Community support - Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa holders

Warwickshire Youth Service

Warwickshire Youth Service works closely with young people who have arrived via the BNO route, helping them settle into life in the UK and build positive connections within their local communities. Dedicated youth groups are currently running in Nuneaton and Leamington, with additional opportunities also offered in Stratford. Through a wide range of activities, young people can develop new skills, make friends, and grow in confidence. The programme includes exciting trips, opportunities to share and enjoy different foods and cultures, sports activities, and plenty of fun social experiences. These sessions provide a welcoming and supportive environment where young people can feel included, explore new interests, and thrive in their new lives in Warwickshire.

Nuneaton Methodist Church

A weekly drop in Hong Kong Café starting on Tuesday mornings, from 10 to 11.30 from Tuesday 23 October 

Education4all

Education 4 All 23 CIC (E4A) is a community organisation supporting newly arrived people, including refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, Ukrainian and Hong Kong communities, to settle, integrate and thrive in the UK. 

We provide accessible English language classes, conversation groups, citizenship preparation alongside practical employability and life-skills workshops. Our aim is not simply to teach English, but to build confidence, independence and opportunities, helping people feel connected to their communities and able to contribute to British society. 

Since launching in 2023, E4A has supported hundreds of participants through classes, workshops, volunteering, training and employment opportunities, working in partnership with local organisations, universities, libraries and community groups. 

Coventry HongKongers CIC

Founded in April 2023, Coventry HongKongers C.I.C. is a non-profit organisation supporting Cantonese-speaking HongKongers in Coventry and Warwickshire. 

Our mission is to help newly arrived Hong Kong immigrants settle and thrive in the UK. We provide personalised, one-to-one support, including English-language communication and interpretation assistance from DBS-checked volunteers who have completed safeguarding training. 

We organise cultural and community activities, including Lunar New Year and other festival celebrations, as well as wellbeing workshops and practical seminars covering topics such as settlement, citizenship, wills and estate planning. Our walk-and-talk meet-ups, informal brunches and other activities provide opportunities to build friendships, share experiences and maintain connections with Hong Kong culture while integrating into British society. 

Coventry HongKongers C.I.C. is a registered Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) and is listed in the Coventry City Council Community.

Stratford Town Trust

Stratford Town Trust works to create a vibrant and connected community in our town. We host events for all ages make connections to bring people together. Drop into our Community Hub to see what’s going on locally and chat to us about ways to be involved in Stratford upon Avon. 

Sydni Centre

At SYDNI you can improve your English skills. SYDNI run English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL) sessions four times a week during term times (not during school holidays):

  • Tuesdays - 1pm to 2.30pm - Beginners sessions.Wednesdays - 1pm to 2.30pm - Intermediate sessions.
  • Mondays - 1.30pm to 3pm - Advanced sessions
  • Tuesdays - 10.30am - 12 - English Conversation sessions (suitable for Intermediate and Advanced learners)
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Many of our ESOL students also volunteer with us as a way of improving their English too. Volunteer roles often involve serving customers and so there are lots of opportunities to have conversations and practice English skills with help from the team! 

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