Supporting organizations
1. RMC (Refugee and Migrant Centre) - Центр для Біженців та Мігрантів.
RMC is a consulting Centre for the Homes for Ukraine project.
The organization provides intensive support to Ukrainians who came to Birmingham under the "Homes for Ukraine" scheme and their sponsors.
RMC contacts:
0121 314 5037
Block 2, 57 Frederick Street, Jewellery quarter, Birmingham, B1 3HN.
2. Spring Housing Association (SHA).
SHA is a housing charity that provides assistance in finding housing for those who need it.
SHA provides the following services:
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organization of weekly meetings and presentations on housing issues
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providing recommendations and support for managing utility bills
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assistance in obtaining additional housing subsidies (DHP)
Spring Housing Association contacts.
0121 663 1443
16 Commercial Street, Birmingham, B1 1R.
3. Sitizens Advice Bureau (SAB).
This charity and a network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person for free.
SAB advises on receiving benefits, housing issues, legal and other issues.
Citizen Advice Bureau contacts.
034 4477 1010
Gazette Building, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6TF.
Anawim is a women's Support Center in Birmingham.
The Anawim centre helps women cope with the complex challenges they face and supports them for as long as women need it.
Anawim empowers women to make positive changes in their lives by helping them become independent step by step.
"We want the best for our women and make sure that their basic needs are met. We will not rest until we do everything possible to ensure their safety," Anawim said.
You can contact the Anawim Centre for help with the following problems (and more):
- financial difficulties
- psychological problems
- sexual / psychological violence
- housing problems
- and others
The Anawim centre conducts various sessions for women to help them be more confident in themselves.
Anawim contacts.
0121 440 5296
Balsall Heath centre
228 Mary Street, Balsall Heath,
Birmingham, B12 9RJ
5. EWA - European's Welfare Association.
ESOL provision
EWA offers two English-speaking courses: Entry 2 and Entry 3/Level 1.
Both courses started in mid-June and will continue for another 8 months with some breaks for summer holidays and half-terms.
WEA offers combined ESOL classes and speaking clubs; outings/outdoor activities once a month.
When?
Entry 2: Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm, 3 hours (with a coffee break in between)
Entry 3/Level 1, 5pm-8pm, 3 hours (with a coffee break in between)
Where?
Stryx Gallery, 90 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6JZ
Who are the tutors?
Nataliia Inshyna (Ukrainian ESOL tutor) and Chris Jones (native speaker)
EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT
When?
One-to-one sessions and job clubs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, between 5pm and 8pm.
Sessions delivered by Chris Jones, a very proactive, knowledgeable and flexible work coach.
Where?
Stryx Gallery, 90 Vyse Street, Birmingham B18 6JZ
What kind of support is provided?
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Support with creating CVs
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Help with job search
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Boosting job-seeker’s confidence and working around their strengths
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Preparing applicants for a job interview
COUNSELLING (MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT)
When?
Group therapy project will commence in October 2024.
One - to - one therapy sessions are running on demand at present time.
Where?
Therapy sessions are provided online at the time convenient for clients.
What kind of support is provided?
Therapeutic and psychological support for those who suffer from trauma, loss, inadaptation and depression provoked by traumatic events in Ukraine.
In one - to - one sessions, EWA provides a safe space to share feelings and explore strategies to manage difficult states of mental and emotional distress.
In group therapy, EWA provides a safe space to share thoughts and feelings that provides better understanding of oneself and others.
In EWA we explore the ways of managing traumatic experience through communal support, self - compassion and emphatic understanding.
Beacon Family Services have supported a wide range of families, including:
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Families who are worried about their children’s emotional wellbeing and/or behaviour
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Families experiencing a life change, such as illness, divorce or bereavement
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Fostering and adoptive families looking for support to develop new relationships
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Families looking for support with children with additional needs, such as autism or ADHD, or disabilities
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Families who would like to deepen their relationships and be a more connected parent
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If you are struggling with family life, please get in touch to see how we can help or to arrange a free 20 minute consultation. Alternatively, visit our blog for more information, advice and support.
7. Barnado’s Refugee Family Helpline.
Get in touch if you need support with:
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Therapy with a qualified psychotherapist – delivered via the phone or online, with access to interpreters if required.
Therapeutic support is available to children and young people up to and including age 21 years.
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Advice on a range of issues e.g., housing, accessing key health services, education, employment and more via our trained helpline support workers
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Practical support - access to digital devices to ensure families stay connected to loved ones during this worrying time, as well as stimulating toys for children, vital baby items and more (subject to demand)
All services include access to interpreters in Ukrainian and Russian.
The Helpline is open:
- Monday – Friday 10.00am-8.00pm
- Saturday 10.00am-3.00pm
You can freephone us on: 0800 148 8586
You can email us at: ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk
Whether you want to work on your confidence, gain essential skills for work or start a business, The Prince’s Trust is here to support you. The Prince's Trust offers courses, enterprise initiatives, mentoring opportunities, and much more for 16- to 30-year-olds across the UK. Sign up to receive in-person and online support, benefit from one-to-one mentoring, and meet like-minded people. And all for free.
WHP Pioneer will help you find a job, or volunteering, and they have extensive experience in this and have a database of organizations that hire people for different types of work, in different professions.
Important! The assistance provided cannot be submitted by people who currently cooperate with the restart program from the Job Center and those who are already officially working.
0800 389 0211
self-referral@shaw-trust.org.uk
shawtrust.org.uk/whp-pioneer/
10. Disability Resource Centre.
Disability support.
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Benefits advice
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Specialist adaptations for the workplace
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Advice and guidance around independent travel
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Guidance with applying for benefits such as personal independence payments
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Careers Information advice and guidance for people with disabilities
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Housing advice and referral.
Employability and job.
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The Working Culture in the UK and the differences with Ukraine
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Information on the Birmingham Labour Market
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CV/ Resume writing
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Interview preparation
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Job search techniques including how to access hidden jobs in the UK labour market
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How to stay in work once you gain a job in the UK.
03030 40 20 40
For more information about supporting organizations in Birmingham, please visit the Migrant Advice Portal: West Midlands