MCNI was established to protect the rights of migrant workers in NI, tackle racism, eliminate barriers against migrant workers, advance education and raise public awareness about their rights.

MCNI has 3 offices across NI, in Belfast, Lurgan and Derry~Londonderry.

Telephone: 0330 088 0464
Email: admin@migrantcentreni.org

Falls Women's Centre

256-258 Falls Road

Belfast

BT12 6AL

Telephone: 028 9032 7672

Email: info@fallswomenscentre.org

First Floor

9 Lower Cresent

Belfast

BT7 1NR

Telephone: 028 9043 4090 / 073 1130 0397

Email: admin@acsoni.org

NICVA

61 Duncairn Gardens

Belfast

BT15 2GB

Telephone: 028 9087 7777

If you are a project/organisation who would like to make a booking with them – please contact for more information.

WISPA NI

Spectrum Centre

331-333 Shankill Rd

Belfast

BT13 3AA

Telephone: 028 9031 4298

Email: communications@wispani.co.uk

Through activities such as English classes, education support, creative projects, and community initiatives, Anaka empowers women to develop skills, share experiences, and advocate for their rights. The collective works to challenge inequality and racism, promote integration, and ensure that migrant women have opportunities to live with dignity, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging.

Anaka Women's Collective | Facebook

Office

68 Berry Street

Belfast

BT1 1FJ

Telephone: 028 9033 1990

Email: info@niyf.org

Law Centre NI’s immigration team provides free and confidential advice to people who live in Northern Ireland. The service also supports organisations in the voluntary and community sector via referrals. 

Office address:

Law Centre NI
3rd Floor, State Building
2 Arthur Place
Belfast
BT1 4HG

Telephone: 028 9024 4401

Email: admin@lawcentreni.org

MCNI has 3 offices across NI, in Belfast, Lurgan and Derry~Londonderry.

Belfast Office

Ballynafeigh Community
Development Association
283 Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 3GG

Telephone: 0330 088 0464
Email: admin@migrantcentreni.org

MCNI has 3 offices across NI, in Belfast, Lurgan and Derry~Londonderry.

North West Office

Office 12, 104 Ebrington,

104 Hill Avenue,

Derry – Londonderry,

BT47 6HF

Telephone: 0330 088 0464
Email: admin@migrantcentreni.org

MCNI has 3 offices across NI, in Belfast, Lurgan and Derry~Londonderry.

Lurgan office
Unit 3, CIDO Business Complex
Charles Street
Lurgan
BT66 6HG

Telephone: 0330 088 0464
Email: admin@migrantcentreni.org

Law Centre NI’s immigration team provides free and confidential advice to people who live in Northern Ireland. The service also supports organisations in the voluntary and community sector via referrals. 

Law Centre NI
3rd Floor, State Building
2 Arthur Place
Belfast
BT1 4HG

Telephone: 028 9024 4401

Email: admin@lawcentreni.org

Creating New Worlds

• By combining the arts and digital technology in our Workshops, Programmes and Projects

• With the unique and innovative artworks our artists and participants produce from their individual and collective imaginations.

• Through the positive impacts we’re having on our participants, who are often socially disadvantaged children and young people aged 4 – 25 from across Northern Ireland.

• By making industry standard technology accessible to young people in communities across Northern Ireland, broadening their horizons in terms of potential career paths.

• With their volunteering programme, which enables young people to; join their Programmes and Projects as participants, upskill to become peer mentors, then assist WheelWorks artists with facilitating projects and return to their communities to share their new skills.

4C Weavers Court

Linfield Road

Belfast

BT12 5GH

Telephone: 028 9024 4063

Telephone: 01332 498041

Email: info@welcomechurches.org

• Social Security Matters;

• Disability Benefits including the completion of benefit application forms;

• Debt/Money Advice;

• Tax Credits;

• Employment Rights

• Housing;

• Consumer problems

• Community Care;

• Provision of free representation at Social Security & Disability Appeal Tribunals and Industrial Tribunals;

• Provision of free representation in Bankruptcy/Insolvency cases;

• All other aspects of Social Welfare Law.

Telephone: 028 8224 3252

Text: 078 8900 2207

Email: info@oias.co.uk

Alternatively, you can search for available English lessons in NI using the ESOL web app - ESOL NI

For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator for NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Telephone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Don't miss out on ESOL NI E-zine’s future editions:

👉 Subscribe Now ESOL NI E-zine subscription form

Alternatively, you can search for available English lessons in NI using the ESOL web app - ESOL NI

For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator for NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Telephone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Don't miss out on ESOL NI E-zine’s future editions:

👉 Subscribe Now ESOL NI E-zine subscription form

Alternatively, you can search for available English lessons in NI using the ESOL web app - ESOL NI

For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator for NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Telephone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Don't miss out on ESOL NI E-zine’s future editions:

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Organisations can contact IOM directly for client referrals - asylumlinkbelfast@iom.int

or individuals can make use of the drop-in centres mentioned in the document.

Alternatively, you can search for available English lessons in NI using the ESOL web app - ESOL NI

For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator for NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Telephone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Don't miss out on ESOL NI E-zine’s future editions:

👉 Subscribe Now ESOL NI E-zine subscription form

Alternatively, you can search for available English lessons in NI using the ESOL web app - ESOL NI

For more information about ESOL provision throughout Northern Ireland please contact:

Ligia Parizzi, ESOL Coordinator for NIRRS (Northern Ireland Refugee Resettlement Scheme)

Telephone: 028 9026 5233 or 07814 046391

Email: lparizzi@befastmet.ac.uk

Don't miss out on ESOL NI E-zine’s future editions:

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The training is for individuals from all backgrounds to get involved in local community groups and leadership.

It is in conjunction with volunteer now.

To register or for any questions, please contact alya@ahra.org.uk

Annadale Community Centre
49 Delhi Parade
Belfast
BT7 3AU

Telephone: 07742 509 011

Email: communitycentre@ahra.org.uk

Dungannon Advice Centre

The Junction
12 Beechvalley Way
Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
Northern Ireland. BT70 1BS

Telephone: 02887 750211

Email: info@stepni.org

Cookstown Advice Centre

14 Union Street,
Cookstown, Tyrone
Northern Ireland
BT80 8NN

Telephone: 02886 761875

Magherafelt Advice Centre

13 Queen Street,
Magherafelt,
Northern Ireland
BT45 6AA

Telephone: 02879 633079

Email: info@stepni.org

We knit together expertise, align goats and advocate for a better, more connected system.

This page is intended for those signed up to the Ubuntu NI Practitioners Network - if you are not a member and want to know more, please click the link below:

Ubuntu NI Practitioners Network | Barnardo's

Through donations from the local community, the Baby Bank creates tailored packs for families, including clothing bundles and hygiene supplies, as well as additional support for newborns. The service aims to make life a little easier for families under pressure, ensuring that children have access to the basic items they need while promoting dignity, care, and community support.

St John's Orangefield Church of Ireland

397 Castlereagh Road

BT5 6AB

Email: eastbelfastbabybank@gmail.com

Atlas offers a wide range of services including education and training courses, workshops, counselling, and support groups, alongside practical help such as childcare through its on-site crèche and access to community support services. By removing barriers such as cost and childcare, the centre supports participation and empowers individuals to reach their potential in a safe and inclusive environment.

Atlas Centre

7 Bachelors Walk

Lisburn

BT28 1XJ

Telephone: 07514670609

Email: info@atlaswomenscentre.co.uk

Their training programme includes both scheduled and tailored courses on key topics such as child protection, safeguarding, mental health, and supporting children with additional needs. Sessions are practical, engaging, and designed to support everyday practice in community, voluntary, faith-based, and charitable settings.

Funded training is available to those working or volunteering within the voluntary, community, faith, or charitable sector, helping to ensure accessible professional development for frontline organisations supporting children and families.

Unit 9

40 Montgomery Road
Belfast

BT6 9HL

Telephone: 028 9040 1290

Email: info@ci-ni.org.uk

The platform allows users to search and filter funding schemes, receive email alerts about new opportunities and upcoming deadlines, and keep track of applications in one place. By bringing everything together in a single system, GrantTracker helps organisations save time, stay organised, and improve their chances of securing funding.

Telephone: 028 9087 7777

Email: finance@nicva.org

Asylum Casework

Casework support and assistance for asylum seekers in the UK and Greece.

Family Reunification

Support for refugees and people with protection status in the UK to bring loved ones safely back together.

Refugee Rights Info

Accurate, accessible legal information about refugee rights, asylum status, and entitlements in the UK.

Strategic Casework & Advocacy

They take on impactful cases and advocate for legal and policy reform to defend refugee rights.

Email: casework.uk@refugeelegalsupport.org

The Sulha Alliance CIO is the only UK charity whose work solely focusses on supporting Afghan interpreters and other Locally Engaged Civilians (LECs), who worked for the British Army. They have successfully campaigned for their protection through resettlement to the UK from Afghanistan and continue to support the community with building their lives in the UK.

Their mission is to:

• Provide sanctuary for former interpreters under threat

• Welcome former interpreters and their families to the UK

• Recognise former interpreters service and contributions to the UK and supporting their integration into British society

Email: info@sulha-alliance.org

ERANO offers a wide range of support such as advice clinics, providing assistance to our members with practical help such as form filling, signposting, referrals, and supporting the families on a day-to-day basis with issues in relation to schools, medical enquiries, housing and benefits. The organisations work with the Law Centre to provide legal advice for all refugees. Others supports include:

• Language Support

• Social and recreational programmes

• Employment Support

• Cultural Competency Workshops to the relevant statutory, public and community sectors, developing capacity and understanding of other cultures and their needs.

• Advocating and partnering with Statutory Agencies

• Cultural Ambassadors Programme

2 Drumragh Avenue
Omagh
BT78 1DP

Telephone: 07783 706598

Email: mary.lafferty@eran.org.uk

They accept referrals from all statutory and voluntary agencies, churches and from individuals who find themselves in a difficult situation.

KCC Aims:

• To help those in their community who lack the immediate resources to provide for themselves and let them know someone cares at a time when they feel at their lowest and are least able to help themselves.

• To assist people in their need regardless of race or religion.

• To deal with all referrals and requests in an entirely private and confidential manner.

Referrals can be made by sending KCC an email to info@kiltongacc.co.uk or by telephoning and leaving a message with your contact telephone number to their helpline 07748 235009

KCC are located in Bangor.

Each year in Northern Ireland, the Society spends almost £3m on those in need and most vulnerable in our communities. As well as expending this in direct financial assistance, other essential items such as food, fuel and household items are also given in support.

SVP offers a confidential, person centred, non-judgemental service to individuals and families, whoever or wherever they are. Home visitation is at the cornerstone of their work. 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul North Region
196-200 Antrim Road

Belfast

BT15 2 AJ

Telephone: 028 9035 1561

Email: info@svpni.co.uk

Locations: Acorn Centre, St Peter's Church, Culmore Road, Derry BT48 8JB

St Pio House, Fairview Road, Galliagh BT48 8NU

Phone: 07743 969956

This initiative will bring together 17 community groups to participate in a three-part workshop series focused on building understanding, confidence, and practical skills to challenge racism at a structural level. The insights and experiences gathered will contribute to the development of a practical toolkit for use across the community and voluntary sector throughout the island of Ireland.

At a time when hate and division are increasingly visible, this project aims to empower communities through education, dialogue, and critical thinking, helping to create safer, more inclusive environments for everyone.

The first workshops will begin in July (with Ulster University), followed by additional sessions in September.

If your organisation—or a group you support—would benefit from being involved, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to express your interest or to find out more. Email - antoine@ruralcommunitynetwork.org

Together, we can challenge racism and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

Register your interest here:

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/ubuntu-ni/community-development-form

Looking for information, support, or opportunities to connect within your local community? The Community Connect Hub is a welcoming space where newcomers and local residents can meet a range of organisations and services, access helpful information, and build connections in the Fermanagh & Omagh District.

The Hub takes place every two months, alternating between Enniskillen and Omagh:

• Enniskillen: First Thursday of every other month

• Omagh: First Tuesday of the alternate months

Whether you're new to the area or looking to learn more about local services, everyone is welcome to come along, meet community partners, and find out what's available in the district.

🔗 Find out more: https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/services/community/newcomers/newcomers-community-connect-hub/

Omagh Ethnic Communities Support Group supports people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to integrate into the local community, promoting friendship, inclusion, and understanding between different cultures. Through community engagement and support services, OECSG helps create a welcoming and connected environment for all.

📧 oecsg2@yahoo.co.uk
📞 028 8224 9750
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omagh.ethnic

The New Residents service from Newry, Mourne and Down District Council provides helpful information and support for people who are new to the area. The service offers guidance on accessing local services, community groups, education, healthcare, employment, and other resources to help residents settle in, feel welcomed, and become part of their local community.

🌐 https://www.newrymournedown.org/new-residents

MESA provides a range of support services for minority ethnic individuals and families in the Armagh area. Their work includes family support, parenting programmes, activities for girls and women, healthy eating initiatives, befriending services, English language classes, and advocacy support. MESA empowers people to build confidence, access opportunities, and become active members of their local communities.

📍 16 Russell Street, Armagh, BT61 9AA
📧 manager@armaghtravellersupportgroup.co.uk
📞 028 3753 7595
🌐 https://www.mesarmagh.com/

NI Hyatt is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting vulnerable refugees and migrants across Northern Ireland. The organisation works to promote inclusion, empowerment, and wellbeing by helping individuals and families access support, build community connections, and overcome barriers to integration. Through its services and advocacy, NI Hyatt helps create opportunities for people to thrive and participate fully in society.

📍 Lurgan
📧 nihyattltd@gmail.com
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nihyattltd/

The Community Intercultural Programme (CIP) supports children, young people, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds in the Portadown area. The programme offers a range of inclusive activities, including a multicultural parent and toddler group, intercultural after-school clubs, youth drop-in sessions, and youth empowerment programmes. CIP helps build confidence, encourage social connections, and promote positive integration within local communities.

📍 7 Foundry Street, Portadown, BT63 5AB
📞 028 3839 3372
🌐 https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/Service/4850/ethnic-minority-support/community-intercultural-programme-cip--portadown

👤 Contact: Maretta Nicolson, Project Manager
📧 m.nicolson@people-1st.co.uk
📞 07442 958 101
🌐 https://people-1st.co.uk/programmes/migrant-access-programme/

Ballywillan Hub is a welcoming community space in Portrush that provides support and connection for newcomers. Through its Welcome Hub, the service helps individuals and families access information, build social networks, and become part of the local community in a friendly and inclusive environment.

📍 Portrush
👤 Contact: Christine
📧 dunlop2112@gmail.com
🌐 Ballywillan Presbyterian Church, Portrush – Ballywillan Presbyterian Church

Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) supports local communities through community development, good relations, peace-building initiatives, and wellbeing programmes. The organisation also provides dedicated support for ethnic minority communities, helping individuals and families access services, build connections, and feel included within their local area. BCRC works to promote stronger, more inclusive communities where diversity is valued and supported.

📍 Causeway Coast and Glens
📧 info@theresourcecentre.org
📞 028 2766 5068
🌐 Building Communities Resource Centre

👤 Contacts: Ivy Goddard & Natasha Taylor
📧 Ivy.goddard@interethnicforum.org.uk
📧 Natasha.taylor@interethnicforum.org.uk
📞 028 2564 8822
🌐 https://interethnicforum.org.uk/about

Antrim Baby Bank provides essential baby items and practical support to families with young children who may be experiencing financial hardship or difficult circumstances. The service helps ensure that babies and young children have access to the equipment, clothing, and supplies they need, while offering support in a compassionate and welcoming environment.

👤 Contact: Margaret Brennan – Baby Bank Co-ordinator
📧 babybank@homestartantrim.org.uk
📞 07840 319 420
🌐 Antrim Baby Bank – Home-Start – Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership (CYPSP)

Beyond Skin is a Belfast-based organisation that uses music, the arts, and creative intercultural projects to bring people together and promote social cohesion. Through its programmes, Beyond Skin encourages dialogue, understanding, and meaningful connections between people from diverse cultural backgrounds, helping to create a more inclusive and welcoming society.

👤 Contact: Darren Ferguson
📧 info@beyondskin.net
🌐 http://www.beyondskin.net/

Include Youth works with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across Northern Ireland, helping them to overcome barriers, develop skills, and achieve positive outcomes. The organisation delivers a range of projects and initiatives focused on education, employability, mentoring, and personal development.

The AIMER Higher programme supports young people leaving care by connecting them with mentors from local businesses and employers, helping them build confidence, networks, and career aspirations. New Leaf supports young people who are at high risk or facing significant challenges to access training, education, and employment opportunities.

📍 Belfast
📧 info@includeyouth.org
📞 028 9031 1007
🌐 http://www.includeyouth.org/

Voicing the Void uses restorative storytelling to empower individuals and communities to share their experiences and create positive change. Working with marginalised groups, the organisation provides opportunities for people to have their voices heard while building resilience, understanding, and community connections. Their work also incorporates Community Resilience Model (CRM) training to support wellbeing and recovery.

📍 Belfast
📧 admin@voicingthevoid.com
📞 07921 089 657
🌐 http://www.voicingthevoid.com/

Diverse Youth NI champions the voices of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) young people across Northern Ireland. The organisation creates opportunities for young people to connect, share experiences, develop leadership skills, and influence policies and services that affect their lives, promoting inclusion and equality throughout society.

📧 info@diverseyouth.com
🌐 https://diverseyouthni.com

📍 Belfast Office – Northern Ireland Wide Service
👤 Contacts: Mark Johnson & Martha Campbell
📧 Mark.Johnson@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Embrace works to promote inclusion, diversity, and good relations across Northern Ireland. Through community engagement, education, and support programmes, the organisation helps create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect, learn from one another, and build more welcoming and inclusive communities.

🌐 https://www.embraceni.org

The Parent Rooms provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space for parents experiencing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing. Through a range of programmes, support services, and a dedicated helpline, the organisation helps parents access support, reduce isolation, and build confidence while navigating the demands of family life.

📍 Belfast
📧 hello@theparentrooms.co.uk
📞 (028) 9538 0404
🌐 The Parent Rooms – Creating a Circle of Support for Parents

🌐 Find your local SureStart programme Search Results in Sure Start Category

Home-Start supports families with young children through trained volunteers who provide practical and emotional support at home. The service helps parents build confidence, manage everyday challenges, reduce isolation, and create positive outcomes for their children and family life.

📍 Operates Across Northern Ireland (via local centres)
🌐 Find your nearest Home-Start: https://www.home-start.org.uk/find-a-home-start-in-northern-ireland

The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) promotes and safeguards the rights and best interests of children and young people across Northern Ireland. The organisation works to influence policy, improve services, raise awareness of children's rights, and ensure young people's voices are heard in decisions that affect their lives.

📍 Belfast
👤 Contacts: Claire Torley & Laura McFall
📧 claire.torley@niccy.org
📧 laura@niccy.org
🌐 https://www.niccy.org