Project Overview

Weekly groups for women seeking asylum in Leeds, supported by Leeds City Council and Womble Bond Dickinson Foundation. ​At Rainbow Hearts, women of all ages come together to give and receive emotional support from other women who have had similar experiences. The group supports women to live safe and healthy lives free from abuse and trauma.

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Group sessions can include:

• Health and wellbeing sessions 

• Education and employability opportunities 

• Cooking and healthy living sessions 

• Practical support sessions 

• Energy and household support workshops

• Digital inclusion and safety sessions

• Creative arts and craft activities

• Physical wellbeing activities

• Community voice and consultation opportunities

Project Outcomes

Women attending Rainbow Hearts will:

• Be supported to link with other support services in the city

• Make new friends and widen their support network

• Gain a better understanding of their rights

• Have increased levels of confidence and resilience

• Feel safe and supported 

Project Offer

Rainbow Hearts offer:

• Support with transport

• Interpreters

• Support with learning English

• Access to donated clothes, shoes and bedding

• Breakfast, fresh fruit and other refreshments

What women say about Rainbow Hearts

"I love to chat to people and go to things with people. It's much better than sitting at home, thinking and being lonely."​

"I love coming to Rainbow Hearts, all the different countries and backgrounds, always beside me."​

"It's difficult to find a place I can go to with a child - thank you for being one of those places I can go"