Nasser is a very skilled carpenter refugee. He was unemployed for one year. He decided to become self employed. In order to do this he informed job centre. According to their advice he took part in a program for six months which was held by Wakefield Business Link. By taking part in this program he became not only familiar with how to become a successful self employed but also he was qualified for a £2000 SRB grant.

After the program he needs to have a business bank account. He went to every bank in Wakefield to open a business account, but no bank accepted his application. He returned to Business Link for help in this matter and discovered that they could not help him with this problem. He was very disappointed, not having a business bank account in spite this fact that he has rented a business premises.

After coming to RASA, Masoud made an appointment with the business department at a local bank. They went together to the branch and Masoud spoke on behalf of Nasser.
The business account was opened at this meeting. Masoud informed Business Link and his file was reopened again, Nasser shortly received his grant.

Nasser believes without RASA’s support he never be able to open a business bank account.