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.
We offer long term psychological therapy to refugees and asylum seekers. A referral for therapy can be made on the website
Community Cohesion and Social Engagement opportunities through participation in the arts
Revive is an independent community project providing free support, advice and advocacy for refugees and people seeking asylum across Manchester and Salford. Our holistic, long term services support people of all faiths, ethnicities and nationalities on their journey of integration in their new communities.
Revive provides a range of support including general advice that covers housing, finance, health and legal support. They also provide women’s service and domestic abuse support
Survivors Manchester provides support to survivors of sexual violence across Greater Manchester. Survivors Manchester hold a drop in service every Monday from 2pm until 6pm. Support provided can either be 1 to 1 or in a group setting.
Sahir House provides general support, housing support, support accessing health services, employment support, domestic abuse support, refugee move-on and integration.
Warm Hut UK provide general advice, support with accessing healthcare, women’s services and employment support. They host a weekly drop in. Please contact for further details.