Access

Access is a hub of activity, a place to belong, connect, get support, and help. A wide range of activities and learning opportunities to suit all.

Access English

Our Access English groups are meeting for English Lessons on:

Tuesdays 10.30am to 12.00pm at Nottingham Women's Centre (Women's Group) (30 Chaucer St, Nottingham, NG1 5LP)
Tuesdays 1.00pm to 2.15pm Conversation Cafe in partnership with Nottingham Playhouse (Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF)
Tuesdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm at St Mary's church (High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN)
Wednesdays at Trinity 1.00pm Home Space (Lunch provided), 1.30pm English (192 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham, NG1 3HU)
Fridays 10.30am to 12:30pm at St Nic's church (79 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AE)

As part of Access, we run various workshops and training opportunities.

Access Workshops

Access workshops range from Wellbeing Workshops to Hate Crime Awareness and Digital Skills.

Access Cooking & Eating Together

We also have Cooking & Eating Together sessions on the first Thursday of each month from 10.30am.

Volunteers who care

We also run activities, games, and conversation tables. It can be isolating living in a foreign country, especially if people do not speak your language. Through our activities, we work to break down that sense of isolation, making people feel welcome, happy, and safe.

Learning time

Being unable to speak English can be a huge barrier when going about everyday tasks. That's why each week we provide English classes for people of all abilities. Whether they need to learn basic phrases to get by when shopping or attending appointments, or if they have a basic knowledge but would like to improve, everyone can benefit.

Funding

This project is funded by East Midlands Combined County Authority and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and several other funders, trusts and foundations.

You can find out more about our Funders and Partners

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Sport

Our Access movement project funded by Sport England is an oppirtunity for refugees of all ages to become more active and involved in physical activity
Help with Universal Credit

Do you need support with Universal Credit? Book a 1-to-1 consultation with a trained advisor.
Advice and Guidance

Our support workers can provide information, advice and guidance on a range of support issues. They can make referrals and signpost participants to the support they require.
Cooking and Eating Together

Cooking and Eating Together is an opportunity for people to develop their cooking skills and learn new recipes while making friends. It's also a chance for people to share their own beloved dishes and learn about other cultures.
Art Sessions

Being creative is a great way to relieve stress, express yourself and connect with others.
Women's Group

A safe space to meet with other women every Tuesday for support, friendship and empowerment
Befriending

Building confidence through one-off or long term support
Make a referral

Make a referral for a refugee or asylum seeker. We will respond as soon as possible. When we receive a referral we will contact or arrange to meet the person who has been referred.