Search services and support for migrants

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

Kairos Housing

Kairos Housing provides accommodation and support for people who have become destitute and homeless in Blackburn with Darwen after receiving a decision (positive or negative) on their asylum claim. Individuals referred must have a local connection to Blackburn with Darwen. Referrals are via Asylum and Refugee Community in Blackburn and Darwen Asylum and Refugee Enterprise (DARE) in Darwen only.

Community Church Blackburn

We are a local inner city church with a large migrant, asylum seeker and refugee community. We have developed a lot of experience in helping those communities in practical, community and spiritual ways. We also have close links to Kairos Housing and meet in the same building as the ARC Project Blackburn although these are separate charities.

IMO Charity

Our person-centred approach helps to facilitate an impactful difference and create positive change leading to empowerment and growth for the vulnerable communities we work with. To support this work, we have built links and partnerships with local organisations, for referrals and further opportunities to meet the identified needs. BACP registered counsellors available for therapeutic support.

International Family Tracing

International Family Tracing can help with finding missing relatives abroad through their international family tracing service if you have been separated by war, natural disaster or migration. Please call the office for further information.

South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network (ICAN)

To provide for those affected by poverty and need, employment and unemployment issues : debt and employment advice, representation and advocacy; support and advice in the provision of education, learning and training opportunities; support and assistance in the development of self-help initiatives

Pendle New Neighbours

Pendle New Neighbours is here to help asylum seekers and refugees new to the area as well as to settled families and individuals. Some of us speak additional languages as well as English. We offer support with: -Arranging English conversation and/ or ESOL lessons -Getting your children into school -Finding a doctor and dentist -Discussing any problems you may have with your accommodation -Issues with the Job Centre -Meeting other people Our ESOL classes are in Nelson Library and if you are interested or you need any help with your finding out your English level, you can take a test either in the PNN office or in the library.