Zac's Place

Zac's Place 

Breakfast Provision for those Sleeping Rough - Monday and Friday Mornings

An important gateway for accessing hostel spaces and supported accommodation

Address: Gospel Hall, George Street. Swansea - SA1 4DQ
Email: exousiatrust@zacsplace.org 
Web: www.zacsplace.org

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The Welsh Refugee Council 

• Refugee Move-on Support to people who have been granted refugee status or other forms of leave to remain within the asylum system. 
• Legal advice and assistance to women seeking asylum. 
• A play support programme for families with young children that help children deal with the trauma of fleeing from persecution.
• Speaking out to ensure policy and practice meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees, promote their rights and challenge discrimination. 
• Education and Training support 

Other Services: 

• Hardship support
• partnership drop in services
• conversation groups
• photography project
• food bank
• destitution 

British Red Cross’ Destitution Clinic - Wednesdays - 10am to 12:30pm

 Address: Rooms 30-31, YMCA, 1 the Kingsway, Swansea. SA1 5JQ
 Tel: 01792 630180
 Email: info@welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk
 Web: www.welshrefugeecouncil.org.uk

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Unity in Diversity

Community Drop-in 

UiD - filmed as part of Swansea City Opera's 'Musical Routes' project

Providing Food, Support and Learning opportunities to asylum seekers and refugees in the Swansea area.

• ESOL classes
• Support
• Meals
• Training Opportunities
• Signposting
• Donations
• Volunteering

Community Drop-in Sessions: Wednesdays & Thursdays - 4pm to 8pm

UiD Women’s Group - Every other Saturday – 11:30am to 1:30pm. Call Saba on 07478532028 for women’s group dates and details.

Tel: 07531 294145
Email: unityswansea@gmail.com 
Web: www.uidswansea.com

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Address: The Unitarian Church. High St, Swansea. SA1 1NZ (next to Argos)

Swansea Asylum Seekers Support (SASS)

We organise "COMMUNITY DROP-INS" twice a week for asylum-seekers and refugees, other newcomers and residents, families and people on their own. About 150 people come every week for: free refreshments, play for children (with professional playworkers in the Welcome to Play project), English learning and conversation, advice, information, table-tennis, chess and other games, and friendship. We also organise or help organise special events. And we publish refugee literature with Hafan Books.

SASS community drop-ins provide;

• Meals
• ESOL classes
• Support
• Befriending
• Signposting
• Children's Playgroup

Friday Drop-in: 4pm to 7:30pm

Address: St James church hall, Walter Rd, Uplands, Swansea. SA1 4DG (behind church)

Saturday Drop-in 2pm to 5pm

Address: 11 Clarence Terrace, Swansea. SA1 3QT

SASS Contact
Tel: 07853 717017
Email: vol.sbassg@gmail.com
Web: www.sass.wales

Bloom Swansea

Bloom Swansea

A meeting place in the community encouraging inclusion, volunteering, holistic learning, sustainable living, development, fairtrade, respect, healthy and strong communities. A place where everyone is valued.

Foodbank: Everyday people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Foodbank provides a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in Swansea. MONDAYS 1PM-3PM 

Women’s Group: Refreshments, Crafts and Yoga. Wednesdays 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Swansea Wellbeing centre, Walter road. Swansea SA1 5PQ

CALL IN ON FRIDAYS: Red Café youth nights are a great place to hang out and catch up with mates. It’s a friendly and comfortable venue.

Bloom Project. welcomes and supports asylum seekers and refugees in many ways with friendship based support.

 Address: 644-646 Mumbles Road, Mumbles, SA3 4EA
 Tel: 07494563271
 Email: bloomswansea@gmail.com 
 Web: www.lindenchurch.com

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African Community Centre (ACC)

ACC launched their Asylum Seekers Community Transport Scheme.

ACC aim to provide advice and support to enable you to better settle into the local community. ACC Wales also run educational programmes for people of all ages and abilities including English language, citizenship, and information on various health issues.

•  English Classes
• Group Activities
• Asylum Seekers’ Transport Scheme 
• Drop-in Provision
• Signposting and referrals
• Access to training opportunities
• Volunteering opportunities

Contact

Tel: 01792 470298 

Email: info@africancommunitycentre.org.uk

Address: African Community Centre, City Temple, Dyfatty Street, Swansea, SA1 1QQ

Website: www.africancommunitycentre.org.uk

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