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Stride Partnership is a Community Interest Company (CIC) that provides accommodation and basic reintegration support services to refugees within the North West of England, predominantly focussing on the Greater Manchester region and Lancashire.

We primarily tailor our training and events to refugees that have intentions of gaining a tenancy within the UK. Further to this, we provide educational events on budgeting and on integrating in diverse communities.

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.

How to access:

Contact us directly via telephone or email, or if you are making a referral for someone else, this should be done via our client referral form which can be found at https://stridepartnership.org.uk/referral/ .

St Thomas’ and St Luke’s work alongside several other local churches to support asylum seekers and refugees who are based in our town. This ministry is an important way in which we can show God’s love to people who have had to leave their homes and face very tough situations.

Our ministry to support asylums seekers includes: Home visits. Team of visitors from our churches visit the asylum seekers at the addresses where they are living to befriend them and to offer support and assistance.

Services include:

• Language classes- On Thursday afternoons we provide weekly English classes for those who want to come along and improve their English language skills. The classes take place in St Thomas’ Church Hall.

• Social- On Sundays, we provide a drop-in for those who want to come along for a drink and a chat or to play games. These socials take place in St Thomas’ Church Hall.

• Discipleship Group- This is for those who speak Farsi. It is aimed Christians and those who want to learn more about the Christian faith. The group meets on-line on Wednesdays. Please contact Sue Thomas on 07877704645 for the Zoom link.

• Compass meets at Emma and Antony Billington’s home each Monday. Come for a drink and a chat or to use the Wi-Fi. We are happy to help with making phone calls, writing letters and emails, and sorting any problems online. If you would like to attend and don’t know the address then please contact Emma on 07922 091896.

How to access:

Please call or email us for more information

Working with people who have been severely traumatised can itself be traumatising so supervision can support staff wellbeing and keep them mentally able to continue the work over a period of years. We work with many different charities, local authorities and other agencies across the South West providing training, supervision and consultancy to prevent the vicarious traumatisation of their staff and volunteers.

The Phoenix Project provides 1-to-1 online (Teams/Zoom) OET teaching sessions, run by either clinical medical students or doctors for one hour each week. Each session focuses on one or more of the assessed core skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with tasks set weekly to complete outside of each session. In addition, the operations and culture of the NHS is discussed. We write our own resources, reflective of the OET standard and format, that are used initially in sessions, before using official OET resources when a participant is closer to taking their exam. Currently, we are in a trial period of being able to offer participants one OET mock test with SET English to help inform final exam preparation and booking. The Phoenix Project is able to provide part-financial sponsorship for the OET exam as per our financial policy at the time; currently this is 50% retrospectively of the exam passed.

Passing the OET exam or IELTS at 7.5 is essential to registering with the GMC.
To access support email us directly or complete the contact form on our website.

PLAB-1:

The Phoenix Project is able to provide financial sponsorship for either a 1 year Passmedicine or a 5 month Plabable PLAB-1 question bank subscription.

PLAB-2:

The Phoenix Project provides 1-to-1 online (Teams/Zoom) PLAB-2 teaching sessions, run by either final year medical students or doctors for one hour each week. Our PLAB-2 sessions are run as clinical roleplays and important principles and features of NHS practice are also discussed. Resources written by our PLAB-2 teachers are mainly used during sessions, alongside other appropriate resources. Unfortunately we are not able to provide in person clinical skills support at the moment, but this is something we hope to be able to provide in the future. The Phoenix Project is able to provide part-financial sponsorship for the OET exam as per our financial policy at the time; currently this is 50% retrospectively of the exam passed.

To access support email us directly or complete the contact form on our website.

Our service offers support to Male survivors of sexual trauma; rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.

We work with men (including those with trans identities/ non binary identities- assigned male or female at birth, we are inclusive and would gladly support anyone who feels like their experience pertains to our work) offering 1-to-1 therapy and also group and community activities towards their healing from sexual trauma.

Services Include:

• An in-house ISVA service (independent sexual violence advisor) who support clients from reporting offences to the police all the way through criminal investigations and court processes.

• Run a drop in every Monday, for survivors to meet, chill and get familiar with our service/ space.

• Offer 1-to-1 therapy to secondary beneficiaries, so those who are supporting men who are getting support for their trauma within our service (ie: partners, family members etc).

To Access:

Referrals to our service can be made via: https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/online-referral-form/

Referrals can also be made by calling our office on 0161 236 2182.

Support for Wigan Arrivals Project supports asylum seekers and refugees who are living in the Wigan Borough.

Our vision is for everyone living in Wigan to feel welcome, to be given an equal chance to build a decent life, and to know where and how to access support when necessary.

SWAP provide practical hands on support through a range of services, including 1:1 advocacy and case work, educational and support groups working across Wigan Borough.

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.

How to access:

Referrals accepted by email. Clients can drop-in but prefer if they call ahead.

We assist Farsi-speaking asylum seekers and refugees to access resources and Information. We offer various services to provide individuals with the assistance they require. We also advocate for them when necessary and make referrals to relevant agencies.

Our primary objective is empowering individuals to seek information and access resources confidently.

Mentoring - Our goal is to help individuals start their professional journey. Our mentors offer guidance to help them improve their skills and reach their full potential. 

Cultural Events - We organize regular cultural events and celebrations engaging the broader Farsi-speaking community.

We provide information and guidance on several issues. A few are listed below:

• Housing Applications
• HC2 Certificate
• New Universal Credit Claim 
• Council tax support Application 
• Opening a bank account
• Registering for a GP
• Provisional Driver's license
• ESOL Registration
• Travel Document Application
• BRP card Issues
• Fee Waiver Application

To Access:

There is no drop-in service. Please contact Taban via phone or email for more information.

Links to various services and advice available to Tameside residents and in Tameside libraries.

• Volunteering
• Self employment/business support
• Courses / training
• Work Club
• Job search and application support
• Mentoring
• Unpaid work experience
• Paid work experience
• Website resource
• Interview skills

Tameside Council provides a homelessness service to help people in Tameside who are at risk of losing their homes or who are already homeless. They work with individuals and families facing various challenges, including financial difficulties, relationship breakdowns, or health issues.

The service offers support to find temporary accommodation and assist with applying for permanent housing. Referrals can come from local agencies, social services, or individuals seeking help directly. Once referred, clients receive tailored support to address their specific needs.

For example, the council can help individuals create a housing plan, offering advice on budgeting and managing debts. They may also provide emergency accommodation or connect clients with other local services, such as health care and employment support.

Additionally, Tameside Council runs prevention programmes to help stop homelessness before it happens. This includes offering mediation for families or advice on tenant rights.

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 to accommodate in certain circumstances.

To Access:

Online Portal-

To report yourself or someone else at risk of being homeless to them complete their online form via: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/housing/homelessservice

An Officer will contact you as soon as possible.   Please only complete the online portal once to avoid duplication.

Out of hours telephone: 0161 342 2222

The number of calls the service receives is very high and it is often the case that you will receive a quicker response to your enquiry if you email the service. This email is only monitored in office hours.

Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind provide a variety of services for our clients. We pride ourself on finding new and effective ways to help people with their mental wellbeing in the way which best suits them. Current service provision includes counselling, guided well-being and a well-being hub and programme of activities.

To Access:

If you're interested in accessing counselling with us, then you can give us a call on 0161 330 9223 and ask us about counselling.

If you need help, your first step is a phone call. We’ll talk with you to figure out what kind of assistance you’re looking for, so we know the best way to help you.

Tesco Mobile’s Reconnects service helps people who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness by providing free mobile phones and data. This initiative focuses on vulnerable groups, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those in challenging situations, such as homelessness or mental health issues.

The service aims to reconnect people with their family and friends, making it easier for them to access support and stay in touch with loved ones. To access the service, individuals can be referred by community organisations, charities, or directly apply through the Tesco Mobile website.

Once connected, recipients receive a mobile phone and a plan that includes data, calls, and texts, enabling them to communicate freely. For example, an older person who feels lonely can use their phone to video call family members or join online community groups.

To Access:

Submit your request by emailing tescomobile.littlehelps@tesco.com referencing Tesco Mobile Reconnects, how it would benefit the service user and what device is needed and they will send one out.

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most;
into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make
sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most;
into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make
sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most;
into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make
sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) at St John’s Centre is a great way to save money on your groceries every week and help to reduce food waste.

You can join TBBT for free, and your first weekly order is free too, so you can try it and see if it suits you.

You get three bags of shopping (one fresh fruit and veg, one fridge goods, one store-cupboard goods) for £7.50. You can also get a larger or smaller order to suit your household. You don’t have to take food every week, and you can vary the size of your order.

TBBT get supplies from the stuff you hear about in the news going to waste – perfectly good food that just isn’t needed by supermarkets, factories or farms. This means that you don’t get a choice about what you are given – though you can have a vegetarian order.

How to access:

All you have to do to get started is text TBBT – for full instructions: https://www.stjohnscentre.org/the-bread-and-butter-thing/

We work hard to bring nutritious, fresh food directly where it's needed most; into communities where access is limited by affordability and availability. We make sure that no matter what our members are going through, they can still put tasty, healthy food on the table.

It’s free to join, no referral needed and more importantly, no judgement.

Prices range from £5 for an individual bag to £17 for a large family, but whichever offer you opt for, you will be saving on your normal weekly food bill.

How to access:

It's really easy to join Bread and Butter. Everyone is welcome, there’s no fee, no contract, you can dip in and out as you need and the membership rules are really simple.

Text 07860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from.

For more information, please view our members guide: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6341e6a4afa32423fdb0b286/t/649f0d1e1624fb5e2f69ca76/1688145185174/TBBT+members+book+2021+final+small+-+updated+June+2023.pdf

In partnership with a range of employers and training providers we provide a pathway into meaningful employment for the unqualified, unskilled and inexperienced, particularly in fields such as construction, hospitality and personal services.

We offer a range of services from job clubs, pre-employment training and work sampling all underpinned by 1:1 support.

We contact some of the most difficult to track and place young adults (the ‘invisible’) who are on no-one’s register, who claim no benefits and who live outside the system.

Our successes have been recognised by contracts with a number of partners and in 2018 we placed over 60 adults into sustained (over 6 months) permanent full-time jobs.

To Access:

Details of our services can be found in our calendar, our newsletter or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebroughtontrust.salford/?locale=en_GB

The Broughton Trust provides services for refugees and asylum seekers across Salford. We provide a one to one assessment process to plan a bespoke learning and support programme for ESOL learners.

The wide range of courses in their ESOL programme are non-accredited and delivered in a community setting to reduce anxiety and increase participation, creating pathways to employment and qualifications.

Learning support workers work closely with each individual to identify skill gaps and other non-academic support needed. Information advice and guidance sessions are provided throughout the process and by working with outside organisations through a signposting/referral system.

How to access:

The courses we offer can be found in our calendar, in our newsletters or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebroughtontrust.salford/?locale=en_GB

This page is a great source of information for job seekers as well as individuals seeking opportunities and training on the behalf of a family member or loved one.

You can browse the links and resources on this page to learn more about employment and professional development opportunities for Bury residents of all ages - as well as supplementary support, advice and education to help individuals improve their employability.

If you cannot find the information you are looking for, try taking a look at the main Adult Learning, Volunteering & Employment In Bury page: https://theburydirectory.co.uk/categories/adult-learning-volunteering-employment

How to access:

Please visit the website to view the links and resources

If you wish to contact a service or organisation on The Bury Directory, please refer to their contact details on the individual pages.

We provide free advice and advocacy to migrants with no recourse to public funds.

We can help adult migrants with no recourse to public funds who also have care needs to access local authority social care.

Services include:

• We provide information and advice to help people understand their rights under the Care Act 2014 and advocacy to support people in talking to their local authorities.

• We also want to support other organisations that are already helping people with NRPF. Please follow the link below to look at our templates and guides and get in touch if you would like further advice or to discuss training: https://www.thecarerightsproject.org/advisersandprofessionals

How to access:

If you would like to discuss a specific case with us, please use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei7GFnd7w6NfqWd-iDBRMZVsIPKcnwQ9p2bBrPWhcow7Hzog/viewform

(Or)

Email or call us on 07565109799 and leave us a message - we will aim to contact you within three working days.

An open-access art space for people seeking asylum, run by HCPC art therapists alongside artists with experience of displacement. No skill or experience needed.

Bolton Disabled People’s Group (Bolton DPG) is a charity that supports disabled individuals in Bolton. Their aim is to empower people with disabilities to have a voice and access the services they need for a better quality of life.

The group works with various clients, including those with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and mental health challenges. They provide information, advice, and advocacy services to help individuals navigate local services, benefits, and support systems. For example, they might assist someone in applying for disability benefits or finding accessible housing.

Referrals to Bolton DPG can come from healthcare professionals, social services, or individuals seeking help directly. They also collaborate with other local organisations to ensure comprehensive support for their clients.

In addition to one-to-one support, Bolton DPG runs activities and workshops that promote social inclusion and personal development. This might include skills training, health and wellbeing sessions, or social events that bring people together.

Bolton DPG 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.

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 Good Funeral Guide is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to support, empower and represent the interests of dying and bereaved people living in the UK. 

We can help if you need to organise a funeral now, or if you are thinking about making plans for the future, for yourself or for someone else who is approaching the end of their life.  

We can offer information and suggestions if you are doing research on behalf of a friend or family member who has been bereaved.

Services Include: Guides for -

• Planning a funeral

• The paperwork of death

• Your legal rights and responsibilities

• Funerals for babies and children

• Grief
• Directory for local funeral directors and burial grounds

How to access:

Please visit our website. Contact us via: https://www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk/contact/

The Good Funeral Guide is run on a part time, voluntary basis and we can’t always be available, but if you need to contact us, please either use the form, or try sending us a message on one of our social media platforms. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

As one of Trafford's six 'community hubs' we work closely with Trafford's community teams to provide grass roots support & access to services for local residents.

Amongst the support we can provide:

• A free, weekly community meal
• Food bank vouchers
• Assistance setting up online accounts or making benefit applications online, through our digital cafe.
• Top up food support through 'Free Food Friday'
• Referrals to other agencies when specialised support required.

How to access:

For more information about our services please check our website or contact the team by emailing or calling us.

The Digital Cafe runs every Wednesday morning from 10am to 12noon. People can get free support with online applications, practical support with digital technology, use laptops and pick up SIM cards. We also have free tea & coffee.

The Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) run a drop-in there from 9:30am to 3:30pm. They provide impartial advice & support on a wide range of issues including housing, utility payments, benefits, healthcare & employment.

How to access:

Attend a drop-in, no appointment needed

You can call or email us for more information

This service is not specific to Asylum Seekers or Refugees, but nevertheless they can go in for advice.

If English isn’t your first language, then why not come and join our popular and friendly English Class?

Based at The Hub Community Centre, near Sainsbury’s in Altrincham, The Hub English class provides a welcoming environment for people wanting to improve and gain confidence in their English skills, while learning more about UK culture.

Classes are free, offered as part of The Hub Community Centre’s service to the community.

Teachers are ESOL trained, delivering unaccredited courses at Elementary and Intermediate levels.

How to access:

For more information please contact Sue at englishclass@ourhub.org

Part of Inspire Middleton providing community based help and support to local people.

Services include:

• Volunteering

• Work Club

• Job search and application support

• Mentoring

• Website resource

• Interview skills

To access:

To find out more information and to access services, please drop in, call or email.

The Limes, run by the Salvation Army Housing Association (SAHA), is a supported accommodation service located in Manchester. It provides temporary housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

The service aims to help residents regain stability in their lives by offering not just a safe place to stay but also support to improve their situation. The Limes works with people facing various challenges, including mental health issues, substance misuse, or financial difficulties.

The Limes provides accommodation 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.

To access:

The Limes accepts referrals via the gateway access point for Young People which is Centrepoint. To register your interest, please make contact with Centrepoint.

How to contact Centrepoint:

Phone: 0845 466 3400

Website: https://centrepoint.org.uk/do-you-need-help/i-know-someone-who-needs-help

The Oasis centre offers support to address the needs of people in crisis situations.

We have four interlinked projects focusing on different areas of support required through a period of crisis.

Re-build

Our Re-build project offers emergency provisions such as food and clothing, a cafe which is open four days a week offering hot nutritious food, and our own dedicated crisis support team who can signpost to relevant agencies and support with the root cause of the emergency such as debt or mental health difficulties.

Re-engage

Through our re-engage project we help everybody to feel like part of the community. We offer wellbeing support activities such as trips and social days, leisure activities such as board games, quizzes and workshops. In addition our community support team are on hand to help with the process of re-engagement.

Re-skill

Through our Re-skill programme, we provide a relaxed and encouraging setting to learn and practice. Clients are given the opportunity to develop the pre-requisite skills necessary for a functional lifestyle and successful employment. We introduce them to literacy, numeracy, home economics and art in a creative and non-threatening way. This one year programme includes: Urban Art; Cookery Workshop; English For Everyone; Maths Made Easy and Science workshops.

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 opportunities in their kitchen.

Oasis Gorton is a community organisation in Manchester that aims to support local residents by providing various services and activities. Their goal is to improve the lives of individuals and families, particularly those who may be facing difficulties such as poverty, social isolation, or unemployment.

The organisation works with a diverse group of people, including children, families, and vulnerable adults. They offer a range of services, such as food support, training and education, health and wellbeing programmes, and community events. For example, Oasis Gorton runs a food bank to help families in need and provides workshops on topics like job skills and budgeting.

Referrals to Oasis Gorton can come from local agencies, schools, or individuals seeking assistance directly. They collaborate with other community groups to ensure comprehensive support for their clients.

If you are working with another organisation and would like to refer a client to the Oasis Centre, please ask them to drop in during our opening hours.

In the case of particularly vulnerable clients, please ensure that a member of your team accompanies them on their first visit to the Oasis Centre.

Oasis Gorton has 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 opportunities in their kitchen.

‘Ask’ runs every Monday from 12:00-16:00, providing a safe space for refugees & people seeking asylum to gain access to information, advice & activities.

During the session, a team of staff & volunteers are available to provide casework and information on health and housing.  

How to access:

To find out more please call or email us

The Sudanese Community of Bolton is a voluntary organisation. Its main aim is to help vulnerable people from black ethnic backgrounds and refugees from Sudan.

Our main aim is to aid refugees and those seeking asylum in their transition into a new life in a different country. We do this by offering information, advice and guidance, as well as helping members with social, cultural, psychological and communication issues.

We also offer educational and recreational programs. Members of the community can use the recreational facilities at our centre such as our table tennis and pool tables, and a community football team, as well as connect with others of similar backgrounds.

The Community hosts Eid prayers and gatherings at both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.

Also we host Quran lessons for kids with plans to re-open our weekend supplementary school. The Community also hosts trips for its members.

We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. We work together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on. 

We also offer access a range of advice and support, including helplines and guidance on social security payments and grants that may be available to you.

To access:

In order to get help from a food bank you will need to be referred with a voucher, which can be issued by a number of local community organisations (for instance schools, GPs and advice agencies). Your local food bank can advise which agencies can help. Agencies can register with Trussell Trust for access to their e-voucher referral system.

Link to be referred for a food voucher: https://www.trussell.org.uk/emergency-food

Help Through Hardship Helpline: 08082082138

Our friendly advisers can help you get the support you need if you’re struggling to afford essentials like food, heating and toiletries. We can advise which social security payments you’re entitled to, guide you through any claims, and help you with emergency issues.

With the Vicar’s Relief Fund, you provide emergency financial support so that people in vulnerable situations can find – and keep – a safe place to live.

Designed to prevent someone from losing their homes or to help them find a new one, these grants can transform a person’s circumstances within a matter of days. Because the inability to pay a small debt or rental deposit shouldn’t prevent someone from having a safe place to live.

That’s why VRF grants are issued quickly and efficiently via experienced support workers. Grants for preventing eviction are awarded up to a value of £350, and those for accessing accommodation are awarded up to £500. This is done via experienced support workers who work closely with those experiencing homelessness.

How to access:

Are you a support worker, looking to apply for a grant on behalf of one of the people you support?

Make an application in the grant portal: https://smitf.flexigrant.com/

For more information on how to make an application: https://frontlinenetwork.org.uk/vicars-relief-fund/vrf-help-page/

The Works is an innovative employment and training initiative transforming the life chances of local residents at the heart of our local communities in Moss Side, Ardwick and beyond. It is delivered as a partnership between The University of Manchester and The Growth Company.

Services include:

• Employment and training initiative

• CSCS courses

• Links with construction companies

• Paid work experience

• Courses / Training

To access:

Please email janet.wong@gceducationandskills.ac.uk or bree.adshead@procure-plus.com for more information.

Volunteering opportunities in Trafford and across Greater Manchester.

For more information about specific opportunities please use the search engine on the website. This will provide you with a list of roles, the relevant contact information and an overview of the role requirements.

Housing Options Service Trafford (HOST) provides housing advice and assistance via telephone and email during our normal operating hours. If you become homeless outside of these hours, your call will automatically divert to HOST’s out of hours service.

The HOST reception at Sale Waterside is only open to those with appointments. If you need a face to face appointment, contact us to arrange.

TFSW have an established reputation and many years’ experience providing training across the refugee and asylum seeker sector in the South West. We have a national programme of training which is available online for both teams and individuals. All funds raised from our training support our free counselling and psychotherapy for traumatised refugees. Training sessions are all available in person or online, bespoke for your team or to join as part of our nationally available online programme. Please scroll down to the bottom of the 'training' page to access the bespoke training form.

Himilo is a training provider, delivering vocational training courses, careers advice, business support and employment opportunities. We deliver high-quality courses and programmes designed to prepare students to meet the current market skill requirements. All of our training courses and education programs start with assessing the learners to make sure they are put on the correct career path. Our continuous support is here to help you gain the necessary skills to progress into the career you want.

Are you ready to improve your English skills and build confidence in speaking and listening? Register before the end of November 2024 to secure your place in a free, funded ESOL course, specially designed for BNO visa holders from Hong Kong in Greater Manchester.

How to access:

Apply using the links at the bottom of this webpage: https://traintotefl.com/bno-esol/

Bristol City of Sanctuary manages the transport fund on behalf of the sector. Requests for bus tickets must be made through other organisations and not directly to Bristol City of Sanctuary. The Bristol City of Sanctuary Transport Fund is a community initiative to fund transport, such as bus or train tickets, for people seeking sanctuary in our city, who would otherwise not be able to access vital services and appointments. We are very grateful to First Bus who are match funding a generous proportion of your donations, and grateful to the various asylum seeker support organisations who distribute the tickets.

We help to increase people’s employability prospects through our job club, training courses and Volunteering opportunities. Our volunteering programme increases people’s ability to participate in the wider community.

We help people get back into employment through CV writing, job search support, training, skills development, apprenticeships, and IT skills

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities at our centre, including administration, retail, catering, warehousing, fundraising, building and grounds maintenance.

Our Digital Skills and Employability register - which users must complete before proceeding with their activities instantly generate a report allowing us to capture detailed insight into our services users - which in turn allows us to further tailor our services to their needs. 

The system changes are important in setting the groundwork as we launch our formal Employability and Skills offer which will include our new apprenticeships scheme.  

How to access:

Monday to Friday by appointment only. To make an appointment please phone us or come and drop-in to visit.

We organise termly trips and fun activities so the young people we support can practise their English in a relaxed environment and visit local attractions.

Our Welcome Centre is an open and safe space for asylum seekers and refugees to make connections and build community. All our varied activities that we hold during our Welcome Centre help our members to establish belonging in their new home in Bristol. We provide practical signposting support to our members who present us with their challenges or concerns. We want to ensure our members have access to the right information and support services to help them as they navigate the complex asylum and immigration systems. Social Space every Tuesday from 11am to 2pm: We have board games, art, laptops and a football table available to our members. A hot halal meal is served at 1pm. Our doors close at 2pm.

We are a Muslim organisation committed 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 referred 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 Food Aid Hub which provides culturally appropriate food parcels. We can also assist with Clothing Household items and financial support through vouchers. Our support staff also assist with benefit applications and signposting services where our staff are unable to help.

We can help facilitate registering those who are affected by homelessness with the local council teams.

To access:

In order to refer yourself, complete this form: https://www.ukeff.org/help/

In order to refer a client, complete this form: https://www.ukeff.org/referrals/

This is a service for people with qualifications gained overseas who would like to compare their qualifications to the UK education system.

Services Include:

Statement of Comparability-

• A general purpose statement of qualification comparability which compares overseas qualifications to the UK education system, comparing them to UK qualifications and framework levels.

• This allows persons with qualifications completed outside of the UK to evidence the comparable level of these in the UK education frameworks.

• This service costs £49.50 plus the price of your chosen delivery option. The time-frame to complete your order is 15 working days from when we receive all necessary documents for each submitted qualification and full payment.

How to access:

Self referral. Need to create an online account via https://ecctis.com/signup.aspx

If you have an urgent query about your application or UK ENIC account, you can call us on +44 (0)330 912 0030. Please make sure you have your unique Enquiry ID ready so that we can assist you as quickly as possible.

UK International Lawyers has an established and experienced team for providing Immigration & Asylum advice. From the initial application to representation, we aim to ensure a smooth transition in acquiring residence and citizenship to the UK.

We also have specialist Human Right Lawyers who can help you with breach of all aspect of Human Rights and represent you at the highest level.

UK International Lawyers Ltd is contracted with the Legal Aid Agency to carry out legal aid work in asylum and immigration law

Services include:

• British Nationality & Ancestry

• Human Rights Cases

• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

• Refusals and Appeals

• Family Migration

• Fresh Asylum Claims

• Family Reunion

• Deportation and Removal

How to access:

Please call or email us or submit your enquiry (with your contact details) via our online form and we will contact you within 24 hours: http://www.ukinternationallawyers.co.uk/contact-us/

A family friendly community space led for and by the local Ukrainian community at Welcome House every Saturday. Email for more details and availability.

We are working with Bristol City Council to support Ukrainians who arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme to find lodgings in households in Bristol as they move on from their initial 6-12 month host/guest arrangements. Refugee Welcome Homes is looking for people who are willing to offer a room in their home to a Ukrainian lodger. We will provide support to the Ukrainian guests to complete the paperwork and move into their new lodgings and signpost to ongoing support with education and skills.

The clinic's main legal focus is on advising and preparing fresh claims for asylum and it aims to complement the work of law firms and other service providers in London.

Referral Criteria:

• Accept referrals for ARE clients who may have a potential fresh claim for asylum. A service user must have made a previous asylum claim and must now be appeal rights exhausted.

• The referrer must complete a subject access request for the service user, and provide us with as many documents as possible at the initial referral stage. Operates on a referral-only basis from partner organisations. We regret that we cannot accept direct referrals from the public or from other organisations at this time.

Not able to take on cases where:

• The claim is on behalf of a family group

• The service user has recently (within the last 6 months) submitted a fresh claim or had judicial review proceedings

• The service user does not have the capacity to give instructions

• The case involves criminality

• The service user is currently detained

• There is an urgent deadline.

How to access:

Referrals must come through from one of our partners organisations. For Greater Manchester these partners are Refugee Action and the Refugee Council. Please contact them for further details.

Self-referral is not available for this service.

Victoria Park Fellowship is a community organisation based in Manchester that focuses on supporting individuals and families through various services and activities. Their primary aim is to enhance the well-being of the local community, particularly those who may be vulnerable or in need.

The fellowship works with diverse groups, including families, young people, and individuals facing challenges such as social isolation or mental health issues.

Services included:

• Counselling
• Youth programmes
• Community events/ activities, including workshops and social events.

Referrals to Victoria Park Fellowship can come from local schools, social services, or individuals seeking support. They collaborate with other community organisations to ensure a comprehensive approach to assistance.

Overall, Victoria Park Fellowship aims to create a supportive environment where individuals can thrive, develop skills, and feel connected to their community, improving their overall quality of life.

Delivering baby essentials to families in hardship across Greater Manchester.

We have been funded to provide the following items:
• Nappies/Pull ups sizes 0-6,
• Wipes Baby or kids bath wash Shampoo
• Baby food 6m+ Formula milk stage 1 or 2 only Blue top milk
• Calpol / Teething gel

Please note we do not provide food for babies over 12 months or stage 3 formula milk. We can provide blue top milk or milk alternative as per NHS guidance, and make a referral to a foodbank if the family need food.

We have limited stocks of clothing available for newborn – 18 months old children but these are not guaranteed.

Please ask and we will see what we can do. At the moment we do not have any prams or moses baskets or stair gates. If the items are for a family in urgent situations in need of these items (fleeing DV, temp accommodation, asylum seeker/refugee etc) please ask our team and we may be able to source the items for you.

Thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund, our team now has a small capacity to help clients 1:1 or in peer support groups aimed at women with children under school age.

We currently run peer support groups in Longsight and Gorton, and we will have groups in Salford and North Manchester by Spring 2022.

To access:

Due to really high demand, we have changed to a professional referral only system. If you need help, please contact any one who knows you in a professional capacity such as Health Visitor, Support worker, Social worker, Early Help team, midwife, housing team or even someone at Citizens Advice Manchester or Salford. Social activities are drop in.

To make a referral: https://visitfromthestork.co.uk/stork-support-make-a-referral/

We aim for half of our volunteer team to be BRR members, asylum seekers and refugees who use our services. We offer tailored training and support to member volunteers including support into employment. Speak to any member of staff at the drop in or get in touch by email.

Our work relies on our volunteers!

We love their commitment, expertise and energy to welcome and support refugees and asylum seekers. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds including professionals, retired people, students, refugees and asylum seekers.

We have volunteering opportunities for mentoring, english classes, marketing and fundraising as well as roles at our welcome centre.

How to access

Complete the form on our website.