Financial Independence
RMC provides financial independence support to people to manage their finances and become financially independent. This includes income maximisation advice and support on tackling the cost of living.
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Support available
- Assisting with making the right application for benefits and ensuring that the correct level of entitlements is paid to applicants. Examples, Universal Credit, Child benefits, Housing benefits, Working and child tax credits, Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Pension Credit, Income Support, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance for children, Attendance Allowance etc. Â
- Benefit eligibility advice
- Energy advice- energy saving behaviors
- Support to access asylum support
- Government grant funding- Warm Home Discount, Severn Trent Trust Fund etc
- Integration loan applications
- Assistance opening a UK bank account
Who can get help:
Any asylum seekers, refugees and migrants.
Accessing support
If you need support with immigration related matters, please attend our drop-in service at one of our centres.Â
Current projects
Walsall Connected
The project aims to tackle digital exclusion by helping our beneficiaries access vital frontline services online, and supporting them to built digital skills.
Wider Determinants of Health
RMC is supporting asylum seekers, newly granted refugees, and undocumented individuals to settle and integrate in Wolverhampton. The focus is on helping them meet their basic needs including food, clothing,
HMRC Support
The HMRC projects gives people the knowledge and tools to access their own HMRC records and self- serve in the future.
Move on Project – Birmingham
RMC can assist individuals in Birmingham with recent positive Home Office decisions to transition smoothly into mainstream services, securing housing and integrating into the local community
Birmingham Sanctuary Hub
The Birmingham Sanctuary Hub will create a welcoming, multi-channel service providing holistic support to sanctuary seekers, helping them settle, gain independence, and integrate into the local community.
Move on Project Walsall
The Former Asylum Seeker or New Refugee Move-On Service is designed to assist individuals in Walsall who have recently received a positive Home Office decision. Our aim is to help
Past projects
Supporting independenceÂ
Ensuring everyone has access to support they are entitiled to
The UK systems can be complex and confusing. Leaving families without vital support they are entitled to.Â
RMC works with people to see what support is available to ensure they can live independently and provide a safe, secure environment for themselves and their family.
This support allows people to settle and begin to build their lives and integrate into society.
