1625 Independent People works with young people aged 16 to 25 in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. We work to prevent youth homelessness, as through early intervention with young people, we can better work to end homelessness. Our Bristol Youth MAPS project successfully supports young people to remain at home, where it is safe to do so.

Ashley Community & Housing Ltd is a registered social housing provider (registration number 4716) and a non-for-profit organisation that provides supported accommodation and tailored integration services to refugees and vulnerable migrants.

Adam Solicitors is small but respected Solicitors firm services including providing Legal Aid solicitors for asylum and immigration matters.

Adam Solicitors are specialists in Immigration Law. We help many people with various different types of application from sponsoring family for visits to making applications against removal.

ACAB is an organisation that aims to celebrate the different cultures of Africans and Friends of as well as supporters in Bolton.

We aim to: Unite all Africans, with all those in Bolton who support the aims of the association, irrespective of race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or caring responsibility.

We advance portray and promote the rich, colourful cultures, arts, heritage and traditions of the nations of Africa.

We create recreational facilities for all members with special reference to children and the elderly, and engage in community work and assist in any charitable activities organise events and activities such as movie screenings, hate crime awareness, meals, trips, treasure hunts for children.

African Rainbow Family (ARF) is the leading national Expert by Experience Charity. We campaign for racial justice & human rights of LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage.

We support communities who face constant harassment, hate crimes and discrimination heaped on them by an ignorant society because of their sexuality or sexual preferences and or gender identity

ARF Provides:

• Signposting to immigration advice and other mainstream services.
• Organise social events and activities.
• Free counselling.
• Support to LGBTIQ people seeking asylum with no recourse to public fund by subsidising transport fares and other costs such as food. 
• Support our destitute members with weekly subsistence.
• Hot meals for members.
• Moral and practical supports to people in detention centres and in court.
• Buddy support for members to sign at immigration reporting centres.

AFRUCA work in UK Black and Ethnic communities to protect and safeguard children from abuse, modern slavery and exploitation. We tackle cultural and religious practices that harm children.

We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse linked to cultural practices, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. Through our “Networks of Influence”, we work with others to influence anti-racism, equality, diversity and inclusion in related policy, research and practice areas.

Support, Supplies, and Sanctuary for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum in Bristol. We support asylum seekers and refugees with a free shop & welcome hub, activity groups, signposting advice, a crisis fund and a befriending service.

Alexandria Library is an independent bookshop celebrating the cultural richness of the famous 'Curry Mile' in Manchester and its unique diversity of communities.

Whether you'd like to practise your English, find a community of friends, or chat about important questions in life and faith, this is the place to be.

All In One Learning Centre is a Manchester-based learning centre that aims to offer quality education to students who want to study the English language and ICT.

We give students the opportunity to try a new and memorable learning experience and work hard to improve student's English language skills and boost their confidence.

We have courses at all levels in ESOL for Work for learners who are actively seeking a job, and in Everyday English.

The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC) Blackburn provides practical support to asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. We pride ourselves on working in partnership with other local and national organisations in order to provide our service users with as many opportunities as possible.

We offer help with:

• Understanding documents and letters from the Home Office
• Welfare benefits e.g. Universal Credits
• Housing guidance and access to limited accommodation (subject to availability)
• Opening Bank Accounts
• ESOL Hub registration
• Writing emails and letters
• Employment support
• Access to education and training opportunities
• Access to health and other services
• Access to opportunities and events

Ardwick Children's Centre is a place where children under 5 years old and their families can access a wide range of support services and information including early education, childcare, health and family support.

Asylum Link is an organisation dedicated to helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees. We offer a warm welcome, friendship and a place to belong.

We offer a wide range of services which are centred on the principles of Friendship and Welcome. These include access to other agencies delivering refugee services on site, the Merseyside Refugee Support Network MRSN, and the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit, GMIAU.

Asylum Link Merseyside has a broad range of provision which includes:

• Casework – supporting people in the Asylum Process, including the destitute
• English Classes (ESOL) – regular classes Monday to Thursday
• Well Being and Health – Activities and Volunteering Opportunities as well as sessions with NHS Providers and others. Social Activities run throughout the year
• The Action Asylum Project – A Big Lottery Funded project with the Task Force Trust, with ALM housing the National Coordinator and running local projects from St Anne’s
• Clothes store – There is a nominal charge for items, but those who are destitute or in receipt of asylum support are eligible for up to £10 worth of items per person, per month.
• Hot meals – Tea, coffee, breakfast (9.30am) and a hot lunch (12pm) are served Monday – Friday at our centre
• Training to Universities and others - on the Asylum System, Complex Asylum Needs and its background issues.

At the Asylum and Refugee Clinic (ARC), we provide essential mental health support for all children and young people who have arrived in the UK unaccompanied and are seeking asylum in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We aim to strengthen children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. To do this, we bring together all the adults around them to understand the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how to best support them. The support we offer helps children and young people understand and alleviate the distress they are experiencing. We also work with the carers and professionals in their network to have the best understanding of the impacts of PTSD.

The Asylum Seeker Mental Health Consultation service helps service users understand their unique circumstances, and assist them with the asylum seeker processes. We advise on medication and treatment options. We help them to understand negative thinking and support them to look after themselves with practical and professional support. We also assist them with planning for the future, offering emotional and practical support often in difficult circumstances.

Our service accepts referrals from Salford GP, crisis teams, A & E liaison, primary care psychology, Salford Royal Hospital and self-referral for service users who are resident in the Salford area who have not yet secured a local GP service and need assistance to do so.

A&T Training offer free and funded courses through Government training initiatives. We work with local employers to create more jobs and develop skills required for better future.

We deliver training on functional skills, IT, vocational courses, security, customer service, health and social care and more.

Training can be held with in your business premises free of charge. We also provide assistance with routes to progression in further education and apprenticeships.

Back on Track is a leading specialist provider of community learning and holistic support to adults experiencing multiple disadvantage.

This could be managing problematic drug/alcohol use, living a crime-free life, improving mental health and wellbeing, or finding a stable home.

Our learning centre in central Manchester offers a range of support and learning opportunities including employability, functional skills, creative activities, citizenship, life skills, and health & wellbeing. One to one progression sessions help identify next steps and we have years of experience supporting people with convictions.

BACP works to reduce the deprivation of the ethnic communities within Rochdale and bring to them the opportunities to breakdown social and economic barriers and, thereby, help in the effective integration with the wider community.

We provide a multi-purpose community resource centre where people can access information and advice across a range of issues including benefits, health, housing and employment. The centre also offers access to basic life skills training, cultural activities and facilities for exercise and healthy living.

At Barnabus, we believe that everyone deserves a better tomorrow. We know the journey off the streets isn’t easy, but we’ll stand by your side every step of the way. 

What started with a few sandwiches and a flask of coffee has now grown into a support centre. People can access warm meals, a shower, fresh clothing, NHS medical care, and one-to-one support. 

Since we opened our doors, we’ve encouraged thousands of people to find a new path – going beyond offering food or a bed, and helping them move into a place they can call home. We’ve also partnered with the likes of Authentic Foods and Bowmer + Kirkland to support people back into work. 

BBC Children in Need Emergency Essentials Programme supports children and young people who are facing exceptionally difficult circumstances, and is delivered by Family Fund Business Services. The programme provides items that meet a child’s most basic needs such as a bed to sleep in, a cooker to provide a hot meal and other items or services critical to a child’s wellbeing.

We can deliver or fund critical items such as:

• Cookers
• Furniture
• Kitchen equipment and small appliances
• Children’s beds and bedding (including cots)
• Washing machines and tumble dryers
• Fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers
• Baby equipment
• Clothing for an emergency/crisis

Working for the benefit of children and young people with English as an Additional Language – and their families – has always been our mission. As Better Bilingual CIC, we plan to expand our education consultancy work and to re-focus our efforts on our local city of Bristol (and around), reinvesting all profits to benefit the community we serve.

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change.

We work with people on all areas of their life and help them with the things that matter most to them first, working with them to remove all the obstacles to changing their life for the better.

We offer a range of services from self-help groups, to wellbeing courses and talking therapies.

We are a Manchester based charity supporting people who have become homeless after claiming asylum.

We provide accommodation and support for people seeking sanctuary in Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Bolton at Home is a registered provider and charitable Community Benefit Society. Our stock totals around 19,000 properties. As well as providing homes, we offer a range of other services. These are available to our tenants, and some are open to other residents living in our communities.

Our work goes far beyond bricks and mortar. We tackle poverty with debt and money advice. We provide food and clothes initiatives and help people keep warm for less. We support tenants and residents into training and employment, and deal with antisocial behaviour.

Bolton CVS (Council for Voluntary Service) is an organisation that supports local charities and community groups in Bolton. They help these organisations by offering advice, training, and resources to improve their services. Bolton CVS works with a variety of groups, including volunteers, community organisations, and local residents, aiming to strengthen the community.

They provide different services, such as helping organisations find funding, offering training sessions for volunteers, and promoting local projects. For example, they assist groups in writing grant applications and developing their skills to run projects effectively.

Referral pathways include working closely with local authorities, health services, and other community partners to connect people with the right support. This can involve guiding individuals to access services for mental health support, youth activities, or elderly care.

Bolton Lads and Girls Club is one of the largest youth clubs in the UK and at our out-of-this-world new home Infinity, we have something for everyone including sports, arts, mentoring and community outreach work as well as some extras for those who need it most.

BLGC works with local authorities, schools, and other agencies through referral pathways to offer targeted support for vulnerable young people, such as mentoring, counselling, and career workshops to help young people achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive environment.

Bolton Libraries offer a range of services to support the community. They provide access to books, e-books, and audiobooks for all ages. Libraries also host activities such as storytime for children, reading groups for adults, and workshops on various topics, including digital skills.

The service collaborates with schools, community groups, and local organisations to promote reading and learning. For example, they work with schools to encourage children to read through special programmes and events.

Bolton Wanderers in the Community (BWITC) is a charity that uses football to support and engage people in Bolton. They work with various groups, including children, families, and individuals with disabilities, to promote health and well-being.

BWITC offers a range of programmes, such as sports coaching, educational workshops, and health initiatives. For example, they provide activities like after-school clubs, mental health support sessions, and disability sports events. Their aim is to improve physical fitness, build confidence, and create a sense of community.

Referrals to their services can come from schools, health professionals, and community organisations, allowing participants to join easily. Overall, BWITC focuses on using the power of football to make a positive impact on people's lives and strengthen the local community.

The Booth Centre is  a community centre run with people affected by homelessness. We provide a warm welcome, an opportunity to belong, to gain a purpose and rebuild lives.  

Our programme includes activities such as volunteering, creative projects and sports, as well as training and help to gain employment. We also support people to improve health and wellbeing, to access emergency accommodation, and to secure and maintain a permanent home. 

The Centre is run in partnership with the people who attend and they apply their skills and experience to influence strategic change.   

We are a charity based in Bristol that exists to work with refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants to help them from exclusion to belonging.

BRASS is a Bolton based charity which supports refugees and asylum seekers with a range of services to help overcome barriers and integrate into the local community.

We offer a variety of services such as Immigration advice, ESOL classes and running an information and support hub in Bolton.

Breaking Barriers is a specialist refugee employment charity. Enabling refugees to build new lives. Step by step.

We welcome refugees into meaningful employment with one-to-one advice and guidance, education, and training. Helping people find financial independence, purpose and identity through work. Together, we’ll forge innovative partnerships and share knowledge to inspire more social impact.

The Brick delivers effective solutions to address poverty and homelessness across the Wigan and Leigh Borough, providing supported and emergency accommodation services, street outreach services, wrap around person-led support, a food community and affordable furniture and essential household items to make a house a home.

We are a Bristol based charity that connects people of different cultures, races and faiths, enabling them to build friendships, grow in their understanding of one another and live well together .

Brigstowe’s vision is a world in which people living with HIV and other long-term health conditions, and protected characteristics live long and healthy lives, free from poverty, stigma, prejudice and discrimination. Brigstowe’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for people living with HIV and other long-term health conditions and protected characteristics.

We are a dedicated charity with a huge vision that every person seeking sanctuary feels welcomed and safe and that their contribution to the community is valued. We raise awareness of what it means to seek sanctuary in Bristol, challenging misconceptions and celebrating the immense contributions that people seeking sanctuary make to our city. We advocate for a fair and humane asylum system, a system which protects rather than punishes. We work to embed welcome in Bristol’s businesses and institutions, running initiatives like our Schools of Sanctuary award.

BHN works alongside people seeking asylum who are facing destitution in Bristol. We source hosted accommodation and support creative community engagement across the city.

Bristol Law Centre is a charity providing free legal advice in specialist areas of social welfare law, and also represents clients in court. We help over 1,500 people a year access the justice system thanks to our funders, sponsors and committed staff and volunteers. We help more than 5,000 enquirers, offer legal education and training, and work on our own and with partners to push for changes to public policy that promote equality and justice. We prevent poverty, keep people in jobs and homes, reinstate benefits, keep families together, give people independence and dignity. We enable people to understand their rights and challenge decisions. We work to influence policy (read more about our success in achieving changes to PIP assessment guidance).

Bristol Mind has an ongoing commitment to reach out to wider communities living here in our city. We celebrate difference and see that others whose background and culture may not be the same as ours, can enhance our life and own experiences by being alongside each other. We recognize that many have come in need of refuge, and our aim is to help those people’s mental wellbeing in whatever way we can.

Bristol Refugee Festival coordinates a collaborative year-round programme of arts, cultural and educational events, bringing together communities from across Bristol and beyond to connect, share and celebrate. We aim to celebrate the contribution that refugees and asylum seekers make to the city, create a better understanding of why people seek sanctuary, help overcome misconceptions and promote successful community cohesion.

We run services for asylum seekers and new refugees to get the help they need. Our Drop-in is an access point to all our services and many more around the city, as well as a social space with a focus on well-being. Our advice service specialised in asylum claims, asylum support, including housing issues and preventing homelessness and destitution. Our outreach workers visit IA accommodation to support residents. We run a range of ESOL classes and workshops on understanding the asylum system and life in the UK.

Our Young People's project supports young people seeking asylum and those caring for young migrants. Our Pride Without Borders project supports LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees with a social space and specialist advice. Project CLEAR provides specialist casework for asylum seekers with multiple, complex needs. We use early action to avoid crises. This includes empowering our members to take action for themselves, building skills and confidence.

Bristol Reporting Solidarity are a group of volunteers at the Patchway Police Station who help migrants when they have to report to the Home Office there.

The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.

We help refugees from all backgrounds and religions.

If you are a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK, or if you know someone who is, our teams may be able to support you with:

• Emergency help
• One-to-one casework
• One-off support
• Information and signposting about where to get help.

Broudie Jackson Canter have been established for over 50 years, we pride ourselves on providing specialist immigration advice.

We can offer assistance with personal, business and asylum matters and ensure that you get clear advice and support.

Because we conduct hundreds of cases every year for people from countries all over the world and from every background, our lawyers have knowledge and awareness of a wide range of issues. Our clients include LGBTQ+ persons, victims affected by war and political oppression, victims of trafficking and unaccompanied minor children.

Broughton Hub is a community facility in Salford that offers a wide range of public services, including a library, children centres and games area. From the hub you can access support from other local partners such as Citizens Advice, council services and nursery.

The Burnside Centre is a community service in Burnley that supports individuals facing challenges, such as mental health issues, addiction, and social difficulties. The Centre offers a safe space where people can receive help and guidance.

They work with various groups, including adults, young people, and families. The Centre provides support through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and workshops aimed at building skills and confidence. For example, they offer counselling for mental health and courses on life skills, such as cooking or budgeting.

Bury Council provides a wide range of services to residents, including support with housing, education, social care, and community wellbeing. They work with individuals, families, and local organisations to offer help with issues such as homelessness, Council Tax, and benefits.

The Bury Voluntary Community Faith Alliance (VCFA) supports volunteering in the Bury area. They connect people who want to volunteer with local organisations that need help. This service works with various groups, including charities, community projects, and faith organisations.

The VCFA aims to make volunteering accessible to everyone, providing guidance and support to new volunteers. They offer training to develop skills and enhance the volunteering experience. Overall, the VCFA plays an important role in strengthening the community by encouraging people to give their time and skills for a good cause.

Business Bolton helps businesses with these uncertain and challenging times, our support page aims to help you get the support you need, from showing you how to access a range of advice, support and latest guidance.

Business Growth Hub

Supporting Greater Manchester businesses to navigate these uncertain times and provide pecialist support and refer to partners’ programmes.

Renewable Energy Incentive Programme

connecting businesses to renewable energy and energy efficient technology solutions aimed at both businesses and residents.

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce exists to help businesses thrive by offering support and services through the membership, whilst also representing the voice of business in our region.

Events/Drop-ins

The GC Business Growth Hub’s  #HereForBusiness have launched a series of weekly webinars which will set out the challenging context your business is operating in, what action you can take and what support you can access to navigate through the energy and cost of doing business crisis.

Weekly drop-in clinics are being heldin Bolton , giving business owners the opportunity to come along and meet with the GC Business Growth Hub Account Management team.

Care4Calais is a volunteer run charity delivering essential aid and support to refugees living in the UK, Northern France and Belgium. We believe in a fair and tolerant British society and advocate for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards refugees. Operating year round, our focus is to provide warm clothing, bedding, food and medical assistance to people in desperate need. We also provide social support and interaction, including language lessons and sports and music workshops.

At Caring and Sharing Rochdale, we believe in the transformative power of compassion and support. We are dedicated to helping asylum seekers, refugees, and other marginalised individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and respect.

Our services include offering practical support, promoting health and well-being, providing skill-building opportunities, and hosting community events, ensuring full engagement with our local community.

We also provide befriending services as well as a variety of classes (ICT, Art & Craft, etc.) to help individuals develop vital skills to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.

At Caritas we work alongside people from across Greater Manchester and Lancashire who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage, discrimination and homelessness, helping them to transform their lives with dignity.

We offer a range of services to support people from a refugee background, whether to settle them in the UK or to help them to become embedded in their local community. These range from english classes, wellbeing and mentoring programmes as well as supporting with homelessness.

Caritas is the new social action and social justice agency of the Diocese of Shrewsbury which seeks to develop the Church’s social mission in the years ahead.

Our portfolio includes intergenerational work, young people at the risk of becoming homeless, accessible community hubs and work with those seeking refuge and asylum.

We offer a variety of refugee services such as:

• Collections and fundraising activities to provide shoes for the winter, toys for children and the basics to make an accommodation more homely.
• Providing a safe space with advice, support and friendship at the Well Project.
• Supporting the Home Office resettlement programme called Community Sponsorship which some of our parishes are actively exploring with a view to supporting a family throughout their first couple of years in the UK.
• Raising awareness through school assemblies and talks in parishes and to groups.

Cascade Family Essentials is a service that helps families in need. We focus on supporting parents and children who may be struggling, often due to difficult situations like poverty or illness. The service provides essential items such as clothing, food, and household goods to help families manage better.

We also offer practical help, for example, assisting families in applying for benefits or accessing other services. We aim to empower families, helping them build skills and confidence to improve their circumstances.

Catch22 is a charity that provides support and services for young people and families facing various challenges across the UK. Their aim is to empower individuals to improve their lives and reach their potential.

They offer a range of services, including education and training programmes, support for mental health and well-being, and assistance with finding employment. They also provide mentoring and advocacy for young people in care or facing social difficulties.

Referrals can come from schools, social services, and self-referrals, ensuring that support is easily accessible. The focus of Catch22 is on building resilience and independence, helping individuals develop the skills they need to overcome obstacles and succeed in life.

Centrepoint is a charity that helps young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They provide safe accommodation and support services to help these young people rebuild their lives. Centrepoint has hostels, shared houses, and outreach services in various locations.

We work closely with young people to understand their individual needs. This includes helping them with finding a job, managing their finances, and improving their mental health. They also offer life skills training, such as cooking and budgeting, to help young people live independently.

Cheetham Advice Centre is a local charity that provides free, confidential advice and support to residents in Cheetham, Crumpsall and across Manchester. Their aim is to help individuals navigate various challenges, including financial difficulties, housing issues, and welfare benefits.

The Centre offers services such as assistance with budgeting, help with applying for benefits, and advice on housing rights. They also provide support for issues like employment and immigration.

Referrals can come from community organisations, local authorities, or individuals seeking help directly. The Cheetham Advice Centre focuses on empowering people by providing them with the information and resources needed to make informed decisions and improve their circumstances.

The Welcome Centre, which is situated in the centre of Cheetham Hill provides English Classes, IT classes, Work Club, Welfare Advice, free Lunches and Food parcels distribution to the most in need, gardening classes to grow your own food, arts and craft classes, and job search support to the local residents in Cheetham Hill and Crumpsall areas. They offer a specific 'Help through Crisis' project and have qualified social workers, and nursing staff and welcome referrals for families with complex needs and mental health issues. Can assist with Refugee Travel document applications.

Cheshire and Halton Race Equality Centre provides support to Refugees and Asylum Seekers: We currently provide support to refugees through the Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme. We are also able to provide some support for asylum seekers through Migrant Help UK. We are OISC registered and so can give basic advice/information on immigration and asylum and protection issues. We also sit on strategic partnerships to identify key issues affecting our area.

In addition we offer a variety of free ESOL classes across our centres.

The Chinese Health Information Centre (CHIC) provides health-related services and support for Chinese communities in the UK. Their main aim is to improve the health and well-being of these communities through various programmes and information services.

CHIC offers health education, including workshops on topics like nutrition, mental health, and chronic disease management. They provide advice on accessing healthcare services and navigating the NHS. For example, they may help individuals understand how to register with a doctor or access mental health services.

CAP Job Clubs is a service provided by Christians Against Poverty (CAP) that supports individuals seeking employment across the UK. The aim is to help people develop job-seeking skills and boost their confidence.

CAP Job Clubs offer a range of services, including workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies. They provide a supportive environment where participants can receive guidance and encouragement from trained coaches and peers.

Referrals can come from local churches, community organisations, or individuals seeking help directly. The focus of CAP Job Clubs is on empowering individuals to find meaningful employment, improving their financial stability and overall well-being.

Tameside Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provides free, confidential advice and support to help people with various issues. They assist individuals with problems related to benefits, housing, debt, employment, and consumer rights. For example, they can help someone understand their rights when facing eviction or guide them on how to apply for financial support.

In addition to providing information and guidance, CAB helps clients take practical steps to resolve their issues, such as drafting letters or filling out forms. By empowering people with knowledge and support, Tameside CAB aims to improve lives and promote social justice in the community.

Connecting through Food The Coexist Community Kitchen is a non-profit cookery school in Easton, Bristol. Our main aim is to use food as a vehicle to work with people who experience social marginalisation in our society. We believe that everyone should be able to have spaces in which they can share food together, learn and teach skills and create strong connections with others. We see food as the most simple and easy way to support each other in building a stronger, healthier and more joyful society.

Coffee4Craig is an organisation that aims to improve the situation for people who experience homelessness. They run a drop-in centre which uses the provision of food as a gateway to further support regarding transitions towards housing and independence. C4C also work in partnership with a number of homelessness organisations/services, local councils, and Greater Manchester Police.

Coffee4Craig is open every single evening. The drop-in offers respite from the streets, hot food cooked by our very own chef, showers, clean clothing, toiletries, haircuts, conversation with staff and volunteers, snacks, hot drinks, water refill point, medical support, emergency crisis intervention and advice. ​Coffee4Craig does not directly offer accommodation but we do support the Homeless Partnership and MCC to offer an out of hours service for referrals and allocations into accommodation when the temperature drops below zero.

Community Action Network (CAN) is an organisation that supports local communities and groups in the UK. Their main aim is to empower people to make positive changes in their neighbourhoods.

CAN works with a variety of community groups, charities, and individuals to provide resources and training. They offer help with project planning, fundraising, and developing community initiatives. For example, they might assist a local group in organising an event or securing funding for a community project.

CAN provides a range of arts activities, accessible events, training for artists from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds and projects which we deliver in partnership with other organisations and community groups.

Community Revival UK offers non-accredited and accredited courses to ESOL learners. They provide informal and relaxed classes designed to improve wellbeing and language skills, particularly those from the BAME community including asylum seekers and refugees.

Their varied online ESOL programme across Tameside includes Functional Skills qualifications, wellbeing courses, as well as information, advice and guidance to learners. ESOL Skills for Life courses are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 and cover everyday scenarios to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking to support English language skills both at home and in the workplace.

The Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (GMUPCA) is a community interest company that brings together gtd healthcare, Mastercall Healthcare and Bardoc, to provide healthcare services across Greater Manchester. The alliance aims to work with commissioners to deliver services that are integrated, cost effective and provide innovative healthcare options for the patients of Greater Manchester.

Coram Children’s Legal Centre promotes and protects the rights of children in the UK and internationally in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Experts in all areas of children’s rights, immigration, child protection, education and juvenile justice, we:

• Provide legal advice and representation
• Research and produce evidence informing law, policy, practice and system reform
• Build the capacity of professionals and practitioners through training and advice provision
• Challenge laws and policies that negatively impact on children and their rights

Coram Voice makes sure children know their rights and helps them to navigate the system, challenge decisions and make sure their rights and wellbeing are protected. We empower children to have a role in decision-making processes and with them in the driving seat we improve the system and help them know that someone is listening and taking action.

Cornerstone (run by Caritas Diocese of Salford) provides a day centre (inc. a soup kitchen) with the dual aim to help homeless people and prevent homelessness. In parallel with delivering direct housing outcomes, they aim to enable people to improve their wellbeing through providing services which meet immediate basic needs (inc. access to showers), promote mental health and wellbeing, enable people to access health and other support services and to take up education, training, volunteering opportunities and employment, as a means of sustaining positive housing outcomes.

Creative Youth Network helps young people, no matter what their background or circumstances, to reach their own potential. At Creative Youth Network, we run a variety of youth services and centres across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Whether you're a young carer, a refugee / asylum seeker or want your voice to be heard, there's a youth session for you!

At De Butterfly CIC we're in a mission of transforming the mind and lives through emotional well-being support, confidence building, creative therapy, skill building, coaching, and mentoring amongst other support tools. 

We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of our community. Our culturally sensitive and specialized mental/emotional well-being support, counselling, advocacy, and skill-building initiatives are designed to create lasting positive impact. Moreover, we foster the development of creativity, culture, music, and arts, celebrating the richness of diverse expressions.

Deeplysh Community Centre is a place that offers support and activities for local people, especially those from diverse backgrounds. They aim to strengthen the community by providing a range of services, including educational classes, health workshops, and social events.

The centre works with individuals, families, and local organisations. They offer activities like English language classes, computer training, and fitness sessions. For example, a person might join a cooking class to learn healthy recipes while meeting new people.

Diversity Matters North West is an award winning independent local charity working to combat health inequalities and social exclusion and to promote community cohesion.

We host and co-ordinate regular activities and training for the local community, with the help of our volunteers.

The service works with various groups, including individuals, families, and community organisations. We offer workshops on job skills, help with CVs, and connect clients with counselling services.

Doctors of the World is a charity that provides healthcare services to vulnerable people in the UK, including migrants, refugees, and those without access to health services. They aim to ensure that everyone can receive medical care, regardless of their immigration status.

The organisation works with individuals who may face barriers to accessing healthcare, such as language difficulties or fear of deportation. They operate clinics in various locations, offering services like medical consultations, mental health support, and vaccinations. For example, they might provide a free health check to a refugee who has recently arrived in the UK.

At Doulas Without Borders, our UK-wide network of voluntary doulas provides women and birthing people who have experienced trauma and are in financial hardship with the companionship, physical, emotional and educational support needed during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Our focus is on providing the emotional, physical and informational support which is crucial during pregnancy, birth and early mother/parenthood.

At Early Essentials we give out newborn baby starter packs that are packed into Moses basket to pregnant women who are deemed to be in need by their midwife, health visitor, social worker, outreach worker, charity or equivalent.

Early Essentials is a service that helps families with young children who need extra support. They work with parents, carers, and local services to ensure children get the best start in life. The service focuses on families facing difficulties, such as those struggling with mental health, housing, or financial issues.

At Emmeline’s Pantry we are passionate about people making their own choices and we never discriminate against need.

Emmeline’s Pantry is led by a dedicated group of women and supporters who started out in a hallway, providing clothes to women. We are constantly expanding and nearly ten years on our foodbank now provide food, clothes, toiletries and baby items to women in need and their families.

• We are a women only food bank.
• We offer fresh food to ensure healthy eating.
• We give service users a choice of food, we never pre-bag. 

Family Action protects children, supports young people and adults and offers direct, practical help to families and communities across the UK. We represent the changing needs of all families, and work to ensure society understands the importance and power of family as the foundation for individual futures and resilient communities.

We offer a variety of services both online and in person:

• Children and young people
• Adoption and special guardianship
• Food and hardship support
• SEND support
• Health and wellbeing
• Schools and education
• Skills and employability

At Freedom from Torture We provide specialist psychological therapy to asylum seekers and refugees who have survived torture, helping them recover and rebuild their lives in the UK.

Our counsellors, psychotherapists, doctors, care coordinators and pain management specialists help people through the long recovery journey. We offer one-to-one therapy, group activities and other support including for physical pain.

Our services are offered to men, women, children and young people, as well as to families and couples. 

At Friends of Shamwari we help asylum seekers and refugees in Rochdale.

We run free monthly socials (first saturday of each month), which includes free hot meals, children's activities, bingos and raffles.