Asylum information for VCSFE organisations
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Training
The RSMP offers training to our partners in a range of subjects including Country Snapshots (which cover cultural information) and housing/homelessness. Please check the events page to see what is currently available.
Information and Updates
If you’d like to receive further information from RSMP including regional updates and information, then please contact us by email on [email protected]
For the General Public
If you’d like to support migrants across the North West or within your local community there are lots of opportunities to help:
Become a Host for Refugees at Home
Refugees at Home is a UK charity which connects those with a spare room in their home to refugees and asylum seekers in need of somewhere to stay. If you have a spare room and would like to host a refugee and would like to find out more: https://refugeesathome.org/
Donate clothing & shoes
Refugees and Asylum Seekers need appropriate clothing including coats, underwear and shoes. Please only donate underwear if it is new. You can donate to many local organisations, you can find out about any local organisations to you through our find a service map. Please approach each organisation before dropping off any donations, as they may not accept donations, but they may be able to direct you to someone else who is collecting.
Volunteer at your local organisation:
You can contact your local organisation to see if there are any volunteering opportunities. You can also find volunteering opportunities at your local CVS.
Bring together your community and take part in community sponsorship:
Please see our community sponsorship page.
For businesses, training providers or educational providers
- If your business would like to offer employment support then please get in touch with us.
- If you have any opportunities, we can share with partners, then please get in touch.
If you have any further questions relating to asylum please contact the team via [email protected].