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.
Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE) provides a drop-in service for the local refugee and asylum seeker community. It takes place every Wednesday from 9am to 1.30pm in the Central United Reformed Church on Duckworth Street, Darwen BB3 1AT.
DARE’s English Club meets every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm. Volunteers offer support to learners to improve their spoken English.
DARE volunteers provide other support services at the weekly drop-ins including health, housing and employment support.
Nigeria Community Association promotes identity culture and a stronger community through community projects and events focused on reaching out to people.
They aim to end loneliness/depression and change the lives of those affected by it.
To support and empower the community, refugees, asylum seekers, and the deprived in the community by educating, training and rendering services for community integration.
To support and celebrate the potential in our youth and also empower them.
| Black and minority ethnic outreach service offering information, advice and guidance on jobs, education, health and wellbeing as well as signposting other services. |
Manchester Communities is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to support people from migrant and culturally diverse communities to connect to community resources, receive practical help, and undertake educational and group activities, including volunteering so that people can improve their chances of finding work, making friends and engaging in their local communities. We also provide ESOL classes for BNO learners from Pre-entry to Entry 3. These classes take place every Monday and Tuesday in The Community Hub,422 Stockport Road, Longsight Manchester. Our arts, crafts, and health/wellbeing activities take place every Friday afternoon in the Community Room 50 Brunswick Street.
Manchester Communities is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to support people from migrant and culturally diverse communities to connect to community resources, receive practical help, and undertake educational and group activities, including volunteering so that people can improve their chances of finding work, making friends and engaging in their local communities. We also provide ESOL classes for BNO learners from Pre-entry to Entry 3. These classes take place every Monday and Tuesday in r. Our arts, crafts, and health/wellbeing activities take place Manchester Communities is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to support people from migrant and culturally diverse communities to connect to community resources, receive practical help, and undertake educational and group activities, including volunteering so that people can improve their chances of finding work, making friends and engaging in their local communities. We also provide ESOL classes for BNO learners from Pre-entry to Entry 3. These classes take place every Monday and Tuesday in The Community Hub,422 Stockport Road, Longsight Manchester. Our arts, crafts, and health/wellbeing activities take place every Friday afternoon in the Community Room 50 Brunswick Street. Friday afternoon in the Community Room 50 Brunswick Street.