We offer help and support for migrants in Bracknell Forest, along with our partners.
The list below includes local organisations that can offer support to help families settle in Bracknell Forest.
Local services and charities
Bracknell foodbank
Location: Kerith Community Church, Church Road, Bracknell, RG12 1EH
Website: Bracknell foodbank
Email: foodbank@kerith.church
Phone: 01344 862699
Bracknell Forest school admissions
Bracknell Jobcentre Plus
Location: Origin, Western Road, Bracknell RG12 1US
Website: Bracknell Jobcentre Plus
Phone:
- general: 0800 169 0190
- new benefit claims: 0800 055 6688
- universal Credit: 0800 328 5644
Citizens Advice East Berkshire
Free, impartial and confidential advice and information.
Website: Citizens Advice East Berkshire
Phone: 0808 278 7914
Address: Bracknell Office, The Columbia Centre, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1JG
Local Citizens Advice outreach centres
Crowthorne Baptist Church, 144 High Street, Crowthorne, RG45 7AT
Drop-in advice service every third Friday of the month during term time - 10am to midday.
Sandhurst Town Council, Yorktown Road, Sandhurst, GU47 9BJ
Pre-booked appointment advice service on alternate Tuesday mornings during term time. Call 01252 879060 to book an appointment.
Crowthorne foodbank
Location: Vineyard Church Centre, 25 Wellington Business Park, Duke's Ride
Crowthorne, RG45 6LS
Website: Crowthorne Foodbank
Email: info@crowthorne.foodbank.org.uk
Phone: 01344 780087
Involve community services
Involve can provide access to a range of practical and mental health support through the local charity, community and faith sector.
Location: The Court House, Broadway, Bracknell, RG12 1AE
Website: Involve
Email: reception@involve.community
Phone: 01344 304 304
National Careers Service (Adviza)
Location: 11th Floor, Ocean House, The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1AX
Website: Adviza
Email: info@adviza.org.uk
Phone: 0118 402 7050
Reading Refugee Support Group
Location: First Floor, RISC, 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS
Website: Reading Refugee Support Group
Email: info@rrsg.org.uk
Phone: 01189 505 356
English language support
Bracknell Open Learning Centre
Community Learning at Bracknell Open Learning Centre offer English language courses.
Level: basic, intermediate and advanced
Type of learning: in class
For more information, contact the Community Learning Team by:
- email: community.learning@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 01344 354220
Bracknell and Wokingham College
Course name: English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Level: basic (with supporting materials for intermediate and advanced)
Cost: this course may have a cost - contact the provider for more details
Type of learning: in class
For more information, contact Lauren Goldring on:
- email: lauren.goldring@activatelearning.ac.uk
- phone: 01344 766290
ESOL Courses
Course name: English Lessons Online
Level: basic, intermediate and advanced
Type of learning: online
Cost: free
For more information, visit the ESOL Courses website, or contact Sue Lyon-Jones on feedback@esolcourses.com.
BBC
Course name: BBC Learning English
Level: easy, medium and hard
Type of learning: online
Cost: free
Visit the BBC Learning English website to start learning.
Influent Programmes
Course name: Home Tuition Programme
Level: basic, intermediate, advanced and business English
Type of learning: in person
Cost: this course has a cost - contact the provider for more details
For more information, visit the Influent Programmes website, or email be@influentme.com.
Language International
Language International can help you find in-person English Language tuition with a private tutor. Some tuition options are residential.
Level: basic, intermediate, advanced and business English
Type of learning: in person
Cost: these courses have a cost - contact the provider for more details
To search for a provider, visit the Language International website.
VSI Razom
VSI Razom offers English language lessons. They are based in Princess Square at The Lexicon.
Type of learning: in person
Cost: free
For more information, email vsirazom@yahoo.com.
Mental health support
Barnardo's Ukrainian support helpline
Free helpline staffed by English, Ukrainian and Russian speakers, to offer support to children and families arriving in the UK from Ukraine.
The helpline is open Monday to Friday,10am to 8pm and Saturday, 10am to 3pm.
Website: Barnardo's Ukrainian support helpline
Email: ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk
Phone: 0800 148 8586
Bracknell Forest mental health support
Find mental health support from the council and our partners on our mental health and wellbeing pages.
British Red Cross
British Red Cross offers support to refugees and asylum seekers - including help for Afghans and Ukrainians
Cruse bereavement service
Cruse help with support, counselling, education, advice and information on bereavement issues.
Website: Cruse Bereavement Support
Email: cruse.tvberks@btconnect.com
Phone: 01344 411919
Happiness Hub
The Happiness Hub is a service run by Bracknell Forest Council. It runs a variety of events and sessions aimed at improving mental health.
Website: Happiness Hub events
Phone: call the council on 01344 352000 and ask for the Happiness Hub Team
NHS Talking Therapies Berkshire
NHS Talking Therapies Berkshire is a friendly service for people aged over 17 with common mental health problems such as low mood, anxiety and stress.
Website: NHS Talking Therapies Berkshire
Email: talkingtherapies@berkshire.nhs.uk
Phone: 0300 365 2000