Aims/priorities:
All new refugees and people seeking asylum who are resident in GM are able to access English language education, employability and employment support that is culturally- and trauma-informed and suitable to their skills and needs. This provision should be targeted to their needs in terms of accessibility and overall design – taking into account cultural diversity, experiences in the asylum system and integration needs – and maximise their opportunities to enter meaningful employment, settle and thrive in GM. (Please see grant guidance for more information)
Your project must fall within one or more of the following priorities:
1. Positive Change & Community Integration:
- Events supporting cross cultural integration and celebration
- Capture, collect and share positive stories of migration
- Holistic support including enhanced signposting to other services
- 1:1 welcome to the borough support
2. Employment and Training Pathways
- Creating supportive pathways into volunteering and/or employment
- Access to free training and upskilling opportunities
3. Personal wellbeing and Moving More
- Learning to access services digitally e.g. GP’s, dentist, housing
- Access to sports and leisure to stay well and active
4. Education and ESOL for all
- ESOL classes that support women and children
- Flexible ESOL for all levels including drop ins
- Creative offer including educational visits and conversational classes
- Digital skills classes
Who can apply:
A VCFSE organisation based in and working in Rochdale Borough
Grant amount:
Grants of up to 5k for 6 months and 10k for 12 months are available.
Application process:
All applications must be sent to, RRWP@rochdale.gov.uk and you will receive the decision via email.
Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme Application Form.docx (47.93 KB)Rochdale Refugee Welcome Programme Grant Guidance notes.docx (52.42 KB)
Deadline:
21st April 2025
Contact information:
Saira Banu
01706 925106