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Stronger Voices.
Empowered Communities.

Free, confidential help in Ipswich with benefits, housing, work, paperwork and language, in 5 languages, from people who have been there.

REG Community Support Trust team, volunteers and community members together at a REG event
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About Us

Rooted in Ipswich,
here when you need us

Much of our team has been through the same systems you are facing now. We are real people in your community, not a call centre, and we walk alongside you step by step.

  • Based at 56 Westgate Street, Ipswich
  • Walk in or call. No perfect words needed
  • If we are not the right people, we will say who is
Meet the team

Faces & Moments From Our Work

A glimpse into the people and communities we support, in Ipswich and beyond.

Our Services

Ways we can help you

Everyone deserves a fair chance, whatever their background, language or circumstances.
Whatever you are facing, there is probably something here that helps, and if there is not, we will point you to someone who can.

Document and Application Support

Assistance with official paperwork including benefits applications, housing requests, visa forms, and government documentation ensuring language barriers never prevent access to essential rights.

Employment and Job Support

Practical help with CV development, interview preparation, job application support, and advice on workplace rights to achieve financial independence and long-term stability.

Housing and Benefits Guidance

Step-by-step support to navigate the UK welfare system from Universal Credit to social housing applications so people receive the support they are entitled to.

Translation and Interpretation Services

Professional language support to understand official correspondence, attend appointments, complete applications, and engage confidently with service providers.

Legal Information and Signposting

Reliable information about the UK legal system with referrals to qualified solicitors, immigration advisers, and legal aid services where specialist support is required.

What happens when you come to us

Whether you have just arrived or have been here for years, this is how we work, so you know what to expect before you walk through the door.

01

We listen

Come in and tell us what is going on. The first conversation is free and confidential, and there is no rush.

02

We work out what is needed

We go through your situation together, gather the right paperwork, and agree a plan that makes sense for you.

03

We help you do it

Applications, translation, or speaking up for you where it helps. You are not left to deal with any of it on your own.

04

We stay in touch

Once things are sorted we do not disappear. Come back any time your situation changes.

Real results

What people have achieved with our help

These are the kinds of outcomes our team supports people to reach quietly, patiently, and without judgement.

EU Settlement Secured

Employment Rights Protected

Business Dreams Realised

Family Benefits Secured

Legal Compliance Achieved

REG Community Support Trust community event

Working with REG Community Support Trust was a truly empowering experience. Their clear guidance, professionalism, and compassion helped me overcome challenges with confidence. They genuinely care about helping people move forward in life.

Maria S.

Come and talk to us

You do not need an appointment or the right words. Come in, call, or send a message, and we will work out together what would help most.

FAQ

Questions people often ask

What makes REG different from other support services?

We work in many languages, and much of our team has been through the same systems themselves. That means we understand both where you have come from and what the UK asks of you, so nothing gets lost in translation.

Will you make sure I am doing things properly?

Yes. We make sure you understand what UK rules ask of you and that you meet them, so small problems do not turn into big ones later.

What does it cost?

The first conversation is always free, and we tell you up front if anything carries a cost. Charges depend on how complex the work is, and we will arrange payment in a way that works for you. Money should never be the reason you do not ask.

Can you help with my status and my job at the same time?

Yes. Where your right to stay and your work are tangled together, we deal with them side by side rather than sending you back and forth.

Still have a question?
Get in touch. We are happy to help.

Welcome, in your language

  • Welcome
  • Bine ați venit
  • Добре дошли
  • Witamy
  • Üdvözöljük
  • Sveiki atvykę
  • Vitajte
  • Bem-vindos
  • Benvenuti
  • Bienvenidos
  • Ласкаво просимо
  • Hoş geldiniz
  • أهلاً وسهلاً

However you say it, you are welcome here. We help everyone who comes through our door, whatever their nationality, ethnicity or background.

Reg Community Support Trust (Charity No. 1215395) is a registered charitable organisation based in Ipswich, United Kingdom. We offer free, confidential support with the things that are hard to face alone: benefits, housing, work, paperwork and language. Much of our team has been through it themselves.

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