We offer English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) lessons, wellbeing sessions, information and communications technology workshops, and women and youth sessions.
GMIAU host free immigration advice sessions on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, from 10:30am-2:30pm.
A weekly drop-in session during term time takes place on Wednesdays between 2 and 4 pm at St Thomas Church Centre, Marton St, Lancaster, for Asylum Seekers and Refugees. The sessions offer a cafe space for socialising with board games etc., an ESOL class, an information desk run by a local ASR support charity (RAIS), a barber corner, and the distribution of clothing.
We have a range of employment, education and community services for Chinese men and women and other ethnic minority groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and many European nationalities. The Society aims to challenge all forms of discrimination and social exclusion through the provision of diverse and reactive services, delivered by a team of qualified social workers, nurses and other professionals.
Apart from providing health and social care to the Chinese community, we have children’s projects, youth projects, women and parenting projects, adult learning, mental health projects and elderly projects. Day care services for older people are also available as well as a luncheon club and meals-on-wheels. We also provide ESOL support, welfare advice, legal advice and cultural awareness talks.
Breaks and activities for all carers including young carers, elderly and those with mental health issues living in Manchester. Activities include Mandarin classes, pamper sessions, carers corner, outdoor activities, singing class, home visits, hospital visits and interpreting service.
We also hold ESOL classes at The Welcome Centre (18-32 Brentfield Ave, Cheetham Hill M8 0TW) for pre-entry to entry 2 level.
Classes run:
- Mondays 10am -12pm & 12.30pm – 2.30pm
- Tuesdays 10am -12pm & 12.30pm – 2.30pm
We have a range of employment, education and community services for Chinese men and women and other ethnic minority groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and many European nationalities. The Society aims to challenge all forms of discrimination and social exclusion through the provision of diverse and reactive services, delivered by a team of qualified social workers, nurses and other professionals.
Apart from providing health and social care to the Chinese community, we have children’s projects, youth projects, women and parenting projects, adult Learning, mental health projects and elderly projects. Daycare services for older people are also available. Luncheon club, meals-on-wheels. Language support, welfare advice, legal advice and cultural awareness talks. Breaks and activities for all carers including young carers, elderly and those with mental health issues living in Manchester. Activities include luncheon club, Mandarin classes, pamper sessions, carers corner, outdoor activities, singing class, home visits, hospital visits and interpreting service.
We offer guidance, support, signposting and friendship to all asylum seekers, refugees and diaspora.
We offer guidance, support, signposting and friendship to all asylum seekers, refugees and diaspora. Liverpool Lighthouse is an arts and community centre. They run a community programme that offers arts activities to improve wellbeing and mental health, alongside practical support with a fresh food pantry, advice and support when needed and a warm place to have a cuppa and a chat. They can also offer English language classes.
The Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance (GMWSA) acts as a strategic support system for services that help women overcome any challenges they might be facing with domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health and substance misuse.
We offer a range of well being and emotional support including the following groups: gardening, cycling, sewing, cooking, monthly indoor climbing, a dignity shop and a donations and distribution team for household items.