Manchester Refugee Support Network

MRSN run a programme of activities, groups and classes. Programmes include:

• Refugee Football - Refugee Football Project brings people together people from all backgrounds through the joy of football - from our free weekly sessions open to everyone, to our much-loved Refugee World Cup - creating spaces to connect, have fun, and stay healthy.

• Yoga - We hold free yoga classes for refugee and asylum seeker communities, to help unwind and look after both physical and mental health.

• The Bike Project - Through our partnership with The Bike Project, we helped deliver 20 refurbished bikes - complete with helmets and accessories - to clients who wanted a free, sustainable way to get around.

• Peak District Project - In partnership with Championing National Parks for Everyone, we took a group of clients and volunteers with lived experience on a trip to the Peak District to explore the beauty of nature and connect with the outdoors.

How to access:

Self referral via phone or email. Get specific referral emails and opening times on the website. We operate across multiple sites.

Our General Advice service offers support with:

Universal credit and other benefits such as JSA/ESA and Child Benefit | Council tax Asylum support | National insurance numbers | HC2 certificate | Manchester Move issues | Private landlord issues | Opening a bank account | Registering for a GP | Driver’s license and traffic offences | Registering for college or ESOL | IA applications

The Refugee Integration Service (Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-1pm):

The Refugee Integration Service (RIS) is a provision especially for individuals who, in the last 2 years, have been granted Refugee status, Leave to Remain, or Humanitarian Protection, and have a connection to Manchester.

How to access:

Appointments can be booked on our website

Monday, 9:30am - 4pm | Drop-in Refugee General Advice @St James Church, M14 4TH

Tuesday and Thursday at 10am - 1pm. Drop-in Refugee Integration Service @141 Princess Road M14 4RE

Our Immigration advice services provides advice and advocacy in immigration and nationality matters. We help individuals, as well as families, to obtain refugee status, leave to remain, settlement and British citizenship.

We can advise on more complex asylum issues, and if we can’t help we can refer you to an organisation that can help you or we will provide you with a list of qualified legal representatives/solicitors.

Our Immigration Advice Service offers help with:

Evisa issues | Naturalisation | Change address with the Home Office | Leave in Line applications | British passport applications | Indefinite leave to remain applications | Fee Waivers | Family and Private Life Applications | Contacting the Home Office | Travel Documents | Certificate of Travel

Our Asylum Support service can offer help with:

How to claim asylum | Navigating the asylum process | Applying for asylum support including accommodation | Asylum Support appeal | Notifying the Home Office if your circumstances change | Finding legal representation/ Find a solicitor. | Accessing healthcare | Accessing education | Obtain an ARC card | Apply for the Right to Work while waiting for your asylum claim | Support during the post-decision period | Other asylum and post-asylum claim related matters

How to access:

Appointments can be booked on our website

Monday, 9:30am - 4pm | Drop-in Refugee General Advice @St James Church, M14 4TH

Wednesday, 9am - 3pm. Drop-in Immigration Advice Service @ St James Church, M14 4TH

Wednesday, 9:30am - 4pm. Drop-in Asylum Support Service @ 141 Princess Road M14 4RE

Tuesday and Thursday at 10am - 1pm. Drop-in Refugee Integration Service @141 Princess Road M14 4RE