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Fri, Aug

Bolton Destitution Project

Helping to create new futures for Bolton’s asylum seekers and refugees…

The Wednesday Drop-in is closed tomorrow (July 22nd 2026) for the team's annual holiday break.
The Drop-in reopened on Wednesday, July 29th at 10am.

Casework Services

NEED HELP? Visit The DP DROP IN CENTRE >>

DONATIONS

Due to a severe shortage of storage space, at the moment DP is unable to accept donations of clothing and household goods.

For further information and updates on the situation please contact us at info@boltondp.org Please note this does not apply to food and toiletries. We are still accepting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food. The Food Team can advise what we are most in need of. We are very grateful for all your support and will advise when we are able to accept donations once more.

Casework Services

ASYLUM SEEKER CASEWORK SERVICES AT DP:

The Casework team at the Destitution Project (DP) provides casework support for asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers who live in Bolton. Please note that, based on our Charity’s registration, we are not able to provide casework help to anyone living outside of Bolton or anyone who is an EU citizen or a British passport holder.

ASYLUM SEEKER CASEWORK SERVICES AT DP:

The Casework team at the Destitution Project (DP) provides casework support for asylum seekers and refused asylum seekers who live in Bolton. Please note that, based on our Charity’s registration, we are not able to provide casework help to anyone living outside of Bolton or anyone who is an EU citizen or a British passport holder.

ARE YOU AN ASYLUM SEEKER WHO IS NEW TO BOLTON?

Currently, due to the high number of cases our Caseworker already has, we can only take on a new casework client when a space becomes available. However, wherever possible we will sign-post you to other services in Bolton or refer you to another organisation that may be able to help you.

ARE YOU ALREADY ONE OF OUR CASEWORK CLIENTS?

If you want help from the DP Caseworker you must contact them as follows:

Shaheda Mangerah - Senior Caseworker
Tel: 07421 352829
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During the following times: Monday 9am - 1pm, Tuesday 9am - 1pm, Wednesday 9am - 2pm (by appointment only. Contact the Caseworker before Wednesday for an appointment), Thursday 9am - 1pm, Friday 9am - 12pm

Face to Face Appointments: You must contact the DP Caseworker before a Wednesday to ask for an appointment.

Appointments are only given when necessary to meet face to face.

IF YOU ARE A REFUGEE OR ASYLUM SEEKER

You may wish to contact either of the following organisations for help: 1) The British Red Cross (Tel: 0161 888 8932; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or 2) BRASS (Tel: 01204 397152 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Please Help Bolton DP

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE DESTITUTION PROJECT (DP)?

To run its weekly Drop-In for asylum seekers and refugees and provide casework support, the Destitution Project relies heavily on the help and dedication of its volunteers.

Because we are a thriving organisation with much work to be done, we are looking for volunteers who are able to give us at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 months. If you are recently retired, part-time employed or otherwise able to give us this level of commitment, we would love to hear from you!

You can email us at: info@boltondp.org and send us a CV or details on your relevant experience and availability. We will then arrange for you to visit the Drop-In on a Wednesday so that you can have a guided tour and we can explain a bit more about what volunteering with us will involve.

Particular skills we are currently looking for are:

General admin skills and experience: You will need to be able to come in on different days (e.g. on Wednesdays and Fridays) when needed. We will work with you to find times that suit both you and the team.

IT and computer skills: we often need help on a Wednesdays (9.00am - 3.00pm) and sometimes on other occasions when needed.

DP Reception Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9.00am to 3.30 pm each Wednesday and help with the sign-in system, welcoming service users and visitors and managing access to the Drop-In.

Drop in Team: you will need to be able to come in from 9am- 3.00pm on Wednesdays. It may involve General Hall Duties including the setting up and putting away of furniture and games equipment or supporting in the Food or Clothes Room with managing stock and assisting our Service Users. You will need to be able to work well as part of a team.

English Teaching: to teach English at a basic or intermediate level in small groups on a Wednesday each week. No formal qualifications required but some background in English teaching/education may be helpful.

Thank you for considering volunteering with us!

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