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The Refugee & Migrant Centre
@rmcentre.org.uk
Regional charity supporting new arrivals across the West Midlands since 1999. Our open door drop in is available Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday
Sara was one of many people that find themselves under severe stress through uncertainty and not knowing where to turn.

We're very proud to be able to able to provide that support through this project and ensure people are supported into stability an independence
When Sara faced housing uncertainty, RMC were there to advocate for her and help her get support.

With our grant-making, we’re proud to support @rmcentre.org.uk and other charities helping older people in financial hardship.

Read Sara's story: rmcentre.org.uk/news/equal-r...
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Travelling over Christmas? It's important your details are up to date. 

Everyone should keep their UKVI account up to date with their current travel document
and check their eVisa is correct in advance of all international travel.

Further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/evisa/travel-with-evisa
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Men's Health Matters. 

The focus of the @nationalgrid.bsky.social  conference at the Black Country Living museum yesterday where we were able to speak to so many great people 🧡

Thank you for having us!

#InternationalMensDay
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
One simple ask. Could you take just a few minutes right now to do something incredible? 

Your phones already in your hand, simply click to register to give blood and you could make a life changing difference this Winter.
https://m.mtrbio.com/BF

How many new donors could we get registered today?
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Meet Grace, RMC Health and wellbeing officer. Passionate, positive and always ready to help. 

Another one of the team you've likely seen out in the community helping people access health services and local support.

https://rmcentre.org.uk/news/meet-grace-health-and-wellbeing-officer/
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Give an hour, save up to 3 lives! 

Never donated before? We're here to support you. Find information, FAQ's and guidance on how to get involved at https://rmcentre.org.uk/bloody-foreigners/

#GiveBlood #bloodyforeigners
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Through the Boosting Advice Fund, Independent Age is proud to support @rmcentre.org.uk

RMC’s project helps refugees and migrants over the age of 65 living in Walsall and Wolverhampton to get the support they’re entitled to.

Learn about our grant-making:https://www.independentage.org/grant-making
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The Windrush Compensation scheme is open to more people than you may think. 
A few simple questions can help narrow down if someone else eligible or not. 

You can find more information at https://rmcentre.org.uk/projects/windrush-awareness-project/

#Windrush
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Volunteer appreciation post 🧡

Volunteers give their time to help build the community. Up-skilling people, creating stability for those in need so they can settle and grow, teaching English to allow people to integrate and much much more.
November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This project provides well-being activities and engages with local services to help people become independent and engaged within their own community.

Find out more at: https://rmcentre.org.uk/projects/health-and-wellbeing-literacy-awareness-and-engagement/
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We recently had the honour of hosting the Ukrainian Literature Day in Birmingham at the iconic Library of Birmingham!
With workshops, crafts, stalls, and a poetry competition packed with inspiring poets, we loved every minute of it 🧡

@literacy-trust.bsky.social  @centralaspace.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Across our centres, the RMC health and wellbeing team is improving access to healthcare and providing expert advice on a range of health-related matters
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Give blood, save lives ❤️

Thank you to everyone who gave blood at our recent blood donation day, and we've seen even more people register to donate in the future!

Every donation can save up to 3 lives, and it's never too late to start

#GiveBlood #bloodyforeigners
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happy #InternationalVolunteerManagers day to our very own superstar, Claire!

Claire works tirelessly to create high-quality opportunities for our volunteer team and can be found at stalls across the West Midlands, passionately talking about volunteers.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you for every click, share, event attended and donation made - we are truly grateful for your support!

We work hard to support people, and your help makes it all possible 🧡
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Sara, a 69-year-old Iranian woman, was left facing destitution, after being granted refugee status without a support network around her.

Our Boosting Advice Project became a lifeline.
https://rmcentre.org.uk/news/equal-rights-in-later-life-saras-story/
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our brand new project aims to support those on work visas in the support/care industry to understand their immigration rights. 

Tailored workshops will be taking place in Wolverhampton & Birmingham to share key updates, explain the current situation as well as rights and responsibilities.
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Tomorrow is the first of our action days and for all those signed up to give blood, here's a little of what you can expect from Joanne Seddon-Dite, Regional Community Engagement Manager from NHS Blood and Transplant.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our centres are open and our drop in support is available Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday from 9am - 1:00pm across the West Midlands. 

See full details of what we can support with and our locations at https://rmcentre.org.uk/get-help/
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
After the government announced that they will be suspending all refugee family reunion applications, we looked into what this could mean and what the next steps may be for people affected.

https://rmcentre.org.uk/news/suspension-of-family-reunion-applications/
October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our first Blood donation Day of Action is in just 10 days!
You can make a life changing difference by registering to give blood and signing up to donate on the day.

Full details at https://rmcentre.org.uk/bloody-foreigners/

#GiveBlood #bloodyforeigners
October 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Learning English gives people a voice.

It allows them to communicate all their needs, small and large.

It also improves employability, setting them on the path to independence and being fully integrated into society.
October 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Have you thought about donating blood to save lives? 
It's easy to do and takes less than an hour.

Join our Day of Action and come together to donate.
Sign up at https://rmcentre.org.uk/bloody-foreigners/

#bloodyforeigners #giveblood
October 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM