Homelessness and Destitution

"Ask Club is a drop-in session held on Monday afternoons 12pm to 4pm. Services include: *Free food/clothing donations *Free refreshments *Pool/table football, backgammon, board games *Health advocacy e.g help people access NHS services *Legal services signposting, finding clients solicitors, reading and translating legal correspondence, sending emails/ making phone calls to solicitors, the local MP etc *AS Support rights advocacy: help with S95, S4, ARC Card, Serco etc *English class *Covid-19 LFT testing, free, masks, vaccinations advice support I work with a paid Arabic translator/advice worker. We are fortunate to have several solid volunteers."

Some of the services we provide are: Casework – Destitution – OISC 1 Immigration advice – English classes – Meals – Clothing – Social and more

"Homeless Day Centre. At the Beacon Support Centre on Bloom Street, they offer regular morning sessions inclusing food, showers and clothing, and there's also a nurse available on Thursday 9:30am to 12pm. Support office located at 61 Bloom Street, available Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Timetable of activities here: https://www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk/drop-in-timetable Support workers ar also available and offer confidential support on a wide range of issues - from finding volunteering and paid employment, to emergency accommodation referrals and locating detox programmes. Update from Hannah at Barnabus, August 2021, - - They offer a rough breakfast from 7.30am for any rough sleepers – they can just turn up. - They work with rough sleepers aged 25 years plus - People are allocated an appointment in their drop in, currently- due to Covid, but it often gets booked up at the rough breakfast - If we are sending people to the drop in, we should phone ahead to make sure its not a wasted journey for them. - Drop in has access to: o Showers o Advice and information o Urban village (GP) o Opticians o Physios o CFL (Drug dependency team) o Mental Health worker NB, these services are often booked in advance but have spaces available on the day due to no shows. Call ahead as they may be able to help. "

"Our Emergency Essentials programme supports individual children and young people living with severe poverty, a lack of the basic facilities which most of us take for granted and additional pressures such as domestic violence, disability or poor health in the family. The programme provides items that meet children’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to give them a hot meal, clothing (in a crisis) and other items and services that are critical to children’s wellbeing. The programme is now being delivered by Family Fund Business services on our behalf. It is a referrer only programme and applications can only be made by registered referrers, able to reach families who need the programme most"

Shared accommodation and holistic 1:1 support for people who have had their asylum claim refused (and occasionally for others who are not yet able to access asylum support). This includes support to access legal advice, medical care, wellbeing activities and other support

"If you believe you may become threatened with homelessness or about to become homeless, we can offer advice via telephone or email., and may have a duty to provide you with accommodation in certain cases. Please be mindful that due to the high volume of calls to our service, it may take longer to get through to an adviser than normal. If you’re having problems with any of the following, please get in touch with us: Your landlord has asked you to leave You’re not getting on with the people you live with You can’t afford your mortgage, rent, bills or have other problems managing your tenancy or accommodation Your accommodation is not suitable because it’s too small or in a poor condition Your accommodation is not suitable because of a medical condition or disability You’re experiencing, or are at risk of violence, abuse or harassment We can help you stay in your accommodation by offering: A mediation service Help with your money Talking to your landlord on your behalf Advising you of your rights and responsibilities Support with your tenancy Find alternative accommodation If you come across a rough sleeper you can let us know in confidence by email on housingoutreachteam@bolton.gov.uk or by telephoning the Housing Options Services on 01204 335900. You can also report a rough sleeper at www.streetlink.org.uk. The details you provide will then passed on to our Housing Options service. At times of cold or severe weather conditions we will try to secure additional emergency provision for those who may be sleeping rough. Anybody needing assistance should come directly to the Housing Options service at the Town Hall to discuss what assistance may be available"

"Support for homeless people, people at risk of homelessness. Support is available at all the sessions around access to accommodation, healthcare, addiction and to learn new skills. Sessions include free internet access, free drinks and free breakfast and lunch as well as toiletries. During cold weather, the Booth Centre also acts as the access point for the Council's cold weather provision shelters. Provide support and advice for homeless European migrants. GMIAU provide immigraiton advice on Thursdays from 9:30am Boaz trust run and advice surgery for homeless people seeking asylum on the first friday of every month. Shelter provide complex housing and welfare advice every second Thursday from 9:30am "

"Offers services to people who are homeless, in poverty or facing debt crisis. The Brick are the delivery partners for A.B.E.N. and operate over 3 locations in Wigan and Leigh offering a bed, a hot meal, a hot shower, and someone who can give them help and support to move off the streets. The services run by the Brick Project include the Crisis Intervention Service and Wigan’s largest Food Bank. The Brick also operates statutory tendered projects offering support to people in their tenancies; ensuring people newly homeless move quickly into accommodation, and ensuring that homeless people receive good health care and support if in hospital."

ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc.

Financial support provided to refused asylum seekers for up to 12 weeks. While offered with this support, caseworkers refer/signpost service users to access legal advice, community care, Section 4, emergency accommodation; Clothing. Foyer for socialising, light lunch provided

"We provide face-to-face orientation support to people currently seeking asylum, or people who have received Leave to Remain, in the Oldham area. This support includes casework, English classes, wellbeing activities, workshops, tea, coffee, lunch and a place to meet friends. Our activities and workshops are flexible, depending on feedback we receive from our service users: ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc."

ESOL Classes, Talk English, Employability Workshops, Wellbeing Sessions, Social Activities, Light Refreshment, Advice, Referral & Signposting (housing, health, education, welfare rights & entitlements, etc), Emergency Cash Support, Information Sessions, Extra hub activities i.e. Sports, Guided Visits, Etc.

"bury family bank is a organisation set up to help people in bury who need help and support. we will try our best to help with clothing inc. school unifomrs, shoes, toiletries, baby items and general essentials "

"People find themselves in financial difficulty for all kinds of reasons. Whilst cost of living expenses continue to rise and wages for many remain static, more and more people are finding themselves struggling to feed and clothe their families. We are all aware of the growing need and use of Food Banks across the country. Equally we believe that there is a growing need to provide clothing for children of families on low incomes, or those suffering financial hardship. Cascade Baby Bundles aims to support the parent(s) by providing a ‘Baby Bundle’ gift containing items of clothing, toys and essentials that will help cushion the financial impact of a child on a family experiencing hardship. We provide these bundles for newborn babies and children all the way up to age ten."

For young persons aged 16-25, Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. In Manchester, they run a homeless day centre providing hot drinks and meals, haircuts, internet access. Offer a support service to assist young people on their first step into a home and a job. Their in-house health team of specialists work with young people on a range of issues, including substance use, mental health nutrition and dietetics.

"Coffee4Craig is a homelessness provision that is open every single evening. The drop-in offers respite from the streets, hot food cooked by our very own chef, showers, clean clothing, toiletries, haircuts, conversation with staff and volunteers, snacks, hot drinks, water refill point, medical support, emergency crisis intervention and advice. ​Coffee4Craig does not directly offer accommodation but we do support the Homeless Partnership and MCC to offer an out of hours service for referrals and allocations into accommodation when the temperature drops below zero. This is commonly called SWEP (severe weather emergency protocol) or CWP (cold weather procedure)."

Cornerstone (run by Caritas Diocese of Salford) provides a day centre (inc. a soup kitchen) with the dual aim to help homeless people and prevent homelessness. In parallel with delivering direct housing outcomes, they aim to enable people to improve their wellbeing through providing services which meet immediate basic needs (inc. access to showers), promote mental health and wellbeing, enable people to access health and other support services and to take up education, training, volunteering opportunities and employment, as a means of sustaining positive housing outcomes.

"• Arts and crafts workshops - Knitting, crochet, drawing, music workshops, using our volunteers to run activities and visiting workshop practitioners. • Play activities - these run every session, staffed by volunteers. • English Language activities We have 3 ESOL classes (Beginners, Intermediate and Advance levels) run for small groups, 15-20 at a time, with simple nouns and verbs in written English, but the focus would be on informal learning and English language practice on common topics. Ideally, this is for asylum seekers who remain in Stockport for 6 weeks of sessions. • The sessions are including tea and biscuits conversation, encouragement for those attending to speak about something they enjoy and to ask questions about this, in English. • We provide middle eastern hot meals on the day where we usually have 50-80 guests attending the sessions on Weds • We support with interpreting and translations for the families when they need help. • Supporting the vulnerable people to gain the medical support needed as soon as possible. • Organising several art creativities workshops for the adults and children. • Organising Football and other games for children with the support of the Stockport County Football club on Wednesdays. As of September 2022, our current activities are as follows: • Monday Walking group. We organise special events; picnics, and days out for refugees and asylum seekers, giving them a break from the challenges of daily lives. • Tuesdays: Culture Bridge-Stockport CAN project. Also, supporting the refugee women group at the Bradberry Hotel. • Wednesdays: Refugee Connect Day. Women Group Workshops. We arrange multicultural Art Activities for the refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women group to meet in a safe space where they can share their experiences and journeys of leaving their birth-home countries and integrating into their new lives in the UK. • Thursday: working with the Woodbank Community Gardening workshop to support a group of the asylum-seeking adults at the Britannia hotel to improve their mental and physical health wellbeing. • Fridays: Women’s Multicultural Art & culture activities.

A mutual support group made up of local people, asylum seekers and refugees living in the Bury area. Provide general guidance and support for asylum seekers, and a rolling programme of support groups and social opportunities including Women's Groups, Parent Support Group. Can now access Britihs Red Cross advie and support and destitution support via Eagles Wing on Mondays, and Health Watch advice on Thursdays. We are a mutual support group of friends made up of local people, asylum seekers and refugees living in the Bury area We welcome people of all ages, nationality and ability We have no paid staff and all our members help to run our groups: children are always welcome to our events, but parents MUST take care of them to keep them safe We celebrate each others’ cultures and good fortune and help each other when there are problems We are all equal and treat each other with respect and care. Aggressive behaviour is not acceptable We all work to change things for the better for individual members and for ALL refugees The elected committee makes sure that the group works in the interests of our members

At Early Essentials we provide a Moses basket filled with baby clothes and essential toiletries for Mum and baby for the first couple of weeks. The basket provides a safe space for the baby to sleep. Newborn starter packs for vulnerable mums and babies inc. Newborn nappies Nappy sacks Baby wipes Nappy cream Cotton wool Muslin squares Baby towels Dribble bibs Newborn and 0–3 month clothing Moses baskets Baby shampoo Baby body wash Blankets Newborn toys Moses basket sheets Baby baths Change mats For mum: Maternity pads Thin sanitary towels Toothbrush Toothpaste Shampoo and conditioner Deodorant Chocolate or biscuits Toiletry gift sets Hand cream Disposable/new knickers Breast pads Nipple cream Shower gel/soap Wash bag Flannel Body moisturiser/lotion Hand sanitiser

At Emmeline’s Pantry we are passionate about people making their own choices and we never discriminate against need. Emmeline’s Pantry is led by a dedicated group of women and supporters who started out in a hallway, providing clothes to women. We are constantly expanding and nearly ten years on our foodbank now provide food, clothes, toiletries and baby items to women in need and their families. Our foodbank service: We differ from other food banks in three ways: 1. We are a women only food bank. 2. We offer fresh food to ensure healthy eating. 3. We give service users a choice of food, we never pre-bag. All our stock is donated or purchased with donations. All surplus donations are recycled or used for income generation. All the money and donations we receive go directly towards our service to ensure women and their families receive the best possible support. Food Pantry We have a service aimed at helping women and families that may be struggling to feed or clothe everyone with the rising costs of living and effects of benefit cuts. This is open to all women across Manchester who, for a donation, can access the service either weekly or monthly depending on need. This is accessed by referral only.

"First Asian Support Trust (FAST) Ltd provides support in local communities for people in need. Delivering employment, Education and Training opportunities. Over time services have increased to support the development and progression of disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities, into mainstream provision, learning and employment. FAST is a job broker under the New Deal for Disabled people(NDDP)initiative and also offers training through Learn Direct and ONCW courses. Examples of services: - We Are Digital - ESOL - accredited and conversation - Life In The UK Exam training - Basic computer skills - possibility of gaining a free tablet at the end of this course - National Data Bank - over 6 months free data - Employment skills and CV

Our mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of individuals by creating a non-discriminatory, non-judgemental, safe, supportive and friendly environment, providing quality supported housing to assist in reducing homelessness for the socially excluded, while empowering the individual and promoting independence.

"George House Trust has been inspiring people living with HIV to live healthy, confident lives by providing HIV support, advice and advocacy services. We offer a range of services: - 1 to 1 services - Counselling - Telephone buddy - Age+ (for 55 years and older living with HIV) - Calabash (for African men living with HIV) - Peer mentoring - Financial Support and advce, including our Welfare Fund, Welfare grants and 1 to 1 advice services - Online information resources - Membership"

"Advice and support for people who are homeless and/or have no recourse to public funds. Advise on asylum support, NRPF change of condition applications and late EUSS applications."

"We aim to address a whole range of social issues, our key areas of work are: homelessness, loneliness and isolation, mental health and wellbeing, food insecurity and supporting displaced people. We do this by: Kick-starting, growing and supporting social action projects and initiatives equipping individuals and communities with the skills and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in their local area ​ - Connecting people, faith groups and organisations together to allow them to share best practice, resources and ideas through collaboration, small meetings, large events and through building mutually supportive and relational networks - Working together with multi-agency partners to influence local, regional and national policy and strategy Our Near Neighbours initiative brings people together in communities that are religiously and ethnically diverse, so that they can get to know each other better, build relationships of trust, and collaborate together on initiatives that improve the local community they live in. We also offer night shelters as part of the A Bed Every Night Initiative. This service is currently closed."

Who we are
Heart4Refugees is a charity that support refugees to fully integrate into our community, helping them to build new, successful lives and relationships.

What we do

We provide practical assistance, advocacy, and community integration services.

Who we work with
We assist refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.

What we do
We offer support through our drop-in centre and community activities such as Art Therapy and Bicycle club.

"General Advice (for Manchester Residents) We assist clients with a number of issues including: Benefits, Debts and Money Advice, Employment, Housing and Homelessness, Health and Community Care. Currently, this service is only available to residents of Manchester or homeless people with no connections to anywhere outside Manchester. Depending on your situation we will give you information, offer details of other organisations or give you an appointment for further advice. HEALTH ADVICE The Health Inclusion and Wellbeing Project at the Home of Justice Network aims to reduce isolation, improve quality of life and provide help and support to users who are having difficulty accessing health services or health-related information. Counselling Home of Justice Network runs a free counselling service for anyone who feels they would benefit from talking to somebody. Run by a professional counsellor, our free and confidential counselling service can help you work through a difficult challenge or develop new approaches to everyday life. No matter who you are, it’s always a good idea to talk to someone. Contact us today to find out more and sign up. Health Advice Home of Justice Network can help you to access a range of health services in your area. We provide information on how to find and to register with your local family doctor (GP) and dentist, as well as what to do in an emergency. We can advise you on what services the National Health Service (NHS) provides and what services and medicines are available free of charge to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We can also help you to understand your rights and entitlements to healthcare and how to make a complaint about a treatment or service you have used. Activities If you are looking for ways to get more active, improve confidence and boost your fitness, then Home of Justice Network can help you to find physical activities and exercises. We also offer free yoga sessions for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers to help relax and energise your body and mind. CAREER ADVICE Are you looking for a new job and wondering where to start? Want to develop your CV to get the career you’ve always wanted? Nervous about a job interview? We can help! Getting a new job, or changing career, can be scary – there are many choices to make, many places to look, many dos and don’ts. Navigating the job market can be tricky, especially if you’re a migrant and unfamiliar with working in the UK. Our specialist Careers Advice service is here to help you make sense of it all. Whatever stage you’re at, whether you’re looking for your first job or hoping to change careers, we can help you get on the career path you want. Our specialist advisors will tailor support around your needs and help you every step of the way. Some of the ways our advisors will help you include: Explore different career options Understand the job and sector you want Analyse your strengths and weaknesses Find courses and activities to develop the right skills and experience Discover new job opportunities Produce a CV that stands out Write a winning cover letter Develop interview skills and techniques Build confidence Volunteer to gain work experience As part of the National Careers Service we offer tailored, one-to-one advice sessions to help you understand more about the career path you want to take and how to go about building the knowledge and skill set you need to achieve your goals."

"Hope Cafe for asylum seekers provides food, clothes, household items, bikes where possible, English conversation, coffee, a place to relax and chat, and we help with whatever we can, from form filling, to phone calls, to helping with setting up bank accounts. Since 2018 Hope Church have opened Hope Cafe to provide support to asylum seekers, wanting to help them in their transition to Crewe and the UK. Pre Covid we provided food, clothes, household items, English conversation worksheets and a place to relax and chat, with table tennis and table football! For the past year we have been delivering food to homes, and have helped with many and varied practical needs, such as ringing doctors, asylum help, helping with setting up bank accounts, reading letters, and often just a friendly face to support people in their situations."

"For parents on little or no income, we provide a service of baby clothes and equipment at our office in Manchester. Once a need has been verified, Image is able to offer support through the provision of various items of equipment including: clothes, bedding, bath, cot, buggy/pram, high chair, moses basket, fire guard, travel cot, nappies, breast pump, steriliser, baby bouncer, car seat. Please note there is a small charge for clothes and items of clothing unless you have no recourse to public funds"

"Can provide help with school uniforms. Community Interest Company, operating predominantly in the Tameside area of Greater Manchester. Support those deemed to be vulnerable and presenting with multiple needs and /or at risk of including: -Anti Social Behaviour / Offending -Substance Misuse - Housing and homelessness -Financial and debt -Family issues -Bereavement and loss -Social exclusion and isolation Assess the clients’ needs individually and prioritise on the issues causing the most harm. This holistic approach allows for an intervention at an early point which will produce better outcomes for users and take the strain off local statutory services. We will act as an advocate for our client. (Speaking to creditors, statutory agencies, housing etc) and will also escort our clients to appointments and meetings when necessary. We develop a long term relationship with our clients, staying in touch after ‘crisis point’ to ensure that any future issues are dealt with at the earliest opportunity. In addition to our core business, we run a number of initiatives to support vulnerable individuals across Tameside. These initiatives are usually set up in a response to an identification of current need and the vast majority are not funded by any external sources. To continue with these initiatives, we need to secure funding and so this is a priority for Infinity Initiatives. We also offer a comprehensive training and development package to those wishing to work with us as a volunteer or peer mentor. This increases their future employment opportunities and social skills and contributes to both good mental and physical health."

ESOL and Life in the UK classes

"Levenshulme Inspire is a community-led organisation which brings together people from many backgrounds to transform our area through community activity, creativity, enterprise and fun. We offer a range of events to the community (see website), and our Cafe is open Monday - Friday for food and friends. Foodcycle provide free community meals on Thursdays. ESOL course also run from the centre. Play sessions for pre school children from 9.30am – 11am every Wednesday. Held in the cafe space, with biscuits and juice for only £1 per session."

"Lifeshare is a voluntary organisation established to help meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable people in Manchester and Salford. We offer practical assistance, support and information. From this point we offer continued assistance that enables people to secure suitable accommodation, support them in maintaining their tenancies, and help them to access initiatives that carry their lives forward. We offer a crisis service for vulnerable and marginalized young people aged 16-25 in Manchester, particularly those who are homeless (or at risk of becoming so) and those at risk of being sexually exploited. We also offer a Weekend Breakfast every week which provides hot breakfast to those in need. Lifeshare formed the Manchester Digital Collective to tackle digital exclusion. We take donations of old devices and provide them to someone in need, and offer training and tools to learn how to navigate technology."

"LHH (Linking Help with Hope) is a small national charity that is over 100 years old We help those who are living on a very low income, receiving the appropriate welfare benefits and who have exhausted all other funding sources including statutory funding, occupational, local and specialist charities. LHH operates and distributes funds across the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Financial assistance may be provided under the following three categories: One-off grants LHH issues grants of up to £250. These are generally awarded for or towards essential household items and specialist equipment not available from statutory agencies. We recognise that white goods (cooker, washing machine, fridge), household furniture, flooring and other items can be very hard to purchase or replace when you live on or below the poverty line. Extended Assistance We also provide ongoing financial assistance. LHH currently supports around 70 ill and less able people with regular financial help. Extended Assistance beneficiaries will also receive quarterly newsletters, birthday and Christmas cards as well as a personal visit from the Secretary once a year where possible. We may (at our discretion depending on funding availability) contribute towards special occasions such as birthdays or seasonal events and breaks away from home. We believe this personal touch is important and integral to our charity. Carers’ breaks Depending on available funds, one-off payments are made for carer’s breaks. We understand the role of a carer is both onerous and tiring. Carers contribute hugely to the general well-being of the people for whom they are caring but rarely practice self-care, often due to lack of funds. We would like to rectify this and allow the carer an opportunity to take a break."

Food and welfare packs, advice and signposting, access to homeless GP consultation, Dental Services, Health Improvement Team, Drug & Alcohol Support / Discussion Group, hot food & drinks. Also hold reading groups / literacy support, and also one to one support. Also provide access to Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

"Since 2009, our voluntary lawyer provides expert legal and welfare advice every Monday at MCC for vulnerable Chinese community who have English Language barrier. Our voluntary lawyer is expert in this field, providing independent and confidential advice to those in need with the aim to advise and promote self-confidence and independence. This is recognised by all in the community to be an important and invaluable service. We aim to make a difference by providing an advice and drop in service assisting with the relief of poverty covering: Welfare benefits Citizenship Housing Homelessness Consumer rights Bad debt Family and personal issues Employment Education HealthTime: Sun 12-4 & Mon 3-6pm ESOL English is available to our members every Mon-Thurs provided by WEA. Te: 0161 275 9885"

"If you've recently become homeless, or there is a risk of that happening, it's important to get the right advice as soon as possible. The first thing you will need to do is to get in touch with your local council as soon as possible. Your council must help if you’re legally homeless, but how much depends on your eligibility, your level of need and how you became homeless. Manchester City Council ask that you call or email them before visiting them in person to stop you from having a long wait to be seen."

"Our General Advice service (Mondays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm, Appt Only) offers support with: Universal credit and other benefits such 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 offenses Registering for college or ESOL IA applications The Refugee Integration Service (Wednesday 9:30am – 4:30pm, drop-in): RIS is a holistic provision for people who in the last 9 months have been granted Humanitarian Protection, Refugee Leave or other Leave to Remain status. You can get support and guidance around what steps to take now that you have been given the right to reside in the UK. "

"Support LGBTI+ people seeking asylum, or those who are receiving NASS but who are in unsuitable designated accommodation because of their gender identity and/or sexuality. May be able to provide support and temporary accommodation. Their helpline is an information and referral service that provides LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees with information on housing or homelessness issues, social inclusion and move-on support for refugees. Social inclusion – Group activities exclusively for LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees, currently delivered online.

Who we are

Migrant Destitution Fund is a charity supporting destitute migrants in Greater Manchester.

What we do

We provide financial assistance to migrants who have no access to public funds and are at risk of destitution.

Who we work with

We assist migrants, including asylum seekers and refugees, who lack financial resources and support.

How we work

We offer small grants to help cover essential living costs, ensuring migrants can meet basic needs like food and shelter.

The Fund provides grants of £80 once a month to those made destitute by NRPF. Those with children can receive an extra £50 per child.

You cannot apply directly to the fund, you need to be referred by one of our referral partners.

We engage with local adults and families offering meals, food and support. We hold the Ashton foodbank at our Centre. We also work with families running a mentoring project with local volunteers.

"The Greater Manchester Nightstop scheme is led and supported by Depaul UK, a national charity supporting homeless people. The project accommodates young people aged 16-25 with host families for a night up to a few weeks, across Greater Manchester and helps find more permanent housing solutions for them.

"Wednesdays 10am-12pm If English is not your first language and you want to improve your English speaking, reading and writing skills our English Classes are the place for you. You may have tried getting onto a college course and been unable to meet the language requirements. Perhaps you want to improve your English whilst getting to know some other people. Maybe you simply wish to speak English more fluently to help in your everyday life. Whatever the reason, our classes are open to anyone who wants to improve their English speaking and listening skills as well as enhance their reading and writing abilities. We have no minimum language requirement and cater for a range of abilities. We run two classes simultaneously: a beginners and an intermediate class. All lessons are delivered by warm and friendly staff who are keen to help you learn. Classes run every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at Oldham Bethel Church. We usually begin with tea and coffee in order to get to know one another better. This means you learn English in a classroom setting as well as having the opportunity to put your speaking skills into practice by talking with native English-speakers. You can remain in our classes for as long as you feel it is helpful to your progress. Some of our students remain with us a long time while others join us more briefly before enrolling onto higher level college courses. However long you plan to learn with us, you are welcome. Community Food Bags: Turn up outside the church between 11-12 on a Saturday if you need help with a few items of food. No voucher required. Just turn up and pick up a bag or two of food donated by local supermarkets."

Local Council homelessness service with duties around prevention of homelessness, housing options advice and assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and duty to accommodate in certain circumstances.

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"Positive Cycles started in April 2015 as a community-based project delivering affordable bikes to local people. Since then the project has grown and grown with the fundamentals of recycling and encouraging more people to take up cycling remaining strong. We take old bikes, clean them up and then our volunteers and groups of young people fix them, gaining AQA qualifications in the process. The newly-refurbished bikes are then donated to local families, used in conjunction with the Transport for Greater Manchester or sold with all profits being churned directly back into the Positive Cycles project to buy better equipment and parts. The workshop is also used by the Oldham Youth Justice Service as part of the unpaid community work of young offenders. The young people are involved in cleaning and fixing donated bikes and making sure they are roadworthy and ready to be resold. In doing this they gain valuable experience and qualifications. We also offer AQA-accredited Bike Maintenance courses to individuals and groups."

"Advice and casework drop-in for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. On our drop-in days you can also join our English classes, ask for IT skills support, have a hot drink and meet other people take part in activities, and enjoy a hot lunch. Social space with activities, lunch, and creche. Food and toiletries, cash payments, bus fares, suppport to move out of destitution for those with no access or entitlement to other support. An NHS Mental Health practioner from the Increasing Access to Physchological Therapies service attends Rainbow Haven once a week to deliver a clinic (by appointment only and only available ot those registered witha GP in Manchester borough) "

"We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community and provide emergency clothing support and more to those who need it the most. The REEL Rack, provided clothing & essential items to those who need a helping hand during a difficult time."

Our Asylum Crisis Project works with asylum seekers, refused asylum seekers and those seeking to claim asylum, who are based in Greater Manchester, to understand their entitlements to accommodation and support, to access that support and to challenge barriers to that support, through advocacy, appeals and legal challenge. Asylum Crisis also seeks to ensure that the support provided is suitable and adequate for the needs of our clients. Asylum Crisis strives to ensure our clients are aware of and able to access a range of services including legal advice, health and social care, education, community groups, charitable support social and well-being opportunities. How to access service: Please contact by email or phone to refer yourself or others. No drop-in available’

"Refugee Aid (Chorlton) is a charity based in South Manchester. We are all volunteers and work with partner organisations to provide a range of practical items for asylum seekers and refugees across Greater Manchester. We deliver to the client directly. We do not have any other direct contact with them, you own the relationship with them. What we can provide for your clients Good quality (sometimes new) upcycled items for adults, children and babies covering: * Clothes, shoes, new underwear and socks * New toiletries * Small toys, games, DVDs, craft materials and stationery for school/college aged pupils * Baby equipment e.g. pram, buggy, stroller, Moses basket filled with clothes, toys, sling and new born nappies, bath * Bikes, with lock & helmet, and scooters. We also provide mechanical help for clients who have a bike that we have provided. Sorry but we cannot provide: * School uniforms * Car seats or nappies (other than new born as part of the Moses basket) * Food * Household items * Furniture"

A national hosting service for refugees and asylum seekers that connect their hosts who have a spare room in their home with refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay.

"The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage in stockport and the surrounding areas through the provision of providing free meals, shelter, warmth, companionship and signposting to other support services. The relief of persons suffering from drug or alcohol abuse or similar problems and refugees and those seeking asylum by providing therapy in connection therewith or by sharing with them the christian faith, principles and values and advancing their education so as to better enable them to cope with the business of life and promote their mental and physical rehabilitation and the relief of unemployment by the provision of vocational and skills training, advice and support. Support for mental Health including self-support groups, reduce stress courses and one to one support delivered by a trained mental health nurse Behnam is the first point of contact when Iranian asylum seekers arrive in Stockport and he is contacted by the local authority, Stockport Homes, Job Centre, local churches etc. He will have an initial meeting with them to assess their needs and then will signpost them to the relevant support services. Run a twice weekly workshop for female asylum seekers to learn how to sew using sewing machines. The main aim of the group is to prevemt social isolation and mental health issues and create community. Works closely with Stockport Homes to help asylum seekers / refugees navigate the housing system. Also supports refugees with employment advice, housing advice, benefit advice and translation services. Works closely with another charity ‘The Olive Branch’ which offers mental health and well-being support plus opportunities for volunteering.

"OISC accredited Immigration advice drop-in on Tuesdays covering fee waivers for destitute/failed asylum seekers, family reunion-new arrivals support, discretional routes, Settlement Protection FLR FP- for our most vulnerable clients -these normally require fee waivers as financial circumstances mean they cant pay; Further leave to remain for dependents of refugees allowed in outside the immigration rules- fee waivers also required; Replacement biometric permit applications, change of name, transfer of conditions and no time limit for refugees and their dependents; Travel document applications; Citizenship applications for eligible children of applicants that we are helping with FLR -FP applications to reduce future burden of payments for extension applications. Other areas of advice: By appointments only. Women’s group arts and craft - every Monday except school or bank holidays (On referral basis) Allotment project Destitution support: food parcels and other essentials"

Drop-in service for asylum seekers and refugees covering move-on advice for newly recognised refugees, asylum support, No recourse to public funds, homelessness. Run non-accredited ESOL classes. Present at hub and register to access. Employability/IT support Volunteering programme. Social club (football, cycling, snooker, table tennis) Destitution support: food parcels and other essentials

Local Council service with duties around prevention of homelessness, housing options advice and assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and duty pt accommodate in certain circumstances.

"Salford Assist is a Salford City Council scheme that can offer short term support to people who are in a crisis, emergency or major disaster situation. These situations can mean that you are unable to meet the basic needs of yourself or your family. Salford Assist doesn’t offer cash payments, but would consider your immediate needs and try to help with essential items such as: a referral for baby milk, nappies or food for your baby and your family essential furniture items, for example a bed, or white goods help with emergency supply of gas or electric where there is no heating in the household advice and referrals to another service, agency or fund council tax support copies of birth certificates for homeless people Assistance may also include things such as seeking debt advice, referral routes to affordable loans and recycled furniture schemes. We also give advice on how to access more affordable fuel tariffs and benefits. Our awards are discretionary This means there will be no duty on the council to make an award, each application will be considered on its merits. All other options for support should be investigated before an application is made. The scheme is linked to other support services including homelessness prevention, debt advice, welfare rights, money management skills, affordable loans and council tax."

"Provide basic food stuff and as much fresh food as we are able to obtain from other food providers, such as Fareshare and Tesco Food Cloud. Work in collaboration with the Red Cross who provide destitute asylum seekers with bus fare to attend the project and clients can register for BRC desitution support via Salford Food Parcels.

"If you are homeless today, go to Salford Housing Options Point and ask for housing options advice. You can also go to Salford Loaves and Fishes on Paddington Close in Pendleton Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm. Do I need to bring anything? You will need to take the following with you: Proof of your ID such as a valid passport, a driving licence, a medical card, a letter from your GP Proof of your income or benefits Proof of your National Insurance number What will I be asked at my housing options assessment? You will be asked questions about your current housing situation. This is important as it will allow the team to provide you with tailored advice relevant to your circumstances. If you have nowhere to live, this will trigger a homelessness assessment, under the homelessness legislation. What is temporary accommodation? Customers who are assessed under the homelessness legislation as having a priority need, and have no accommodation available to them that evening, may be offered emergency accommodation. This could be a hostel or bed-and-breakfast accommodation. When will I receive a decision? Once we have completed your assessment, we will write to you with our decision. If we have accepted a duty to re-house you, we will allow access to Salford Home Search for help finding a new home."

The Salvation Army in Blackpool runs a weekly drop in service and provides support to refugees and people seeking asylum in Blackpool. They provide food and clothing donations as well as some casework support.

"Shelter provide specilaist housing and homelessness advice, casework and advocacy through the following services: Information Resource: Advice Support and Guidance (ASG): Specialist advice and support in housing, welfare benefits, debt and dealing with living in the private rented sector.Specialist advice: For complex issues that can’t be resolved by ASG, Shelter advisers offer specialist level advice and support on housing, debt and welfare benefits. Private Rented Sector service: Set up in response to Shelter’s Rogue Landlords Campaign, this service ensures that tenants are able to access the right advice and support. The support we offer is intended to help you to maintain and sustain your private tenancy or to move on in a planned way. Legal service: The Legal team offers specialist legal advice to individuals or families with housing problems who are eligible for legal help or Legal Aid in matters such as unlawful evictions and homelessness appeals."

"We support and advocate for Ethnic Communities within Stockport including Refugees. Support with 1-1 advocacy, housing, Health, Employment Benefits. Culturally apprpropraite foodbank Activity based work, e.g. Sewing Club, Children activities, Volunteer Training, Drama, Women’s Group, Choir Black Mens group Conversational English session. Immigration Surgery

"Our work focuses on four main areas: - Housing: To provide accommodation to newly granted refugees who might otherwise struggle. - Support : Providing a short to medium term support network as a refugee acclimatises to their new environment. -Integration: Making use of services to help the refugee integrate into the local community as naturally as possible. - Partnerships: Working with other refugee and migrant services that can provide support when requested. To make use of our services, the client must: - have been awarded refugee status with leave to remain within the last 3 months. - be able to provide at least 1 verifiable form of identification before any assistance with housing or reintegration support can be made. This can be in the form of a BRP (Biometric Residence Pass) or other supporting documentation that confirms recent status award. - must have recently been told to vacate Home Office accommodation within the Greater Manchester area. We will need to see the 28 day notice to vacate.

"SWAP provide practical hands on support through a range of services, including 1:1 advocacy and case work, and help to access support and services, educational and support groups working across Wigan Borough. Destitute Service users can also access Red Cross destitution support We also have close working relationships with a large number of specialist providers that we can signpost people to. Please note that SWAP does not give legal advice on immigration matters, and we are unable to help clients to fill in legal forms, but we can signpost people to agencies that provide this help. English (conversation); case work; specialist partners: RTOF, SERCO, NHS, Education; Asylum Guides"

Local Council service with duties around prevention of homelessness, housing options advice and assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and duty pt accommodate in certain circumstances.

"Tesco Mobile Reconnects - Helping to end Homeless Tesco are running a scheme called Reconnect until 2023 and it is aimed at vulnerable and disadvantaged people. A phone is supplied to the customer with three months credit."

"We provide a service for asylum seekers, destitute asylum seekers and refugees/adults. Wednesdays and Fridays are face to face casework sessions via an appointment only. I can be contacted on this email or on my DP mobile - 07421352829. Our drop in session runs every Wednesday's from 10am till 3pm. Free vegetarian hot meals for lunch, tea, coffee and biscuits are served throughout the day. We have activities, art session, English classes. We have a clothes room and a food bank for our destitute asylum seekers however we are currently providing a food parcels for asylum seekers too at the moment."

"The Limes provides accomodation and support services to young males aged 16-25 years old. Taking an asset based approach and a focus on individual talents, it strives to support young people to flourish and thrive. Young People are provided with the opportunity to re-connect within the community, by creating their own pathway’s; building their skills, social inclusion, developing communication and realising their own aspirations. The Limes helps people to engage into meaningful activity, whatever stage they are at on their journey to moving away from homelessness."

Have a dedicated community support team who can help you fill in forms, write appeals and apply for benefits. Also have emergency food and clothing packs available. Run English, Maths, Science, ESOL, Cookery and History lessons, and offer volunteering opportunites in their kitchen.

"We support a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty. Non-perishable, in-date food is donated by the public at a range of places, such as schools, churches, and businesses, as well as supermarket collection points. It is then sorted into emergency food parcels by more than 28,000 volunteers, to be given to people in crisis. Care professionals such as health visitors, staff at schools and social workers and charities identify people in crisis and issue them with a food bank voucher. This means people can receive a food bank parcel of three days’ nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food from their local food bank."

Local Council department with duties around prevention of homelessness, housing options advice and assessment of entitlement to housing for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and duty pt accommodate in certain circumstances.

"We are a Muslim organisation commited to supporting those in need. We offer support to newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees, as well as those who have been here for some time. Our main work centres around food poverty and crisis support to anyone who refers into our service or is reffered to us. Our aim is to work with individuals taking them from being dependent to independence, and navigate the systems which are unfamiliar to them. We have a foodhub that welcomes drop ins, and we can also facilitate culturally appropriate food parcel deliveries. We can also assist with Clothing Household items and financial support through vouchers. We can help facilitate registering those who are affected by homelessness with the local council teams.

"Wai Yin Society has been supporting, empowering and working in partnership with Chinese individuals and families for more than 30 years. Founded in 1988 by a group of community-minded Chinese women, Wai Yin has become one of the largest Chinese Community centres in the UK, sustaining its operations through commissions and contracts with mainstream organisations. As the Society has grown, we have developed a range of employment, education and community services for Chinese men and women and for other ethnic minority groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and many European nationalities. Services include: Education, Training and Employment Support Women and Parenting Project Youth Services Older People Services Mental Health Support Crisis Support Services Food Bank Services Macmillan Cancer Support General Advice Volunteering Services Hate Crime Reporting Police Drop-in"

"Wood Street Mission helps support families living on a low income in Manchester and Salford, with practical support and services. We can help families with children’s clothes, toys, bedding, baby equipment and toiletries through our Family Basics service, from our base here in Manchester City Centre. Families can come along to our Book Clubs, to pick up books to take home and have a fun morning together each school holiday. Our SmartStart project can help with school uniform and other school kit, and at Christmas we can help with gifts for the children."

If you’re a Muslim in need of support, Zakat given through NZF may be able to help. Financial grants can be given from the Hardship Relief fund (to help with basic living costs), Housing fund, Work fund (to help with the cost of training and qualifications) and Education fund (for vocational training and post-graduate studies).