Wai Yin Society

Wai Yin Society is a community organisation based in Manchester that supports Chinese and other ethnic minority communities. Their aim is to improve the lives of individuals and families through various services, focusing on integration, education, and social support.

The society works with a diverse group of people, including immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents, particularly from the Chinese community.

Referrals to Wai Yin Society can come from local agencies, schools, or individuals seeking assistance. They also collaborate with other organisations to enhance their services and reach more people in need.

Services include:

• Education, Training and Employment Support

• Women and Parenting Project

• Youth Services

• Older People Services

• Mental Health Support

• Crisis Support Services

• Food Bank Services

• Macmillan Cancer Support

• General Advice- We accept telephone bookings

• Volunteering Services

• Hate Crime Reporting

Police Drop-in: The Greater Manchester Police in partnership with the Wai Yin Society to set up a regular Call in Centre for the Chinese community.

This service is set to help members of the Chinese community to find out more about policing issues in their area, to voice their concerns to police officers, or even to report a crime. A Cantonese and Mandarin translator will be present to assist with any language difficulties.

The service will be held on the first Tuesday of every month between 3:00pm to 5:00pm at the Wai Yin Society.