West Cumbria Refugee Support Network works on an adhoc basis providing volunteering, ESOL, social support and signposting to NHS and other services.
Steered To Serve is an organisation that render community services to both the young and old in areas of Cultural education, Educational support services, Residential care activities for learning difficulties, mental health and substance abuse. We also support activities for religious organisations.
First Rise is a Community Champion Group formed by like-minded refugees and asylum seekers during the Pandemic Lockdown, empowering others with essential information so that they can be able to navigate around the UK asylum journey.
We are a Christian charity (Registered Charity: 1183290) that seeks to enhance the lives of all people in the Handforth, Wilmslow and Knutsford areas. Our services include:
Hope Centres – Our Hope Centres offer further support to help address the root causes of poverty. They are held weekly at St. Cross Knutsford (Monday), Lacey Green (Tuesday), St. Chad’s Handforth (Thursday) and Open Arms, Colshaw Farm, Wilmslow (Friday).
1) English Lessons: We offer 3x/week language lessons (Wed/Thus/Fri) for those who want to practice their conversational English. These free one-hour lessons are both fun and interactive, and we welcome new learners into our community.
2) Foodbank – We provide food parcels to those in need in both the Knutford and Wilmslow/Handforth areas.
3) Community (via our Hope Centres) – Our Hope Centres run weekly and are free for anyone to drop in. They provide a warm, welcoming community and a delicious free lunch!
4) Debt Centre – Our Debt Centre covers the SK9 and WA16 postcode areas. We work in partnership with Christians Against Poverty to offer a free, friendly service to support you out of debt. CAP is an award-winning debt counselling services which sees thousands of people break free from debt every year.
5) Job Centre – Hope Central works in partnership with Christians Against Poverty to bring you Steps to Employment – a free 8-week course which will equip you with the tools you need to find employment, from CV writing skills to interview techniques. Throughout the course you will learn what your strengths are and what you would like to do going forwards.
6) Money Skills – Hope Central runs two courses, Life Skills and the Money Course, in partnership with Christians Against Poverty, which provide ideas about how to make the most of your finances.
7) Fresh Start Course – Fresh Start is aimed at discovering and addressing the root causes of dependency, setting achievable goals and working with a coach in order to break free. This eight-week course is completely confidential, building up an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect for each group member. Trained coaches come alongside delegates and help them to achieve their goals and provide support throughout the week.
We run a drop in twice a week; Monday 6-8pm and the main one on Weds morning 10-12.30. The drop in is accessible for all asylum seekers and refugees. We have a team able to deliver English, help with practical items, form filling etc as well as providing a free bike to anyone who wants one. The cafe is relaxed and a nice place to hang out. It is very popular. Occasionally we have visits from other groups to do eye tests, health checks etc…It is run by helpers from Hope Church Crewe and some of the refugee volunteers too.
We give emergency clothing , toiletries and small household goods. We also help people in the resettlement program with items they might need.
Sefton Libraries, in partnership with other organisations, offer a cultural landing point for any members of the community both new and old. Aside from the expected provision of books, computers and printers, we offer a range of activities and workshops.
We are developing a programme of drop-in advice sessions as well as creative and language learning sessions for sanctuary seekers in Bootle Library and Netherton Library.
We also offer a range of activities for children and young people as well as adults.
You can also access digital services, such as tablet loans, free data on SIM cards, and language learning software.
Overall Sefton Libraries aim to be a welcoming and relaxed space for anyone to work, learn or socialise.
Sefton Libraries, in partnership with other organisations, offer a cultural landing point for any members of the community both new and old. Aside from the expected provision of books, computers and printers, we offer a range of activities and workshops.
We are developing a programme of drop-in advice sessions as well as creative and language learning sessions for sanctuary seekers in Bootle Library and Netherton Library.
We also offer a range of activities for children and young people as well as adults.
You can also access digital services, such as tablet loans, free data on SIM cards, and language learning software.
Overall Sefton Libraries aim to be a welcoming and relaxed space for anyone to work, learn or socialise.