Persian Advice Bureau (Charity No. 1163147)
About Us
At the Persian Advice Bureau, we offer a range of services that support the immersion of asylum-seekers and refugees into society. We provide Pan-London Move-On support, assisting newly recognised refugees as they move from contingency hotels and dispersal accommodation into their next stage of life.
We are always happy to speak over the phone about what you may need help with, so do not hesitate to contact us. If we are able to help you, we can arrange a time for you to come in or one of our staff to contact you.
Please note, we do not offer walk-in appointments; all appointments must be booked in advance.
Our team
The team at Persian Advice Bureau consists of social outreach workers, a specialised legal team in immigration, as well as volunteers. Since our conception in 2015, we have been growing in quality and quantity as we have helped more and more clients every single day.
Foujon Naini
Founder & Senior Advisor
LLB (Hons), BPTC.
With a background in Law as an unregistered Barrister, Ms. Naini founded the charity in 2015. Since then, she has gone on to expand its presence within the community, as well as the services she and her team offer to asylum-seekers and refugees from various backgrounds.
Zahra Moghaddasi
Asylum Caseworker
Having received a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Zahra works directly with the asylum-seekers in the contingency hotels, ensuring that our clients always have a direct point of contact who is friendly and understanding.
Meysam Ebadi
Asylum Liaison Caseworker
Meysam has over four years of experience supporting asylum seekers and refugees as an outreach worker and caseworker. His work in a law firm has given him a strong understanding of the asylum process, allowing him to offer clear, compassionate guidance. With academic studies in cinema and art, he brings a creative approach that helps people share their stories and feel empowered.
Lydia Sheppard
Asylum Liaison Caseworker
Lydia holds a Master’s degree in Security, Conflict and Human Rights and has volunteered with refugees in a range of settings, including in Calais. She now brings her experience and compassion to our team, offering a friendly, reassuring presence to the people we support.
Akram Inanloo
ESOL Tutor
Akram is a TESOL-certified ESOL teacher with over 20 years of experience in curriculum development, inclusive teaching, and IELTS/TOEFL preparation. She holds a Master’s in Education Studies from the University of Roehampton and uses her multilingual skills to support and engage diverse learners.
Tahmoures Tehrani
Artistic Director
Tahmoures is an experienced Artistic Director and filmmaker with a background in acting, comedy, improvisation, and feature film production. He starred in Resident Parking (2013), The Bahramis (2021), and Women Without Men (2009). Tam trained at Met Film School from 2002–2004, earning an HCE in Filmmaking with a focus on screenwriting, cinematography, and film production.
Shirin Boroumand-Naini
Freelance Consultant
With 16+ years in higher education operations, she specializes in strategic scheduling, staff development, and data-driven decision-making. She brings her organisational and stakeholder-focused skills to the Persian Advice Bureau on a freelance basis, supporting effective and community-driven work.
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A lot of our work wouldn't be possible without working closely with some fundamental organisations, funders, and charities.
