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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a non-for-profit charitable organisation that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender intersexual and queer (LGBTIQ) people of African heritage and the wider Black Asian Minority Ethnic groups.

ARF provides:

• Support For LGBTIQ Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
• Campaigning For Global LGBTIQ Equality
• Stand Against Hate Crimes
• 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. Contact us if you need support for yourself or someone else. Subscribe to our newsletter here

Programmes and Services

•  Signposting to immigration advice and other mainstream services.
• Organise social events and activities.
• Offer free counselling.
• Support 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.
• Offer hot meals for members.
• Offer moral and practical supports to people in detention centres. 
• Offer moral support and evidence in court.
• Offer buddy support for members to sign at immigration reporting centres.

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Archway delivers a range of services and activities for young people aged 16 – 25 years which are all free to access with a warm welcome and friendly smile.

These include;

• C Card & pregnancy testing
• Counselling
• Cyber Suite
• Drop in and have a hot drink
• Laundry facilities
• Music drop-ins
• Shower facilities
• Support and advice in a crisis
• Support into employment, education and training

A full timetable of what’s on and when can be found here

https://gipsil.org.uk/services/young-people-at-archway 

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Food is served throughout the day with a continually changing menu depending on the food we have intercepted. We cannot guarantee a dally menu but that’s what part of what makes us unique and keeps things interesting.

Along with our continually changing food menu we serve a variety of different hot drinks and cakes which also works on our PAYF concepts.

Please pop in and see us any time, we would love to see you.

Also don’t forget to check out our Facebook page to see the daily menu.

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A women’s one stop centre, providing a wide range of support services to women and their families living in the Beeston/Holbeck area of Leeds. Asha Services include an advice service, ESOL class, Preschool Nursery places, Playschemes in school holidays, family support, healthy living advice/information/support plus access to learning and employment opportunities. If Asha can’t help you, we will try to find someone who can!

Asha provides both ESOL and English classes.

Open: Mon-Fri – 9.30am to 4.00pm

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STEP: For women not currently receiving support through the National Referral Mechanism

In West Yorkshire Ashiana’s STEP Project supports women before and after they enter the NRM, as well as women who do not wish to enter the NRM. This compliments the Salvation Army contract provision and enables us to provide longer-term support for women who have on-going advocacy and support needs or are particularly vulnerable. The service is holistic and person centred allowing the survivor to identify and prioritise their needs and aims in order to enable women to make their own choices by providing a ‘needs led’ and trauma informed approach.

What we offer:

• Providing information about the NRM process, exploring alternative options, liaising with first responders to enter NRM.
• Enabling women to increase their independence and to integrate. This can include but is not exclusive to:
• Access to legal advice
• Access to health care including mental health services
• Advocacy with statutory agencies (Home office, DWP)
• Writing reports for solicitors and other agencies
• Support throughout the asylum system (eg at asylum appeal hearings)
• Signposting and referrals to long-term support services, support to volunteer, access education.

This work is funded for 12 months from 1st February 2018 by the European Commission and is delivered as part of a pilot in partnership with the British Red Cross and Hestia.

Referral criteria:
Must be: Can be any or more than one of the following:

• Female (18+)
• Have a history of trafficking
• Residing in West Yorkshire } At risk of trafficking
• Currently being exploited
• Not currently in the NRM
• In the NRM but not currently receiving support from Salvation Army & subcontractors
• Post-NRM: has received Conclusive Grounds decision and support has ended or is due to end

If the woman does not meet the above criteria please contact us for a discussion about their needs.

How to refer
Please contact Lizzie Lowenstein or the Sheffield office to discuss any referral. You will be asked to complete a short referral form.
Contact West Yorkshire: Lizzie Lowenstein – [email protected] 07597341436
Sheffield Office: 0114 255 5740 [email protected]

Associated with Leeds Playhouse.

Our singing group for refugee women meets weekly during term time. Sessions are informal and fun – a chance to relax, socialise and sing together. Members don’t have to come every week and no experience is necessary. There are occasional opportunities to perform at special events, to go and see shows together or to attend other projects.

Refreshments and help with travel to and from sessions are provided, and children are welcome to come and play.

Sessions are free and run every Friday at 1pm-2:30pm during term time:

17th January – 14th February

6th March – 3rd April

All sessions take place at:

First Floor
6 St Peter’s Building
St Peter’s Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH

Our free informal and fun singing group for women who are refugees or seeking asylum.

Sessions are informal and fun – a chance to relax, socialise and sing together. Members don’t have to come every week and no experience is necessary.

There are occasional opportunities to perform at special events, see shows together or attend other projects.

Refreshments and help with travel to and from sessions are provided.

Playing Me

Alongside Asmarina Voices, we run creative play sessions for preschool-aged children called Playing Me. These are play sessions, where we read books, sing songs and play together!

Our singing group for refugee and asylum seeking women meets on Fridays during term time 13.00 – 14:30 

Refreshments and help with travel to and from sessions are provided, and children are welcome to come and play.

aspire is the Leeds Early Intervention in Psychosis Service, providing holistic care coordination to people between the ages of 14 and 65 who are, or may be, experiencing their first episode of psychosis.  We provide support to families, friends and social networks of the person in relation to their experience of psychosis too.

aspire operates an open referral system.  Referrals will be accepted from professionals (e.g. GP, practice nurse, counsellors, teachers, etc.), concerned family/friends or from the person experiencing difficulties.

We advise that you make a referral over the phone or by email.  A duty worker is available by phone Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm to discuss referrals and offer advice:  0113 200 9170.

To make a referral by email, download and complete the referral form to the right and email it to [email protected].

Alternatively you can print and post the form to:

aspire
1 Armley Court
Armley Road
Leeds
LS12 2LB

For more information about what psychosis is, how aspire can help, what format this support will take and how we can support your family and friends, please use the links on the right-hand side of this page to download our information booklets.

You may also contact us for further information at [email protected].

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Coronavirus update: please see the the following page for information on the changes to services https://www.assistsheffield.org.uk/news/covid-19-information-assist-clients

ASSIST Sheffield is a charity working to provide some support to destitute asylum seekers in and around Sheffield. We also help to raise awareness about destitution – please see our website for more information. We accept referrals for support from other agencies [please contact us for a referral form]. Our office is for administration only, but our information and referral volunteers are available at the Sheffield weekly drop-in session in Victoria Hall every wednesday 2pm-4pm.

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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AJAR is a network of people in Leeds, often from faith communities, seeking to help people currently in detention who have a valid case for applying for bail.

AJAR seeks to support asylum seekers who:

• have been detained after the period when other prisoners facing a similar charge have already been released
• are struggling with support
• would live in the Leeds area if they were released

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Via email or phone

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We are building a movement for change by:

a) Building Voice – working with people who have direct experience of the asylum process, and ensuring their voices are heard by decision makers; opinion formers and the wider public;

b) Shifting Attitudes – breaking the damaging cycle of misinformation and making sure people get the real story behind why people seek refugee protection, and their experiences in the UK. We aim to work with as diverse a community as possible; find new allies; and inspire people to join the call for change;

c) Effecting Policy Change – working with local decision makers at all levels of policy making, aiming to bridge the gap between national lobbying and local activism, and create opportunities for dialogue about how change can happen.

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Contact us for more details

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Asylum Support Application UK provides assistance in completing your application for asylum support and application to notify the Home Office of any change of circumstances.

If you are seeking asylum and have difficulty supporting your self you may be entitled to apply for asylum support to help with accommodation and cash support for food and clothing. Our Asylum Support Application teams can support you to complete your application.

If your circumstances change during the asylum process you need to notify the Home Office immediately. Our Asylum Support Application teams can assist you with this.

How can we help?

• Use our telephone service to get help, in your own language, to complete your application for support or change of circumstances.Please call Asylum Helpline (Support Applications). Contact numbers are listed below.
• Call us to book a face to face appointment with one of our advisers via our outreach service where available.
• To find out more information on applications for support click here

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Baby Steps is a perinatal education programme to prepare parents for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Baby Steps focuses on the transition to parenthood, the relationship between parents and the development of a positive relationship between parents and their babies.

There are nine sessions which cover:-

• babies’ development,
• parent infant interaction,
• relationships and support,
• the practicalities of parenting,
• labour and birth,
• caring for and feeding a new baby and
• mental and physical health and wellbeing.

The programme is open to parents who are disadvantaged, or have additional needs, after the 26th week of pregnancy. This includes mums and families who meet one or more of the following criteria:-

• recent migrants,
• asylum seekers,
• refugees or
• those who have difficulty reading, speaking or understanding English,
• have learning difficulties,
• have low-level mental health problems,
• victims of domestic abuse,
• offenders or ex-offenders,
• current or previous substance misusers,
• homeless people,
• gypsies or travellers,
• those from particularly disadvantaged or isolated minority ethnic communities,
• those not in education, employment or training,
• those who are, or have been involved in crime or antisocial behaviour,
• have been or are in the care system,
• mothers aged 20 or under,
• if they lack strong social or support networks and
• those living in poor conditions or in severe financial hardship.

The programme helps get parents off to the best start, enabling them to build supportive relationships and care for their baby.

Here at Bahar’s Women’s Association, we aim to support people from all different backgrounds to have equal opportunities in day to day life. From helping with delivering food parcels to people who struggle to get food every week, to offering advocacy work such as applying for benefits or passports; we are here to help you as much as possible.

CURRENTLY RUNNING COURSES 

ESOL English Classes: MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 10am-1pm 

For enrolment in ESOL classes please contacts us by email or telephone 

AFTER SCHOOL KIDS CLUB: MONDAYS 2.30pm-4pm

we help with homework,arts and craft. Mother tongue Arabic and Dari/Farsi language classes are also availbale. A place for womento make friends whilst waiting for their children to be picked up. Refreshments and extra activities included.

Please check the website for more information.

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Solicitors and caseworkers offering legal advice, including legal aid work.

Office hours Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm. Free initial 20 minute consultations available.

Telephone: 01132497781

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.bankfieldheath.co.uk/

Address: 267 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HS / 6 Woodseats Road, Sheffield, S8 0PD

Please note, some services are not eligible for legal aid. Where legal aid funding is not available, fixed fees are agreed in advance of work being undertaken.

NCT antenatal and postnatal group aimed at asylum seekers and refugees.

Preparation for pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
A safe place to share hopes, fears, experiences and make friends.
Free crèche and interpreters for the antenatal group.

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BEACON seeks to foster a culture of welcome, hospitality and practical support to meet the diverse needs of people seeking asylum in the Bradford district.

BEACON’s current projects are:

• Hosting provides short and medium accommodation within the homes of volunteer hosts for people seeking asylum at risk of destitution [email protected] / 07505 053149
• CHAT is a free weekly English conversation and activities group open to people seeking asylum and other non-English speakers. A welcoming space to practise conversational English and have fun in a friendly environment. Open to all abilities. Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.00 at Touchstone (see address below) [email protected] / 07754 228569 
• McKenzie Friends volunteers provide support to people seeking asylum following a refusal on a claim, accompanying people to appeal hearings and facilitating access to legal advice & representation for those hoping to submit fresh asylum claims[email protected] / 07531 576330 

www.beaconbradford.org
[email protected]
07419 990578
Touchstone, 4 Easby Road, Bradford, BD7 1QX

Please contact us by phone or email, visits by appointment only

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Coronavirus update: We want to let Leeds residents know that from Tuesday 17th March 2020 Better Leeds Communities is giving advice and support on Debt, Housing and Benefits via the telephone & email as we know people are worried and still have concerns during COVID-19. Please call on 0113 275 4142 or email [email protected] 

Delivering advice (including immigration advice) through Children’s Centres across Leeds.

We are able to advise anyone living or working in Leeds who is responsible for a child under 5, is pregnant or whose partner is pregnant.

We are able to advise on all topics including benefits and tax credit issues, benefit checks, debt, budgeting, problems at work, housing issues, family matters, consumer questions or issues that may relate to health or education.

Advice appointments are also available for debt and housing

We can provide translators on request

To make an appointment, call 0113 2753498.

See website for more details.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Bevan Healthcare is a Social Enterprise. We are committed to helping people get the health care that they need. We provide responsive NHS General Practice services designed to meet the needs of people who are homeless or in unstable accommodation; those who have come to Leeds as refugees or to seek asylum.

We accept referrals from any source for asylum seekers, refugees, other migrants and homeless clients.

You can register with Bevan if:

• you are an asylum seeker
• you are a refugee who has lived in the UK for less than 3 years
• you are homeless
• you are living in temporary accommodation (somewhere you cannot stay for more than 6 months in total)
• Other specified vulnerable groups

We link and signpost individuals and families into other healthcare services and a variety of voluntary and statutory services.

We are a resource for information and advice for other organisations and individuals working with these client groups.

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Support – emotional and practical support for anyone affected or living with HIV. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, massage and reflexology, support groups, 1-2-1’s with dedicated workers, advice and signposting on a number of issues such as housing, benefits, etc.

We also run training packages for professionals on HIV. These can be block-booked, or be one-offs.

Opening Hours:

• Monday’s 9-5pm – 121’s, booked appointments, and drop in/booked appointments with PM’s (Mike is currently volunteering on Mondays doing debt and welfare rights advice).
• Tuesdays 11.30 – 7.30pm – 121’s and evening appointments until 7pm. PACT will continue to run 5.30-7.30pm.
• Wednesdays 9-5pm – 121’s and booked appointments. 

• Thursdays 11.30-7.30pm – 121’s and occasional wellbeing events (We will be alternating Thursdays and Saturdays for these sessions).
• Fridays 9-5pm – Women’s group, coffee mornings, 121’s and booked appointments.  

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Community engagement organization addressing inequalities and inequities in Education, Health and Social Care strategically with partners influencing policy change and operationally by providing factual information affording communities and individuals to make informed choices.  Operational programmes are delivered through Health and Wellbeing working which includes Mental Ill Health; Cancer etc

For more information please follow us on our social media

Twitter: @BHILeeds

Instagram @BlacHealthInitiative

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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 (for those who have recently obtained refugee status move on support)

Dedicated Advisors with specialist knowledge will support clients with:​

• Accommodation advice, referrals, visits and signposting
• Securing appropriate identity documents and NINO
• Setting up bank accounts and email addresses
• Registration with Job Centre Plus for Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, Tax Credits and Housing & Council Tax benefits
• Securing correct benefits advice
• Registration with GPs, dentist, schools etc
• Professional and vocational advice
• Referrals to wellbeing organisations, foodbanks, mental health services, victim support groups
• Assessment for English classes
• Integration Loan

As of 1 December 2015, Bradford Action for Refugees became apart of Refugee Action.

Currently, we are still using the name Bradford Action for Refugees [BAfR], but for all other intents and purposes we are an office of Refugee Action. Our service in Bradford includes:

• information about rights and entitlements to benefits, housing, health care provision for asylum seekers
• advocacy
• helping to access “ESOL” classes
• providing a confidential listening ear to those who are isolated and linking them with Refugee Community Organisations and other support groups
• supporting asylum seekers to access support from mainstream agencies such as Jobcentre Plus, GPs, education services etc
• advice for those suffering from racial harassment and issues of social isolation and community cohesion
• employment and re-qualification advice
• Children and Families Project: We offer individualised support for asylum seeking and refugee families. This includes one to one support work to offer support and advocacy through the asylum process and support the family to integrate into their local Bradford community
• after school family groups to reduce social isolation
• an allotment group
• trips and excursions around West Yorkshire during the school holidays

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The Bradford Day Shelter provides a drop-in service for men and women who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. We support our service users in making changes and moving forward in their lives

Our programme is designed to help our clients craft a new sense of self, renew their sense of independence and control, and realise their potential as members of the community.

With Fran Wyburn

Tuesdays 18:00 -19.30

We run most of our activities at the THURSDAY DROP IN, at Bradford Deaf Centre, 25 Hallfield Road, Bradford BD1 3RP:

• Women’s Club runs from 1.00pm to 3.30pm. This is a women only space. All asylum seeking/ refugee women and children are welcome.
• English classes are run upstairs and in the function room from 4.00 – 5.15pm
• Legal advice from Barry available from 4.00pm downstairs.
• Refreshments – you can get tea, coffee and company in the main room downstairs.
• The DROP IN hot meal, to which all are welcome, when the meal is served around 5.15 pm.
• Noticeboard – we have lots of information about other activities offered in Bradford – from computer classes, vegetable growing, mother and baby support, help getting into work, free mobile phone and computers, and we can help link you up with opportunities. 

 Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.facebook.com/BiasanYorkshire

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Bradford Nightstop provides free emergency accommodation for young homeless people aged 16-25 in the homes of trained volunteers or in a room at a local hostel. Our accommodation is for one night at a time. Young People are provided with an evening meal and the chance of a bath or a shower.

We are currently looking for volunteers: click here for details

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Showers, laundry, hot drinks + snacks, storage of small items, phone, internet, TV and books

Destitution Drop-in. A welcoming and safe space for asylum seekers to get advice, use computers and meet others.

Every Tuesday at the Millside Centre, 131 Grattan Road, Bradford, BD1 2HS from 10:00 – 14:00.

Contact the coordinator Zeraslasie on 07860 401974, 0113 201 5258 or [email protected]  for more information (Monday – Thursday) or contact the office on 0113 2015240 and ask to speak to Refugee Support on Fridays.

We assist asylum seekers and refugees to find a route out of destitution by:

• Providing short-term emergency provisions in the form of food vouchers, food parcels, toiletries and clothing.
• Reading through client’s paperwork and suggesting a course of action
• Referring/ Signposting to solicitors and volunteer organisations that help people with asylum applications (and family reunion and welfare advice)
• Referring/ Signposting to asylum support organisations (BAFR, Asylum Help)
• Referring clients to emergency accommodation providers (Hope Housing, Nightstop, LASSN Shortstop, Inn Churches)
• Referring/ Signposting to Healthcare providers (GPs and dentists) and Mental Health Services and volunteer organisations promoting mental well-being (Bradford CMHT, Solace)
• Referring to orientation and befriending organisations (HALE, BAFR)
• Referring to specialist organisations who provide support for refugees and asylum seekers (Bradford Women’s Aid, Bradford Rape Crisis)
• Providing advice on volunteering opportunities with the Red Cross and signpost to Bradford Volunteering Centre
• Advice on English Classes and other Educational courses in Bradford (Bradford College, BIASAN, BAFR, Landmark Centre)
• Information about and referrals to other Red Cross Services such as International Family Tracing and Family Reunion Travel Assistance

Trained volunteers help:

• Filling in forms and providing information about housing, benefits, and asylum
• Making phone calls
• Finding a doctor, dentist or solicitor
• Providing information about jobs and courses
• Using libraries, museums, etc
• Using public transport

Issuing food parcels and sleeping bags to asylum seekers and refugees who are destitute.

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Coronavirus update: during COVID-19 lockdown and until our offices re-open,  calls sent to our landline (0113 201 5267) will automatically be re-directed to mobile numbers of casework coordinators.

British Red Cross supports:

• Asylum seekers
• Refugees
• Refused asylum seekers

We provide the following services:

• Assisting refugees and asylum seekers to find a route out of destitution;
• Providing short-term emergency provisions in the form of supermarket vouchers, food parcels, toiletries and clothing;
• Guiding service users to legal advice and representation;
• Signposting and referring service users to other organisations, services and local facilities; providing emotional support;
• Linking with other support groups and refugee community organisations;
• Helping service users access the healthcare they need;
• Advice on volunteering opportunities;
• Referring service users to other Red Cross services such as mobility aids and hand, arm and shoulder massage

Drop In’s 

PAFRAS/British Red Cross drop-in Leeds

• Wednesday 10am-1.30pm
• St. Aiden’s Community Church and Centre, Elford Place West, Leeds, LS8 5QD

Bradford Red Cross drop-in

• Tuesday (10am-2pm)
• Address: Millside Centre, 131 Grattan Road, Bradford, BD1 2HS

Family Reunion Support Project: for free help or advice with refugee family reunion visa applications. Please note that capacity is limited and we do not operate a waiting list.
Contact Sarah on 0113 201 5277

Sunlight Men’s Group: Orientation group: holds weekly sessions with activities for men including sports, excursions, films, informal English class.

By referral only. Contact Sleman 0113 201 5270

Surviving to Thriving provides support to young unaccompanied or separated asylum seekers, refugees and those who are undocumented.
One-to-one casework for young refugees aged 15-24 and group sessions for people aged 15-21.
Age-disputed young people will also be able to access the service.

Contact Kim on 0113 386 2209

Oak House, 2nd floor, 94 Park Lane, Leeds, LS3 1EL

International family tracing and family reunion travel assistance
Contact Olivia on 0113 201 5242

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Phone, visitors by appointment only

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Health advice and treat minor illness presentations, prescribe for illness conditions and signpost to other healthcare settings if more appropriate. No appointment needed.

Drop-in

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Our  Supported Accommodation
Fully furnished quality supported accommodation with tailor-made support designed to redress the needs of persons from a diverse range of communities.

Our services capture the needs of homeless individuals and families at a point when they require intensive and comprehensive support to address their needs, and we are able to do this by delivering culturally sensitive services along with language support
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People who are eligible are:

• refugees
• homeless persons
• victims of domestic violence
• young adults
• asylum seekers supported by social services
• EU citizens supported by social services
• black and ethnic minorities

Support
We support our residents in acquiring permanent accommodation, maximising their  benefits, acquiring sustainable permanent employment and training by working in partnership with both health and education providers, meeting health needs by working in partnership with health providers, building self esteem in clients lacking basic motivational attributes and linking with different support networks to meet individual support needs.

Outcomes

• A more settled way of life for disadvantaged individuals.
• Healthy individuals who are able to play an active role within the community and improving its prosperity in the process.
• Minimised homelessness with the overarching aim of eliminating it entirely.
• More people within the country joining the labour market.
• The creation of more job opportunities within the organisation and an increase in entrepreneurship.
• A happy and prosperous community with increased confidence.
• A culturally diverse community embracing each other’s ways of life.

How to refer to us:
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REFERRAL FORM

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Fully furnished housing for people who are homeless or in other housing need. Renovation of empty properties with volunteers who receive training in basic construction skills. Prospective tenants usually do some ‘self-help’ – working on their homes before they move in, alongside other volunteers.

Phone 0113 2946868 or email [email protected], visits by appointment.

• Staff are available by phone/email Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm – Contact details can be found at https://www.canopyhousing.org/news-from-us/
• Our office at 66 Burley Lodge Road is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 3pm
• Our Harehills office is now closed

Carers Leeds offers information, advice and support to a person who is looking after someone with health problems or disabilities. These can include mental and physical health, learning disability and physical disability.

We also help people who are affected by another person’s drug or alcohol problems.

We have a telephone advice line, a Drop-In and provider one to one information, advice and support.

We also have support groups and social groups for carers to get a break.

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Works with children and young people aged 0-19 who are living in hostel, emergency or women’s refuge accommodation, runaway or missing from home. Giving them someone to talk to, opportunities to play.

Improving access to education. Signposting to mainstream and therapeutic services.

Phone or email

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Ante and postnatal (children up to 1) support group.

Practical advice for women who are pregnant,  around birth and parenthood.

Clothing and baby supply exchange

A relaxed and fun atmosphere were you can meet people and make friends

Drop In, creche and free interpreters at the antenatal group

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Leeds City of Sanctuary are an open movement who aim to create a culture of welcome in Leeds. Anyone is welcome to join the steering group and contribute to the decisions that we make together.

We support those who wish to help refugees in Leeds to find the right volunteering opportunities for them that both utilize their skills and suit their interests.

We also have a variety of roles for volunteers within our own organisation: click here to find out more

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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A Community Connectors Project has been established within the Migration Team (who are based within the Communities Team at LCC) to support new migrant communities to connect with local services and existing community networks by encouraging participation and independence, that benefits all communities.

16 neighbourhoods in Leeds are now categorised as being in the most deprived nationally.

The council has chosen 6 to focus on initially, 5 of these areas have a higher numbers of new communities which are the target of this work.

Community Connectors aim to provide wraparound support to these migrant households, regardless of their immigration status or needs. With their consent, we will try our best to signpost them to the right services if we are unable to meet their needs. Areas of need may include: housing, safety, education, health and well-being, finance and basic needs (food, clothing etc.)

The following priority neighbourhoods are the focus, however referrals will be accepted from outside of the targeted streets:

• Beeston Hill within the Hunslet and Riverside ward (Sophie Tong)

• Cliftons and Nowells within the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward (Roseline (Rose) Akhalu)

• Lincoln Green within the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill (Arif Younis)

• Recreations within the Holbeck and Beeston ward (Yazmin Akinola)

• Holdsforths and Clydes Approach within the Armley ward (Olivier Nkunzimana)

Community Links is an award-winning non-profit provider of mental health and wellbeing services in Yorkshire and the Humber and is part of the Inspire North charity group. We offer support for people with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety and depression, psychosis, alcohol and substance misuse, complex needs and personality disorder. We also offer support for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

90% of Community Links services are commissioned by the NHS and local authorities in the region. Our partners include voluntary sector organisations and NHS Foundation Trusts.

We are a mental health charity providing a wide range of life changing health and wellbeing services and housing support to adults and young people throughout Yorkshire.

For further details and to see what support is available you can visit- https://www.commlinks.co.uk/

Opening hours may vary depending on the service

Contact details:

Email- [email protected]

Telephone- 0113 273 9660 (this is the number for Head Office. You will be directed to the most appropriate service if you call this number)

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Support for refugees with setting up and maintaining a tenancy

Phone or email

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Come and practice your English in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Completely free to attend. The sessions are held at two different venues in Leeds.

Travelling by bus? Tell us and we can pay for your ticket!

Free tea and coffee also.

Venue 1

Address: Holbeck Club, Jenkinson Lawn, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 9QX

Time: 1.30 – 3.30 on Tuesday afternoons

Venue 2

Address: Mill Hill Chapel, City Square, Leeds LS1 5EB

Time: 1.30 – 3.30 on Thursday afternoons

Please note the Google Map takes you to the wrong side of City Square – we’re based in the Chapel on City Square next door to Trinity Shopping Centre

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Courtyard Cafe offers affordable hot meals on Monday mornings between 11am and 1pm. All welcome, toy area for toddlers. Free meals for those in need.

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WE HAVE WOMEN GROUP WHERE THEY LEARN ENGLISH TOGETHER AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER AS WELL AS DISCUSSING RELEVANT MATTERS AND BRING OTHER SERVICES WHEN NEEDED.

WE HAVE SPORT CLASSES FOR WOMEN ONLY.

ARABIC SPEAKER MAINLY BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE BUT ALL WELCOMED,

WE RUN DIFFERENT PROJECTS FROM TIME TO TIME AND IN ORDER TO HAVE AN UPDATE ON CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS THEY NEED TO CONTACT US THOUGH MAIL OR PHONE NUMBER.

DROP IN SERVICE IS AVAILABLE EVERY MONDAY TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION WITH SCHOOL, HOUSING, GP.

WE DO NOT ONLY DO SIGN POSTING WE FOLLOW UP AND SUPPORT.

WE ENCOURAGE SELF- RELIANCE AND INDEPENDENCE.

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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DASH – Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield is a charity that supports asylum seekers and new refugees.

The Tomorrow Drop-in Centre offers a friendly welcome to refused asylum seekers and refugees, and practical support, for instance it can help with finding legal assistance.

Services:

• asylum casework
• client welfare support
• integration & positive change

Drop in, phone

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Crisis service for people having difficulties with their mental health

Informal access to crisis staff out of hours.

• Crisis Service for people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Open 6pm-11pm Tuesday and Thursday.
• Safe and confidential service staffed by people from BME groups.
•  A place of sanctuary and support.
• To make an appointment, call 0113 249 4675 or text 07763 581 853.

Drop in, phone

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2 female and 5 male bed spaces available for those with “no recourse to public funds”

We provide free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to the public in relation to debt.

We provide a full debt advice, legal advocacy, representation and casework service. If you are experiencing problems such as facing eviction, bailiffs knocking at your door (do not let bailiffs in if you can avoid it, please ring us for advice), door step collectors, County Court Judgements or you are just not managing to pay your debts then we can represent you, advise you on your rights and provide a casework service where we will negotiate a realistic repayment program for you, which you are able to manage.

We also we have private computer access in our interview rooms, where our Money Buddies will provide additional help and support for those who need/want it.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Emmaus Leeds is an independent charity but we are part of a wider federation of over 25 Emmaus communities in the UK and connected to a much larger international Emmaus movement. We are non-religious and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Emmaus offers you a home, work in a social enterprise and an opportunity for you to gain confidence, training and any support you may need to live independently again. To join an Emmaus community you have to commit to working full-time in the social enterprise but the rewards for doing so are great.

Emmaus communities are not hostels for the homeless; they provide a home for as long as someone needs it. For many, this support and stability is like being part of a family, providing a safe, caring and understanding place in which to settle and re-build their lives. Often this is an opportunity to overcome issues such as addiction, get support with mental health issues or rebuild relationships with family and friends.

When you join Emmaus Leeds, almost everything is catered for. We offer you your own bedroom with en-suite shower, furniture, bedding, TV, and Wi-Fi internet.

The building also has a social space and access to computers. We also offer companions access to a local gym.

Emmaus Leeds has a communal kitchen and dining room where meals are prepared six days a week. There is also the option of cooking for yourself and you have access to the kitchen whenever you want. At Emmaus Leeds, you can expect a choice of meals, using fresh ingredients.

There are many benefits to joining an Emmaus community. help is available in things you wish to change in your life. This can cover anything – from training, career development, and support to live independently to help with drug or alcohol dependency, mental health and physical wellbeing.

The community is a drug and alcohol free environment and we have access to alcohol and drugs support.

Emmaus sells low-cost furniture and other items in the social enterprise. We are always looking for volunteers who would be able to commit to one or two days a week. Please enquire for details.

In person, by phone

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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One of several Healthy Living Centres in Leeds. Works with the local population.

Enables local people living in the Chapeltown and Harehills area of Leeds to obtain healthier lives by providing a substantial programme of activities to encourage healthy eating; exercise and active community participation.

Check activities on website.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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We sell and deliver to your door affordable second hand items including: Furniture, TVs and Hifis, Small Electricals, Beds, Sofas and Chairs, Cookers, Fridges and Washers, Also Clothing, Bric a Brac, Soft Furnishings, Bedding and Kitchenware. We have shops in Hunslet and Armley – see website for details.

Phone or in person

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Football for All: an open and inclusive space for non-competitive and friendly football for all abilities.

No discrimination, no nations, no borders, just football for all

Price: No money; no problem.

The Leeds Foundation team offer support to vulnerable adults, couples, and families to prevent homelessness. They also offer floating support to young people aged 16-25 who may be at the risk of homelessness or who need wellbeing and education support.

For further details and to see what support is available you can visit – https://www.foundationuk.org/team/foundation-leeds/

Our hours are Monday-Friday 9-5pm but additional hours may be available

Contact details:
Email- [email protected] or [email protected]

Telephone – 0113 303 0190 or 0113 303 0221 – if support for a young person is needed

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Floating support to people living in rented accommodation – including refugees

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Haamla is a unique service that provides essential support for pregnant women, and their families, from minority ethnic communities, including asylum seekers and refugees, throughout their pregnancy and postnatal period.

It aims to improve access within maternity services, empower and inform women of the choices available during their pregnancy and birth, thereby improving their health and wellbeing.

Haamla Support Workers

Bi-lingual Haamla Maternity Support Workers will provide advocacy support and information for you about your Maternity care choices. This is done in your home, or in a Children’s Centres or the hospital setting. They will support you around your social, religious and cultural needs’ .

Haamla Antenatal Groups

These antenatal classes are for women and pregnant people only. Interpreters may also be present at the session for anyone who requires this support. Information about pregnancy, birth and caring for your baby is provided and shared in a relaxed setting.

Weekly sessions are held every:

• Wednesday 10.30-12.30pm at The Compton Centre, Harehills Lane, LS9 7BG
• Friday 10.30-11.30am at Hamara Healthy Living Centre, Tempest Road LS11 6RD
• Monthly sessions are held at both St James’s Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.

For more information, speak to your Midwife or email the Haamla team  [email protected]

Team Leader – [email protected] 

Matron – [email protected]

We’re currently looking for volunteers: contact us for more details

Phone

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HALT Domestic Violence (Help, Advice and the Law Team) offers information,advice,advocacy and support to women who have experienced violence from a man they know. We support women through the court system and/or explore legal options.

We operate in Leeds and take referrals from women themselves, and any other organisation ie the Police, Probation, Social Services, hostels and voluntary groups.

We provide many services, each of which can be accessed through the links on the left-hand side, as well as working within the legal system to work for change and to promote women’s voices.

HALT staff are paid and legally trained and work in a supportive way with women. We do not employ volunteers due to the level of legal and technical knowledge required in the job.

Please contact for more information.

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Working within the community sector and now employing over 20 staff, Hamara currently delivers several different strands of work including: Health Promotion, Youth Activities, Older People’s Services, Saturday Supplementary School, Learning Disabilities, Education and Employment & Training Programmes.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Coronavirus update:

Church activities are now resumed, following current Government guidelines and advice from the Baptist Union. Our regular Sunday morning worship service starts at 10.15am – booking is not required and there are seating areas for those who want to stay socially-distanced.

Alongside in-person services on Sunday mornings, some service recordings and an archive of videos are available on our YouTube channel.

During school term time, Courtyard Cafe is open on Mondays between 11am and 1pm, and English Drop In welcomes students back for english conversation on Thursdays – both during school term times. We are also welcoming community users back to hire the building, following current guidance.

• For essential general enquires please phone the church office: 0113 2628080
• Or you can email [email protected]

Check Website for details

Phone or email

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Hearts youth group is a partnership project with the Children’s Society, designed for young people aged 14 – 19 who are refugees or asylum seekers.

The project offers a weekly drop-in session with activities including creative arts sessions, social time, life skills and advocay support from a Children’s Society key worker.

The team work with the current members of the group to identify activities and subjects they would like to explore, and the team build the programme each term based on this.

For more information, or to get involved, contact Shreena on 0113 213 7236 or email [email protected]

Waterside Court, Leeds

• Duty Line: 0113 3411955 (Staffed 08:30 and 10:45)

• Reporting: 0113 3865985 (only staffed between 10:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 16:00)

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Applications

• Asylum applications submitted before 5 March 2007 – 0151 213 4288
• Asylum applications submitted after March 2007 – 0113 341 1955
  

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Cards

• ARC card queries: [email protected]
• Lost ARC/Aspen card queries  – 0808 8000 630 (Asylum help)
• ASPEN card (Function/Balance/PINs) 01276 687 099
  

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General

• Asylum General Enquiries – 0300 123 2241
• Visas, settlement, extending your stay in the UK, general immigration enquiries; the Immigration Rules – UK Visas and Immigration contact centre – 0300 123 2241
  

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Support

• Asylum Support Application UK – Telephone: 0808 8000 631 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm 
• Asylum Support customer contact centre, for questions about your asylum support application – including your weekly cash support, accommodation or emergency cash payments – Migrant Helpline – 0300 123 2235
  

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Removals & return

• Removals, deportations, detention – West Yorkshire Enforcement Team 0113 386 5680 (open 07:00 – 21:00 hrs 7 days a week)
• Assisted Voluntary Return – 0808 8000 007
• Voluntary Departure team – 0300 0040 0202
  

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Should you wish to report immigration crime this may be done online anonymously at gov.uk/report-immigration-crime

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Support and friendship for families with at least once child under 7 years of age. A volunteer home visiting service that offers support, friendship and practical help to prevent family crisis and breakdown.

If you have any questions about requesting our services or want more information about how we can help then please call 0113 244 2419 and ask to speak to one of our Coordinators or you can email us at [email protected] with your contact details and we will get in touch with you.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Community organisation serving Igbo people from Nigeria

via website

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Immigration Legal Advice Centre [ILAC] provides immigration legal advice and representation covering a wide range of immigration and asylum matters.

It is a Community Interest Company and operates on a ‘not for profit’ basis. The fees it charges are to cover the running costs of representing your case. Any profits that are made will be used to provide pro-bono work for those least able to pay. For more information, see the ILAC website.

Please note, most legal services provided by a Solicitor are not eligible for Legal Aid, so you may have to pay for some advice here. Please make sure you ask in advance.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Solicitors offering legal advice, including some legal aid work

Please note, most legal services provided by a Solicitor are not eligible for Legal Aid, so you may have to pay for some advice here. Please make sure you ask in advance.

Phone, email, visit

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Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre provides free legal advice and representation in matters relating to housing, discrimination, asylum and welfare benefits to those who qualify for Legal Aid in Kirklees and surrounding areas.

Website: www.kcalc.org.uk

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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learningenglish.org.uk

On this website you can find information about English language classes in your area and across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

You can find out which classes are free, where they are held, what level they are and whether childcare is available.

We hope the website will be useful to learners, providers and support staff working with migrants in many different organisations.

Learning Partnerships is a Leeds based charity supporting children, young people and adults.

ESOL & Citizenship classes – some free for refugees. See the website for available projects.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Furniture Store offering free furniture to formerly homeless people (unfortunately no electricals or appliances.)

Whilst the charity is open we regret we are still unable to take drop offs, and visits to the Store need to be by appointment only.

Phone or email

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• English at Home – one to one tutoring for asylum seekers and refugees who are unable to attend mainstream ESOL classes. Contact: [email protected]
• Welcome and Connect – one to one support for people who are isolated or find it hard to get out. Contact: [email protected]
• Accommodation  – provides accommodation to destitute asylum seekers – all referrals via PAFRAS or British Red Cross. Contact [email protected]
• We also help with spreading information and awareness across the sector, migrationpartnership.org.uk  and sharing training and development with other agencies. Contact [email protected]

Click here to refer to all of our projects.

We do not provide legal advice, housing advice, interpreting services, or hardship payments. 

Phone or email, no visitors without and appointment please.

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In partnership with Baby Box Co. we have launched a new service for all expectant parents in Leeds. A free baby box is available to all babies born in Leeds. You will receive information about the scheme and a Baby Box University access card from your Midwife.

Use the code on the card to log on to http://www.babyboxuniversity.com. Use the drop down menu for Baby Box University syllabus and select the option for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

You can then begin to watch the syllabus videos which takes approximately 15-20 minutes and complete a short quiz after which you will be awarded a certificate of completion. Once you have your certificate you can collect your Baby Box from one of a number of Children’s Centres across Leeds – all the details are on the Baby Box University website, don’t forget to take your certificate with you!

Please note we do not store any baby boxes at your chosen hospital and can only be received via home delivery. (We ask that parents DO NOT bring their baby box into hospital when they have their baby – there is already a cot provided). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMNgM9OuEv0

Chinese speaking church, offering support (including language support) to Chinese people in Leeds

Please email at [email protected]

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Leeds CAB provides general advice and information on a wide range of subjects, including; welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment from a variety of venues across the city.

City Centre drop in advice operates 9 – 4pm and gets very busy. Check the website for services as venues and times change.

Phone or drop-in

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Advice and information on mainstream welfare benefits and services. Help completing claim forms. Guidance and support when making appeals. Home visits available if it is difficult for you to get to a surgery.

Walk-in clinic: If you do not have a dentist or are unable to access your own dentist, you may consider the walk-in clinic where treatment is provided by dental students.

The clinic is not an NHS commissioned emergency clinic and it only operates during the term times of the University of Leeds.

Walk in or Phone

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Keep an excellent list of where to find emergency food aid in Leeds please click here

To find details of different food banks, please click here

To find details of different food drops ins / community kitchens, please click here

For Homeless and Street Outreach Provision please click here

They can also offer advice where to find food parcels, and places where free hot meals are available.

Phone or email

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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If you need support, please call 0113 222 4412.

Refugees only

Leeds Housing Options is an advice service if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness or simply want advice about your housing options. If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we will do everything we can to help you stay where you are or find alternative accommodation.

You can contact a specialist refugee housing adviser, Amber Khan on 0113 378 0889

Accessing our service

We are open 08:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday, and 09:30 to 16:00 on Friday

We also have outreach surgeries at:

• Morley One Stop Centre – Mon 8:30am to 4pm
• Armley One Stop Centre – Mon 10am to 4pm
• Seacroft North One Stop Stop Centre – Tue 9am to 5pm

Telephone appointments

If you would prefer to access our service via telephone we can arrange for one of our Housing Advisors to call you to carry out an assessment. If you would like a telephone appointment you can e-mail us at [email protected]. You will need to include your full name, date of birth, telephone number, address if you have one and a short description of the service you need. Alternatively you can telephone 0113 222 4412. We are not currently able to give a specific time/date that we will call you back.

Phone, email, visit

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The Leeds Migration Partnership brings together organisations from across Leeds talk about issues around refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrant groups.

We’re a mixture of voluntary, community, and statutory organisations, and the people who come are usually directly involved in providing services to people.

There are 3 main aspects of our work

• The Operations Group
• The Strategy Group
• The Information Group

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The aim of our work is to help people build on their strengths, overcome obstacles, and become more in control of their lives. We have faith and optimism in our clients and so the services we deliver are built around their needs. We support the people of Leeds to discover their own resources to ‘recover’ from periods of poor mental health, and to live life independently with their mental health condition.

Leeds Mind promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, and provides help and support to those who need it. We offer many services, including: counselling, group therapy, social support, peer support, self directed support, social prescribing, housing support, employment support, suicide bereavement support, and mental health training.

For more details visit our website

Phone, email

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Leeds No Borders is a grassroots campaign and support group fighting racist immigration controls.

We offer phone support to people signing at Home Office, organise monthly protests, socials, film nights, fundraisers and solidarity visits to Calais.

Due to capacity we don’t update the website much. Check out our  Facebook for up to date news on campaigns, events and what’s afoot.

We’re currently looking for volunteers – Click here to find out more

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Our groups are designed for refugees, asylum seekers and anyone else who would like to join us.

We read stories and poems out loud together and then discuss them. The groups are completely FREE and run by volunteers from Leeds University.

Basic English required but further help given during meetings. New members always welcome!

Current Groups:

• Compton Road Library, Harehills Lane LS9 7BG Wednesdays 5 – 6:30 pm
• Little London Community Centre, Oatland Lane, LS7 1SP Saturdays 1 – 3:30 pm (during term time)

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Charity which provides help for refugees to develop new skills and integrate into the local community. Weekly hosts many different language, skills and social group activities for both children and adults. Additionally, LRF is the central point of contact for over 50 Refugee Community Organizations (RCOs).

We’re currently looking for volunteers: click here to find out more

Phone- 0113 244 9600

Email- [email protected]

Instagram: @leedsrefugeeforum

Facebook: Leeds Refugee Forum

Twitter: @leedsRF

TikTok: @leedsrefugeeforum

LinkedIn: @leedsrefugeeforum

Drop-in- One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds, LS9 7SG

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Leeds Unity Centre support asylum seekers who are reporting to Waterside Court Reporting Centre.

If you would like any more information then please contact us on  0777 151 7135

email us at [email protected]

find us on facebook www.facebook.com/leedsunitycentre

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Leeds Women’s Aid provides refuge, and emergency temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Leeds Domestic Violence Helpline 

0113 246 0401

This helpline is run as part of the Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) contract and our staff deliver it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We offer confidential support, information and access to emergency accommodation for women and men experiencing domestic violence. The lines are also available for agencies wanting to make a referral to one of LDVS or Leeds Women’s Aid services or to learn more about the options available to people experiencing domestic abuse.

Group Support for Women

All of our groups are relaxed, informal places where women have the chance to meet others who have been through similar experiences. The groups and programmes are  facilitated by experienced LWA workers who can also provide advice, signposting and referrals to further support.

Many women have worries and doubts about coming along for the first time. If this is the case, please call our helpline – 0113 2460401 for a chat.

Resettlement

The Resettlement Service supports women, who are living in temporary accommodation due to domestic violence, to be rehoused in safe and permanent accommodation.

Women using the service may be living in a refuge, Leeds City Council emergency accommodation, staying with family and friends, or have recently fled to Leeds.

Resettlement support may be for a few weeks or a few months, on a case-by-case basis.

Our Resettlement worker can meet with women to discuss their housing options and make a resettlement plan. She will offer emotional and practical support towards rehousing, and signposting to other appropriate services. Meetings take place at the current address where it is safe to do so.

To make a referral to the Resettlement Service, please call the LDVS Helpline on 0113  246 0401.

Safe Houses For Trafficked Women

A N N E L I   P R O J E C T

We run a safe house service for women who have been trafficked for sexual exploitation. Some women have been trafficked internationally, whilst others are British-born women who have been trafficked internally within the UK.

We offer safe housing and specialist support including help with issues around immigration, sexual health, mental health, substance use, money, housing and the criminal justice system. We also provide access to specialist counselling, interpreting, training, health and education services for women in refuge.

This service has been developed in partnership with other agencies including West Yorkshire Police, Supporting People and other local charities.

We do not accept self-referrals into this service, so all referrals must be made by an agency such as the police, the UK Human Trafficking Centre and other voluntary sector agencies. Referrals are only taken during office hours for this service and it has its own referral form, available by ringing 0113 246 0401.

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Manuel Bravo Project provides legal assistance to asylum seekers who are unable to get Legal Aid. We rely on volunteers to support our work through interpreting, support in court, assisting at drop-ins and assisting with communications, fundraising and other administrative and managerial tasks.

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Phone or email, appointments by arrangement

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Provide accommodation to Asylum Seekers who are supported by the Home Office.

Any difficulties with this accommodation should be reported via Migrant Help’s Helpline on 0808 8010503 which is open 27 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year

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MEMEC: Middle Eastern, and Meditteranean, Community

A community for all Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from all the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and neighboring.

Delivering every Sunday from 13.00 to 16.00:

• Theory Driving Lesson in English and Arabic Language (13.00 – 13.50)
• English Conversation Session (14.00-14.50)
• Other well-being courses (15.00-15.50)
• Well-being trips
• Arabic classes for children for all levels and ages (13.00-16.00)

Micro Rainbow is a CIC committed to empowering LBGTI asylum seekers and refugees to access services, live safely and participate in opportunities. We can provide:

• Housing – Safe, temporary accommodation for LGBTI people seeking asylum when their living situation puts them at risk of harm and prejudice.
• Social inclusion – Group activities, including events, exclusively for LGBTI asylum seekers and refugees.
• Moving on – Assistance for people with refugee status. Finding a place to live, to work or access education opportunities.

Migrant Help provides free independent advice and guidance to asylum seekers across the UK  – as well as issue reporting.

Their First Response Centre (FRC) – can be contacted on 0808 8010 503 which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Issue Reporting covers the following areas.

• Maintenance issues – to report problems with asylum accommodation. Migrant Help will liaise with the accommodation provider to address these.
• Request for assistance – if there is a risk to the service user or their family’s health and wellbeing. This can be to report suspected child neglect, domestic violence, sexual harassment or exploitation, anti-social behaviour, destitution or homelessness, or suspected extremism or radicalisation (not an inclusive list).
• Asylum payment issues – in case payment card is lost or stolen, PIN forgotten, incorrect payment received, or no payment received. Migrant Help will liaise with the payment provider on the client’s behalf.
• Complaints – for complaints regarding services provided by Migrant Help, the accommodation providers, the asylum support payments provider or the Home Office.
• Feedback – to continuously improve the support available throughout the asylum claim journey. To tell us about the client’s experience of services delivered by Migrant Help, the accommodation providers, the asylum support payments provider or the Home Office. We will pass the comments onto the appropriate organisation.

Migration Yorkshire is a local authority-led regional migration partnership.

Migration Yorkshire works with national government, local government, and others to ensure that Yorkshire and Humber can deal with, and benefit from, migration.

They work with agencies across the statutory, voluntary, community and private sectors to help support the delivery of high quality services to migrants in a way that benefits everyone living in local communities.

They collate and disseminates information around migration.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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My Bright Kite is a grassroots organisation offering youth projects in partnership with schools and community groups, to support the wellbeing and inclusion of young refugees in Leeds and Bradford.

For socially and educationally disadvantaged Asian women aged over 16 years.

Female tutors provide the knowledge, skills and training needed to get the qualifications and experience to find work, especially in office and accounts management.

Language support worker present in class.

Travel allowance and free creche for pre-school children over 2 years may be available.

Phone or email

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Food parcels on Wednesdays only, between 11:30 am and 1:30pm

Everyone who is in need of help with food is welcome

Part of the Leeds Food Aid Network

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The website aims to provide information to people moving to Leeds, about services, support and amenities available in the city.

It is designed to help you find the right services, and how to access them.

It is aimed at people with Leave To Remain (ie refugees)

Nigerian cultural association: NCL exists to support members of the public who are Nigerian by birth, ancestry and descent, marriage, naturalisation or adoption in and around Leeds. We cater for people of all ages and enable them to reach their full potential as individuals contributing to health & socio-economic wellbeing in the city of Leeds. Our key aims are: The Advancement of Education; The Promotion of Racial Harmony; The Advancement of Enterprise

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Cafe drop-in where you can get a food parcel and/or free meal

Available Tuesdays only (see opening times)

Part of the Leeds Food Aid Network

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Drop-in is open for emergency food parcels, urgent case work and mental health support.

Drop-in is every Wednesday and starts at 9.45am. We recommend arriving as soon as possible in order to be seen.

Please queue in the car park of St Aidan’s Community Hall.

Part of the Leeds Food Aid Network

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PATH Yorkshire is a charity established for over 30 years providing training and support to Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, Migrants and Refugees in Leeds.

• Work Placements for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic– Better Futures is a positive action programme run by PATH Yorkshire with local partners to address the under-representation and disadvantages in the labour market of African, Caribbean, Asian and other Ethnic Minority communities in Yorkshire.

• English Online Classes – open to anybody who wants to practice speaking English.  To enrol, call Rehab on 07984777537.

• New Roots for Refugees – open to refugees, working or not working, in need of training and support to improve their work skills, applying for jobs or a better job.

To enrol, call Georgia on 07943027928 or Elliot on 07943 027922.

• Connecting Opportunities – open to Migrants with spouse visa, indefinite leave to remain, EU citizens, who are not working and wants to improve their English language skills (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced), get into training and qualifications and help in applying for jobs.

To enrol, call Nicoleta on 07939844112 or Wesam on 07939844184.

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Education, Training & Employment Support

We work closely with new and settled migrant communities providing accredited education & training courses in childcare, health & social care, employability & more. Providing support into employment by providing practical work experience to fill the skills gap, equipping each person with the skills employers are looking for.

We provide casual work and part time employment with training while you study, if you have never worked or studied in the UK.

We offer support and appointments in 2 locations –

(Centre 1) Head Office

Proverbs31Woman CIC  Training & Community Centre

Unit 1, Nowell Approach
Leeds, LS9 6HH

Tel: 0113 440 1287

Mob: 074 664 92740

Centre 2

Proverbs31Woman CIC Education & Training Centre

Curtis House Business Centre, Yard Unit 10b & 10 f

Berking Avenue

Leeds, LS9 9LF

Tel: 0113 440 8508

Mob: 074 664 92740

Coronavirus update:

We moved rapidly to put the wellbeing of refugees, people seeking asylum, our staff and volunteers at the centre of our response, preparing weeks beforehand for the practicalities of social distancing and restricted travel.

We are using translators and interpreters to make sure the families we support understand the latest government advice and information as it develops.

Our support is now being delivered over telephone and video calls. All of our staff have the equipment they need to offer the same level of support, albeit remotely.

We have 3 services delivering in Bradford: Advice, Health and Therapeutic Service, Children and Families Project and the Working English Project. We also have a Transitions Service which operates across Kirklees and Calderdale.

Our vision: Refugee and asylum seekers will be welcome in the UK. They will get justice, live free of poverty and be able to successfully rebuild their lives.
Our mission: Refugee Action plays a leading role in overcoming the challenges facing refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We work with others to develop and deliver innovative services that benefit the majority of asylum seekers and refugees. We successfully build public and political support for policy change, so they can rebuild their lives. We are a trusted partner and ally for organisations that seek to enable refugees to rebuild their lives in the UK.

Advice, Health and Therapeutic Service

The Advice, Health and Therapeutic service provides advice and information, including immigration legal advice, to asylum seekers, refused asylum seekers and refugees – we call this part of the service the Legal Advice Project. We do Immigration Applications for further leave and settlement, fresh claims and DDV concessions.
Solace, the partner in the service, provides therapeutic services and counselling on 1 – 2 days each week to clients who have sustained psychological or other trauma. These services are provided from the Bradford office.

Shazia Naseeruddin – Casework Assistant [email protected]

Children and Families Project

The Children and Families project offers one to one support for refugee and asylum seeking families as they arrive in Bradford. We offer support and advice on housing, education, benefits and accessing legal and immigration advice, as well as information about life and culture in the UK. We have weekly social groups and offer trips out during the school holidays.

Through our At Home in Bradford group we support children who are waiting for school places with group activities, home visits, and trips out and about.
Welcome Group in BD5 family group with activities and crafts for adults and children, Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 at St. Stephens Church, Newton Street, BD5 7BH

Key people: Christy Bischoff – Children and Families Project Coordinator [email protected], Mariam Ali – Children and Families Support Worker [email protected], Tansy Kerenza – Children and Families Support Worker [email protected]

Working English

The Working English Project works with refugees and other eligible migrants to increase their employability and understanding of the UK work environment. Refugees improve their skills through a combination of one to one support, English language support, mentoring, job search skills, help with cv writing and job applications.

Key people: Ruth Gray – Working English Coordinator [email protected]

Transition Service

The Transitions projects works with asylum seekers and refugees in Kirklees and Calderdale and includes Fresh Claims work, support with certain applications for refugees, therapeutic support and training.

There are several partner organisations who work from or do outreach from our offices. Currently Solace, Ashiana, Freedom from Torture, Bradford Refugee Forum and British Red Cross are all using the office.

English Classes

There are different classes which run for different groups at Refugee Action. Please contact Ruth Gray for more information – [email protected]

Volunteering

There are several volunteering opportunities across the services. Please contact Ruth Gray for information – [email protected]

Legal Advice Drop-in – Mondays 9:30 – 13:00

Children and Families – Monday and Thursday Drop-ins 10:00 – 13:00

Please note that we will only be able to see a set number of people at our drop-ins each week so please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

At all other times please call or email to make an appointment.

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The Refugee Council is a charity in the UK working directly with refugees, and supporting them to rebuild their lives. It also speaks up for refugees using its direct work as an evidence base, and ensures refugees have a stronger and more influential voice in decisions that will affect them.

The Children’s Section

The Refugee Council works to safeguard and improve the lives of separated children in England. Its Children’s Section works directly with separated children, as well as giving advice to those involved in their support.

Refugee Council Children’s Panel Advice Service advisers work directly with separated children seeking asylum, helping them through the asylum system and ensuring that they are protected. It also offers advice and information to carers and other professionals working with children and young people. It also has a number of offices and ‘surgeries’ in operation around England.

For more details regarding the Children’ Section in Leeds, please contact

Delphine Jacobs: 0113 386 2217, [email protected].

Resettlement Support to Refugees coming via Home Office Resettlement Programme

Referrals are not possible to this programme

The Refugee Council Resettlement Team offers an integration support package from day one of arriving. This includes help with orientation and longer term issues such as health, welfare benefits, help accessing other mainstream services and community development support to involve local people in the programme. A key part of the work is to promote independence – to encourage refugees so that by the end of their support they are able to get on in life without the initial intensive provision.  Refugee Council works in close partnership with Migration Yorkshire and other key service providers across Leeds to help the resettled refugees work towards this goal.

For more information, the resettlement contact number is 0113 244 9404.

My View Surviving to Thriving

My View Surviving to Thriving, is a therapeutic service for separated children – children who are in the UK without their families and who are refugees or who are seeking asylum age 11-18 years.

The service, funded by The Dream Fund, Peoples Postcode, enables us to run both one to one counselling and therapeutic groups for separated children.

For more details regarding the therapy service in Leeds, please email [email protected]

Download a referral form here: My View STT Referral Form Leeds

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To inspire and empower BAME women, children, young people and families to be confident, independent and resilient.

Please visit the website for more information about the projects.

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Solicitor’s offering legal advice: also run a free Immigration Advice Clinic 10:00-12:00 every Monday at their offices on 6 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2RU

Please note, most legal services provided by a Solicitor are not eligible for Legal Aid, so you may have to pay for some advice here. Please make sure you ask in advance.

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Solace is a Leeds based charity which provides psychotherapy, complementary therapies and advocacy support  to the survivors of persecution and exile living in the Yorkshire and Humber region, many of whom have been traumatised by torture, rape, the death or disappearance of loved ones and often combinations of all of these and other atrocities.

Connecting opportunities: offering mental health support to refugees and migrants who are looking to find work as part of an holistic package of support. Part of the www.connectingopportunities.org.uk network of projects

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Food parcel available weekly on Saturdays between 10.30am to 12 noon.

No referral/voucher required.

Part of the Leeds Food Aid Network

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Coronavirus update: Due to the exceptional circumstances due to the ongoing Coronavirus (also known as Covid 19) and the Government rules about self-isolating it is very important to reduce the risk of cross infection to all our Clients and staff teams. Our teams are working hard to support all our clients and are committed to keeping everyone as safe as possible.

This means that, in most circumstances, and in line with government information regarding self-isolation and staying at home there should be no visitors to any of our services.

We know, however, that this will be very distressing for some of our Clients.

Therefore, we are saying there must be no visitors to services unless there are exceptional circumstances and the visit is essential.

Before a visit can take place, this must be risk assessed by the manager considering government advice and the individual circumstances. Before setting off on any visit to your relative/friend please get in contact with St Anne’s staff to discuss your visit.

One-to-one advice on support, care and housing services, plus education classes, shower and laundry facilities, and social activities.

Phone, email, visit

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St. Augustine’s plans for the foreseeable future :

• Advice support line: 07743045625 / 07756262024 10am – 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Hot lunches provided in takeaway boxes on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:30pm. For collection from outside St. Augustine’s Centre.
• A new food parcel delivery service in partnership with Halifax Opportunities Trust and Himmat. Referrals and delivery only. Contact Haleema (07741643707 / [email protected]) or Michelle (07970891587 / [email protected])
• We are also exploring online activities including English classes, support groups and sharing up to date information.

St. Augustine’s Centre is a community Centre open to everybody, in particular we welcome asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants to Halifax.

Our services include:

• Free community lunch Monday – Thursday
• Free English classes Tuesday – Thursday
• Advice drop in Monday – Thursday morning: help with asylum support, welfare benefits and housing
• Help finding a job and developing skills through training courses
• Well being activities and befriending service
• Destitution and hosting scheme

For advice and support call in person to our Advice Drop ins on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30am – 12.30pm.

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We are a charity from Leeds, UK and offer care, compassion and hope to the homeless, the vulnerable and those suffering from substance dependence. 365 days a year.

Shelter and food available.

Phone, email, visit

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English classes from beginners to intermediate level (including free food for evening meal), Monday, 5:15pm – 6:45pm

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St Vincent’s Leeds Depot will take donations of furniture, white goods, electricals, pots & pans and household textiles (bedding, curtains etc). There is also a referrals system for Leeds residents on low income as well as SVP groups referred clients in the area.

The centre also offers a FREE collection service for larger items. Please call or email for more information.

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Developed out of the needs in the local community, we provide support to migrants in need of practical help and advice.

Working in partnership with Manuel Bravo, we provide immigration advice and guidance for settlement and citizenship.

We also provide guidance for employment, housing and welfare as well as information about access to the education system including ESOL, and further education and training opportunities.

All the appointments will be on a Thursday or Friday weekly.

Phone, email, visit

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Drop-in provided by the Global Ministry of Champions church, with food, ESOL, music, entertainment.

Charity which aims to raise awareness and understanding of discrimination and Hate Crime; encourage its reporting; and support the individuals and communities it affects.

It provides independent information and support for anyone affected by Hate Crime due to hatred of: faith or beliefs ; disability; race; sexual orientation ; gender identity; and any other forms of discrimination based on an individuals personal circumstances.

• Provides a confidential 24-hour hate crime reporting service.
• Encourages the reporting of all types of hate crime.
• Helps communities work together.
• Offers emotional and practical support and advocacy for adults and young people affected by hate crime.
• Works in partnership with other agencies.
• Provides access to services and offers advice in community languages.
• Provides information and delivers training.
• Recruits; trains and supports volunteers to work in our office or on the Stop Hate Line.

In an emergency call 999

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Coronavirus update: Although shutdowns and cancellations are the norm right now we are happy to say we are still working hard (from home) to increase access to university for refugees and asylum seekers. What’s more scholarship applications are still open, new scholarships are being announced (with more on the way) and changes have been made to increase access for those with humanitarian protection status through a legal challenge. So in a dark time we hope this comes as bit of light and hope. We at STAR encourage people to keep applying to scholarships and not put their lives on hold because of what is happening. Although the current situation is very difficult, universities continue to plan for next academic year and, if you’re able to, you should too.

Please see the website for further information.

STAR currently provide Conversation Classes – weekly, during term time

from Saturday 30th September, 14:00 – 16:00 at Little London Community Centre, Oatland Road, Leeds, LS7 1SP

from Wednesday 3rd October, 14:00 – 16:00 at Leeds Refugee Forum, One Community Centre, Cromwell Street, Leeds, LS9 7SG

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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As the Rape Crisis Centre for Leeds we are a feminist organisation supporting women and girls who have been affected by sexual violence at any time in their lives.

You can reach us through our freephone, text, email and face to face support services. We also promote the needs of women survivors of sexual violence and work towards the elimination of sexual violence.

We provide a safe environment for you to talk about how rape or sexual violence has affected you, and we can help you to explore your options. We never tell you how you should feel or what you should do. We believe you have a right to make your own decisions about your life.

Call our helpline free on  0808 802 3344

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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“Our Leeds office is conveniently situated in the heart of the Leeds city centre, only a short walk from Leeds Train Station on Park Place.

Our caring, professional approach to law is client-focused; we aim to provide practical advice which is flexible for all our clients.”

Telephone: 0800 138 0458

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Please contact them for more information 

The Children’s Society in Leeds offers a range of support services to refugee, asylum seeking and migrant children, young people and their families who face significant harm, inequality and neglect. It helps children and young people to access their rights and entitlements and promote their integration, through

The HEARTS service [Help Each Asylum seeker and Refugee To Settle], which offers a youth programme, an advocacy service and mentoring.

Youth programme: The youth programme offers a range of skills sessions aimed at supporting refugee, asylum seeking and other migrant young people [aged 14 to 19] to acquire the necessary skills to run an independent and healthy life and a range of social and creative activities

Advocacy service: provides support to children and young people aged 11 to 19 who may be unfairly denied support or experience difficulties as a result of their immigration circumstances. We adopt a keyworker approach and strive to ensure their rights and entitlements are respected. We provide support to children and young people in the following situations:

• Not in education
• No access to local support (e.g. healthcare, emotional support or local authority services)
• Poor emotional and mental health
• Housing issues
• Difficulties in obtaining legal advice or a solicitor

Mentoring: Young people referred to the service are matched with a volunteer mentor who provides one to one support. Mentoring gives young people someone to talk to and to look up to. Mentors play an independent and non-judgemental role. They help young people to increase their English language skills, educational attainment, confidence and self-esteem which benefits their school and personal life.

Connecting Opportunities: Mentoring and befriending for young migrants with a right to work, who are looking to get into employment. Part of the www.connectingopportunities.org.uk programme

We’re currently looking for volunteers: click here to find out more

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Information support and counselling for young people aged 11-25

Phone, email, visit

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Modern slavery and human trafficking

The Salvation Army provides specialist support to all recovering adult survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in England and Wales. Please call our 24-hour confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you consider yourself one of the following:

• a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance;
• nominated to make referrals to Government service for victims of modern slavery;
• simply a concerned individual, who comes into contact with someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistanc

  Throughout the year in Leeds we also work tirelessly for people in need including some of the most vulnerable people in society. Homeless and hungry people, families facing hardship, victims of domestic abuse and modern slavery, people who are ill or grieving, people who are desperately lonely.

  
  For more information about help provided in Leeds please contact:

  Email address: [email protected]

  Phone: 0113 2445898

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ESOL Classes, IT, language, cooking, peer support –

Check activities timetable for details togetherwomen.org/centres/leeds

We’re currently looking for volunteers: click here for more details

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Intensive mental health support for people who may not usually engage with mental health services. Referral via website (www.touchstonesupport.org.uk)

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Coronavirus update: Touchstone remains open during the coronavirus. Please see this page for further information about individual projects

Healthy Living Centre running a variety of BME focused activities – see website for details.

Walking Group – Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Walking for all abilities and strengths. Meet people in your area! Bring a packed lunch, bus fare and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
For more information call Wendy
Some walks may be subject to change

Monday

Magic Mondays

Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Knitting, Sewing, Weight Management, Zumba. Free Refreshments and access to internet. Check information before turning up.
For more information call Denise or Wendy

Tuesday

Plan 2 change

Do you or someone you know drink too much? Do you want to change?
Come and join us for breakfast. Support & Advice Available
Call Kim or Wendy

Computer Skills

Help & support available. 1 hour session per person. Beginners and all levels welcome. Call Maxine to book your place

Wednesday

Women only Swimming

15 week programme. For more information or to book a place call Denise.

Men’s Health and Wellbeing

Swim and Gym Sessions
For more information call Wendy

Thursday

Boston Towers Drop-in

Computers & free internet plus Help / Support / Information
All welcome. Call Maxine or Wendy

 Afternoon Club At Louis le Prince Court

Free refreshments, Art & Crafts, Healthy Eating plus lots more.
All welcome. Call for more information.

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Phone, email, visit

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Coronavirus update: in line with the government implementing preventive measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus, our group activities are stopped until further notice.

Who do we support?

• People experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems
• Black and minority ethnic people

How do we do this? 

• Through a kind of talking therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• CBT is effective in improving the wellbeing of people with anxiety, low mood and depression
• The service is provided from a range of community venues across Leeds

The kind of things we help people with

• Depression: People do not need to have a diagnosis of depression for us to work with them. You may be feeling low in mood, unable to motivate yourself to do the things you usually do and/or be having problems with your sleep, appetite, energy or concentration levels. People may also be tearful, feeling lonely and withdraw from other people.
• Anxiety: We can work with people who are experiencing anxiety surrounding different issues in their lives. You may feel unable to stop thinking about your problems, be restless, having sleep problems and be unable to do the things you normally can do.
• Social Anxiety & Specific Phobias: We can work on people’s thoughts surrounding specific situations or objects that may be causing them anxiety, e.g. fear of speaking in public or fear of being in busy places. We can also help you to become more confident to face the situations which you have been avoiding.
• Panic: People can experience strong feelings of anxiety, sometimes triggered by situations or experiences, this can include feeling faint, heart racing, sweating, thinking something awful will happen and feeling like they cannot cope. We help people to understand and overcome these feelings.
• Stress: We can help people to uncover what may cause them stress and problem-solve ways of dealing with stressful situations in their life. This can be done through changing the way people think about stress and improving how they react to stress.
• Low Self Esteem: We can work with people who think negatively about themselves or their life by encouraging more positive thinking and increasing confidence to speak to others and to be in social situations.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Anxiety can present in the form of obsessions or compulsions. We can work with you to overcome these symptoms. ‘Obsessions’ can be thoughts, urges or images in your mind that are upsetting but keep coming back. ‘Compulsions’ are actions or rituals that people feel they have to do in order to reduce their anxiety or to prevent something bad from happening.
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): We can work with people’s response to single traumatic events that stay with or haunt them despite the event being several months or more ago. We can work with responses such as avoiding places, memories or feelings that remind you of the event and help you overcome the feelings and responses linked to such events. Our service isn’t suitable for people who have experienced repeated trauma and/or childhood sexual abuse.

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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The Touchstone Support Centre Team offers support for people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, including refugees and people in the process of seeking asylum.

 1-1 mental health support

• Women’s group, men’s group and a mixed social group
• Drop in
• Information provision

 Other services that also operate from Touchstone Support Centre:

• BME Carers Support Service
• Volunteers Service
• Sikh Elders Service
• BME Dementia Service

 Self referrals accepted and can be downloaded from www.touchstonesupport.org.uk or emailed to you directly.

We’re currently looking for volunteers: Click here to find out more

Phone or email, visits by appointment

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Well-bean Hope In a Crisis Cafe is available to anyone in crisis.

We offer non clinical alternative to A & E to resolve or better manage crisis.
We offer one to One support ( from a Person Centred Approach) and support in the social space where refreshments and hot food are available.

We offer a free taxi too and from home for the first visit.

We are open Sat, Sun and Mon evenings and all Bank Holidays from 6pm-12am.

contact number 07760173476

Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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WYDAN is a network of individuals and organisations aiming to improve support for destitute asylum seekers in West Yorkshire, with the ultimate aim of seeing destitution end. We share information and ideas and build partnerships, for example in areas like providing accommodation, access to legal support and access to healthcare.

We are also part of the NACCOM (No Accommodation Network) West Yorkshire and Humberside Hub.

All referrals via PAFRAS, British Red Cross or Asylum Help

Volunteers always welcome

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Group for women asylum seekers and refugees who meet to support each other, engage in activities and to increase understanding of the experiences of women seeking asylum.

Phone, visit

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We offer a free, or low-cost, counselling and psychotherapy service for women and girls on low incomes, in Leeds. We work with disadvantaged or marginalised women and girls facing complex health and social situations. We help them to recover from experiences of abuse, violence, neglect, trauma and mental ill health.

PLEASE NOTE: We open and close our waiting list to make sure women don’t wait too long for support. Please check our website for current availability.

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Women’s Health Matters – Rainbow Hearts Group

Tuesday 10.30am-12.30pm during term time at Leeds Refugee Forum

Friendship, wellbeing activities and fun!

Open to all women seeking asylum in Leeds

Please call Hannah or Hala on 0113 276 2851 for a chat about the group or email [email protected] for more information.

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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Refugee Community Organisation

Please call 0113 244 9600 or email [email protected] for more details

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