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.
Boaz Trust provides accommodation for those who are destitute. Boaz also provides floating support.
We offer long term psychological therapy to refugees and asylum seekers. A referral for therapy can be made on the website
We provide practical support and advice, as well as a space for sharing food, culture, language and friendship – providing a warm welcome to everyone who comes to us for help. We respect and value people of all backgrounds and faiths and are working to promote diversity within our community. There is so much we can learn from each other and we believe that Burnley is enriched by our mutual respect and understanding.
New Neighbours Together provide advice and advocacy on various needs.
- Registering to GP practices and help with healthcare support
- Teach ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes
- Request and sort donated goods
- Organise social activities
- Welcome and provide social space to our new neighbours.
- Monday 12- 2pm
- Tuesday 12.45- 2pm
- Thursday 10am- 11.30am
We provide practical support and advice, as well as a space for sharing food, culture, language and friendship – providing a warm welcome to everyone who comes to us for help. We respect and value people of all backgrounds and faiths and are working to promote diversity within our community.
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