaid: One donation, twice the impact!Get ready to double your donation!

We're participating in this year's Big Give meaning all donations to BID will be doubled between the 3rd and 10th of December at midday.
18 Nov 2024
Card of a families silhouettes against a river scene

Card of a families silhouettes against a river scene Buy it now: HP Art's bespoke festive card collection for BID

Every penny raised from this collection will be spent on reuniting families separated by immigration detention in the UK.
12 Nov 2024
Image of Isabella facing the camera with her arms folded and a yellow circle behind her, the BID logo is in the bottom

Image of Isabella facing the camera with her arms folded and a yellow circle behind her, the BID logo is in the bottom "Atrocious conditions'' Pro bono barrister Isabella Reynard on why she represents BID's clients

For Pro bono week 2024, barrister Isabella Reynard of Richmond Chambers reflects on why she volunteers her time to advocate for BID's clients.
4 Nov 2024
A Black man with a sullen expression looks through a window.

A Black man with a sullen expression looks through a window.Serco, if you care about Black talent drop your racist immigration contracts!

Campaigners call out Serco's hypocrisy for sponsoring the Black Talent Awards while profiting from racist immigration contracts.
3 Oct 2024
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An emoji blowing a party popper with confetti and text reading we did it!We did it: We're taking the Home Office to court!

Thanks to the support of our incredible community, we've raised the funds we need to take the Home Office to court.
9 Sep 2024
Freya is dressed up as a human disco ball holding a blue t-shirt with blue branding

Freya is dressed up as a human disco ball holding a blue t-shirt with blue brandingVote for us in the Just Giving Awards 2024!

Staff member who ran 200 kilometres non-stop across the UK for BID shortlisted as a finalist for the JustGiving Outstanding Commitment Award 2024.
13 Aug 2024
sign being held up that says 'refugees welcome' in blue capital letters

sign being held up that says 'refugees welcome' in blue capital letters We're Crowdfunding: Help people detained under the Rwanda scheme secure justice

We're taking the Home Office to court to prove that approximately 150 people were unlawfully detained under the Rwanda scheme.
25 Jul 2024
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a bird sits on barbed wireSix ways to act in solidarity with refugees facing removal to Rwanda

There are countless ways to act in solidarity. Here are six places to start.
2 May 2024
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compilation of logos that have signed letter BID signs letter calling for an introduction of Gaza family scheme

Over 70 organisations have written to the Home Secretary calling for an introduction of a Gaza family scheme allowing for family reunification
2 Apr 2024
A pencil drawing of a prison and a woman in prison clothes thinking about her partner and children. They all have red hearts drawn on their chest.

A pencil drawing of a prison and a woman in prison clothes thinking about her partner and children. They all have red hearts drawn on their chest.“It is not the punishment, it is the separation that breaks me.”

Eve* shares her story of detention for International Women’s Day.
7 Mar 2024
image of an eye projected to lunar house which says watching migrants 24/7 underneath it

image of an eye projected to lunar house which says watching migrants 24/7 underneath itICO finds the Home Office's GPS monitoring pilot unlawful

The ICO has issued an enforcement notice against the Home Office over its GPS tagging policy breaking data protection laws.
5 Mar 2024

Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton, reads our client's poem about being GPS tagged by the Home Office

Watch Adjoa Andoh read our client's poem and tell your MP: Stop Electronic Monitoring!
27 Feb 2024
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Malaki looks at big ben holding a heart shaped balloon"Does the Home Office have a heart?"

Show some love this Valentine's Day and join the campaign to end the UK's heartless automatic deportation regime.
14 Feb 2024

Annual Report wraps up 2023

We supported 1,690 people last year with free legal advice. Read our Annual Report to find out more.
20 Dec 2023
A volunteer wearing a headset answers a call to our advice line.

A volunteer wearing a headset answers a call to our advice line. Urgent Appeal: Help BID give free legal advice in 25+ languages

We're raising funds for interpreter fees. Give now and your donation will be doubled.
27 Nov 2023
Earls Court and Chelsea Theater Community Story-telling winner 2023

Earls Court and Chelsea Theater Community Story-telling winner 2023WE WON! GPS tagging film wins award at Earls Court International Film Festival

Our film documenting the true story of being tracked by the Home Office 24/7 has won a London Film Festival award.
22 Nov 2023
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Earls court international film festivalGPS tagging film selected for Earls Court International Film Festival

From surveillance to silver screen: victims of arbitrary Home Office tagging nominated for London film award
15 Nov 2023
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artistic depiction of someone on gps tagFor migrants under 24/7 surveillance, the UK feels like ‘an outside prison’

Our former client speaks to coda news about his experience of being forced to wear a GPS tag by the Home Office.
26 Sep 2023
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man with sad expression looking out of window Stop GPS Tracking

Take action to stop the use of intrusive surveillance technology in the Hostile Environment.
23 May 2023
8 people posing for a picture in a grassy field wearing bright blue BID t-shirt

8 people posing for a picture in a grassy field wearing bright blue BID t-shirtHackney Half Heroes raise thousands for BID

Thirteen runners raised over £8,000 for our work providing free legal advice for people detained under immigration powers.
23 May 2023
Image is of 12 people and two dogs in blue t-shirts with BID's logo on it

Image is of 12 people and two dogs in blue t-shirts with BID's logo on itJoin BID’s team for the London Legal Walk

We’re doing the London Legal Walk on 13th June to raise money for our advice line. Will you join us?
22 May 2023

Ten reasons to bin the Illegal Migration Bill

With the dystopian Illegal Migration Bill at the House of Lords stage, we share ten reasons why the Lords must #BinTheBill.
11 May 2023
Image is of a woman running dressed up as a disco ball

Image is of a woman running dressed up as a disco ballTake part in our Mental Health Awareness Week Challenge

Take part in the Human Disco Ball's virtual challenge and help raise an emergency solidarity fund for BID's work.
9 May 2023

Ask your MP to #BinTheBill

Act in solidarity with asylum seekers and migrants and stop the Illegal Migration Bill.
19 Apr 2023
freya, the human disco ball, wearing a silver disco suit and silver star shaped sunglasses, in front of a group of runners.

freya, the human disco ball, wearing a silver disco suit and silver star shaped sunglasses, in front of a group of runners. Human Disco Ball's Blue Monday Run raises over £1,000 for BID

Over 80 people came together to raise money to support BID’s work in a endorphin-filled disco run.
26 Jan 2023
greyscale image of a man, with his back to us, on the phone.

greyscale image of a man, with his back to us, on the phone. BID's Annual Report wraps up 2022

Read our Annual Report for a detailed summary of what we achieved in 2022.
17 Jan 2023
Freya is wearing silver star shaped glasses and a silver disco suit. She has star shaped fairy lights draped over her. She is smiling and facing the camera

Freya is wearing silver star shaped glasses and a silver disco suit. She has star shaped fairy lights draped over her. She is smiling and facing the cameraIntroducing the human disco ball raising £120,000 for BID

Meet Freya and Aaron, the dynamic duo raising a £120,000 solidarity fund for BID's work.
13 Dec 2022
graphic with the testimony of a client, it has black text with a yellow highlight on the left hand side which reads 'The Home Office withdrew the deportation order. We won thanks to you. We are together as a family & we are very happy. Our daughter does not have to fear for her future anymore'. The right hand side has a graphic of a father hugging his daughter. They are both smiling

graphic with the testimony of a client, it has black text with a yellow highlight on the left hand side which reads 'The Home Office withdrew the deportation order. We won thanks to you. We are together as a family & we are very happy. Our daughter does not have to fear for her future anymore'. The right hand side has a graphic of a father hugging his daughter. They are both smilingOne donation, double the impact!

We're participating in the Big Give, which means donations to BID are doubled this week. Support us now to help people get out of detention. ⁠
28 Nov 2022
still from our film 'I need air'. A man is looking outside his window onto his garden with his back to us. He is wearing a dark hoodie.

still from our film 'I need air'. A man is looking outside his window onto his garden with his back to us. He is wearing a dark hoodie.BID's film 'I Need Air' selected for Three Film Festivals

Film documenting the experience of detention in prison will be shown on the big screen to audiences around the UK.
3 Nov 2022
cover of our how to get out of detention guide. it is a drawing of around 8 people wearing orange life jackets on a raft in the ocean. One man is holding two children

cover of our how to get out of detention guide. it is a drawing of around 8 people wearing orange life jackets on a raft in the ocean. One man is holding two childrenHelp transform our ‘How To Get Out of Detention’ guide

Help us create an accessible version of this crucial resource.
3 Nov 2022

Film documents Omar's experience of being locked in a cell for 22-23 hours a day for over a year

Watch “I need air” a short documentary by Omar, Yasmine Jessy Amar & Bail for Immigration Detainees.
1 Sep 2022

BID briefing on Home Office proposals to reopen Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre

Our briefing on Home Office plans to open a 400-capacity detention centre and why they must be resisted.
23 Aug 2022

BID launches project to help asylum seekers facing deportation to Rwanda apply for immigration bail

In response to the government’s inhumane Rwanda policy, this project will help asylum seekers facing deportation to Rwanda apply for immigration bail.
11 Aug 2022

Legal Walk raises thousands for BID’s Advice Line

Thanks to generous supporters our team raised enough money to fund BID’s advice line for over 10 weeks.
11 Jul 2022

What is GPS tagging & how does it affect people's lives?

BID's Rudy Schulkind explains in this short video.
5 Jul 2022

Help raise money for our advice line

Sponsor our team for the London Legal Walk on 28th June.
21 Jun 2022

Hackney Half Heroes raise thousands for BID

Nine runners raised over £6,000 for BID’s work providing free legal advice for people detained under immigration powers.
6 Jun 2022

Act now to stop the mass deportation to Iraq on 1st June

Hear from those on the flight & show your support by emailing your MP.
26 May 2022

The government want to tear up communities, help us stop them

With the Nationality & Borders Bill creating more detainable & deportable people, here are 6 ways you can help.
29 Apr 2022

Join thousands condemning the Nationality & Borders Bill

With MPs set to vote on the Bill tomorrow, join this diverse & sometimes surprising chorus of voices condemning the key principles behind this bill.
17 Mar 2022

Could you be one of our Hackney Half Heroes?

Join our team for the 2022 Hackney Half Marathon on 22nd May and help raise vital funds for our work.
1 Feb 2022

Eight reasons why the Home Office can't be trusted with more power

The Nationality & Borders Bill is making its way through the House of Lords but the Home Office can't be trusted with more power.
27 Jan 2022

Hackney Half Heroes raise thousands for BID

11 runners raised over £7,200 for BID’s work providing free legal advice for people detained under immigration powers.
6 Oct 2021

Take a stand against the charter deportation flight to Zimbabwe

Actions you can take to #Stoptheflight
21 Jul 2021

Email your MP to end detention in prisons

Our report with Medical Justice exposed the inhumane conditions our clients endure in prison. Ask your MP to take a stand.
15 Jul 2021

Six ways to support BID in 2021

As the pandemic continues & the UK leaves the EU, we have our work cut out for us this year. Here's how you can help.
12 Jan 2021

Join our call for the urgent release of people held in prison under immigration powers

40 organisations signed our open letter to the Home Secretary. Email your MP to add your support.
3 Dec 2020

Help us demand the release of all immigration detainees amid public health crisis

As the Covid-19 threat intensifies we need your help to get people out of detention.
8 Apr 2020

Six ways to help BID in 2020

In the wake of the general election, we have our work cut out for us this year. Here is how you can help.
7 Jan 2020

Donate to our Christmas appeal to help reunite families

This time last year Isaac was detained. With our support he was released in time to spend Christmas with his family. Help us reunite more families.
28 Nov 2019

Mother and son join BID’s team to Walk the Thames and #GoTheDistance for Detainees

On the 19th October BID’s team of 6 volunteers will #WalktheThames to raise money for BID’s vital work.
9 Oct 2019

Anti-Birthday campaign raises thousands to #EndDetention

BID’s legal advice services receive a welcome boost in funding thanks to the generosity of donors to the campaign.
8 Oct 2019

Five ways to support BID's Anti-Birthday campaign

Find out about all the different ways you can support our 20th anniversary campaign to end detention.
3 Sep 2019

Join us at our Anti-Birthday Party

Join us on 18th September to mark 20 years of fighting to end detention.
28 Aug 2019

Limited edition t-shirt collection to raise thousands for BID's Anti-Birthday Campaign

Noon magazine collaborated with ten artists to create a limited edition t-shirt collection with all proceeds going to support BID’s work.
17 Jul 2019

BID marks Refugee Week with a pub quiz fundraiser

Our second pub quiz of the year was a big success, raising funds for our legal advice services.
21 Jun 2019

We launch our Anti-Birthday campaign

This summer BID will turn 20 years old, but this is no cause for celebration. Help make sure our services are no longer needed. Help us #EndDetention.
20 Jun 2019

Lubka goes for London Legal Walk hat-trick in support of BID

On the 17th June Lubka will take on the London Legal Walk to #GoTheDistance for detainees.
11 Jun 2019

Refugee Week Pub Quiz, 19th June 7.00pm

Register now for BID's pub quiz at the Tokenhouse as part of Refugee Week 2019
30 May 2019

Hackney Half Heroes raise thousands of pounds for BID

Eight runners took on the challenge and raised over £4,500 for BID’s work.
23 May 2019

Sign up to #GoTheDistance for detainees on 17th June 2019

​Join BID's team on Monday 17th June for the London Legal Walk to #GoTheDistance for immigration detainees.
2 Apr 2019

Eight to run Hackney Half in support of BID

Our amazing Hackney Half team share their reasons for running in support of BID.
1 Apr 2019

BID’s sell out Pub Quiz raises over £500 for legal advice for immigration detainees

Read about BID's first pub quiz of the year and hear from attendees about why they decided to support our work.
26 Mar 2019

"In Whose Best Interests?" event to be held 22 January 2019

Join us as we come together to examine the separation of families by detention and deportation and conduct the BID Annual General Meeting.
12 Dec 2018

The Nightmare before Christmas

Make a donation this Christmas and help us end the nightmare of immigration detention in the UK.
6 Dec 2018

BID's Refugee Week Pub Quiz 2018

Help us raise awareness and money for our important work!
23 May 2018

The London Legal Walk 2018

Sponsor our team as they complete a 10 km walk through central London!
21 May 2018

Will you be walking or running for justice?

12 Mar 2018

BID launches legal action to ensure the government holds G4S to account

Formal legal action has been launched against the government to designate G4S a 'High Risk' supplier.
15 Feb 2018

BID's Pub Quiz- Wednesday 7th February 2018!

29 Jan 2018

Great Legal Quiz 2017

9 Nov 2017

BID's Pub Quiz

2 Oct 2017

Goldsmith Chambers in support of Bail for Immigration Detainees

18 Sep 2017

BID does the BID does the Virgin Money London Marathon!

2 Aug 2017

Christmas Appeal 2016

19 Dec 2016

Fractured families: how the UK government separates families for immigration purposes

18 Jul 2016

Reuniting Separated Families

5 Jul 2016

Bail for Immigration Detainees Meets Initial Fundraising Target

1 Jul 2016

Spotlight on BID's Separated Families: Emma & Ali's story

30 Jun 2016

Bail for Immigration Detainees - Fundraising

13 Jun 2016

Families separated for immigration purposes

13 Jun 2016

Reuniting Separated Families appeal

13 Jun 2016

Meet BID's volunteer assistant legal caseworkers working to seek release for detained parents

3 Dec 2014

BID’s ‘Free for Christmas’ appeal launches

21 Nov 2014

Meet Elli and Nick: working to help detained parents get ‘Free for Christmas’

21 Nov 2014
Bail for Immigration Detainees (BID) is a registered Charity No. 1077187. Registered in England as a Limited Company No. 03803669. Accredited by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner Ref. No. N200100147. We are a member of the Fundraising Regulator, committed to best practice in fundraising and follow the standards for fundraising as set out in the Code of Fundraising Practice.
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