Breaking Barriers Last updated 07/01/26

Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers welcomes refugees into meaningful employment with one-to-one advice and guidance, education, and training.

Our services

If we're supporting you, we'll work with you one-to-one to understand your goals and build a plan that works for you. We offer:

• Employment support – One-to-one advice and guidance to help you find meaningful employment.
• Education – Courses and training to build your knowledge and confidence.
• Skills building – Practical training including IT, digital skills and employment essentials.
• Re-accreditation – Support to get your qualifications recognised in the UK.
• Language tuition – English classes from beginners to advanced, including English for work, business English and IELTS preparation.

We're led by you. Once we understand your goals, we break them down into steps to help you build the life you want.

How to access our services:

We accept referrals for employment support. Once you submit the form, we'll add you to our waiting list and contact you to schedule your first appointment as soon as possible.

Already working with us?

If you're currently receiving support or have previously received support from Breaking Barriers, please don't fill out the referral form. Simply get in touch with your employment advisor or email us at enquiries@breaking-barriers.co.uk.

Get in touch

For referral enquiries, please submit a referral form here https://breaking-barriers.co.uk/refugee-support/apply-for-support/.


Or you can call us on 020 4541 0155 or email enquiries@breaking-barriers.co.uk

Category:
  • Employability
Referral Type:
  • Self Referral
Address

Clockwise, Breaking Barriers, Linley House, 1st floor Dickinson Street, Manchester, M1 4LF

Contact Phone

020 4541 0155

Service Capacity

Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 07/01/26)

Availability

Monday - Friday

Hours: 09:00 - 17:30

Eligibility

Immigration Status: Refugee or humanitarian protection

Minimum Age: 18

Region: Greater Manchester

requires good level of English

Interpreters

None available