Stories & Guides

Practical advice and real stories from the SWAP community in Portsmouth.

Beyond the Student Years: How Bangladesh Welfare Association Portsmouth Supports the Whole Community

September 5, 2026

Beyond the Student Years: How Bangladesh Welfare Association Portsmouth Supports the Whole Community

SWAP is here for your university years — but Bangladesh Welfare Association Portsmouth (BWA) has been supporting the wider Bangladeshi community here since 1963. Here's what they actually do, and how to reach them.

You Are Not Alone: Support for Women Facing Domestic Abuse or Feeling Unsafe in Portsmouth

September 5, 2026

You Are Not Alone: Support for Women Facing Domestic Abuse or Feeling Unsafe in Portsmouth

If you're a woman in Portsmouth facing domestic abuse or feeling unsafe, real, confidential help exists, including support that understands South Asian and Bangladeshi cultural context. Here's exactly who to contact.

CV and Cover Letter Writing: Why the UK Format Is Different (and How to Get It Right)

September 5, 2026

CV and Cover Letter Writing: Why the UK Format Is Different (and How to Get It Right)

The CV that got you noticed in Bangladesh could get you rejected in the UK — before anyone even reads it. Here's what's actually different, and where to get free, expert help sorting it out.

How to Find Asian & Halal Groceries in Portsmouth: A New Student's Guide

September 5, 2026

How to Find Asian & Halal Groceries in Portsmouth: A New Student's Guide

New to Portsmouth and missing home-cooked food? Here's exactly where to find halal meat, Bangladeshi spices, and Asian groceries in Fratton and North End — no more wandering around confused.