A project which provides free legal advice to destitute asylum seekers has wonthe London Homelessness Award.

The Asylum Support Appeals Project (ASAP) helps asylum seekers who are appealing a refusal or discontinuation of asylum support by the Home Office.

It employs four legal advisors and works with more than 40 solicitors and barristers who volunteer their time for free to represent asylum seekers at the Asylum Support Tribunal in Tower Hamlets.

The project received a £30,000 cash prize as well as the award, which is held in memory of former director of housing at Haringey Council Andy Ludlow, at a ceremony last night.