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

First Asian Support Trust (FAST)

We offer English groups in recognition that without language a person cannot be equal in our community. Our ESOL provision ensures that those with poor or no language gain the skills they need to communicate on a basic level and become more independent in their daily lives. Our Advice Service helps them to understand the further help available and encourages progression into higher level learning.

English My Way – Pre-entry level for those with little or no English
Talk English – English conversation to help with everyday socialising
ESOL – Entry 1 Level l Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing for those with some very basic English
ESOL – Entry 2 Level 2 Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing for those progressing from Entry 2 and for progression into Further Education ESOL

We also offer a variety of other support, please visit our website for more information. How to apply for ESOL classes: If you live in Manchester or Greater Manchester and want to learn English, Manchester ESOL Advice Service can help you find the right learning opportunity. They can also signpost you to other support if you’re new to the UK. To find out which course is right for you, go to the GM ESOL Advice Service website and fill in a short enquiry form for the borough of Greater Manchester where you live. You will then be contacted about an ESOL assessment in your local area.

The Eccy Centre

We are a welcoming community hub for people from all faiths and backgrounds! We offer many clubs and activities such as: karate, employment advice, chair based exercise, prayer, chat and learn English. Our learn English club is run on Mondays at 13;30 – 15:30pm and Fridays at 14 – 15:30pm, please call if you need anymore information!

Stockport City of Sanctuary

Stockport City of Sanctuary provides support and advocacy for refugees and sanctuary seekers, fostering inclusion, dignity, and community connection. We offer practical assistance, educational workshops, and collaborative events to build understanding and create a welcoming environment for all.

Equal Education Places

EQUAL EDUCATION CHANCES is a charity organisation founded in 2017. We support families raising a disabled child. We promote youth social action. Offer empowerment opportunities to adults and advocate for migrants who are seeking school places, jobs or disability support. We also have conversational ESOL classes, please email for more information.

West Cumbria Refugee Support Network

West Cumbria Refugee Support Network works on an adhoc basis providing volunteering, ESOL, social support and signposting to NHS and other services.

42nd Street

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.

African Caribbean Care Group

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 – Manchester Bangladeshi Women’s Organisation

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.