Together with the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU), we have produced an information sheet about local authority support for destitute families in GM. We don’t believe that anyone should… Read More »Information sheet on local authority support for destitute families
Today we at the GM Migrant Destitution Fund have launched a new campaign – #EndDestitution: Dignity for all Greater Manchester Residents. Across Greater Manchester, members of our communities are being… Read More »#EndDestitution campaign launched today!
We have launched our festive fundraiser, inviting people to show solidarity, love and care to our friends and neighbours forced into destitution, by donating to MDF. Donate at: www.migrantdestitution.co.uk/donate Please… Read More »MDF festive fundraiser
At the end of November, the government announced a series of cruel plans to make the Hostile Environment even more hostile. On 17th November, they announced changes to the asylum… Read More »How the government’s latest plans will force more people into destitution
We are piloting a new grants programme for people on care worker visas facing destitution. There are likely hundreds of people in our city region in this situation – who… Read More »New MDF programme for care workers facing destitution
We are recruiting for a project worker to support MDF’s lived experience work and other projects at Manchester Community Central. Please share widely! Salary: £10,488 per year (0.4 of £26,221 full-time… Read More »We are recruiting!
In July 2025, the Greater Manchester Migrant Destitution Fund, in partnership with Equal Education Chances, held a community consultation with families experiencing destitution because of their immigration status, to understand… Read More »“Who is going to hear you?”: Community consultation with families experiencing destitution
Last month, we came together with referral partners from across Greater Manchester to find connections, share learnings and build solidarity and power – as well as enjoy a delicious lunch… Read More »Our May partnership event: standing in solidarity against the White Paper and ‘island of strangers’ rhetoric
My visit to Equal Education Chances (EEC) was eye-opening. EEC engages, educates and empowers young people and individuals living with disabilities in both England and Nigeria. Because of their work with families… Read More »RuthRose visits MDF partner Equal Education Chances
The Migrant Destitution Fund’s grants programme is currently paused for the summer, as unfortunately we do not currently have the funds to sustain our grants 12 months of the year.… Read More »MDF paused for the summer