The Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills - Rochdale

The Refugee Welcome Programme in Rochdale is a partnership between Rochdale Council, Action Together and a network of VCSE partners who are established across the locality.

The Programme is here to help people who have come to the borough of Rochdale to find safety and start a new life, and offer support with:

• Making friends and joining the community

• Finding jobs and learning new skills

• Feeling good and staying active

• Learning English and going to school

How to access:

To make a referral, please email RRWP@rochdale.gov.uk

To find out more information, visit the Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme webpage


AFC Community Trust, Andalucia Learning Centre, Army of Kindness, Aspire in Inspire, Caring & Sharing, Kashmir Youth Project, Maverick Lab, Spotland Community Centre, Steered to Serve and the Women’s Welfare Association.

Category:
  • Education and Training
  • Employability
  • English Language
  • Health and Wellbeing
Address
Contact Email

RRWP@rochdale.gov.uk

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 15/09/25)

Availability

No schedules available.

Eligibility

Immigration Status: All

Minimum Age: 16

Region: Rochdale

The programme is open to people seeking asylum and refugees who received their status following an asylum claim, or through family reunion. This includes people who received Humanitarian Protection, or people with pending appeals.

Interpreters

Languages: No information available