Panah Project
Panah Project | Support for individuals and families from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

What is the Panah Project?

Panah provides specialist support for people aged 16+ and their children experiencing domestic abuse and other harmful practices.

Panah Project | Support for individuals and families from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds

This includes abuse linked to culture, family or community, such as:

  • Coercive control
  • Honour-based abuse
  • Forced marriage
  • FGM
  • Stalking and harassment
  • Spiritual abuse

We recognise that for many people, abuse is complex and may be shaped by additional barriers such as language, immigration status, isolation or fear of community repercussions.

Panah Project Service Leaflet 2026 (1.96 MB)

How We Support

Support is flexible, confidential and shaped around every individual.

We offer:

  • One-to-one casework, including risk assessment and safety planning
  • Advocacy with housing, police, schools and health services
  • Support navigating legal processes and immigration routes
  • Peer support groups and wellbeing activities through our Community Hub
  • Specialist recovery support through the SafeLives Sunrise programme for women, children and young people (aged 4–18)
  • Community outreach through grassroots and culturally specific organisations

Support can be delivered face-to-face, through home visits, or via phone and virtual contact — ensuring people can access help safely and discreetly.

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Panah Project | Support for individuals and families from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds
Community-Based Support

Community-Based Support

Panah is rooted in the community.

Through our Community Hub, we create safe, accessible spaces where people can connect, rebuild confidence and reduce isolation.

We also work closely with local organisations to reach those who may not otherwise access support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marriage should always be based on choice and consent.

If you feel pressured, frightened or unable to say no, it is important to know that your wishes and feelings matter and support is available.

We understand that these situations can be extremely difficult and emotional, especially when family relationships, culture and community expectations are involved. Many people love and care about their families whilst also feeling worried, conflicted or unsafe.

You should be able to express your views without fear or pressure.

If you feel your consent is not being respected, there are ways to access support and protection. This can include safety planning, confidential advice and legal protections such as Forced Marriage Protection Orders.

At Panah, we can:

  • Listen without judgement 
  • Help you understand your rights and options 
  • Support you to stay safe 
  • Work with other services if needed 
  • Help you access specialist advice and legal support  

You will not be pressured into making decisions before you are ready. Your views, safety and wellbeing will remain at the centre of any support offered.

Yes. Leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the hardest and bravest decisions someone makes, especially after living with fear and control for a long time.

You are not alone and support is available.

The most important thing is that you can leave safely and are not placed at further risk. Speaking with a specialist support worker can help you explore your options and create a safe plan for leaving.

There are safe places across the country and support is available to help you access confidential accommodation if needed.

At Panah, we can:

  • Talk through your situation safely and confidentially 
  • Help you create a safety plan 
  • Support you to access refuge or temporary accommodation 
  • Liaise with local and national services on your behalf 
  • Support you with housing, police, legal or immigration concerns 
  • Provide emotional and practical support for you and your children 

If you do not want to leave immediately, you can still access support. Many people leave in a planned way, and we can work with you at your pace to help increase safety and prepare for the future.

If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

If you need emergency accommodation outside office hours in Bolton, you can contact the Emergency Duty Social Worker on 01204 337777.

Your safety and wellbeing matter, and help is available when you are ready.

You can still access support, regardless of your immigration status or whether you have access to public funds.

We understand that concerns about immigration, housing, finances or fear of authorities can prevent people from seeking help. Some people may also feel frightened about what could happen to themselves or their children if they speak out.

At Panah, we will listen without judgement and help you understand your options safely and confidentially.

We can support you with:

  • Safety planning and emotional support 
  • Advice around your rights and available options 
  • Referrals to specialist immigration and legal services 
  • Advocacy with housing and other agencies 
  • Support accessing refuge or emergency accommodation where possible 

Every situation is different and support will depend on your individual circumstances, but you do not have to face this alone.

Seeking support does not mean you have to make immediate decisions. We will work at your pace and help you explore the safest options available to you.

You do not have to report abuse to the police to receive support from Panah.

We understand that people may have fears about family reactions, community pressure, honour-based abuse, immigration concerns or the consequences of involving the police. These fears are real and will be taken seriously.

Our role is to support you to understand your options and increase your safety — not to pressure you into decisions you are not ready to make.

We can still help with:

  • Safety planning 
  • Emotional and practical support 
  • Housing and refuge options 
  • Advocacy with other services 
  • Support around family and community pressures 
  • Exploring legal and protective options if you want to 

We will work at your pace and keep your wishes at the centre of the support provided, while also being honest about any safeguarding responsibilities we may have to keep you or others safe.

We cannot provide immigration advice directly, as immigration advice is a regulated area of law.

However, we can give you information about specialist immigration services and help you understand what support may be available.

We work closely with Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and can refer you for specialist immigration advice where appropriate.

We will continue to support you whilst you are accessing their service and can help with safety planning, emotional support and advocacy alongside any immigration matters.

Want to talk to us?

There are several ways you can contact us here at Endeavour. You can telephone Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5.00pm

Tel: 01204 394 842
Email: info@endeavourproject.org.uk

Via Facebook messager service:
www.facebook.com/EndeavourDAV/

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