Support for Refugees and Newly Arrived Communities
Coventry has a wide range of organisations which provide support for Refugees and Newly Arrived Communities. Below is a list of organisations and services which you may find useful. Coventry City Council also has a Customer Service Centre on Broadgate Square, where advice and help can be sought on a wide range of issues including Housing Benefits, Housing, Council Tax and Social Care. More information can be found on the Customer Service Centre page.
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Brief description of services |
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15 Bishop Street, Coventry, West Midlands CV1 1HU 024 7622 7254 |
Advice and advocacy: asylum and immigration issues, problems with benefits, money, housing. Advocacy including applications for European nationals and family members of European nationals, Children's, Art Therapy, ESOL |
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Oakwood House, St Patrick's Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL 024 7666 4616 |
Free legal advice and representation. Specialise in the following areas of law: Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and Asylum, Money and Debt, Public Law and Welfare Benefits. |
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Kirby House, Advice line open Monday Friday 10am - 4pm: 0800 144 8848 |
Impartial advice and support on a wide range of issues. A number of projects including debt advice, saving money on energy bills, support for finding employment and training, housing and healthcare. |
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C/O Peace House 311 Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV6 5DS 024 7666 4616 |
Community group run by asylum seekers, refugees, and volunteers. Weekly meetings to discuss a range of issues including accommodation, health care, legal aid, education, and shared experiences. |
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70-72 Elmsdale Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands CV6 6ES 024 7663 7693 |
Education, training, healthcare and employment support for women in Coventry. Regular English, Maths and IT classes available, with on-site crèche facilities. |
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| Joining Communities Together |
7 Lamb Street, Coventry, CV1 4AE 07513 812766 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:30am – 4pm |
Support groups, skills classes, drop-in services for those in need, community cafe |
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Based at Coventry Law Centre Oakwood House, St Patrick's Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL 07722 555 899 |
Support for members of the Roma community in Coventry. |
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Based at Hillfields Evangelical Baptist Church, Waterloo Street, Coventry, CV1 5JS, Tuesdays 9am - 10.30am General enquiries: Sue Sampson 024 7645 6356 Baby equipment: Katie Wilson, 07809 367 517 Furniture project: Catherine Norrish, 07939 437 159 |
Home visits, welcome baby bag visits, support with food, clothing and baby items. Furniture project also available. |
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Craig Muir 024 7626 4264
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Bringing together 78 organisations across Coventry who are committed to welcome and support those seeking sanctuary in our city. |
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Refugees support: St Peter's Centre, Charles Street, Hillfields, Coventry, CV1 5NP Fridays 9am - 2pm 0121 766 5444
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Emergency food, clothes and small amounts of money for those facing severe hardship. |
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Links Road, 07799 724908 |
Free English language classes for new starters, beginners and improvers. ESOL also provided for a small charge per session. Work club available Monday - Friday offering help and support for finding employment |