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

BRASS Befriending Refugees and Asylum Seekers

BRASS is a registered charity providing befriending and support services for refugees, asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers living in Bolton.
  • Specialised advice on immigration and asylum, citizenship and rights under the law.
  • Support and information to access public services e.g. Health, Housing, statutory agencies etc.
  • English classes with trained ESOL tutors and volunteers.
  • Workshops to promote understanding of UK life, rights and responsibilities and community participation.
  • Opportunities, training and support to develop skills as peer supporters and volunteers.
  • Support to move into employment through skills development, job search, CV writing and confidence building.
  • Reducing isolation and promoting well-being through creative, fitness, healthy eating and group activities and drop-in and befriending services.
  • Signposting to appropriate agencies and organisations, locally and nationally.
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Golden Centre of Opportunities

We offer our ESOL Course at entry 1 – level 1 and we also have a Health and Social Care Course available.  Also, we provide welfare benefits advice and basic IT Support for people with little to no experience with computers. We also have a work club where we support people create/update their CV’s, help people apply for jobs and prepare for interviews. Class times: Entry 1: 9:30AM – 12:00PM from Monday – Thursday Entry 2: 12:00PM to 2:30PM from Monday – Thursday Entry 3: 9:15AM to 11:45AM from Tuesday – Friday Level 1: 12:15PM to 2:45PM from Tuesday – Friday
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Citizens Advice Bolton & Bury

Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems in the United Kingdom. CAB Bury & Bolton can provide immigration advice.
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Stockport Race Equality Partnership CIC26

“We support and advocate for Ethnic Communities within Stockport including Refugees. Support with 1-1 advocacy, housing, Health, Employment Benefits. Culturally appropriate 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
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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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