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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) – National VCSE Grants
| Organisation | Project | Contact Details |
Barnardos | Helpline offering advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to housing options, accessing education, welfare benefits, integration, and resettlement. The organisation will also offer emotional support and six free sessions of psychotherapy delivered by qualified Barnardo’s therapists. These sessions can take place remotely via telephone or online. | Hong Kong BN(O) Helpline |
The Growth Company | “Jobs for Hongkongers” is an initiative delivered nationally by The Growth Company – and, in the East Midlands, Groundwork UK. The aim of the initiative is to support Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders find sustainable & meaningful employment through the delivery of an 8-week course designed to improve their employability. This course will be delivered virtually/remotely and in Cantonese, allowing everyone who needs support to be able to access it. | www.jobsforhongkongers.org.uk |
Protection Approaches | Third Party Hate Crime Reporting Service. Consortium of organisations will create an accessible UK-wide third party hate crime and hate incident support and reporting service for BN(O) status holders and all East and Southeast Asian communities. It will include a helpline and a website. | Protection Approaches (protectionapproaches.org) |
In March 2024, UK government announced its 4th year of funding for the UK-wide Welcome Programme to support BN(O) status holders. This includes grant funding for Welcome Hubs to support Hong Kong BNO Visa Holders and in the East Midlands, we will be focussing our support in these areas:
We know that those on the BN(O) route want to find and secure jobs as soon as they arrive. This guarantees an income and also provides opportunities to integrate into your new community.
There are many benefits in helping you to access employment at the right skill level, both for your own wellbeing and for the wider community. Employment support can help you understand the UK job market, transfer existing skills and qualifications, and find relevant training and study options.
A recent survey from British Future has shown that Hong Kong BNO physical and emotional wellbeing levels are generally good, but anxiety about future life in the UK is also a common source of stress. Many also have concerns for friends and family they have left behind, and about the social and political climate in Hong Kong.
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