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)

Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC)

Last updated 14/07/25

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

Category:
  • Advice and Support
  • English Language
  • Social Activities and Community Groups
Tags:
  • Food Bank
Address
Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ
Website
https://arcblackburn.org.uk/what-we-do/
Contact Email
info@arcblackburn.org.uk
Contact Phone
01254 690282
Service Capacity
Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 14/07/25)
Availability

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)

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Region: Blackburn with Darwen

Interpreters

Languages: No information available