Since 1999 United Kingdom Borders Agency (UKBA) have dispersed asylum seekers throughout the UK.

Blackburn with Darwen is no longer responsible for providing housing and support; this is now provided by Serco Group PLC.

There are a number of organisation's that can offer support:

• ARC Project, Wesley Hall https://www.facebook.com/arcprojectblackburn/
• Refugee Action http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/
• Red Cross http://www.redcross.org.uk/