The Greater Manchester Step Change consortium brings together 11 asylum and refugee support organisations and an Experts by Experience group working across Greater Manchester (GM). We aim to develop a joined-up, sustainable ecosystem of support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
In 8 boroughs of Greater Manchester, Step Change partners deliver in person services and other activities so that people can access support in the places where they live as well as opportunities to connect with their community. In the two boroughs (Trafford and Stockport) where we don’t have in person services, we provide an outreach model of support delivered by Step Change partners.
We support organisations across Greater Manchester that offer specialised services related to asylum support, housing, and immigration legal advice. As a consortium, we also work to ensure that these services are well-coordinated and easily accessible to those who need them..
We work to strengthen the connectedness of the asylum and migration sector, making sure there are opportunities to share information, collaborate and collectively problem solve, share solidarity and build capacity as a sector. We also collaborate with regional strategic decision-makers and other key partners to achieve our shared goals.
We work to have a strong, inclusive and connected voice across GM to influence decisions on asylum and migration in the region. This collective voice works towards centering the perspectives of people who have experienced the asylum process.
As a consortium we believe that people with lived experience of migration should be at the heart of service design and delivery, campaigns for change and the development of the asylum support sector.
We work closely with a group of 12 members, coordinated by MRSN to advise, steer and influence the consortium's programmatic work as well as participating in advocacy on issues to advocate on issues affecting asylum seekers and refugees across Greater Manchester.
Leeds and Bradford with national remit
Manchester
Manchester with national remit
