About
Migrant Support is a registered charity in England and Wales 1167430 and Limited Company by Guarantee 07698756
Purpose and Objectives
The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position: by identifying needs and where necessary providing support for migrants to advance their education, promote their health and well-being and relieve financial hardship: and by educating the public to promote greater acceptance and understanding of migrants and their contribution to British society. Main activities: integration hubs; provision of English language and British life - in the UK sessions; employability support, IT and digital support groups, wellbeing activities such football sessions and walking clubs. Volunteering opportunities and information and advice drop-in. The charity also runs a media project called migrant echoes aimed to encourage people from migrant background to share their experiences and MiZest Vegan Café aimed to support people to gain experience in the catering industry.
Trustees
Dave Tynan - Chair
Kyriaki Lymperopoulou
Rosa Mas Giralt
Saleh Daiyoub
Don Flynn
Gareth Nash
Ike Derrick Okonkwo
Advisory and support team
Mohamed Bakir
Samira Chaudhry
John Zavos
Nidal Bakir
Sally Hilton
Our projects
- Art & Craft Workshops
- LE Integration Hub
- LASNET
- Mancs of the World
- Mi-Zest Multicultural Vegan Kitchen - Pop-Up Cafe
- Migrant Echoes
- Solidarity & Integration Volunteering
- United Peoples Drop-in Service