Harehills is a mile out of the centre of Leeds and is home to a large community of asylum seekers and refugees, many from Eritrea, Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Sub-Saharan and north Africa, Bangladesh and Pakistan. There is dire need for provision of free English classes. These are currently almost non-existent, especially for those of lower ability levels. People who have sought refuge here have a real desire to learn English in order to assimilate, yet can't afford steep college or private fees.