For Refugee Week 2025, we have put together this list of local groups and organisations that support refugees and people seeking asylum. These groups offer all kinds of help, like advice, English classes, mental health support, social activities, and more.
We hope this page makes it easier for people to find the support they need, and helps raise awareness of the amazing work happening across Salford. Whether you're looking for help, want to refer someone, or just want to learn more, this is a good place to start.
HerStory
HerStory is a community group based in Salford that supports migrant and refugee women, especially those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. The group helps women through the challenges of the immigration process and offers activities that promote mental and physical wellbeing. HerStory aims to reduce isolation, build confidence, and support women to feel part of the local community.
Find out more: https://x.com/herstorysalford
Warm Hut UK
Warm Hut UK is a Salford-based charity that supports French-speaking African asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants, especially older people and women. Founded in 2009 by a group of women with lived experience of the asylum system, the organisation offers emotional and practical support, wellbeing activities, and community events. Their work helps reduce isolation, improve mental health, and empower people to build better lives in the UK.
Find out more: https://warmhut.org/
Revive
Revive UK is a Salford-based organisation that supports refugees and people seeking asylum through free, high-quality services. Their friendly drop-in centres offer practical help, legal advice, and emotional support. Revive provides assistance with housing, benefits, health, and education, as well as English classes, wellbeing activities, and volunteering opportunities. Their goal is to help people rebuild their lives and feel part of the local community.
Find out more: www.revive-uk.org/
African Rainbow Family
African Rainbow Family is a grassroots organisation that supports LGBTIQ+ people of African heritage and other Black and minority ethnic backgrounds who are seeking asylum in the UK. Based in Greater Manchester, the group offers emotional and practical support, including help with housing, legal advice, and access to essential services. They also run social events and campaigns to raise awareness and fight for justice and equality for LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers.
Find out more: https://africanrainbowfamily.org/
Lingua GM
Lingua GM is a not-for-profit organisation based in Greater Manchester that provides interpreting, translation, mental health, wellbeing, and employability services. They offer bilingual support in over 20 languages, helping people access essential services without language barriers. Lingua GM also runs community drop-ins, mentoring, and life skills workshops, all designed to support diverse communities in a culturally sensitive and accessible way.
Find out more: https://linguagm.com/
Salford Loaves and Fishes
Salford Loaves and Fishes is a local charity that supports people who are homeless, vulnerable, or at risk of homelessness in Salford. They run a welcoming drop-in centre offering free hot meals, advice, and access to services like housing support, health care, and benefits guidance. Their Skills for Life Centre also provides activities such as English classes, IT training, arts and crafts, and wellbeing sessions to help people build confidence and move forward with their lives.
Find out more: www.salfordloavesandfishes.org.uk/
Caritas Salford
Caritas Salford is the social action charity of the Catholic Diocese of Salford, working across Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire. They support people facing poverty, homelessness, and other forms of disadvantage, including refugees and people seeking asylum. Caritas offers practical help like housing support, food aid, and crisis services, while also running education and training programmes. Their aim is to help people rebuild their lives with dignity and create a more just and compassionate society.
Find out more: www.caritassalford.org.uk/
Rainbow Haven
Rainbow Haven is a welcoming community hub in East Manchester that supports refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants. They offer drop-in sessions with hot meals, English and maths classes, arts and crafts, a choir, and wellbeing activities. Their team also provides advice on housing, benefits, and destitution support. Rainbow Haven is a safe and friendly space where people can learn, connect, and feel part of the community.
Find out more: www.rainbowhaven.org.uk/
Salford Community Doosti
Community Doosti is a friendly and inclusive group based in Salford that brings people together through shared activities and support. Open to everyone, especially those with experience of the UK immigration system, the group helps reduce isolation and build community connections. They run English conversation classes, art sessions, cultural events, and workshops that promote wellbeing, learning, and social inclusion
Find out more: https://doostisalford.com/
If you know of an organisation in Salford that supports Refugees and Asylum Seekers, please get in touch so we can add it to the list: communications@salfordcvs.co.uk