Asylum and Refugee Centre (ARC) Blackburn

About this venue

The Asylum and Refugee Community (ARC) Blackburn is a charity founded in 2004 that provides practical support to asylum seekers and refugees in Blackburn with Darwen.

ARC is based in Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Blackburn town centre. Access is via the white side door on Paradise Lane.

Parking can be found directly opposite Wesley Hall in the Feilden Street multi-storey car park. They do not offer crèche facilities, but learners are welcome to bring their pre-school aged children with them to Parents’ Class.

ARC Blackburn host drop ins every Tuesday between 11:30am – 2:30pm.

Attend a drop in for help with:

• Understanding documents and letters from the Home Office
• Welfare benefits e.g. Universal Credit
• Housing guidance and access to limited accommodation (subject to availability)
• Opening Bank Accounts
• ESOL Hub registration
• Writing emails and letters
• Employment support
• Access to education and training opportunities
• Access to health and other services
• Access to opportunities and events
• And much more!

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