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After the MOAT group, people can have one-to-one sessions with a therapist. We help people manage their difficulties and out their memories in the past. We always use interpreters if people need them. All our work is confidential and we work both in the community and in NHS buildings.

Mental Health Practitioners use a social approach to give personalised, one-on-one support. They look at the whole picture and carefully manage everything related to a client’s care and communication, always considering their feelings.

Our therapists offer various talking therapies that understand and respect different cultures. These therapies are designed to lessen the impact of emotional mental distress.

In our Free Shop asylum seekers and new refugees can shop for any basic living items they are in need of with dignity and choice. Items include clothes, shoes, toiletries, household items, food, and other essentials. Within our shop, we have a Hub where we provide a warm welcome; inform newcomers on what other services and organisations are available to them; and simply sit for a chat for those that want to see a friendly face.

MAES has classes from Pre-entry to Level 1 in various locations across the city. The adult learning centres with ESOL courses include Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre.

There is an opportunity to get qualifications on some courses. Courses are either two or three sessions per week

How to access:

There are lots of different ESOL courses in Manchester. To join any of them you need to do an assessment with the Manchester ESOL Advice Service.

To apply for an ESOL course, please complete this form: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Apply_for_ESOL_Manchester_24_25/

We will use the details you've provided to contact you about an assessment for an ESOL course in Manchester

Offers free gym access to Asylum Seekers for 6 months.

Please read the eligibility criteria listed at the top of the application form carefully as it is quite specific. Full criteria can be found on the referral form but the person must be an asylum seeker in receipt of asylum support (S95, S4 etc) and must be living in a Bristol Local Authority post code.

Please be aware there is usually a very long waiting list for this service, we kindly request you make your referee aware of this to manage expectations (on average a 2 month wait)

We have safe and secure accommodation for refugees and migrants (not currently for asylum seekers unfortunately) in Bristol, Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. Our houses are shared, fully furnished and suitable for single adults with low to medium support needs. We also have a small number of non-supported and emergency houses.

Active Through Football (ATF) is a Sport England & Football Foundation funded project, that is centred around providing physical activity opportunities for individuals who have previously faced barriers. We provide multiple activities including football, boxercise and yoga.

How to access

To enquire email enquiries@oact.org.uk

We offer free English classes from Pre-Entry up to Level 1 for speakers of other languages, wanting to learn English.

ADAB can help you learn how to speak, listen, read and write in English for a job, dealing with your children’s school or understanding your doctor. 

Courses start at various times throughout the year round and are ideal for beginners or anyone who wants to improve English skills.  They have been designed to allow learners to study around your current work and life commitments and learn at a pace that suits them.

How to access:

For more information, please call us between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

General advice and support service to the BAME community.

Do you need advice? Do you want to claim asylum? Have you been refused asylum? Are you an asylum seeker who is homeless or without financial support? Are you having issues in your accommodation? Are you a migrant without secure immigration status and are you at risk of homelessness? Have you been trafficked to the UK? We may be able to help.

What we do:

1) We share information and resources so you can understand the asylum system and access your rights for yourself

2) We give advice and casework support when extra help is needed, such as: preventing homelessness; challenging bad decisions by the Home Office; keeping you safe from harm and abuse

What we do not do:

Support not relating to asylum claims or support, or for people with Leave to Remain, this includes: Debt (except NHS overseas patient charges) Benefits (except asylum support) Help applying for bank accounts, driving licenses, or jobs Regulated immigration advice, including: Advice about the content of an asylum claim Completing PIQ forms or ‘Asylum Questionnaires’

How to access BRR advice

If you live in a hotel, speak to a worker from BRR, Borderlands, Mind, Red Cross, The Haven or North Somerset Welcomes Refugees at the hotel. If you do not live in a hotel, visit our Drop-in on Wednesday at 10am in Wellspring Settlement BS5 0AX

Our skilled and experienced advice team support refused asylum seekers, and others in need of protection, with understanding asylum decisions and systems, accessing services and entitlements, liaising with solicitors and health professionals, and applying for Home Office support. Who we can advise: people who are claiming asylum, need to claim asylum, or have been refused asylum. We are not experts in the rights of people who have been granted refugee status, or who are migrants who do not need asylum. However, our Monday drop-in centre is open to non-asylum seeking migrants needing a safe space and a warm welcome, and we may be able to signpost to appropriate services.

ACAB aims to celebrate the different cultures of Africans and Friends of as well as supporters in Bolton.

We aim to:

• Unite all Africans, with all those in Bolton who support the aims of the association, irrespective of race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or caring responsibility.

• Assist all those members experiencing disadvantage, need or inequality whenever any need arises and to treat.

• Advance portray and promote the rich, colourful cultures, arts, heritage and traditions of the nations of Africa.

• Promote and create racial, ethnic and religious harmony, diversity and peace within the community.

• Advance the education of young people by creating an institution that will encourage them to understand and develop and interest in the cultures and traditions of Africa.

• Create recreational facilities for all members with special reference to children and the elderly.

•Engage in community work and assist in any charitable activities organise events and activities such as movie screenings, hate crime awareness, meals, trips, treasure hunts for children.

How to access:

Referrals by phone 01204 565 076

We support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage, the wider Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups and asylum seekers and refugees.

Services offered:

• Signposting to immigration advice and other mainstream services.
• Organise social events and activities.
• Free counselling.
• Support LGBTIQ people seeking asylum with no recourse to public fund by subsidising transport fares and other costs such as food.
• Support destitute members with weekly subsistence.
• Offer hot meals for members.
• Offer moral and practical supports to people in detention centres.
• Offer moral support and evidence in court. Offer buddy support for members to sign at immigration reporting centres.
• Provide support through referrals to solicitors, housing and medical services.
• Monthly group meetings

How to access:

Need to be referred and registered with them as a service user first in order to access their support using this online form - https://africanrainbowfamily.org/forms/

Natives of the World supports women to have happy, healthy and creative lives, where they feel valued for the contribution they make.

We work with women who have experienced persecution, trauma and inequalities to develop their confidence and increase their skills. Many of the women we work with are navigating the asylum system.

Services for adults:

• Healthy Lives: Whether it's shimmying and shaking or walking and talking our projects support healthy hearts and happy lives.

• Creative Culture: We use creativity to support women to make friends, have fun and improve access to frontline services.

• We Learn: The Afrocats Support Hub upskills women so they can be included and start on the pathway to employment.

• Volunteer: Our volunteering opportunities help women to add vital experience to their CVs and broaden their horizons.

How to access:

If you would like to join our programme, or would like to make a referral we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible: https://www.afrocats.org.uk/join-our-sessions

Youth of the World supports young people to broaden their horizons, develop their skills and importantly have lots of fun.

We work with children and young people aged 5 to 18. They might be living in temporary accommodation, seeking sanctuary in the UK or experiencing barriers because of their economic status.

Services for young people:

• Creative Expression: Whether it's mark-making or hip-shaking, our Saturday sessions are full of creative energy and fun.

• We Lead: Projects to level up leadership skills, develop confidence and empower young people to be leaders in their communities.

• Explore with Afrocats: Cultural visits and inspiring experiences for young people in venues across Greater Manchester.

• Volunteer: Volunteering opportunities to boost CVs, develop new skills and meet new people.

How to access:

If you would like to join our programme, or would like to make a referral we'd love to hear from you. Please fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible: https://www.afrocats.org.uk/join-our-sessions

AFRUCA’s Child Protection and Family Support Service is a paid referral service working with parents at different stages of the child protection system. These include early intervention and care proceedings. This service enables us meet the demand for specialist cultural and country specific input into child protection cases involving children and families from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

This is a national service with referrals from local authority children’s services across England. Our team of social workers liaise with others to conduct child protection assessments and provide intensive one-to-one support for families in crisis to enable them strengthen their parenting capacities and improve protection and safety for children in the family settings.

AFRUCA runs weekly Community Child Safeguarding Webinars delivered by our trained volunteer Children’s Champions. These webinars cover a range of child protection topics and provide a forum for group learning, exchanges and networking for parents. Sessions are delivered via Facebook and ZOOM.

How to access:

Referral only. You can find referral forms for different services here: https://afruca.org/services

Email your referral form to socialworker@afruca.org

Our Activity Groups provide safe spaces where refugees and people seeking asylum can come together to learn new skills, be active, foster community, and take care of their wellbeing. We offer regular women's, men's and mixed activity and sports groups.

Regular groups (weekly) include Women's Group, Women's Swimming (waiting list), and Men's Football. Temporary and one-off groups & programmes include Cookery, Women's Multi-sports, and Gardening. Through-out the year we run day trips in and around Bristol.

How to access

For women's activity groups, temporary programmes and day trips please message Sara on +44 7360606156 or email on sara@aidboxcommunity.co.uk.

For men's groups please message Jesse on +44 7492197372 or email on jesse@aidboxcommunity.co.uk.

A befriending programme connecting people to alleviate isolation and grow friendship.

Alleviating isolation, building friendships and creating communities of support. So far, we have connected over 200 people for friendship. This supported 10-week program will introduce you to a new friend. You will be in touch via the phone whilst you build your connection and we will be in regular touch through-out.

How to access

Complete the referral form on our website: https://airtable.com/appYGupMlStcNMsjm/shrXNBYAGhWByHotw

Whether you'd like to practise your English, find a community of friends, or chat about important questions in life and faith, this is the place to be. We offer free English classes for all levels.

We have a range of classes, including English grammar for beginners, learning English through stories, and English conversation classes.

Downstairs, there is a bookshop where you can find books in many languages, including English, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, and many others.

How to access:

Feel free to drop in, to access ESOL classes please email hello@alexandrialibrary.co.uk

All in One Learning Centre helps and supports people in the community with regard to education, employment, and overall well-being.

Free Courses

Services include:

We have courses at all levels in ESOL for Work for learners who are actively seeking a job, and in Everyday English.

• Improve your speaking, listening, and writing skills in English.
• Gain qualifications in English, Math and ICT.
• Learn about life and work in England.
• Classes are held with a maximum of 12 students.
• Weekdays from 15 to 20 hours per week

How to access:

Book a course via this online registration form: https://allinonelearningcentre.co.uk/booking-form

A beginner Conversation Club which will help you to speak English, meet new people and get to know Manchester.

How to access

Complete an assessment on http://gmesol.org or e-mail communitylearning@manchester.gov.uk or call on 0161 871 2619'

The fund provides 5 scholarships for people seeking sanctuary in Manchester.

The scholarship is £50000

Each scholarship:

• Includes a designated member of staff to provide support, guidance and opportunities throughout your studies

• Covers the full cost of the tuition fees for a maximum of the normal duration of the undergraduate programme for which the applicant has been admitted, until such time as they are awarded a status that entitles them to access student finance

• Provides £5,000 per year towards living cost expenses

• Provides a free place in one of our Halls of Residence for scholarship students who wish to stay in University accommodation

To apply for one of these scholarships, you must:

• Have applied to the University of Manchester for a place on a course (you don’t need to have received a course offer in order to submit your application, but we will look at which applicants have been made an offer when shortlisting for the scholarship interviews)

• Be unable to access mainstream funding (e.g. student finance loan)

How to access:

Applications for 2025 entry have now closed. Please email us for more information

Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm (more details coming soon)

This is a very informal activity, where women can relax, chat and be creative. Activities include sewing, knitting and jewellery making. Women have been making cushions, cards and baskets to sell and fundraise for the organisation.

Our services are available to registered members* only and take place in our weekly Tuesdays, term-time only drop-in centre. All pre-school children are welcome.

*Women and female-identifying only.

As the go-to experts in asylum support law, we build expertise amongst other organisations helping destitute asylum seekers to apply for support.

Services include:

• ASAP guide to asylum support appeals

• Searchable resource library: Here you can find a fully searchable library of ASAP resources on asylum support and asylum support appeals.

Training:

We provide monthly webinars, face to face training and e-learning for community organisations, advice agencies and legal practitioners, helping them understand and apply this complex area of law.

Advice Line:

ASAP is the only agency in the UK which specialises in asylum support appeals about Home Office housing and financial support. Our second-tier Advice Line enables other advisers to access our expertise directly and receive legal advice for their clients.

020 3716 0283 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2pm-4pm).

How to access:

To view the Training Calendar please follow this link: https://www.asaproject.org/training/upcoming-training

To view the ASAP Guides please follow this link: https://www.asaproject.org/guides

To view the Searchable Resource Library please follow this link: https://www.asaproject.org/resources/library

This project is for women only who are refugees or seeking asylum. We have women who come along to sing (you do not need to be a professional singer), alongside this we host a play session for the women with children to play, read and sing songs with creative play experts. We provide hot drinks, biscuits, toast, and fruit.

Your online guide to early pregnancy, with translation available in many languages on the website.

On this website, you’ll find all the information you need about the choices you have available to you including:

• Early pregnancy care.

• Booking your first midwife appointment.

• Essential prenatal screenings and tests.

How to access:

View website for more information

We work with people who’ve left their home in search of a better, safer life – and who need advice and support to solve difficult asylum and human rights issues. We also work to resolve the immigration problems of the most vulnerable in Bristol including those who are rough sleeping and in poor health. Most of our work is free of charge, funded by legal aid, and comes from referrals by partner agencies. Please note that due to funding restrictions we are unable to provide advice to clients who contact us directly.

We provide intensive and assertive support to a small number of care leavers and children in need, as part of our Intensive Support accommodation and support services working specifically with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Young People settling in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation service can help diagnose and help the service users understand their condition and signpost to the appropriate services for treatment and support. The service also assists with planning for the future, offering emotional and practical support often in difficult circumstances.

The service also provide information on NHS services and assist patients to access health care, helps to solve problems offering practical support with form completion, housing application, and bus pass application, registration with GP, dentist or schools. They assist young adults to apply for college, offering support and encouragement with integration and activities.

How to access:

Refer via phone or email. Accepts referrals from Salford GP, crisis teams, A & E liaison, primary care psychology, Salford Royal Hospital and self-referrals from service users who are resident in the Salford area who have not yet secured a local GP service and need assistance to do so.'

ATM Training is a UK-based training provider that offers a range of courses aimed at improving skills for individuals and businesses. They focus on various areas, including health and safety, first aid, and personal development.

Their services include training programmes for employees to ensure they meet industry standards. For example, they provide first aid courses that teach essential life-saving skills and health and safety training to help workplaces stay compliant with regulations.

They also offer customer service training, which helps staff improve their communication and service skills.

How to access:

Referrals by phone or email (0161 224 5367 or 07399 127128 / info@atm-training.co.uk)

Back on Track is a leading specialist provider of community learning and holistic support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage.

This could be managing problematic drug/alcohol use, living a crime-free life, improving mental health and wellbeing, or finding a stable home.

Our learning centre in central Manchester offers a range of support and learning opportunities including employability, functional skills, creative activities, citizenship, life skills, and health & wellbeing.

One to one progression sessions help identify next steps and we have years of experience supporting people with convictions.

How to access:

Come along to welcome session on Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm (OR) call one of our team and make an appointment

We deliver a job club including digital skills.

Our projects are targeted to benefit the communities that we serve. The key beneficiaries of our work are the communities in the catchment, predominantly the local Bangladeshi, Pakistani and the Kashmiris. However, we abide by the Equality Policy to ensure that no individual who walks through the door is discriminated against.

How to access:

For more information please call us

Managed by local residents and representatives of local organisations BMCA Ltd community centre is located on the Merseybank Estate within the Chorlton Park ward of Manchester.

Work Club Offer and days: 

• Job club Wednesday 1pm to 4pm
• Digital classes Monday 10am to 12 noon and Thursday 1pm to 3pm
• Employment support – by appointment
• English conversation class – Tuesday 10am to 12pm
• Different course – by appointment

Volunteer opportunities within the centre

How to access:

Please call for more information

Homeless Day Centre

The day centre offers lots of different services including:

• Rough sleepers breakfast

• Support sessions including (drug and alcohol support, mental health and NHS drop-in)

• Volunteering

• Music

• Prayer

• Digital skills

• Clothes and food also available

See full timetable here https://www.barnabus.org/drop-in-timetable

How to access:

Case Workers available at 61 Bloom Street, 9:30am- 12pm

Preferably by pre-booked appointment

Support with accommodation, applying for ID, bank accounts, benefits, foodbank, referrals and more

Call the centre to book a session

Our Emergency Essentials programme supports individual children and young people living with severe poverty. The programme provides items that meet children’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to give them a hot meal, clothing (in a crisis) and other items and services that are critical to children’s wellbeing. The programme is now being delivered by Family Fund Business services on our behalf.

How to access:

It is a referrer only programme and applications can only be made by registered referrers. Phoneline for referring agencies open between 9.30am and 3.00pm on Monday to Friday (01904 550011)

Organisations can register via the website: https://www.familyfundservices.co.uk/emergency-essentials/

Free Children’s films in summer holidays, relaxed atmosphere, snacks and drinks provided. Contact us for more information on when this is running

Come along and get involved in a great community building afternoon. Everyone welcome, bring along something thatn needs fixing or share your skills at repairing!

Providing asylum seekers and refugees in Bristol with one to one support. We match a local volunteer with a Bristol-based asylum seeker or refugee, and they then meet weekly for a period of up to one year. We equip the volunteers with the tools and support they need in order to provide the companionship and encouragement that people need. Befriending is listening, drinking tea, laughing, being compassionate, hearing difficult stories, showing empathy, visiting a museum or art gallery, being committed, going for a walk together, learning from another culture. It can have a profound impact on both the volunteer and the person they meet with!

How to access

Referral form on the Bridges for Communities website

We’re managed by Wythenshawe Community Housing Group and are proud to bring together local communities, businesses and partners at the centre to provide opportunities for people from all age groups to socialise, learn, and stay healthy.

Services include:

English and Maths from absolute beginners to Level 2.

Gain job skills, help your children with their homework, gain confidence with everyday Maths and English

Free, friendly and fun!

How to access:

Drop-in

The youth hub is open for all young people aged 10 – 16

Free of charge

There are various activities on offer including a mix of games, sports, arts and crafts, social action projects and much more! Offering a safe place to be with a lively and fun atmosphere for young people.

How to access:

For more information, call or email us

Be Well is for anyone who who is registered with a Manchester GP.

Be Well is here to help you find a way to live and feel well whatever twists and turns life brings. We can even help you get on top of work, family and money worries.

Support Services Include:

• Physical health- Accessing weight management groups, increasing exercise or movement, understanding current eating habits and healthy swaps, physical activity, referral to PARS

• Mental Health and Wellbeing- Confidence building, improving motivation, talking therapies and self-help referrals, managing worries and negative thinking

• Staying in Work- In work access to physio, HR advice and mental health and wellbeing coaching

• Finding Paid Work, Training or Volunteering- Support to help you find your next opportunity, including advice with job search, CV’s, application forms and interviews techniques

How to access:

For more information, just call us on 0161 470 7120

Learn Well offers courses on everything from CV writing, interview techniques, to mindfulness and parenting skills, resilience to eating well, both online and in the community.

Our free courses are open to anyone who wants to learn and improve their wellbeing.

How to access:

Please contact us through our website for more information: https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/learn-well/

Therapy at NHS Stockport Talking Therapies involves talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Therapy can be provided one-to-one, in a group, over the phone, via video call or online. Depending on the type of therapy you access, we will see you for up to 6 sessions and each session runs for 30 or 60 minutes.

We offer a wide range of therapies recommended by the National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE), which use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

How to access

Give us a call, speak to your GP, or fill in our online referral form. https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/referral-decision/?sid=539'

This online forum offers men of color a place to unite, sharing their common experiences and providing mutual support.

(Online) A nurturing online space dedicated to women of colour, Black Women Pause focuses on emotional well-being by offering guidance, self-help strategies, and information. The aim is to uplift women and provide a platform where they can freely share their experiences.

Boaz shared houses are for people who have been refused asylum or people recently granted refugee status. These houses are single sex and are allocated for men or women (unfortunately, we cannot usually accommodate family groups).

Our accommodation and support is available for up to twelve months. Our team of support workers meet regularly with people to offer holistic support and encouragement.

Many of the people we support are unfamiliar with navigating systems and culture here in the UK, may not speak English as a first language and may lack social networks and experience which many of us rely on.

How to access:

Referral only via our website: https://www.boaztrust.org.uk/pages/10-make-a-referral

No drop-in available

Boaz shared houses are for people who have been refused asylum or people recently granted refugee status.

These houses are single sex and are allocated for men or women (unfortunately, we cannot usually accommodate family groups).

Our accommodation and support is available for up to twelve months. Our team of support workers meet regularly with people to offer holistic support and encouragement.

Many of the people we support are unfamiliar with navigating systems and culture here in the UK, may not speak English as a first language and may lack social networks and experience which many of us rely on.

How to access:

Referral only via our website

No drop-in available

Floating Support refers to our work with people not currently living in Boaz houses. This support is for people living in unstable accommodation who are at risk of destitution, or those who are already experiencing homelessness because of their immigration status.

RESS stands for Restricted Eligibility Support Service. Boaz currently delivers floating support as part of RESS, in partnership with the Booth Centre, and GMIAU (Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit).

The service supports people by offering immigration advice through Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and floating support through Boaz and the Booth Centre.

As part of RESS, Boaz works with people with restricted eligibility from non-EU countries. The term 'restricted eligibility' includes people who have conditions attached to their immigration status that restrict their entitlements to claim benefits and access housing assistance (this can include those referred to as having No Recourse to Public Funds).

How to access:

To make a referral to RESS you can use this form - https://form.jotform.com/230722721343043

No drop-in available

We offer a range of services to help you gain the skills, confidence, and motivation to get into work and/or training.

Services Include:

• Find training courses from our partners

• In-work support

• Guide on writing a good CV

• Guide on preparing for your job interview


Employment support at our UCAN centres -

We offer support with application forms, online job searching, CVs, IT training, one-to-one guidance and debt and money advice.


Adult work experience opportunities -

View our current work experience placement opportunities via https://www.boltonathome.org.uk/work-experience


How to access:

If you think any of our services could help you or someone you know into work and/or training, just contact or visit your local UCAN centre.

Find your nearest UCAN Centre via: https://www.boltonathome.org.uk/ucan

Bolton at Home is a registered provider and charitable Community Benefit Society. As well as providing homes, we offer a range of other services. These are available to our tenants, and some are open to other residents living in our communities.

We manage and maintain around 19,000 properties in Bolton and beyond. On our site you can contact us, report a repair, pay your rent, learn how to apply for a home, get help and support, and more.

How to access:

Phone: 01204 328000 8am to 5.30pm (Mon - Fri). You can still report emergency repairs while we’re closed using our out of hours phone line, which you can call using the same number.

Facebook: Available 8am to 5.30pm (Mon - Fri) Tap here to message us on Facebook (opens in a new tab)

Visit reception: 98 Waters Meeting Road Bolton, BL1 8SW 8.45am to 4pm, Monday - Thursday

The council helps people find suitable housing and provides support for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

If you believe you may become threatened with homelessness or about to become homeless, we can offer advice via telephone or email and may have a duty to provide you with accommodation in certain cases.

We can help with specific areas including:

• Your landlord has asked you to leave

• You’re not getting on with the people you live with

• You can’t afford your mortgage, rent, bills or have other problems managing your tenancy or accommodation

• Your accommodation is not suitable because it’s too small or in a poor condition

• Your accommodation is not suitable because of a medical condition or disability

• You’re experiencing, or are at risk of violence, abuse or harassment

How to access:

If you need to contact our Housing Options Service please ring us on 01204 335900. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Bolton Council website resource which provides information about:

• Volunteering (https://www.bolton.gov.uk/help-finding-work/work-experience-volunteering)

• Work Club (https://www.bolton.gov.uk/help-finding-work/bolton-work-clubs)

• Mentoring

• Courses / training

• Unpaid work experience

• Paid work experience

• Interview skills

Advice and support to find employment or to increase your chances of successfully getting a job.

Work clubs give you the opportunity to:

• share job hunting experiences

• learn new skills

• find opportunities

• meet other jobseekers

• get advice on interviews, CVs and even volunteering opportunities

How to access:

Send an email to TeamBolton@bolton.gov.uk or call us on 01204 333333

Bolton CVS has multiple opportunities to become a volunteer. You can see the full list here https://services.boltoncvs.org.uk/list-of-opportunities

How to access:

You can express your interest as a potential volunteer by completing the volunteering enquiry form via https://www.boltoncvs.org.uk/services/volunteering/become-a-volunteer/#volunteer_form

A member of our team will get in touch to discuss in more detail what you are looking for and identify potential opportunities for you.

If you are interested in volunteering you can also contact us by emailing volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk or by calling us on 01204 546060

The club offers young people a a safe place to be themselves, meet new people as well as trying a range of activities, play and sport and support services.

The Diverse Voices Lead at the club supports refugees and asylum seekers who are members at the club with:

• Form filling
• Renewing residency status
• Supporting members when calling the Home Office and explaining things to them so they understand what is being asked of them
• Improving members language skills through conversation
• Providing experiences such as Jump Xtreme, bowling and visiting other youth zones such as Chorley, Wigan and Manchester when trips are being organised.

The Employability and Enterprise Worker can also work with them for:

• CV writing
• Personal statement for college or university
• Mock interviews

If any other needs emerge, like food issues, we support them with a food parcel and signpost them to their closest food banks.

How to access service:

Email us at enquiries@blgc.co.uk or call 01204 540100

Whether you are searching for a job, writing your CV, filling in a job application, preparing for an interview or want to update your skills, we’ve brought together resources with lots of useful information for you.

How to access:

For more information view our website or visit the Main Library

Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWITC) is a charity that uses football to support and engage people in Bolton. They work with various groups, including children, families, and individuals with disabilities, to promote health and well-being.

BWITC offers a range of programmes, such as sports coaching, educational workshops, and health initiatives. For example, they provide activities like after-school clubs, mental health support sessions, and disability sports events. Their aim is to improve physical fitness, build confidence, and create a sense of community.

Volunteering:

Additionally, BWITC offers volunteering opportunities.

To apply to become a volunteer simply complete the form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/volunteering/

(OR)

Download the application form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/volunteering/#download and return it by email sthomas@bwitc.org.uk or by post to Bolton Wanderers in the Community, University of Bolton Stadium, Burnden Way, Bolton, BL6 6JW.

How to access service:

Contact us today by filling out the form via https://www.bwitc.org.uk/about-us/ or alternatively give us a call on 01204 673 790.

The Booth Centre is a charity based in Manchester that supports homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness. They offer a welcoming environment where people can access essential services and activities.

The Centre provides various support, including hot meals, showers, and laundry facilities. They also offer advice on housing, employment, and health. They organise workshops to improve job skills, as well as social activities like art and music sessions, helping people build confidence and connections.

Volunteering:

We are open Monday to Friday during the day, so are looking for volunteers who are able to help during the week.

Please email chris@boothcentre.org.uk for more information and to get started

How to access:

Contact Harris on 0161 835 2499 / harris@boothcentre.org.uk

We help people to design a personalised strengths-based action plan which identifies their employment goals and how to achieve them. We work to help people become empowered to make positive choices, recognise their strengths and realise a better future. 

Our Into Employment package offers people who have newly secured permanent work through our Job Club practical help to sustain that job for the first month.

​Our weekly Job Club and Skills sessions offer:

• 1-1 CV writing support

• Help to find and complete job applications

• Access to a range of qualifications 

• Pathways in to specialist training, such as CSCS courses

• Interview prep

• Peer advice through sharing experiences of the employment market

• Direct links to employers and specialist employment programmes

• Support to access education in the local area

How to access:

Drop-in

BRASS is a Bolton based charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers with a range of services to help overcome barriers and integrate into the local community.

We offer a variety of services such as Immigration advice, ESOL classes and running an information and support hub in Bolton. We also offer digital skills classes.

ESOL classes run two days a week

How to access:

Call us to book an appointment, or walk-in to organise an appointment

BRASS is a Bolton based charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers with a range of services to help overcome barriers and integrate into the local community.

We offer a variety of services such as Immigration advice, ESOL classes and running an information and support hub in Bolton.

How to access:

Call us to book an appointment, or walk-in to organise an appointment

Brass Bolton offers immigration advice and support to individuals needing help with their immigration status in the UK. They work primarily with vulnerable groups, including refugees, asylum seekers, and those facing challenges in their immigration process.

Services include:

Their services include mainly the provision of support for:

• Refugee travel documents

• E-visas

• Asylum support S95 & S4

• Citizenship applications.

The charity, where necessary, makes referrals to relevant partners to help resolve complex issues related to immigration status. It also supports service users to understand their rights and responsibilities whilst in the UK.

Brass Bolton collaborates with various organisations and community groups to reach those who may need support. They can also refer clients to legal aid and specialist legal services when needed. This ensures that individuals receive comprehensive help tailored to their specific situations.

Overall, Brass Bolton aims to empower clients by providing clear information, practical assistance, and emotional support throughout the immigration process, helping them navigate challenges and achieve a better future in the UK.


How to access:

To access this service you need an appointment - please email admin@brass-bolton.org.uk

Drop-in for a free hot breakfast, all welcome.

Breaking Barriers welcomes refugees into meaningful employment with one-to-one advice and guidance, education, and training.

Employment foundations training:

If we're supporting you, you can access our employment foundations training. This will help you to build a strong base of employment knowledge and digital life skills.

Over 11 hours of interactive sessions, you will learn how to complete an effective job search and create good-quality job applications, succeed in job interviews and bolster your knowledge of employment rights.

How to access service:

Referrals for employment support are accepted. Once the form is submitted, individuals will be placed on a waiting list, and we will contact them to schedule the first appointment as soon as possible.

Please don’t fill the form if you, or the person you are referring, are currently receiving support or have previously received support from Breaking Barriers. Simply get in contact with your employment advisor or email enquiries@breaking-barriers.co.uk.

For referral enquiries, please call 020 4541 0155 or email enquiries@breaking-barriers.co.uk

Referral form can be found here: https://breaking-barriers.co.uk/refugee-support/apply-for-support/