Supporting Services and Community Organisations
Nationwide services and support
On Your Side is a UK-wide support and reporting service for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian who has experienced racism or any forms of hate.
STEP (Specialist Training and Employment Programme) is a free online programme offering personalised employment support and high-quality English classes to Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders across England,
The programme offers Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders the opportunity to improve their English, gain confidence and find employment in England.
Delivered by World Jewish Relief, with English classes taught by the British Council, STEP has already supported over 14,000 people and is now welcoming BN(O) visa holders.
What the programme offers:
- One-to-one employment support with a dedicated advisor including:
- CV and cover letter support
- Help with job search and applications
- Interview preparation
- English classes delivered by the British Council
- Learn in small online groups with people of a similar ability, led by professional teachers. Improve your English for everyday life, interviews, and work.
Programme options
Choose the schedule that works best for you:
- 3-month programme
- 12 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
- 10 weeks of daily English classes (Monday to Friday)
- 6-month programme
- 24 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support
- 17 weeks of English classes (3 days a week)
Who can join?
You are eligible if you:
- Are aged over 18
- Have come to England on a Ukrainian visa scheme or hold a HK BN(O) visa
- Are actively looking for work in England
- Can commit to attending regular English classes and employment sessions
More details: https://www.worldjewishrelief.org/specialist-training-and-employment-programme-english/
In UKHK's website, you will find events, information, stories, and opportunities to connect with new friends that will help you to settle in and navigate your new life in the UK.
HKB is a civil-society organisation established in July 2020. HKB’s primary objectives are to provide assistance, advice and support for the Hongkongers community coming to/arrived in the UK; enabling them to settle, integrate, and contribute towards the UK society.
Local services and support
Yorkshire-wide
HKSS - Hong Kong Settlement Scheme - Kirklees Citizens Advice & Law Centre (kcalc.org.uk)
KCALC has launched Hong Kong Settlement Scheme in partnership with Hong Kong Hub to provide bilingual advice service for BN(O) Visa holders who live in the Yorkshire and Humber region to give general advice (in English and Cantonese) and legal advice (available in English Only) to support new arrivals from Hong Kong. This service is free.
Contact (by phone or WhatsApp): 07946 100 446 (Monday to Friday 9:30 – 16:00)
South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire WH Community
Leeds
Information sessions and practical support for Hongkongers run by St Barnabas' Church. For details: https://stbarnabasalwoodley.org.uk/
Community and faith organisations
Sheffield Chinese Christian Church
Volunteering Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering or helping out with activities involving Hongkongers, contact any of the organisations listed above directly.
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Drop-in sessions on social activities, peer support and volunteering opportunities
Drop-in session on local support in Yorkshire and Humber region – 20 April 2022
This event provided an overview of help available for Hongkongers settling in Yorkshire and Humber. The session was split in two parts covering national and regional support.
Drop-in session on volunteering - 2 February 2022
This session provided an overview of what volunteering is, explained benefits of volunteering and help available to volunteers in Hull, Leeds and Sheffield.
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Last updated: 30/10/2025