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We are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays for drop-in advice . Please arrive before 9 am and join the queue at the gate. You can also find out about our activities and classes, and enjoy a hot lunch.

Welcome to Rainbow Haven


A place of welcome, support, and opportunity for displaced people in Manchester and the surrounding areas.


Rainbow Haven provides community drop-in sessions that offers support and activities for refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.  




Rainbow Haven is a community hub based in East Manchester. Our drop-in is open on

Tuesdays and Thursdays during term-time between 9.30 and 2.30 at

113 Abbey Hey Lane, Gorton, M18 8TJ


On drop-in days, you can see our advice team, join classes and activities
(including English classes and referrals to support to find work),
have a hot drink and a lunchtime meal, and meet up with other people.


If you require advice and information, please arrive early, before 9am if possible.
Our team can support a limited number of people.


We can also give you information about all our other activities, including:
English classes, maths classes, arts and crafts, choir, gardening, Computer Club, Mama and Baby Group.


We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly centre.



 Our services

Advice and support

Our friendly advice team includes qualified benefits advisers, a social worker, and a team of trained volunteers.  They speak a range of community languages.  

Health and wellbeing


We run many activities to promote wellbeing and partner with a range of health advice or support, including pharmacist support, dental students, sexual health advisors, and mental health workers.

Skills and employment


We hold three ESOL or conversation classes through the week, and a Digital Skills class. With our partners, Refugees & Mentors, we offer courses and one-to-one employment support.

Family support work

We help people prepare for family reunion though expert advice and support.  We have a creche facility so parents can be included in courses, and a 'Mama and Baby' group that meets weekly.
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