Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC) Last updated 14/07/25

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

Category:
  • Advice and Support
  • English Language
  • Social Activities and Community Groups
Tags:
  • Food Bank
Address

Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn, BB2 1LQ

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