WAST Manchester

01/06/2026

📣 Support our campaign! 📣

We’re raising urgent funds to support women in our network who are currently experiencing homelessness, hunger and profound hardship.

We need your support to ensure these women – many of whom are already fleeing desperate situations – can access basic needs like food and shelter.

To find out more and help us reach our ambitious £3000 goal, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/destitutiontodignity

Let’s work together and help WAST women move

Thank you 🧡

21/05/2026

Do you want to make a difference for women asylum seekers? Then why not apply to join our board? We have four spaces available, including one treasurer role.

Our work takes us everywhere, from the streets of Manchester to the Houses of Parliament. Help us lobby for change and bring solidarity, community and wellbeing to women seeking asylum 🧡

Find out more and apply via our website: https://www.wastmanchester.com/join-us

We'd especially love to hear from any women with lived experience of the UK's asylum or immigration system. We're part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative to ensure our recuitment practice feels inclusive and supported.

13/05/2026

📣 Join our Board! (Just over a week left to apply!)

In case you missed it, we're looking for four new Trustees to join our board and help steer our grassroots charity through the next few years.

Being part of WAST is such a rewarding experience. But don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our trustees had to say! 🧡

Interested in the role, but have questions? Get in touch! We're happy to chat before you apply.

Or for more info about the role, visit our website: wastmanchester.com/join-us

Deadline for applications: Friday 22nd May.

Join usProject CoordinatorThis is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious grassroots charity run by and for women seeking asylum. WAST has a proud track record of providing a safe space for women to come together in solidarity and campaign for justice in an increasingly hostile environ...

11/05/2026

Did you know, this week is Mental Health Awareness Week.

For the women in our network, seeking asylum can take a huge toll on their mental health. Far from home, navigating a hostile asylum system and without any normal semblance of life – many of our women experience loneliness, extreme stress and anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness.

But together, we can make a difference.

This , why not make it your ACTION to stand in solidarity with women asylum seekers?

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:

🧡 Make a donation 🧡
Support our activities and help women asylum seekers find community, support and wellbeing.

🧡 Share our stories 🧡
Share our posts with your community to help raise awareness.

🧡 Stand in solidarity 🧡
Use your voice to advocate for change or share words of solidarity and support.

08/05/2026

🗓️ Coming up in May!

We have a busy month all round, with Friday drop-in, sewing and choir 🧡 Not to mention yoga and dance with the brilliant Afrocats, and a legal advice session with Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit.

We've also recently added dedicated 1-2-1 wellbeing sessions, to support our women to feel more calm, resilient and in control when facing challenging circumstances. If you're a WAST woman, get in touch to book a session.

And members, don't forget! We're closed for half term at the end of the month.

08/05/2026

The women of WAST want to say a HUGE thank you to Rachel who raised over £1000 for WAST in the London Marathon last month. What a SUPERSTAR! 🥇

It means such a lot to know that people care and want to see dignity for all women seeking asylum. We appreciate you Rachel! Together in solidarity, always 🧡

And if Rachel has inspired you to run your own fundraiser for WAST, get in touch – we'd love to hear from you.

30/04/2026

ICYMI – We're looking for people to join our Board! Could you be our next Trustee?

To give you an idea what it's like, we asked our existing Trustees why they love being part of the Board and why the work we do together matters so much.

If you have any questions of your own about this role – get in touch. We're happy to chat before you apply.

You can also find out more on our website: https://www.wastmanchester.com/join-us

Deadline for applications: Friday 22nd May.

29/04/2026

Seeking asylum can be a frightening and isolating experience. That’s why community is so important to us. Every month, we run a variety of sessions bringing women together to connect, learn new skills and restore a sense of wellbeing.

But we can't do it without you!

WAST exists thanks to our kind sponsors, fundraisers and our community of incredible donors. Every penny we receive goes into providing support and wellbeing activities to women seeking asylum.

If you'd like to support the women of WAST, find out how on our website: wastmanchester.com

Thank you 🧡

23/04/2026

📣 Calling all WAST members! Friday drop-in is back this week. Come along to find out about upcoming activities, get support and connect with new friends.

If you're a woman seeking asylum in Greater Manchester, you're welcome here 🧡 No one should have to face this alone.

If you haven't been before, don't worry. There are lots of friendly faces here, and the team is on hand to help you with anything you need. We also cover bus fare and provide a meal for you and your child/children.

Get in touch to find out more: wastmanchester.com/contact-us

17/04/2026

🧡 Meet the Fundraiser: Five minutes with Rachel 🧡

Later this month, the amazing Rachel will be running the London Marathon on behalf of WAST and Macmillan Cancer Support. We met with Rachel to find out why she’s running for WAST and why our cause is so important to her.

If you'd like to sponsor Rachel and help support the work we do, visit her fundraising page: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/13267/rachels-run-the-london-2026-marathon/