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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
It was great to get out on a Boaz Life wellbeing trip to Liverpool a few weeks ago with people we support. The weather was beautiful and the group enjoyed exploring the docks, Liverpool cathedral and some even sampled a bowl of scouse! ☀️
December 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🚨 We are seeing an unprecedented erosion of refugee protection rights in the UK. This #HumanRightsDay we stand in solidarity with everyone affected by the proposals set out in the recent Asylum and Returns Policy Statement.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
📢 Freelance Opportunity: Tenancy Ready Project Lead & Trainer

We are looking for an experienced freelance trainer/project lead to co-design and deliver a pioneering housing workshop series for newly recognised refugees in Greater Manchester.

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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
✨Family Night! ✨

It was so good to gather together last Monday evening for amazing food from around the world, some organised fun and to hear from a panel including members of staff and people previously supported by Boaz 🎄
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: Time for Change is here!
Sick of the constant demonisation of migrants?
Want to see an alternative plan?
Our new report by @zoejardiniere.bsky.social outlines 9 steps to a system that delivers dignity for all.
Read it here: www.anothereurope.org/time-for-cha...
Time For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration system
A new report from prominent migration expert Zoe Gardner has been enthusiastically welcomed by senior Labour backbenchers.
www.anothereurope.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When Brktiy* shared her story with us it was clear she has a heart for people, particularly supporting those on the margins. Although she spends most of her time working, with the spare time she does have, she chooses to focus on others 🧡
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Today, we launch our new data briefing for 2024/2025.

It's never been more urgent to fight for a welcoming society, where people seeking asylum, refugees and other migrants are free from destitution and homelessness and can live with dignity as part of their community.

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December 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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New from FM: The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 is in force – what has changed? | Sonia Lenegan
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 is in force - what has changed? - Free Movement
The latest of the - apparently now annual - immigration and asylum Bills has completed its journey through parliament, as the Border Security, Asylum and
freemovement.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Could you be our new Empowerment and Inclusion Coordinator? 📢 We are looking for someone who can amplify the voices of people accessing Boaz services in our planning, decision making, and wider advocacy and communications work.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
On #GivingTuesday, we’ve got 5️⃣ ways for you to stand with refugees 🧡

1️⃣ Give to our Christmas Appeal at boaztrust.org.uk/christmas Any gift makes a real difference for the people we support! 🎄
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It was great to see someone new moving into one of our houses in the past couple of weeks! 🏡 As he moved in, he told his support worker that it felt amazing to call a place his home 🧡

#EndDestitution
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Grateful for this reporting from The Lead, shining a light on the devastating impact of reverting to a 28 day move-on period ⬇️

national.thelead.uk/p/new-asylum...
New asylum policies making homeless refugees “targets for the far right”
Labour’s abrupt return to the 28-day move-on period is pushing vulnerable people into rough sleeping and exposing them to fraud and abuse.
national.thelead.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
In the current climate, we’ve been exploring the use of illustration as an alternative to photography or videography to represent people we work with.

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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Last week the Government announced changes to settlement, turning the lives of millions of people upside down. Here's what we know so far 👉 www.praxis.org.uk/news/explain...

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Explainer: statement and consultation on “earned settlement” — Praxis
On Thursday 20th November, the government published a statement and a consultation on their planned changes to  settlement in the UK (also known as indefinite leave to remain or ILR). In sh...
www.praxis.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On 4th September 2025, the government suspended applications for Refugee Family Reunion. It was announced just 3 days before.

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November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As part of our Christmas Appeal this year, Brktiy* shared with us some of her experiences after claiming asylum in the UK and the difference that support from Boaz made to her. You can read more of Brktiy’s story or support our Christmas Appeal here 🔗 boaztrust.org.uk/christmas 🎄

*Name changed
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🚨 We are deeply concerned by the announcement made this afternoon by the Home Secretary with regards to routes to settlement. Making people who have been granted refugee status wait for up to 20 years before they can settle indefinitely in this country is both cruel and counter-intuitive.

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November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
📢 Volunteering must stay voluntary.

Demanding people prove a 'contribution' by volunteering ignores the incredible community work already done by migrants - especially people seeking asylum, who give up hours of their time for free while banned from work.

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UK charities condemn ‘immoral’ plans to force asylum seekers to volunteer
Making volunteering compulsory for refugees slammed as exploitative, bureaucratic and un-British
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The current asylum system is already characterised by so many injustices. This video shines a light on some of them - particularly for people with newly granted refugee status ⬇️

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November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
⚠️ Following yesterday’s announcement by the Home Secretary to radically overhaul the UK asylum system, we condemn in the strongest terms the proposals made.

The scale and scope of the measures announced are abhorrent and represent a catastrophic threat to the right to refugee protection.

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November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On the day the Government has announced plans to erode asylum rights even further, new research from @refugeestogether.bsky.social and @pcsunion.bsky.social by @lsepress.bsky.social shows that a fairer asylum system could help refugees and boost the UK economy ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
At a time when the public conversation about people seeking safety has become increasingly hostile and polarised, many of us feel deeply uncomfortable with what we are hearing and don't recognise ourselves or our values in what is being said and done.
November 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Meet Beanie 🐾 and the 5th volume of the other side of hope.
While Beanie loves looking out the window, our magazine looks inward; into the stories and poems of migrants around the world.
The new issue is now available worldwide.
Explore it: othersideofhope.com/volume-5.html
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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These are the voices you never hear. People seeking safety are trapped in hotel rooms for months, often years. These lengthy stays are ruining people’s lives, whilst lining the pockets of others. #ProfitingfromPeople
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November 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM