Welcome to
Birmingham Asylum Refugee & Migrant Support
An online directory of organisations, services and groups committed to welcoming, supporting and resettling asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in Birmingham.
Directory of services
BARMS is a one stop directory to access information and services specific to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
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The Bike Project
We give bikes to asylum seekers and refugees, run a befriending cycling programme, and teach cycling to refugee women
Panahghar
Emergency Refuge Accommodation, Outreach Service, West Midlands Forced Marriage and “Honour” Based Abuse Helpline, Safe to Talk Helpline, IDVA Support
Birmingham Refugee and Asylum Seeker Solidarity – BRASS
Advocacy, Campaigning, Befriending and Social Workshops
Journey LGBT+ Asylum seekers
Providing a safe, welcoming and supportive space, face to face and online, as advertised; social events; WhatsApp group; one to one support; group buddy scheme; signposting to other services.
Birmingham Irish Association
Birmingham Irish Association is the Midlands’ leading charity providing support and cultural services to the Irish community. Our aspiration is to be the service of choice for all Irish people seeking advice, support and information.
Czech and Slovak Club UK CIC
We provide support and advice to Czech & Slovak communities. Organise cultural, social and educational events to promote and share the values and traditions that the Czechs and Slovaks bring to the UK
Graceland – Church of Pentecost
Our aim is to welcome newly arrived refugees into Birmingham. We have trained volunteers ready to visit and welcome refugees as they first arrive in assisting them to settle within the community, particularly within the first three months.
St Chad’s Sanctuary
We give out clothing, food, toiletries and other practical items as well as providing English lessons and help with questions
ENTRAIDE (MUTUAL AID)
Immigration Advice, support on Benefits, Housing, Health, Education, Employment
Romani Uniti din Anglia (R.U.D.A)
Support for Romanian speaking nationals for integration, cultural events and networking
Midlands Vietnamese Refugee Community Association
Advice, Guidance & Information, Arts, Heritage & Culture, Sports & Leisure, Campaigning & Lobbying
Piers Road New Communities Centre Association
Work with asylum seekers & refugee communities in North West Birmingham
Shelanu: Women’s Craft Collective
Craft skills promoting confidence & wellbeing amongst migrant & refugee women
OASIS Church Centre
Welcome, support & befriending to asylum seekers & refugees newly arrived in Birmingham
MotherShip
Community Arts organisation providing creative sessions for newly arrived mothers & their children
Refugee Support Network
Educational Mentoring, Wellbeing support, Education access support for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies
Professional arts therapies & therapeutic arts in health & wellbeing workshops
Micro Rainbow CIC
Housing, Social inclusion & Moving-on support for LGBTI Asylum Seekers & Refugees.
Stories of Hope & Home
Informal English language practice, community building, improving self-esteem, educating others about asylum / refugee issues
Bethel Health & Healing Network
Doula service for isolated pregnant women. Listening service to people experiencing low level mental health issues.
Barnardo’s Independent Child Trafficking Advocacy (ICTA) Service – West Midland
Immigration Advice & Support – Children
