Our Aims
- Rainbow Haven aims to be a safe haven for people who are displaced and unsure of their future.
- We provide information, advice and advocacy to support people with accessing services and understanding UK systems and policies.
- We promote access to activities that provide educational and social opportunities and support community integration.
- We seek to overcome some of the causes of poverty and social injustice and support people to address barriers that affect their ability to settle into life in the UK.
Our History
Helping Displaced People in Manchester and Salford
Rainbow Haven began its work in 2003 after changes to asylum law and the asylum system in 2000 led to many asylum seekers being dispersed from the south east and housed in East Manchester. The initial pilot project developed into a twice weekly drop-in service which quickly became a respected and well used community resource.
The success of Rainbow Haven’s work in East Manchester led to an approach from Salford City Council and Salford Primary Care Trust, who had identified the need for a similar service in Salford to meet the needs of increasing numbers of asylum seekers now being housed there. A weekly drop-in was established and continues to run in the Langworthy area of Salford.
Rainbow Haven has adapted to meet the changing needs of new arrivals, and continues to provide a place of welcome, support and opportunity for asylum seekers, refugees and migrant workers new to Manchester and Salford.
Demand for our service continues, and we hope to continue to provide a community drop-in with all the support, activities and learning opportunities that make Rainbow Haven a unique community resource for as long as the need for our work is there.
Drop-in
Doors open at 9.30, Tuesdays and Thursdays in Gorton and 9.50, Wednesdays in Salford. We stay open until 3 pm.
Information, Advice & Advocacy
We support people over time to become more confident in seeking information, filling forms and using online resources for themselves.
