# Real Hope Leeds > Specialised training programmes in barista skills and hospitality for refugees and asylum seekers ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://realhope.uk/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Support](https://realhope.uk/support/): SUPPORT US Make a Donation Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of refugees, helping them gain valuable skills and opportunities for a better future. Every contribution goes directly towards training, resources and support to empower individuals in the hospitality industry. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a regular contribution, your generosity provides Real Hope. Volunteering Join us as a volunteer and be part of a meaningful journey! Whether you have experience in coffee, hospitality, mentoring, or simply a heart to help, your time and skills can make a lasting impact. From training sessions to community events, […] - [Catering](https://realhope.uk/catering/): CATERING ‘Delicious catering that bring hope.’ Real Hope Leeds provides a professional catering service helping your event be a success whatever the occasion! Our friendly service is extremely flexible, offering you great food whatever your budget or numbers. As well as providing delicious food for business lunches, parties and private functions we also train asylum seekers and refugees enabling them to find work. We offer a range of menus. Our cold food options include various buffets which can include sandwiches/wraps, quiches, plates of cured meats, scones, homemade cakes. Our hot food range includes pasta dishes, slow cooked chicken, curries, dahls […] - [Training](https://realhope.uk/our-training/): TRAINING Our training programme is for refugees and asylum seekers whose English is at entry level 3 or above.  The programme runs for 18 weeks with the first part (English, Barista skills etc.) taking place on Mondays.  We run 3 programmes a year with between 12 – 16 trainees in each cohort. 5 Main Elements in our Training Programme English Classes This will help improve your confidence in spoken English, particularly in language relevant for customer service. You will learn the vocabulary needed for both food hygiene and barista training. Barista Training You will learn how to make professional coffee: […] - [Partnership](https://realhope.uk/partnership/): PARTNERSHIP Work Experience for Refugees We are looking for cafes or hospitality businesses to offer work experience opportunities to our talented group of trainees. Could You Benefit From: Adding a fresh perspective to your business? Passionate, enthusiastic and barista-trained students? Promoting workforce diversity and enhancing your public profile by supporting refugees in Leeds? Our Current Partnerships Our Programme is for an 8-Week Placement, 6 Hours per Week. All placements are arranged through Real Hope Leeds. Please get in touch if you are interested! Contact Us - [Contact](https://realhope.uk/contact/): CONTACT US Send us a message Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Your Name *Your E-mailYour PhoneYour Message * Send Now E-MAIL realhopeleeds@gmail.com PHONE 074-7693-6772 Facebook Instagram Whatsapp - [About](https://realhope.uk/about/): About Real Hope Real Hope Leeds was born out of Arash’s own experience of seeking asylum in the UK.  Whilst waiting for his case to be decided he saw how easily asylum seekers and refugees could be exploited in the black market.  He decided that one day he would use his passion for food, and desire to help others, to empower refugees for work in the main economy. Arash shared this compelling vision with Phil Thomas, who joined him to set up Real Hope Leeds as the other director.  Phil has 20 years of experience as the founder and director […] - [Home](https://realhope.uk/): BREWING SKILLS, BUILDING FUTURES. Get Started Real Hope Leeds CIC is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering refugees and asylum seekers. Our specialised training gives the skills, knowledge and qualifications to get a job in the UK hospitality sector. We arrange work placements in local cafes for our trainees, giving them vital experience. We also provide quality catering enabling a fair wage to be paid to some of our trainees. We know that fair employment offers refugees a brighter future, and we want to give Real Hope. Together we bring Real Hope Refugee and asylum seeker We can help you […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)