West Cumbria Refugee Support Network works on an adhoc basis providing volunteering, ESOL, social support and signposting to NHS and other services.
Specialist provider of Art Psychotherapy and lead arts organisation for displaced people in the region. Also running Festival 31; annually having conversations in the wider communities about displacement and resettlement through creativity. Supporting artists of displaced experience.
Health and social care to the African Caribbean community. They provide a range of services, including advocacy, arts and craft, career support, health promotion, lunch clubs, music therapy and a nurse drop-in clinic.
Ananna has empowered women for over 30 years across Greater Manchester. We provide meaningful activities, support, information and signposting, particularly for disadvantaged women that are survivors of domestic abuse or have struggled with mental health. We create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space that is led and run for women by women, keeping service users at the heart of decisions and developments. Ananna promotes social, financial, economic and political independence and minimises the adverse effects of deprivation. Ananna is proud of the community it serves and celebrates the diversity within it.
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.
Mary Seacole House is Liverpool’s leading Mental Health charity for BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic & Refugee) communities. Supporting individuals and families to improve their Health & Wellbeing. It is a place where people with diverse social and cultural backgrounds can come together in a safe environment. Staff will offer assistance in both practical and emotional matters, alongside delivering a wide range of activities. The organisation endeavours to address the needs of culturally diverse communities within Merseyside. Along with our Advocacy service and BAMER community advocacy service
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.
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.