Support for Refugees living in Hackney
Welcome to Hackney! If you have recently settled in Hackney and require support the following organisations may be able to help you:
Hackney Works
Help is available with employment goals, including support with CV development, job applications, interview coaching, access to jobs & apprenticeships, links to courses including ESOL & English and vocational training to help prepare you for work.
Homes for Ukraine Information & Events
Come along to the Homes for Ukraine Community Cafe and enjoy free refreshments, meet each other, and talk to staff working on the Homes for Ukraine scheme within Hackney Council.
Refugee Employability Programme
The Refugee Employability Programme will give you the support you need to work and live in England. We want to help you find a job. We can help you to improve your English writing, speaking and listening skills. We can help you to settle into your community and life in England.
World Jewish Relief – STEP Ukraine
STEP Ukraine is designed to help you find meaningful employment in the UK and improve your English. STEP Ukraine is funded by the UK Government and is completely free for all participants.
Jobs for Ukraine
Support for people affected by the war in Ukraine to rebuild their financial stability through easy access to job opportunities abroad and remote via a free platform.
Renaisi
Renaisi has a range of employment and advice services for refugees including programmes for professionals transitioning into the UK.
TERN
Are you a budding entrepreneur? TERN’s mission is to enable refugees to thrive through the power of their own ideas. Their programmes gives you regular interactive business workshops, business mentoring & personal coaching, as well as amazing events to make your business public. Also, you’ll be among like-minded entrepreneurs!
Building Bridges
Building Bridges is a programme dedicated to supporting refugee health professionals who are looking to restart your career in the UK. If you’re a refugee or asylum seeker with permission to work, currently living in London, with a professional health qualification, and an upper intermediate English language level, then you should complete this contact form.
ReConnect to Education – Preparation for Higher Education Programme
For those wishing to enrol into higher education and or to participate in a Teacher Training (PGCE) Programme at UCL Institute of Education or other higher education institutions. The Reconnect Programme is run by experienced academics and practitioners.
The Refugee Council
The Refugee Council provides crisis advice, mental health counselling and practical support to help people settle and integrate into their new community.
Page last reviewed: May 17, 2024