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The Winch

The Winch is a programme for young people in Camden and their families to access support to challenge injustice which affects them and their communities. They offer youth clubs, projects, holiday programmes, celebrations, creative spaces, after-school clubs and more.

Devon and Cornwall Chinese Association

The Devon and Cornwall Chinese Association is a non-political, non-religious organisation formed to serve and represent the interests of those members of the Chinese community.

They run a Chinese language school, elders’ group, women’s group, business group and recreational group.

Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organization (IRMO)

IRMO is a community-led organisation that provides Latin Americans with tools and information in an empowering process to build fulfilled, independent and integrated lives in the UK using a rights-based approach.

Their work spans education, training, employment, advice, case-work and immigration and wellbeing support.

Multilingua Devon

Multilingua Devon provide a database of over 300 local interpreters and translators in over 100 languages. Over 99% of interpreters are native speakers with a BA or higher degree from their own country.

They match each case by taking into consideration qualification, experience, age, gender and location.

Girls Rock School Northern Ireland (GRSNI)

Girls Rock School Northern Ireland is a platform that is set out to encourage and empower women and girls of all ages to get more involved in the world of music, specifically rock and roll.

They offer workshops and mentoring in electric guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.

Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI)

SARI provide free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime across Avon and Somerset. Whether that’s based on race, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or sex. 

They have online resources, out of hour emergency, casework support and more.

New Routes

New Routes supporting refugees, asylum seekers and isolated migrants, and promote cross-cultural integration and community awareness in Norwich.

They work with individuals and families from over 80 countries, speaking 60+ different languages, delivering different activities for women, adults, families, and young people.

Enterprise Nation

Enterprise Nation provides expert support and resources for small businesses. Whether you’re launching a new business or developing an existing one, Enterprise Nation connects you to the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

Darlington Association on Disability (DAD)

Darlington Association on Disability provide support, information, advocation and services for disabled adults and children in Darlington.

DAD offer services such as youth support, peer support, hate crime support, direct payments, advocacy and an independent living hub.

Youth Enterprise NI

Young Enterprise NI is dedicated to developing the talents and skills of young people to ensure that they leave the education system fully prepared and equipped for life.

They provide children with a diverse range of hands-on entrepreneurship skills programmes.

 

 

Cornwall Islamic Community Centre

Run by the Cornwall Islamic Trust, the Cornwall Islamic Community Centre is the first and only dedicated Islamic Centre in Cornwall.

They hold a number of weekly and annual events including prayers, Sunday school, women's groups and other cultural responsibilities.

St Petrocs

St Petrocs works with homeless people in Cornwall to offer accommodation, support, advice, training and resettlement.

Chinese in Wales Association (CIWA)

Chinese in Wales Association (CIWA) is a charitable organisation dedicated to making a positive difference to the lives of Chinese residents in Wales.

They offer services including language support, advice, advocacy, case referral, and social, cultural, and educational activities.

Path Yorkshire

Path provides free ESOL courses, and run The Hive Online, a safe space for migrants to practice English conversations while learning about the British culture, local services, opportunities, and share their cultural identities and stories.

WomenMATTA

WomenMATTA is a women's centre in Manchester that provides intense, holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system and to those at risk.

It is a 'one-stop-shop' offering group work, one-to-one and counselling around domestic and sexual violence, mental health, substance and alcohol addiction, debt or money issues and more.

Turn2us

Turn2us is a national charity that helps people in financial hardship to access welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services.

They have a benefits calculator and tailored advice for young people, older people, migrants, disabled people, people in the criminal justice system and other groups.

The Advocacy Academy

The Advocacy Academy is a transformational Social Justice Youth Organising Movement for young people from South London who are passionate about creating a more fair, just and equal society. 

Black Voices Cornwall

Black Voices Cornwall work with communities and organisations, providing education, support and training on anti-racism including free services to survivors of hate crimes.

 

Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK)

CLAUK is a coalition of Latin American organisations from the voluntary sector that have come together to raise awareness and understanding of the issues facing the Latin American community in the UK.

Membership is free, and they offer support in education, health, for victims of violence, legal advice, cultural projects and more.

Swindon Chinese Community (SCC)

Swindon Chinese Community is a voluntary community organisation run by volunteers. SCC provides Chinese tradition and culture related services to schools, other communities and organisations. They work hand in hand with Swindon Borough Council.

Article 39

Article 39 is a small, independent charity which fights for the rights of children living in state and privately-run institutions (children’s homes, boarding and residential schools, mental health inpatient units, prisons and immigration detention) in England. They campaign, offer legal support, run groups for young people and advocate in policy.

The Banes Carers' Centre

The Banes Carers' Centre are based in Bath and North East Somerset. They offer a support line, a weekly mix of online wellbeing activities and virtual meet-ups, telephone groups, and outdoor meeting space. 

They have a specific site and service for young Carers (under 25).

Norwich International Youth Project (NIYP)

Norwich International Youth Project supports young people aged 11-25 in Norfolk who are seeking asylum, have refugee status or are otherwise displaced from their country of origin.

They run a youth group, English class, organise trips, projects and other activities. 

 

 

Escape the City

Escape the City provides support for individuals who want to quit their corporate jobs, change their career or start a business. Alongside webinars and an online community forum, they also are providing support to people facing redundancy. 

Abianda

Abianda is a London-based enterprise working with young women affected by gangs and county lines, and the professionals who support them. They offer services to young women aged 10-25 and training for those who work with them.

Sentinus NI

Sentinus aims to promote, engage and encourage the development of children within the educational core subjects Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Sentinus offers an array of programmes available for children in primary school all the way to the upper sixth form/college. 

Cornwall Refugee Resource Network

The Cornwall Refugee Resettlement Network is a committed group who are passionate about Cornwall being a place of welcome, refuge and sanctuary.

They offer practical support such as sponsorship, workshops, providing resources, campaigning and running conferences to communicate with the local community.
 

iSight Cornwall

iSight Cornwall offer a number of services designed to support visually impaired people living in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Their support includes advice on low vision and assistive technology, benefits, clubs and more.

Women Connect First

Women Connect First was established to empower Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) women in Cardiff and South East Wales by offering a range of services and training.

They run after school clubs, health groups, English classes, an older women's group and more.

Back on Track Manchester

Back on Track works with adults who are going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation.

Through training programmes, skills for work, info advice and guidelines, they support people who have been through problems with alcohol or drugs, offending, homelessness and mental health.

Sunrise Diversity

Sunrise Diversity are a dynamic grassroots community organisation in a remote rural area. They provide activities, services and events for individuals of diverse identities. They offer online activities, 1-2-1 support, LGBTQIA+ activities, as well diversity workshops. Their website features multilingual resources for adults and children.

Loughborough Ethnic Minorities Network

The Ethnic Minorities Network (EMN) is a platform for advocating the opinions and welfare of the ethnic minority students within Loughborough University. EMN operates in a safe environment and puts the interests of its members first in all of our activities. Recognising the culturally rich environment here in Loughborough, the EMN will also help to promote and support various events that the ethnic minority societies hold.

Voyage Youth

Voyage is a social justice charity tackling racial imbalance in London. They empower and enrich the lives of young Black people and transform disadvantaged communities.

They run workshops, offer mentoring and have a Young Leaders for Safe Cities (YLFSC) initiative.

People and Gardens

Through gardening and growing, People and Gardens in St Austell enables people with learning disabilities or emotional impairments to be able to develop as individuals, to learn work and social skills and to have equality of choice and opportunity in the workplace.

Latin American Women's Rights Service (LAWRS)

Latin American Women's Rights Service are a human rights, feminist organisation run by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK.

Their direct support includes casework for women experiencing gender-based violence, counselling and emotional support, advice on benefits, employment rights, family law and immigration and workshops.

Black Families Education Support Group

Black Families in Bath promote racial equality in the education system and ensure that Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) families have access to information, advice and support.

They also offer activities for young people, as well as supplementary schools during Saturdays and holidays.

Milk and Honey

Milk and Honey is an expressive safe space that allows young women and girls who are often deemed as hard to engage to flourish and take ownership of H.E.R (Healing, Empowerment and Resilience) through 1:1 sessions and creative group projects.

Filwood Hope

Filwood Hope is a walk-in centre which provides the local community of Knowle West with advice and support on benefits, debt housing and food bank referals. They also provide counselling, with host advisers from Age UK offering advice to those over 55.

Dorchester Islamic Centre

Dorchester Islamic Centre is the first Masjid in the area. They run prayers, celebrations, Qur'an, Tajweed and Arabic classes. 

This also includes groups for children and women, interfaith meetings, supporting community members with special needs and difficult circumstances, an after school club and more.

The ScaleUp Institute

The ScaleUp Institute collaborates with policy makers, corporate partners and educational establishments to help businesses scale up and grow.

JET

JET, based in Newcastle, provide support and free ESOL classes for people from ethnic (racialised) backgrounds, refugees and asylum seekers.

They also help searching for work, suitable training and work experience, as well as integrating into society and local communities.

Sangini

Sangini is a Black and minorities (racialised) women-led multicultural women’s organisation based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

They seek to improve the quality of women’s lives by increasing their physical, mental and spiritual health. Classes include cooking, art, storytelling for young people, henna, creative writing and more.

Young at Art

 

From its base in Belfast’s city centre, Young at Art coordinates not only an international festival, but also a wide variety of projects that encourage children and young people under 18 to enjoy the arts.

Bude Refugee Support Group

BRSG (Bude Refugee Support Group) arrange Community Sponsorship, support refugees to rebuild their lives and resettle through English teaching, training and employment support, childminding, driving theory and much more.

Hearing Loss Cornwall

Hearing Loss Cornwall support who are living with deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus to benefit from fulfilling lives.

 

The charity provide information, advice, training and communication support, including British Sign Language interpretation services.

Hayaat Women Trust

Hayaat Women Trust run drop-in sessions, offering advice and information to access local health, fitness, arts and education facilities. Their support also includes safe spaces for disabled people and a BME (racialised) women's mental health project.

They hold regular consultations with service users in Cardiff.

Humber All Nations Alliance (HANA)

HANA promotes the wellbeing of Black minority (racialised people) and migrant communities throughout Hull and Humber. 

They advocate for BAME and migrant communities, alongside providing community support like a food bank, breakfast club and more.

Pakistani Resource Centre

The Pakistani Resource Centre in Manchester helps provide support to South Asian communities in mental health, welfare rights, counselling, domestic violence, learning disabilities and the criminal justice system.

Refugee Support Devon

Refugee Support Devon support refugees in the community, preserving and protecting wellbeing, providing relief, advocacy, educating the public, and offering training and skills development.

They have a drop-in service, tailored outreach support, refugee resettlement, immigration advice, a women's group, a community garden, events and more.

Social Mobility Foundation

Social Mobility Foundation provides opportunities and networks of support for young people in the years prior to - and during - university. This service is for young people who are unable to get support from their schools or families.

Black Cultural Archives

Black Cultural Archives is the home of Black British History. They use their mission to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and to inspire and give strength to individuals, communities and society. At their HQ they run a series of gallery exhibitions, educational programmes and public engagement events. They provide free access to their unique set of archives, museum objects and reference library.

Birmingham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service (BEEAS)

Birmingham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service (BEEAS) is a organisation whose purpose is to improve the life chances of some of the most disadvantaged communities in Birmingham. They organise English as a Second Language classes, provide guidance and advice on education and training, provide opportunities, and more.

Latin American Disabled People's Project (LADPP)

Latin American Disabled People's Project (LADPP) support disabled Spanish and Portuguese speaking people living in London including their carers, families and communities.

They have a range of services, projects and information such as English classes, a food bank, befriending group, housing support and more.

Black Learning Achievement and Mental Health (BLAM)

BLAM Charity provides training, support and resources, and works to improve outcomes for Black people. They champion Black British culture, improve mental health, provide decolonised education and support inclusion through a range of projects including teacher training and resources for educators.

Carefree Cornwall

Carefree works with young people aged 11-25 who are in and leaving care across Cornwall. They engage in positive social education activities, events and projects, as well as a personal advisor service for about half of Cornwall's care leavers.

They also support separated children seeking asylum.

The 4Front Project

The 4Front Project is a youth-led organisation supporting young people of colour (racialised people) with experiences of violence and/or in contact with the criminal justice system to fight for justice, peace and freedom.

ASCERT

ASCERT is a charity provides support to reduce alcohol and drug-related harm in communities across Northern Ireland.

They do this by offering support to adults, young people and families a directory of services in the area and a resource hub.

YMCA North Down

YMCA North Down is a faith-based volunteer organisation that seeks to support the local community, including young people and families, across North Downs. They work with all groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, religion, culture, or race.

Dorset Race Equality Council

The Dorset Race Equality Council inform and educate regarding race and ethnic relations.

They offer activities and support for Minority Ethnic (racialised) people, including community groups, legal support around racial discrimination and more.

Trelya

Trelya provides positive interventions into the lives of the hardest to reach children and young people in West Cornwall through the development of their life skills, motivations and aspirations.

They deliver a range of high-end creative and arts-based projects across the year.

African Community Centre

The African Community Centre is operated b the African/African community in partnership with Indigenous Welsh people throughout Wales.

They have a wide range of services, including English classes, young people’s projects, group activities and an Asylum Seekers Community Transport scheme.

Dosti Leeds

Dosti Leeds is a place where Asian women can meet and form friendships. The service offers individual and group support with staff speaking various Asian languages and with expertise in mental health.

They also offer culturally appropriate activities including 1:1 support, IT and ESOL classes and counselling.

Manchester Congolese Organisation (MaCO)

MaCO is a community-led group which has been set up to support Congolese asylum seekers and refugees in Manchester.

They offer free and confidential advice, assistance, representation, advocacy, translating and interpreting services. This includes support around welfare, health, social education (culture), academic development, employment, finance management and life in the UK.

Julian House

Julian House run a large number of projects and services across the South West for all communities including special services for refugees and travelling communities covering health, housing, education, domestic violence, addiction support and more.

The Prince's Trust

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity that helps young people aged 11 to 30 get into jobs, education and training. Find out about their programmes if you want to start a business, get a job or grow your confidence. 

Midaye

Midaye Somali Development Network was originally the Somali Mothers and Under Fives group, to serve mothers with young children. The Midaye Somali Development Network advocates on behalf of the community across a broad spectrum of needs.

BAMEed Network

The BAMEed Network is a movement initiated in response to the continual call for intersectionality and diversity in the education sector. They connect, enable and showcase the talent of diverse educators so they may inspire future generations.

Middlesbrough Ethnic Minority Achievement Team (EMAT)

A team of professionals dedicated to support and promote the educational achievement of Black and Ethnic Minority (racialised) students.

They work with schools to support pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL), and Traveller, fair and circus pupils, to access high-quality education. 

Intercom Trust

Intercom Trust is an LGBT+ charity working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West.

They provide help and support, advocacy, counselling, training, information, groups including domestic abuse support.

FORWARD

FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development) is an African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls.

They tackle abuse and discrimination through a range of services, including emotional support, FGM specialist clinics, safe spaces, leadership programmes for young women and more.

Youth Realities

Youth Realities is a youth-led organisation based in Barnet addressing teenage relationship abuse through creative education and specialist, survivor-centred support. They offer 1:1 support, workshops, dance classes, manhood programmes and other bespoke and creative projects.

The Racial Justice Network

Racial Justice Network is a network of individuals, communities and organisations working together to end racial injustice and address legacies of colonialism.

Black South West Network (BSWN)

BSWN are a Black-led racial justice organisation based in Bristol that supports the development of dynamic, independent, and strong Black and Minoritised (racialised) communities, businesses, and organisations to flourish whilst challenging systemic barriers.

Their work covers enterprise and innovation, cultural inclusion, as well as research and knowledge. 

Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (BCHA)

BCHA are a major provider of a diverse range of housing, support and learning services for socially excluded people.

They currently deliver services across the South West and South of England, including support on housing, employment and more.

BAME Helpline Wales

BAME Helpline Wales can signpost you to relevant organisations, provide specialist employment advice.

Their support also covers information on topics (in a range of languages) including health, work, welfare entitlements, education, housing and personal safety.

Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN)

Manchester Refugee Support Network is a grassroots organisation directly managed by refugee communities in Manchester.\

They provide practical support to those fleeing persecution, conflict, and various forms of injustice and abuse.

Outhouse East

Outhouse East provide opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in Essex. Their mission is to develop and promote a sustainable, fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can achieve their full potential.

SWALLOW

SWALLOW is based in Bath and North East Somerset and aims to enable teenagers and adults with learning disabilities.

They offer support on housing, work skills, independent living training and much more.

The Centre for African Entrepreneurship (The CAE)

The Centre for African Entrepreneurship is a South-Wales based charity that aims to inspire, support and promote Ethnic Minority (racialised peoples) entrepreneurship.

They were created to tackle poverty, inequality, and the issues and challenges faced by migrants in the UK.

Dorset Indian Association (DIA)

Dorset Indian Association (DIA) is a socio-cultural organisation based in Bournemouth and Poole.

They run festivals, offer educational opportunities to children and adults who would like to develop a deeper understanding of Indian art, culture and heritage, and more. They also conduct workshops on health and wellbeing within the community.

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL)

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) supports asylum seekers, migrants and refugees in south east London.

Their services include advice in welfare benefits, housing, education, employment, health and immigration. They also run a foodbank.

The Ubele Initiative

The Ubele Initiative are an African diaspora led, infrastructure plus organisation, empowering Black and Minoritised communities in the UK, to act as catalysts for social and economic change.

They work with community leaders, groups, and organisations in the UK and beyond, run events and advertise funding opportunities. 

 

Kiran Support Services

Kiran Support Services is an Asian women organisation based in Walthamstow. They offer support for people seeking refugee, immigration advice, help for women in abusive relationships and more. 

They also provide safe, temporary accommodation to Asian women and their children.

Healing Justice London

A grassroots organisation working at the intersections of oppression, health, healing and liberation practice, that supports People of Colour (racialised people) by delivering workshops, skill shares and trainings to share knowledge and build alternative health provision/ community-led health, rooted in the needs of those marginalised.

North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T)

North East Solidarity and Teaching (N.E.S.T) is a student-led volunteer project designed to educate, empower and integrate the forced migration community in the North East of England.

N.E.S.T supports people seeking refgue and asylum with one-to-one English teaching, English classes, sports, creative arts, trips and more.

Tees Valley Women's Centre

Tees Valley Women's Centre is a voluntary grassroots venture providing a one stop shop for women in a non-threatening safe environment, helping to support the wellbeing of local women.

They provide one to one support, advice, guidance, training, education, and employment opportunities.

Khaas Bristol

Khaas, based in the South West, provides service to BAME (racialised) children with disabilities and additional needs and their carers and families.

BID Services

BID supports people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or have a dual sensory loss. Their specialist service areas include advocacy, employment, befriending, British Sign Language interpreting and training, rehabilitation and housing related services.

Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project

In response to the doctor shortage in our NHS, this scheme looks to help refugee doctors regain employment in the UK.

They also offer family support and housing, as well as retraining and refreshment courses to build confidence and secure jobs.

New Step for African Communities (NESTAC)

NESTAC work to empower the disadvantaged population within the Black and Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, particularly refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants from the new emerging communities in Greater Manchester.

They promote social integration, equality, diversity and human rights, with support for women and young girls who are gender-based violence survivors. 

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum

Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum offer practical advice, information, support and friendship to people seeking asylum or refuge.

They have a community centre, offer advice and support (including for LGBTQIA+ communities) and run trainings. They also have different activities in their groups for women, youth and gardening.

EmployAbility

EmployAbility provides resources, support and opportunities for disabled and dyslexic students and graduates, and consultancy for employers and professionals. Their support for students, graduates and disabled people is free.

Breaking Barriers

Are you a refugee looking for support with finding a job? Breaking Barriers provides support to refugees (people seeking refuge) in London with finding a job, understanding the UK job market, employability skills and education. 

Cheetham Hill Advice Centre

Accessible to speakers of nine different languages, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre is an independent neighbourhood service in Manchester.

They can advise on welfare benefits, money and debt, housing/homelessness, employment, access to adult immigration/nationality issues and more.

Bournemouth Interpreters' Group

The Bournemouth Interpreters' Group have a local interpreter register for public sector and voluntary organisations in the area.

They offer translation services into and from English, while providing advice on approaching such translations and on many other community language issues.

Action for Race Equality

Action for Race Equality champion fairness, challenge discrimination and pioneer innovative solutions to empower Black, Asian and mixed heritage (racialised) people through education, employment and enterprise. They do this through a range of projects and programmes for people aged 11-30.

National Children's Bureau

The National Children's Bureau is an organisation that seeks to address and reduce the inequalities that prevent children from achieving their lives to the fullest and reaching their full potential in and around Northern Ireland and England.

 

Home-Start Kernow

​Home-Start Kernow offers free, confidential support, friendship and practical help to parents of children under five in the county of Cornwall who are going through a difficult time.

They offer group support and referrals. 

Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation (KMEWO)

KMEWO is an organisation that works with women from Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African backgrounds, supporting those fleeing civil war and gender based violence through one-to-one support, bilingual counselling and confidence building, education, training and volunteer opportunities.

Migrant Media

A project providing young Africans with reliable information and training on migration issues and social media to make informed decisions and be aware of safer migration options to Europe.

Migrants Organise

Migrants Organise is an award winning, grassroots platform where migrants, refugees connect, build common ground, organise for dignity and justice for all.

Aik Saath

The words "Aik Saath" mean "Together As One" in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Aik Saath believe in working together for positive social change. Their mission is to work with people from all communities, faiths and backgrounds to promote and encourage conflict resolution and community cohesion through training, campaigns and projects.

Refugee Women of Bristol (RWoB)

Refugee Women of Bristol (RWoB) is the only multi-ethnic, multi-faith organisation which specifically targets the needs of refugee women in Bristol, and are directly governed by women of the refugee and asylum-seeking community.

The offer everything from drop-in services, to a lunch club and befriending group.

Confederation of Bangladeshi Organisations (CBO)

CBO offer information, advice, assistance and self help within local communities and primarily the Bangladeshi and other BME community throughout the Borough of Sandwell. They offer information, advice and guidance on welfare, immigration, ESOL, skills and employment, education, women and young people's services, and much more.

Open Doors

Open Doors Hull in Hull provide a range of activities and resources for asylum seekers, refugee and migrant workers (people seeking refuge and asylum).

Their weekly drop-in service includes food, small cash support, clothes, classes, immigration/benefit advice and worker support.

Mustard Tree

Mustard Tree Manchester supports people experiencing poverty and homelessness.

They help people secure better accommodation and economic wellbeing, while providing practical support, friendship, connections into work and improvements to health and wellbeing.

Community of Namibians in Great Britain (CNGB)

Community of Namibians in Great Britain (CNGB) is a non-profit organisation that provides social interaction opportunities to all Namibians that reside in the United Kingdom (UK), Europe and the Diaspora.

They run workshops, offer bereavement support, provide information, advice and more. 

Chinese Welfare Association

The Chinese Welfare Association in Northern Ireland is a community support group. They support Chinese communities through community development, youth and children work, education, welfare rights, race relations and training and interpreting.

Jami

Jami enriches and saves lives impacted by mental illness in the Jewish community.

They guide people through the challenging journey of navigating mental health services, providing emotional support and expert advice. They also offer family support and training services.

Hikmat Devon CIC

Hikmat Devon is a user-led co-operative working with members of Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) communities across Devon. They run activity and interest groups, 1 to 1 mentoring, training, signposting, counselling and person centred goal planning.

They speak a range of languages.

Special iApps

Educational apps specially designed to support children with special educational needs, including autism and Down syndrome.

My Time Young Carers

My Time works to support young Carers across the South.

They make it possible for young Carers to have a break and balance their mental and physical wellbeing. The charity provides respite adventure breaks in a residential outdoor centre in the Isle of Purbeck.

Barclay's Life Skills

From personal development and employability, to starting a business, managing your personal finance and looking after well-being, Barclays Life Skills has a range of resources, training and free tools available.

African Women's Voices

Based in Sunderland, African Women Voices is founded on promoting African heritage, and aims to establish a network between African women by providing a range of activities and training. 

Croydon Refugee Day Centre

A friendly, safe meeting place offering practical assistance to all asylum seekers and refugees in Croydon. They offer refreshments, information, essentials, language classes and more.

Aapna Services

Aapna in Middlesborough offers services including care, counselling, dementia and advocacy support for people from ethnic minority (racialised) backgrounds.

The Chinese Community Wellbeing Society

The Chinese Community Wellbeing Society exists to support the health and social care needs of the Chinese speaking community across the South West of England.

They provide assistance, advice, representation and services, as well as facilities for recreation and leisure time.

Destitute Asylum Seekers Huddersfield (DASH)

DASH hosts drop-in days providing hot meals, a safe social space, casework and referrals (not legal aid).

They also liaise with housing providers, help with form-filling for health and education institutions, offer a food bank and advice on settling in to life in the UK.

National Zakat Foundation

An UK platform connecting Muslims who can give Zakat with those who should be receiving it locally. You can access their website to find out more or to apply for Zakat.

They offer support through four funds - Hardship Relief Fund, Housing Fund, Work Fund, and Education Fund.

GirlDreamer

GirlDreamer is a non-profit organisation that supports the personal, professional and communal development of young women of colour (racialised women) to tackle social inequality and pursue their dreams.

WE ARE HERE

WE ARE HERE is a celebration of Black British history and a recognition of Black presence in the UK spanning centuries. WE ARE HERE is specifically focussed on the coastal communities of Hastings and Rother, down on the south coast of England.

The Bridge Plus+

The Bridge Plus+ is a Norfolk based Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (racialised) organisation.

They offer information on a wide range of issues, from ESOL to healthcare services, advice on benefits, legal immigration support and more.

Outward Bound

Outward Bound is educational charity that helps young people to defy limitations through learning and adventures in the wild.

They offer free workshops, reports and events, subsidised training and graduate opportunities. They also offer free day trips for those qualifying for school meals. 

 

Space Youth Project

Space runs regular, free youth groups all across Dorset, in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Beaminster, and Sherborne, for every LGBT+ person regardless of race, religion, or social background. 

Apna Ghar Minority Ethnic Women's Centre

Apna Ghar provides services for women by women from ethnic minority (racialised) communities in South Tyneside.

Their offers include courses for ESOL, health and social care and more. They also have lunch groups, advice sessions and leisure activities. 

Interpreting services are available for members and for statutory agencies.

Anglo-Chinese Cultural Exchange

Anglo-Chinese Cultural Exchange provides a supplementary school, benefits for the elderly, translation support, health and wellbeing information, free immigration legal advice, seminars, workshops and certified volunteering opportunities for teenagers

Aid Box Community

Aid Box Community provides support, supplies and sanctuary to refugees and asylum seekers in Bristol. 

They provide support including a free shop, social groups, community trips and more.

BEACON

BEACON hosts a range of support for asylum seekers and refugees (people seeking refuge and asylum).

This includes McKenzie friends, who provide mentoring and legal assistance,  hosting support and their weekly drop-in ESOL session, CHAT.

Wirral Multicultural Organisation

Wirral Multicultural Organisation supports members of the local BME (racialised) community by providing language support, advocacy, social support and activities, assistance to access primary care services and more.

English+

English+ are a Christian charity supporting new communities in Norwich to learn English, form friendships and making the city home.

They welcome anyone who finds themselves isolated by lack of English language including refugees and asylum seekers; beginners and advanced; young and old; all faiths and none.

REWRITE London

REWRITE London runs courses, editorial services, book reviews, a magazine and live events for women of colour writers in the UK. Online courses are available around the world.

The Zainab Foundation

The Zainab Foundation reaches people through its bookshops, which provide a large range of Islamic books and ornaments bought from the UK and around the World. They have also donated books to be used for the National Curriculum. During the month of Ramadan the charity provides clothing and rations for those in need.

Norwich Liberal Jewish Community

The Norwich Liberal Jewish Community (NLJC) represents Liberal Judaism in Norwich and Norfolk, UK. They aim to provide a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jews of all kinds and their friends.

They offer Hebrew classes, bereavement services and more. 

Insight Gloucestershire

Insight Gloucestershire are a local charity dedicated to supporting those living with sight loss or blindness.

They offer outreach, mobile phones, IT courses and training, clubs and groups, sport clubs and a range of other support.

YHA (Youth Hostel Association)

YHA England & Wales has over 150 properties, open to anyone from schools, to families, couples and backpackers. They also run subsidised trips for disadvantaged children and families on low incomes to experience travel and adventure.

 

Walsall Black Sisters

Walsall Black Sisters Collective is an organisation advocating and ensuring that local people are directly involved in decision-making processes which affects their lives. They run elderly day care, mental health support groups, after school club, befriending, women empowerment and more.

Humraaz

Humraaz Support Services in Blackburn provides confidential specialist support to Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) women who are experiencing domestic abuse and all forms of harmful traditional practices.

As well as a refuge, they also offer advocacy, support and peer support for professional women. 

Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC)

BCRC assists people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (racialised) communities throughout the Causeway Coast and Glen’s borough.

They do this through ESOL and conversational English classes, a drop-in service, housing support and more services.

Open Door North East

Open Door North East provide support and integration for asylum seekers and refugees (people seeking refuge and asylum).

Their services include ESOL lessons, refugee housing support and a women's group

Impact Pathways

Impact Pathways is a ‘map’ of provision designed to help people who live and work in the West Midlands access support they might need. It allows the public and professionals to search in their area for the resource, knowledge and expertise of statutory agencies.

Sharing Voices Bradford (SVB)

Sharing Voices Bradford aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities through community development in partnership with Black Minority Ethnic (racialised) communities and service providers.

They offer counselling, dementia aid, community support and more services.

Asylum Link Merseyside (ALM)

Asylum Link Merseyside is based in St Anne's Church in Liverpool and supports asylum seekers (people seeking asylum) in casework, destitution support, ESOL, and housing aid.

African & Caribbean Support Northern Ireland (ACSONI)

ACSONI is a community-based organisation who provide support and representation to people from the African and Caribbean diaspora communities in Northern Ireland.

They work collaboratively to preserve, promote and platform the cultural heritage of those from the Afro-Caribbean diaspora through various drop-in support services and comprehensive programmes. 

 

 

Keshet UK

Keshet UK's mission is to ensure that Jewish LGBT+ people and their families are included throughout Jewish life in the UK. Jewish LGBT+ people exist in all walks of life. Keshet UK aspires to work with all UK Jewish communities, including Liberal, Masorti, Orthodox and Reform, cross-communal and non-denominational organisations.

Bedfordshire African Community Centre

Provides a range of services for African and other BME communities living in Luton and surrounding areas of Bedfordshire. Services include advice, information, advocacy, help with job search and CV preparation. Training courses and workshops including emergency first aid, health and safety, maths, ICT and English for young people aged 10-15 and ESOL.

GYROS

GYROS is a charity that supports migrants and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in East Anglia, UK.

They provide free information, advice, guidance and advocacy on a range of subjects, including immigration, housing, Universal Credit, debt, EUSS, rights in the UK and more

Young Gloucestershire

Young Gloucestershire is a countywide charity that supports young people who are facing challenges.

They offer counselling, a substance misuse support group, a chat and drop-in service as well as training and mentoring for young people including those not in education, employment or training.

Autism East Midlands

Autism East Midlands has a range of adult and child services for those with autism. Their Building Better Opportunities project works specifically on those with additional barriers to work including those from ethnic minority communities.

Bawso

Bawso provides practical and emotional support to Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) victims or for those affected at risk of domestic abuse and all forms of violence. Their services include refuge, floating support, outreach, children and men's support.

Their 24-hour helpline is 0800 7318147.

Working on our Power (WOOP)

Working On Our Power Is A Transformative Leadership Programme For Trans*, Non-Binary And Cis Women Of Colour. They run facilitated workshops, workbooks, meditations and yoga, healing spaces and more. There is a range of accessibility support such as bursaries, child care assistance, language translations, closed captions and more.

Sufra NW London

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides Emergency Food Parcels; a Community Kitchen; Guidance and Advocacy; an accredited Food Academy course; a Refugee Resettlement programme; and a Community Growing Project that provides training in horticulture, school environmental visits and a vocational training course. They address both causes and consequences of extreme poverty, homelessness and isolation.

Darlington Assistance for Refugees (DAR)

DAR is a voluntary organisation helping refugees assimilate into UK society after being granted asylum.

They have many partners in the North East and are able to help with legal aid, food banks, language classes, transportation and local knowledge to legal aid and form-filling for doctor and dentist registration.

Off The Record Bristol (OTRB)

Off The Record Bristol is a mental health social movement by and for young people aged 11-25 living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. 

They have specific LGBTQ+, trans* and people of colour (racialised) networks. All services are free and confidential.

The Race Equality Centre Leicester (TREC)

The Race Equality Centre provides support and advice to individuals, groups and organisations from racialised minority backgrounds, which is designed to enhance their ability to proactively participate in political, social and economic activities. 

QED

Since 1990, QED have been running projects in Bradford such as ESOL, men's groups and workshops to aid BME (racialised) communities in finding employment.

Micah Liverpool

MICAH Liverpool is a social justice charity - set up by Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King and St Bride’s Church - aim to support Liverpool residents experiencing social injustice and poverty.

They run projects to combat unemployment and deliver emergency food aid and affordable food.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's leading sight loss charity.

They offer practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families and carers. They also raise awareness of the experiences of blind and partially sighted people and campaign to make society more accessible.

InfoBuzz

InfoBuzz offers therapeutic and practical support for families and young people with complex needs in Gloucestershire.

They have a wide range of services including around criminal justice, community mental health and more.

Toynbee Hall

Toynbee Hall work to tackle the causes and impacts of poverty in East London. They provide: Legal advice, debt advice, work advice, youth projects, learning programmes and create research and policy reports

Everyday Language Solutions (ELS)

ELS is a not-for-profit organisation that provides interpretation and translation services in the North East and beyond.

They offer language support for non-English speakers 24 hours a day 365 days a year, through sign and face to face interpretations, telephone interpreting and translation of any document into any language and format.

Friends of Drop-In Sunderland (FODI)

Friends of Drop-In Sunderland  provides a safe and friendly environment for asylum seekers and refugees.

They offer services including drop-in support, internet access, a women's group, a bike project which repairs and gives bikes to people seeking asylum and more.

St Pauls Advice Centre

St Pauls Advice Centre offers specialist advice, information and casework services on welfare benefits, debt and money, employment, housing, immigration, discrimination and other community care issues.

They offer independent, impartial, confidential, non-judgemental and free advice.

Himmah

Himmah is a Social Justice Organisation, with a mission to tackle food poverty, racism and educational inequalities. As well as operating the largest independent food bank in Nottingham.

Bradford African Community (BAC)

A community-run group, BAC Bradford African Community (BAC) supports refugees and asylum seekers to settle and integrate in Bradford. 

Services also include a Women's Group, Homework Club, and ESOL classes.

Migrant Support

Migrants Support are a voluntary organisation based in Manchester.

They provide art and craft workshops, integration, a Latin American Support Network, a cafe, a radio station, solidarity volunteering and a drop-in service.

FearFree

FearFree offer support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland who identify as a man or from the LGBT+ community. 

Their workers offer a range of support including safety planning, emotional support, mentoring, alongside practical support with housing, employment/education and accessing appropriate benefits.

Down's Syndrome Scotland

Down’s Syndrome Scotland is a member-led charity and the only charity in Scotland dedicated solely to supporting people all through life with Down’s syndrome and their families and carers.

Gloucestershire Chinese Women's Guild

Gloucestershire Chinese Women's Guild provides free language support, home visits, advocacy, interpretation, advice on benefits and education and training.

Their staff speak Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin, Shanghainese and English.

Kooth

Kooth is a child and young adult-centred online mental wellbeing community, where users can seek advice anonymously from the professional admin team.

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team

Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team was set up by a group of Ethnic Minority (racialised) young people in Swansea.

They aim to fill a gap in provision for young BME people aged 11-25 by providing a targeted, culturally sensitive and holistic support service to meet their needs. 

The Sharan Project

The Sharan Project aims to empower, educate and inspire vulnerable women, particularly of South Asian origin.

They offer free impartial, confidential and culturally sensitive support, advice and information including around employment, education, financial, and legal.

MindWise

MindWise seeks to raise awareness, challenge the stigma, and campaign for changes to be made within the mental health sector.

They have an array of services, offering advice, training, counselling and signposting to other organisations like housing support. 

St Rollox Community Outreach

St Rollox Community Outreach offers a range of support and services to local residents, asylum Seekers, and refugees in North Glasgow.

The organisation has a drop-in café available which is available for anyone to come in and have a coffee and meet friends.

Borderlands

Borderlands has been supporting refugees, asylum seekers and those with insecure immigration status in the wider Bristol area since 2011.

They help refugees, asylum seekers and those with insecure immigration from exclusion to belonging with mentoring services, drop-in support and more.

Displaced People in Action (DPIA)

DPIA works with asylum seekers (people seeking asylum) and refugees throughout Wales to become more confident, more integrated and self-sufficient. They have a range of projects, including advocacy and projects specifically for children and young people.

WomenZone Community Centre

WomenZone is a community centre in Bradford.

With ESOL classes, women's health groups, employment support and other services, they identify needs primarily of South Asian women for a women-only safe place.

 

Heart & Parcel

Heart & Parcel teaches ESOL to women from different backgrounds, working on communication skills by coming together to cook dishes from around the world, sharing recipes, stories, experiences and connections along the way.

Latin American Women's Aid

Latin American Women’s Aid runs the only refuges in Europe and in the UK by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence.

They also offer holistic and intersectional services for Black and Minoritised (racialised) women. They are proud to be LGBTQIA+ inclusive.

The Monitoring Group

The Monitoring Group was established in Southall, by community campaigners and lawyers who wished to challenge the growth of racism in the locality. They work with and support victims of race hate crime on mental health and rights. You can report crimes on their website.

Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT)

Friends, Families and Travellers are the only national charity working on behalf of all Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities regardless of ethnicity, culture or background.

They offer health support, provide accommodation services through casework and outreach teams, support children and young people with schoolwork and more.

Devon Communities Together

Devon Communities Together provide a range of projects and services which support communities throughout Devon.

They offer programmes and advice on a range of topics such as benefits, money, business, health, affordable housing and more.

TLG (Transforming Lives for Good)

Working with Churches, Bradford-based TLG reaches out to some of the most vulnerable children in the UK.

With expertise in school exclusions, emotional wellbeing and holiday hunger, TLG is one of the UK's fastest growing children's charities.

23 Code Street

23 Code Street empowers women and non-binary people from all walks of life with the skills and confidence to be technical. They aim to give them the tools needed to build our futures, with courses and programmes available on their website.

Strabane Ethnic Community Association (SECA)

Strabane Ethnic Community Association aim to identify and respond to the needs of Minority Ethnic (racialised) communities.

They also seek to raise awareness and understanding within the local community as Northern Ireland become more diverse. 

CHAYN

CHAYN is a global volunteer network addressing gender-based violence by creating intersectional survivor-led resources online.

Unity in the Community (Glasgow)

Unity in the Community works to provide practical support and solidarity for people in need in our communities, especially asylum seekers. 

As an organisation they offer many different services from English lessons, access to food banks, unity allotment community, bike workshops, LGBTQIA+ friendly.

Welsh Refugee Council

The Welsh Refugee Council have been successfully empowering asylum seekers (people seeking asylum) and refugees to build new futures in Wales for almost 30 years. They offer support in a range of languages through advice, advocacy, casework, English classes, family support and more.

BEAP

BEAP seeks to empower members of the Bangladeshi community in Bradford.

They offer support including a Women's Group, The Job Club, sports activities, older people's day care and more.

Cornerstone

Cornerstone in Manchester is a day centre providing services to prevent people becoming homeless, secure safe accommodation for those who are homeless, and the support that people need to make a new home.

They have free breakfast, hot showers, a range of activities, 1:1 support and advice, as well as access/signposting to other agencies.

Juvenis

Juvenis offers bespoke support and training enabling young people who are having difficulties at school, at home or in the community to turn around their lives and (re)engage with employment, education or training on a range of topics.

Glasgow Women's Library

Glasgow Women’s Library is the only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements, with a lending library, archive collections and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities.

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Bristol

The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Bristol website has useful telephone numbers and information on accessing services such as health, education, accommodation, benefits and emergency services.

They support the community through form filling, benefits advice, council tax, planning issues, health care services and equality issues.

Young Devon

Young Devon is a young people’s charity in the South West They work with over 2000 young people a year with skills, wellbeing, advocacy and accommodation,.

Central and West Integration Network (CWIN)

CWIN is a Scottish charity that supports asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and Black and Minority Ethnic (racialised) people to access resources that improve their standard of living.

They offer a wide range of services, from drop-ins to ESOL classes, community meals and workshops.

Khulisa

Khulisa reduces reoffending and transforms young people's lives. They provide behaviour changing programmes in prisons, schools and the community to equip them with skills and strength to choose alternatives to violence and crime.

1625 Independent People

1625 Independent People is a charity that supports young people who are experiencing homeless or at risk of homelessness in the South West.

They find secure homes, teach life-skills, offer advice, help access training and job opportunities.

Wrexham Islamic Cultural Centre

Wrexham Muslim Association is an umbrella organisation for Muslims living in Wrexham and the adjacent areas of North Wales. They offer a range of religious, educational and cultural services to Muslims in Wrexham and the surrounding areas.

Khidmat Centres

Khidmat Centres in Bradford address inherent inequalities in services for the most vulnerable members of the community from minority ethnic (racialised) backgrounds.

Support includes older people services, education classes, health and wellbeing, welfare benefits advice, a women's group, learning disability groups, carers groups, Muslim Women in Prison Projects and more.

BRASS Bolton

BRASS provides support for asylum seekers and refugees (people seeking refuge and asylum) in Bolton.

They offer advice, support and information to access public services, English classes, workshops on UK life, opportunities to develop skills, and various well-being activities.

Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council (PDREC)

PDREC provides advocacy, advice, information and support services for BME (racialised) people and others who have been victims/witnesses of racial/religious hate crime incidents, abuse, discrimination or prejudice in Devon.

Issues addressed include domestic violence, safeguarding, housing, health, isolation, unemployment, poverty and destitution, identity and education.

Hackney CVS

Hackney CVS is an umbrella body committed to making Hackney a fairer place. They believe everyone should have the best start in life and the best opportunities to succeed regardless of their background, race, social class, gender, sexuality or disability. They offer advice and training to local community groups, allowing them to influence how the public sector works.

National Youth Orchestra of Scotland

The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland is an organisation that gives the opportunity for students aged between 8 and 25 to experience the complete orchestral experience.

They offer a comprehensive pathway to join orchestras, jazz bands, training ensembles, and an ever-expanding outreach programme. 

Latin American House

Latin American House works for the integration, social inclusion and well-being of Latin American and other Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants in London.

They offer legal and social welfare advice, a nursery, children's education, adult community learning, a community centre and EU settlement assistance.

VOYC Devon

VOYC works with children and young people aged 0 to 25 in Devon to create a vibrant, diverse and sustainable community. They offer learning, practical help and create networks across Devon.

Tambai Promotions

Tambai Promotions specialises in music and dance workshops and performances of African Music in Norfolk.

They are led by Anna Mudeka, a renowned musician who is recognised internationally. Tambai Promotions run an African music and dance group, as well as workshops for schools and more.

Investing in People and Culture (IPC)

Investing in People and Culture (IPC) is a registered charity that promotes the social and economic inclusion of people who are seeking asylum, refugees, and other new and emerging minority communities in the North East of England.

Refugee Women

Refugee Women empower refugee and asylum-seeking women to speak out, become leaders and advocate for change. Through English lessons, drama and other activities they support women to build their confidence and skills. 

Mutli-Cultural Family Base

The Multi-Cultural Family Base Scotland works with families from minority (racialised) communities and new migrants who are experiencing difficulties.

They offer a range of services including practical housing support or around financial problems. They also provide support on dealing with discrimination.

Meeting Point Leeds

Practical and Social Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (people seeking refuge and asylum), Meeting Point Leeds provides English classes, a women's group and weekly drop-in sessions with hot meals and food aid.

Wai Yin Society

 

Wai Yin Society provides support for  Chinese women and their families and other communities in need in the North West of England. 

They have a range of employment, education and community services for Chinese men and women and for other ethnic minority groups, including Somali, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and many European nationalities.

Inclusive Exeter

Inclusive Exeter work with grassroots groups in Exeter and surrounding areas, to run a range of projects for the benefit of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (racialised) communities.

They offer support including a community centre, drop-in service and ESOL classes.

Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby

The Centre exists to promote mutual understanding between people of different faiths/beliefs and none and to build respect between people as fellow human beings across cultures. The Centre is a shared space where people are invited to speak freely and fearlessly.