Boaz Trust
@boaztrust.bsky.social
Providing stable accommodation and holistic support for people seeking safety in Greater Manchester. Advocating for a fair and compassionate asylum system. Stand with us to #EndDestitution 🧡 boaztrust.org.uk
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These words were absolutely appalling, and the Government was right to criticise them. But there’s an astonishing hypocrisy in condemning racist sentiments like these while building policy that actively reflects and encourages them.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
These words were absolutely appalling, and the Government was right to criticise them. But there’s an astonishing hypocrisy in condemning racist sentiments like these while building policy that actively reflects and encourages them.
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We've signed this letter raising serious concerns about the govt’s planned changes to earned settlement.
These changes will punish people already building a life in the UK, force families into further hardship, and solve nothing while creating new problems that hit the most vulnerable hardest.
These changes will punish people already building a life in the UK, force families into further hardship, and solve nothing while creating new problems that hit the most vulnerable hardest.
Don't change rules for migrants already in UK, Labour MPs tell Mahmood
Some 35 Labour MPs are among those who have written to the home secretary to raise concerns about the plans.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We've signed this letter raising serious concerns about the govt’s planned changes to earned settlement.
These changes will punish people already building a life in the UK, force families into further hardship, and solve nothing while creating new problems that hit the most vulnerable hardest.
These changes will punish people already building a life in the UK, force families into further hardship, and solve nothing while creating new problems that hit the most vulnerable hardest.
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📢"Powerful men are quick to inflame division, but slow to accept accountability for the consequences.
Migration is not an aberration in our history – like colonialism was; it is a constant thread woven through it."
@minnierahman.bsky.social for @lbc.co.uk
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ratc...
Migration is not an aberration in our history – like colonialism was; it is a constant thread woven through it."
@minnierahman.bsky.social for @lbc.co.uk
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ratc...
Ratcliffe owes migrants more than a half-hearted apology but so does Starmer – his policies created this environment | LBC
Blaming migrants for today’s economic problems is a convenient way to dodge responsibility for that failure, writes Minnie Rahman
www.lbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
📢"Powerful men are quick to inflame division, but slow to accept accountability for the consequences.
Migration is not an aberration in our history – like colonialism was; it is a constant thread woven through it."
@minnierahman.bsky.social for @lbc.co.uk
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ratc...
Migration is not an aberration in our history – like colonialism was; it is a constant thread woven through it."
@minnierahman.bsky.social for @lbc.co.uk
www.lbc.co.uk/article/ratc...
“Immigration policy is about the conditions for entry. Citizenship policy is about the conditions for staying permanently and becoming part of the host society. One of the many problems with the Labour government’s approach to citizenship and immigration is that it has confused one with the other.”
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
“Immigration policy is about the conditions for entry. Citizenship policy is about the conditions for staying permanently and becoming part of the host society. One of the many problems with the Labour government’s approach to citizenship and immigration is that it has confused one with the other.”
📣 Looking for something tangible you can do to oppose the government’s ‘earned settlement’ proposals? Take the time (likely around an hour) to fill out the consultation form before the deadline on 12th February ⏰
February 10, 2026 at 9:38 AM
📣 Looking for something tangible you can do to oppose the government’s ‘earned settlement’ proposals? Take the time (likely around an hour) to fill out the consultation form before the deadline on 12th February ⏰
Last week we joined with other faith organisations and community groups from across Greater Manchester for the #GMLiveWell Faith and Belief Summit.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Last week we joined with other faith organisations and community groups from across Greater Manchester for the #GMLiveWell Faith and Belief Summit.
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Sadly unsurprising to read there has been a five-fold increase in the no. of refugee households who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, in the last 4 years. At Boaz we have seen a growing number of people with refugee status in need of our services in recent years
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Number of homeless refugees in England soars, BBC has found
Analysis of government data shows numbers increased from 3,560 in 2021/22 to 19,310 in 2024/25.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Sadly unsurprising to read there has been a five-fold increase in the no. of refugee households who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, in the last 4 years. At Boaz we have seen a growing number of people with refugee status in need of our services in recent years
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We were thankful to see our friends, Jane and Andrew, on BBC Songs of Praise recently sharing about their experiences as they’ve opened their home to countless people who have sought safety over the years 🧡
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
We were thankful to see our friends, Jane and Andrew, on BBC Songs of Praise recently sharing about their experiences as they’ve opened their home to countless people who have sought safety over the years 🧡
⚠️ The Government is planning to make it significantly harder for people to gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Find out more and how you can take action before the consultation period ends on February 12th ⏰⬇️
www.boaztrust.org.uk/articles/ear...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
⚠️ The Government is planning to make it significantly harder for people to gain indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Find out more and how you can take action before the consultation period ends on February 12th ⏰⬇️
www.boaztrust.org.uk/articles/ear...
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Great to meet the amazing @boaztrust.bsky.social in Manchester today and learn more about their important work supporting refugees. Check out their great move-on info sheet for people who have just got their refugee status, translated into 14 languages.
www.boaztrust.org.uk/resources/rh...
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Positive Decision Guidance & Signposting
Advice on what to do after a positive decision on an asylum claim from our Refugee Homelessness Prevention Project (RHPP).
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February 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Great to meet the amazing @boaztrust.bsky.social in Manchester today and learn more about their important work supporting refugees. Check out their great move-on info sheet for people who have just got their refugee status, translated into 14 languages.
www.boaztrust.org.uk/resources/rh...
www.boaztrust.org.uk/resources/rh...
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'Our Side of the Story'
Created by the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group and Stand & Be Counted Theatre, this short film features people with lived experience of asylum hotels. The group is supported by us, and the film presents a spoken version of a statement they shared a few months ago.
Created by the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group and Stand & Be Counted Theatre, this short film features people with lived experience of asylum hotels. The group is supported by us, and the film presents a spoken version of a statement they shared a few months ago.
Our Side of the Story: Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group
YouTube video by GMIAU
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January 21, 2026 at 11:13 AM
'Our Side of the Story'
Created by the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group and Stand & Be Counted Theatre, this short film features people with lived experience of asylum hotels. The group is supported by us, and the film presents a spoken version of a statement they shared a few months ago.
Created by the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group and Stand & Be Counted Theatre, this short film features people with lived experience of asylum hotels. The group is supported by us, and the film presents a spoken version of a statement they shared a few months ago.
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🔊Should settlement rules change without hearing from communities? We don’t think so!
📖Our guide breaks down the different questions, what they mean, and ways that you can answer. Please take the time to use our guide and share your voice!
The online consultation is open until the 12 February.
📖Our guide breaks down the different questions, what they mean, and ways that you can answer. Please take the time to use our guide and share your voice!
The online consultation is open until the 12 February.
January 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM
🔊Should settlement rules change without hearing from communities? We don’t think so!
📖Our guide breaks down the different questions, what they mean, and ways that you can answer. Please take the time to use our guide and share your voice!
The online consultation is open until the 12 February.
📖Our guide breaks down the different questions, what they mean, and ways that you can answer. Please take the time to use our guide and share your voice!
The online consultation is open until the 12 February.
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Solidarity is a verb: going beyond social media posts, marches and demos.
It is easy to say solidarity, it is much harder to do solidarity.
Read our tips on how to do solidarity and step up.
#NoOneIsIllegal
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It is easy to say solidarity, it is much harder to do solidarity.
Read our tips on how to do solidarity and step up.
#NoOneIsIllegal
righttoremain.org.uk/solidarity-i...
January 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Solidarity is a verb: going beyond social media posts, marches and demos.
It is easy to say solidarity, it is much harder to do solidarity.
Read our tips on how to do solidarity and step up.
#NoOneIsIllegal
righttoremain.org.uk/solidarity-i...
It is easy to say solidarity, it is much harder to do solidarity.
Read our tips on how to do solidarity and step up.
#NoOneIsIllegal
righttoremain.org.uk/solidarity-i...
The Government plans to make it significantly harder for many people to be granted indefinite leave to remain. They are proposing to extend the standard route to settlement from 5 to 10 years and for some groups of people their proposed routes to settlement could increase to 15, 20 or 30 years.
January 23, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The Government plans to make it significantly harder for many people to be granted indefinite leave to remain. They are proposing to extend the standard route to settlement from 5 to 10 years and for some groups of people their proposed routes to settlement could increase to 15, 20 or 30 years.
🚦For many people seeking asylum, life feels like waiting at a red light - trapped in limbo, unable to move forward, unsure what’s next.
Even after a positive asylum decision, often the uncertainty just changes shape, as many people struggle to access safe housing in the short 28-day window.
Even after a positive asylum decision, often the uncertainty just changes shape, as many people struggle to access safe housing in the short 28-day window.
January 20, 2026 at 10:29 AM
🚦For many people seeking asylum, life feels like waiting at a red light - trapped in limbo, unable to move forward, unsure what’s next.
Even after a positive asylum decision, often the uncertainty just changes shape, as many people struggle to access safe housing in the short 28-day window.
Even after a positive asylum decision, often the uncertainty just changes shape, as many people struggle to access safe housing in the short 28-day window.
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our van-tastic fundraiser in 2025! 🚐
The fundraiser launched during Refugee Week last summer and thanks to your generosity, we now have our own van to help keep Boaz houses safe, warm and welcoming for the people we support.
The fundraiser launched during Refugee Week last summer and thanks to your generosity, we now have our own van to help keep Boaz houses safe, warm and welcoming for the people we support.
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who supported our van-tastic fundraiser in 2025! 🚐
The fundraiser launched during Refugee Week last summer and thanks to your generosity, we now have our own van to help keep Boaz houses safe, warm and welcoming for the people we support.
The fundraiser launched during Refugee Week last summer and thanks to your generosity, we now have our own van to help keep Boaz houses safe, warm and welcoming for the people we support.
In the past year, Boaz has been there for over 750 people who accessed our support. In 2025 we walked alongside more people than ever before who were facing destitution and homelessness, even as times have grown tougher.
We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of supporting our work.
We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of supporting our work.
January 8, 2026 at 8:34 AM
In the past year, Boaz has been there for over 750 people who accessed our support. In 2025 we walked alongside more people than ever before who were facing destitution and homelessness, even as times have grown tougher.
We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of supporting our work.
We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of supporting our work.
Happy New Year from all of us at team Boaz! ✨ As we start a new year, could you use your gifts and talents in 2026 to make a difference for people seeking safety? 🧵✏️👟🎶 Check out our fundraising page and see if there’s a challenge you’d like to commit to this year 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/fundraising
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at team Boaz! ✨ As we start a new year, could you use your gifts and talents in 2026 to make a difference for people seeking safety? 🧵✏️👟🎶 Check out our fundraising page and see if there’s a challenge you’d like to commit to this year 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/fundraising
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⭐We’re incredibly proud to share our Impact Report 2025.
It captures what we’ve achieved over the past year supporting people through the UK’s immigration system during a time of growing hostility. You'll also hear from people we've supported directly about the difference we've made to their lives
It captures what we’ve achieved over the past year supporting people through the UK’s immigration system during a time of growing hostility. You'll also hear from people we've supported directly about the difference we've made to their lives
GMIAU Impact Report 2025 - GMIAU
We’re incredibly proud to share our Impact Report 2025, which captures the last year of work at GMIAU. This report shares what we’ve achieved through our free, specialist immigration legal advice and ...
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December 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
⭐We’re incredibly proud to share our Impact Report 2025.
It captures what we’ve achieved over the past year supporting people through the UK’s immigration system during a time of growing hostility. You'll also hear from people we've supported directly about the difference we've made to their lives
It captures what we’ve achieved over the past year supporting people through the UK’s immigration system during a time of growing hostility. You'll also hear from people we've supported directly about the difference we've made to their lives
In recent weeks, it was good to see the Government recognising the urgent need to address growing homelessness through its national strategy, but it doesn't go nearly far enough in recognising how its asylum and immigration policies drive homelessness and rough sleeping.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
In recent weeks, it was good to see the Government recognising the urgent need to address growing homelessness through its national strategy, but it doesn't go nearly far enough in recognising how its asylum and immigration policies drive homelessness and rough sleeping.
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Some rare good news!
Following a legal challenge by Deighton Pierce Glynn and significant pressure from our sector inc. @homelesslink.bsky.social, until 16 Jan the Govt has agreed to extend the move-on period for newly-granted refugees facing street homelessness to 56 days.
tinyurl.com/3yft5kd2
Following a legal challenge by Deighton Pierce Glynn and significant pressure from our sector inc. @homelesslink.bsky.social, until 16 Jan the Govt has agreed to extend the move-on period for newly-granted refugees facing street homelessness to 56 days.
tinyurl.com/3yft5kd2
Thousands to avoid Christmas on streets as Home Office ordered to delay refugee evictions
Move-on period extended from 28 days to 56 days if person recently granted refugee status is at risk of sleeping rough
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Some rare good news!
Following a legal challenge by Deighton Pierce Glynn and significant pressure from our sector inc. @homelesslink.bsky.social, until 16 Jan the Govt has agreed to extend the move-on period for newly-granted refugees facing street homelessness to 56 days.
tinyurl.com/3yft5kd2
Following a legal challenge by Deighton Pierce Glynn and significant pressure from our sector inc. @homelesslink.bsky.social, until 16 Jan the Govt has agreed to extend the move-on period for newly-granted refugees facing street homelessness to 56 days.
tinyurl.com/3yft5kd2
🎄Let’s show who we are, together | boaztrust.org.uk/christmas
Boaz accommodation and support helps restore the hope and dignity that the UK asylum and immigration system takes away from people. But without your support, this work would not be possible.
Boaz accommodation and support helps restore the hope and dignity that the UK asylum and immigration system takes away from people. But without your support, this work would not be possible.
December 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
🎄Let’s show who we are, together | boaztrust.org.uk/christmas
Boaz accommodation and support helps restore the hope and dignity that the UK asylum and immigration system takes away from people. But without your support, this work would not be possible.
Boaz accommodation and support helps restore the hope and dignity that the UK asylum and immigration system takes away from people. But without your support, this work would not be possible.
Our Support Team have been busy delivering Christmas gifts to everyone living in Boaz accommodation over the past week! 🎄☺️ Below are two quotes from two of the women we support, shared anonymously with their consent:
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Our Support Team have been busy delivering Christmas gifts to everyone living in Boaz accommodation over the past week! 🎄☺️ Below are two quotes from two of the women we support, shared anonymously with their consent:
People have always moved and migration has shaped the world throughout history. Whether it’s to escape conflict, seek better opportunities or reunite with loved ones, people on the move deserve to live in safety and dignity.
December 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
People have always moved and migration has shaped the world throughout history. Whether it’s to escape conflict, seek better opportunities or reunite with loved ones, people on the move deserve to live in safety and dignity.
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1/🧵📣NEW STATEMENT
Members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have shared a new statement responding to recent changes to the asylum system and how these plans make them feel as people who came to the UK seeking safety.
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Members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have shared a new statement responding to recent changes to the asylum system and how these plans make them feel as people who came to the UK seeking safety.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
1/🧵📣NEW STATEMENT
Members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have shared a new statement responding to recent changes to the asylum system and how these plans make them feel as people who came to the UK seeking safety.
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Members of the Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group have shared a new statement responding to recent changes to the asylum system and how these plans make them feel as people who came to the UK seeking safety.
Share on IG: www.instagram.com/p/DSXLsi3jZI...