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Alternatively, you can visit the Local Resources in the North West page to download the directory entries spreadsheet.

Pendle New Neighbours
Pendle New Neighbours is here to help asylum seekers and refugees new to the area as well as to settled families and individuals. Some of us speak additional languages as well as English. We offer support with: -Arranging English conversation and/ or ESOL lessons -Getting your children into school -Finding a doctor and dentist -Discussing any problems you may have with your accommodation -Issues with the Job Centre -Meeting other people Our ESOL classes are in Nelson Library and if you are interested or you need any help with your finding out your English level, you can take a test either in the PNN office or in the library.
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Pendle New Neighbours
Pendle New Neighbours is here to help asylum seekers and refugees new to the area as well as to settled families and individuals. Some of us speak additional languages as well as English. We offer support with: -Arranging English conversation and/ or ESOL lessons -Getting your children into school -Finding a doctor and dentist -Discussing any problems you may have with your accommodation -Issues with the Job Centre -Meeting other people
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Pendle New Neighbours
Pendle New Neighbours is here to help asylum seekers and refugees new to the area as well as to settled families and individuals. Some of us speak additional languages as well as English. We offer support with: -Arranging English conversation and/ or ESOL lessons -Getting your children into school -Finding a doctor and dentist -Discussing any problems you may have with your accommodation -Issues with the Job Centre -Meeting other people
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Cheshire, Halton & Warrington Race & Equality Centre (CHAWREC)
Cheshire, Halton and Warrington Race & Equality Centre (CHAWREC) runs a variety of services for BAME communities including asylum seekers, refugees and migrant communities. We provide ESOL classes from pre entry through to Level 2.
  • At the Unity Centre in Chester on Mondays, there are advanced and beginner classes at 13pm – 14:30pm and on Fridays at 10am – 11:30am.
  • At the Old School House in Northwich (CW9 7NS) there are intermediate classes on Fridays at 9:30am – 11:30am.
  • In the WorkZone in Ellesmere Port (CH65 0BA), there are pre-entry classes on Fridays at 13pm – 16pm.
  • There are also pre-entry classes at The Maybury Centre in Crewe (CW13HE) on Tuesdays at 13pm – 14:30pm.
  • Accredited courses are also offered here, please come to a drop in and you can be enrolled.
We also support access to health through our ‘Bridging the Gap’ Project and support for Ukrainians through the provision of a Ukrainian support worker. We also host a weekly asylum hub at the Unity Centre, which is a focal point for all BAME communities. We provide immigration casework and are registered with OISC to Level 2. We run projects that support our aims, at the moment we have a project that supports Hong Konger’s to settle in the Cheshire area. We advocate for the needs of all our service users being involved in relevant forums and partnerships across the area.
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Rainbow Haven
Rainbow Haven is a community hub based in East Manchester, providing community drop-in sessions that offers support and activities for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. When we are open (Tuesday-Thursday) you can join classes and activities (including English classes and referrals to support to find work), have a hot drink and a lunchtime meal, and meet up with other people. We can also give you information about all our other activities, including: English classes, maths classes, arts and crafts, choir, gardening, computer club, and Mama and Baby Group. Our advice drop-in (Tuesday and Thursdays only) can offer support with destitution, housing and benefits advice and more. ESOL classes (registration needed) Beginner/Entry 1, Tuesdays 10-12 Complete beginner/Pre-Entry, Wednesdays 10-12 Intermediate/Entry 2-3, Thursdays 10-12 Drop-in: Conversation class, all levels, Tuesdays 1-3 Writing practice, beginners, Thursdays 10-12 All sessions are rolling and take place during Manchester term-time.
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New Neighbours Together CIO
We provide practical support and advice, as well as a space for sharing food, culture, language and friendship – providing a warm welcome to everyone who comes to us for help. We respect and value people of all backgrounds and faiths and are working to promote diversity within our community. There is so much we can learn from each other and we believe that Burnley is enriched by our mutual respect and understanding. New Neighbours Together provide advice and advocacy on various needs.
  • Registering to GP practices and help with healthcare support
  • Teach ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes
  • Request and sort donated goods
  • Organise social activities
  • Welcome and provide social space to our new neighbours.
  ESOL classes are offered at pre-entry conversational level and run on:
  • Monday 12- 2pm
  • Tuesday 12.45- 2pm
  • Thursday 10am- 11.30am
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The Family Forge
We aim to help asylum seekers , refugees and migrants towards integration and encourage individual human development to get more out of life. We provide support work and encourage the learning of new skills, physical activity and volunteering among our activities as well as ESOL classes at pre-entry to level 1. Classes are on Mondays and Thursdays at 10am – 12pm.
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