Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC)
The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC) Blackburn is a charity founded in 2004 that provides practical support to asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with other local and national organisations in order to provide our service users with as many opportunities as possible.
We offer help with: • Understanding documents and letters from the Home Office • Welfare benefits e.g. Universal Credits •Housing guidance and access to limited accommodation (subject to availability) • Opening Bank Accounts • ESOL Hub registration •Writing emails and letters • Employment support
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Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC)
Our casework team provide information and support for a variety of issues - this support is offered to asylum seekers & newly-recognised refugees based in Blackburn, who need help with navigating the system in the UK.
Services include:
• Information and Advocacy
• English Club
• Food Bank
• Clothing Bank
• Events & Activities
How to access:
If you are an asylum seeker or refugee in Blackburn and you need help, please make an appointment. If you come to the office, we may not have any available appointments on the same-day.
To book an appointment for the office, please use the ‘book now’ button: https://arcblackburn.org.uk/gethelp - If you have any difficulties, please call the office
- Advice and Support
- English Language
- Social Activities and Community Groups
- Food Bank
- Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ
- Contact Email
- info@arcblackburn.org.uk
- 01254 690282
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 14/07/25)
- Availability
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Casework Office hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours: 10:00 - 15:00
English Club
Wednesdays & Fridays
Hours: 10:00 - 12:00
English Classes
Wednesdays & Fridays
Opens At: 10:00
Social Drop-in
Tuesdays (no appointment needed)
Immigration Status: All
Region: Blackburn with Darwen
Languages: No information available