Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic
Groups
Local Information Sheet No 13
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Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) Groups
N9
AFRICAN FRENCH SPEAKING ORGANISATION (AFSOR)
Contact: Joe Maiza
Address: Room 4, Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6378 (office) / 07708495656 (mobile) / 07404609851 (mobile)
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.afsor.org.uk
Open: Contact for details
Languages spoken: French, English
African French Speaking Organisation “AFSOR” is a registered charity group set up, in May 2005,
for the benefit of disadvantaged people from Africa francophone in particular and in general, for
the benefit of anyone from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic “BAME” community groups. The
charity aims to: provide children, young people, adult and elderly with additional education, skills
training and recreation; raise awareness in matters regarding community social life in the UK
mainly in health and safety, housing, employment, barriers, neighbourhood, British Law, and
welfare benefits. The main activities are: ESOL: From beginner to advanced levels; After School
Education; ICT/Computing and Employability Skills Training; Workshops; Information, Advice and
Guidance; Volunteering Scheme; Counselling; Interpreting and translation; Sports/Recreation;
Black History Telling; Arts and Outings. The objectives of the charity are to relieve barriers; help
children and young people achieve their potentials; enable the community members to play a fuller
role in the UK society as a whole; help the service users get adequate information, skills for life
and qualifications; increase the service users’ confidence and self-esteem; relieve poverty,
isolation, stress, depression and other kind of illnesses; recognise own community values and
values of other community groups; secure a lasting improvement of social life and facilitate the
community members’ integration into British society. The organisation relies on grants and
voluntary donations to run our activities. Our thoughts turn to the Enfield Council, Local Authority
Services and other funders for their kind generosities. Their financial and in kind donation supports
are allowing the organisation to continue fulfilling its assigned objectives.
BRITISH AFGHAN WOMEN’S SOCIETY
Address: Room 4, Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6350
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.britishafghanwomen.org
Open: Wednesdays 11.30am-5.30pm, Friday 11.30am-5.30pm (by appointment only)
Languages spoken: Darsi, Farsi, Pashto, Persian, English
This is a voluntary organisation aiming to empower and help Afghan women. Services provided
include an information service, outreach work and referrals to other agencies.
CYPRIOT ELDERLY AND DISABLED GROUP (ENFIELD)
Address: Room 4, Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 07970407664
Meets at: Ruth Winston Centre, 190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5UE on Mon 12.30pm3.30pm
Reardon Court, 26 Cosgrove Close, Winchmore Hill, N21 3BH on Tue 10.30am-2.30pm
Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ on Wed 12pm-3.30pm
Languages Spoken: Greek, English
An informal meeting place where older Cypriots and Cypriots with disabilities meet in a safe and
welcoming environment. We provide a luncheon club on Tuesdays (£3.10). We have chair based
exercise programme, tea and coffee, play bingo, have health talks, arrange seaside trips and help
with translation and referring members to appropriate agencies. Membership if £5 per year.
Access: ramps, disabled toilets, dial-a-ride transport, community transport.
ENFIELD CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, N9 0HZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6352
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.theeca.org.uk
Open: Phone for details
Languages Spoken: English
Enfield Caribbean Association offers information and advice to members of the Caribbean
community who may be experiencing difficulty accessing public services. The association
operates a luncheon club for the elderly, which provides a healthy hot meal, simple exercise
classes, and other social and cultural activities at the Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church between
1pm-4pm on Fridays. The association also offers a weekly drop-in session on Thursdays between
10am-1pm to socialise and includes exercises classes at the Community House. Members are
mainly Caribbean but the association is open to everyone.
EDMONTON COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
Address: 391 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0NR
Telephone: None
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Language Spoken: English
The organisation seeks to promote and advance the welfare of the African community and others
living within local areas. They seek to improve the quality of life, reduce poverty and promote
social inclusion. They organise workshops for young people including dance, music, drama and
have English classes (if funding available).
Details unconfirmed for 2015.
ENFIELD RACIAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (EREC)
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6271 / 6272
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.enfieldrec.org.uk
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: English
Enfield Racial Equality Council’s mission is to actively promote and seek to implement a racially
just, fair and equitable society which will enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and learn
in the London Borough of Enfield.
ENFIELD SAHELI
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6218
Fax: 020 8373 6219
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.enfieldsaheli.org
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Language Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
Enfield Saheli (female friend) offers support and advice to women in Enfield. The charity is run by
women for women, with special emphasis on support for women of all ethnicities. They aim to
empower women to participate fully in social, cultural and civic life; provide services through
trained and friendly female staff who can speak South Asian languages by supporting women with
mental health, acute illness, disabilities, carers and also women who have experienced domestic
violence. It has a broad approach offering information, advice and guidance, access to legal and
housing professionals, counselling service by bilingual counsellors, crisis support and group
support work. For much more information on this group please visit their website or call the above
number.
ENFIELD SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (SECCA)
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6340
Fax: 020 8373 6256
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm
Language Spoken: Somali, English
A non-profit making voluntary organisation established to help the resettlement of Somali’s living
within Enfield. They offer information and advice on matters such as welfare benefits, education,
health, fuel efficiency and other community development related issues. They have an established
youth and sports project and a supplementary school. They also provide women groups, elderly
and disabled groups, as well as workshops on various community issues, basic skills training,
employment and training courses and EAL classes (when funding is available).
ENFIELD TURKISH CYPRIOT ASSOCIATION (ETCA)
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6300
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.etca.org.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 24/7 answering machine
Language Spoken: Turkish, English
ETCA is a voluntary non-profit making organisation offering a wide range of service to Turkish
Cypriots and other Turkish speakers living in Enfield. They provide advice and guidance on a
wide range of statutory services, including housing, social services, education, health and
availability of culturally sensitive services. ETCA classes for adults including ESOL Entry 1 are on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm (when funding).
GGCCE (GREEK AND GREEK CYPRIOT COMMUNITY OF ENFIELD)
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6299
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ggcce.org.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Language Spoken: English, Greek
This organisation helps members of the community by providing a number of services. These
include a weekly drop-in centre, counselling, help for carers and a home from hospital service. It
organises activities such as excursions both abroad and around England.
KONGOLESE CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6377 / 07983436657
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: http://www.kongochild.com, http://www.localgiving.com/kongochild
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat school 11am
Language Spoken: Lingala, French, Swahili, Tshiluba, Kikongo, English
A registered charity that aims to promote the well-being of children of African descent, in particular
but not exclusively from Kongo Kingdom (DRX, Congo Brazza, Angola). The main activities of our
organisation are: supplementary school that offers week-end classes for children and young
people (year 1 to 11) for English, maths, science, mother-tongue and cultural education; liaison
between schools and parents; music and drama club; advice and advocacy; vocational training;
health care and health and social care training; child care training.
THE LONDON MERIT ASSOCIATION
Address: 4 Centre Way (off Montague Road), Edmonton, N9 0AP
Telephone: 020 8350 3503
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.londonmerit.org.uk
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: Turkish, English
London Merit Association is a registered charity that was established for the benefit of the Turkish
and Muslim community in the UK. Education is a very important issue for the Turkish speaking
community in Britain, particularly for those from Turkey. This organisation aims to support Turkish
expatriates in their efforts to integrate into British society at the same time as helping them not to
forget their ethnic heritage. The organisation helps the prevention and relief and poverty, health,
sickness, distress and all related needs amongst the Turkish community especially focusing on
young people. The London Merit Association also hosts the London Merit Supplementary School.
Many after school activities for under 14, for example football club takes place in the London
Turkish Football League, canoeing, swimming, etc.
MIND IN ENFIELD
Address: 275 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PD
Telephone: 020 8887 1480
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mind-in-enfield.org.uk
Open: Contact for details
Languages spoken: English
Support for people with mental health difficulties. Counselling, some Turkish speaking counsellors
available. Drop-in Monday 12.15pm-2.45pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am3pm. Courses offered includes yoga, healthy living, complementary therapies, tai chi, gardening,
cooking workshops, stress reduction courses. Other courses are available, contact Mind for more
details.
THE SHANE PROJECT
Address: Edmonton Baptist Church, Monmouth Road, The Green, N9 0LS
Telephone: 020 8884 6330 / 07910240683
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.shaneproject.org.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Language Spoken: English
This organisation was formed based on the personal experience of Norma McFarlane, founder
and chair of the Shane Project, after her son Shane McFarlane was diagnosed with primary
progressive multiple sclerosis. It is the only organisation of its kind in the United Kingdom. The
aims of the project are to raise awareness of this condition, provide emotional support, and
address isolation, particularly among people from ethnic minority groups and people of
African/Caribbean origin, but it is not exclusive. The project seeks to provide a help line and to
work in partnership with other relevant local, national, voluntary and statutory organisations. They
provide a network club every last Thursday of the month from February to November between
10.30am to 2.30pm. Yearly membership cost £10. For more details contact The Shane Project.
TAMIL RELIEF CENTRE
Address: Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 020 8373 6249 / 020 8373 6324
Fax: 020 8373 6250
E-mail: [email protected]
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5 pm
Elders drop-in on Mon, Wed, 3rd Sat of the month 10.30am-1.30pm (various activities including
occasional luncheon club)
Languages spoken: Tamil, Singhalese, English
The centre offers practical support in the resettlement of refuges and asylum seekers, other
immigrants and unemployed people in greater London. It provides advice and information to
enable them to access services to which they are entitled, and promotes the education, training
and
employment of refugees, ethnic minorities and disadvantaged groups/people. Education and
training are provided at Enfield Education and Training Centre, and children’s support classes are
held on Saturdays and Sundays.
N13
CYPRIOT ELDERLY AND DISABLED GROUP (ENFIELD)
Address: Room 4, Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 07970407664
Meets at: Ruth Winston Centre, 190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5UE on Mon 12.30pm3.30pm
Languages Spoken: Greek, English
See N9 for details.
DARJI MITRA MANDAL OF THE UK
Address: The Darji Community Hall, 26 Oakthorpe Road, Palmers Green, N13 5JL
Telephone: 079564014599
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.darjimandal.org.uk
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Swahili, English
We are a self-running community group based in North London supporting the Darji community in
the UK. Over the past fifty years the Darji Mitra Mandal has evolved as has our community.
Adapting to modern life we strive to maintain our Hindu traditions in today’s modern, fast paced
life. Taking time out to connect with friends and family though the generations is important for our
community. See website for more information.
ENFIELD BANGLADESH WOMEN’S SOCIETY
Address: 33 Ashridge garden ASHRIDGE GARDEN, PALMERS GREEN,LONDON , N13 4JY
Telephone: 020 8882 2936
Fax: 020 8882 2936
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, English
Enfield Bangladesh women’s Society provides help and advice on various matters such as social,
security benefits, immigration problems, and can also offer translation and interpretation services.
The society holds social and cultural seminars.
NAREE SHAKTI (WOMEN’S STRNGTH)
Address: 95 Bowes Road, Palmers Green, N13 4RU
Telephone: 020 8888 6759
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nareeshakti.org
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
Naree Shakti is a women’s organisation that strives for the betterment of its members. At their
centre a range of interesting and lively activities are on offer, including a regular yoga and keep-fit
classes and drop-in sessions.
NORTH LONDON ASIAN CARE
Address: 85-87 Bowes Road, Palmers Green, N13 4RU
Telephone: 020 8888 0999
Fax: 020 8888 3999
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Language Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, English
North London Asian Care is a charity specialised in home care services. The group aims to
provide a culturally appropriate, fully accessible service to all Asian carers in Enfield irrespective of
their race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, age or sexuality. They also aim to provide a culturally
and linguistically appropriate home-based sitter and home care service to Asian carers. If you are
a carer and would like to take a break from caring then please contact us to discuss your needs.
The group also provides living and domestic care.
NORTH LONDON GREEK EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Meets at: Walked School, Waterfall Road, Southgate, N14 7EG on Tue and Thur 6pm-8pm (020
8368 4099)
Oakthorpe School, Tile Kiln Lane, Palmers Green, N13 6BY, on Sat 2.30pm-5.30pm (020 8292
4973, 07956885751
Telephone: 07809712233
Language Spoken: Greek, English
This is a voluntary organisation involved in the teaching of Greek language, dancing and culture.
Classes run from nursery level through to GCSE and A-levels.
RUTH WINSTON CENTRE
Address: 190 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 5UE
Telephone: 020 8886 5346
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ruthwinstoncentre.com
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm
Language Spoken: English
The centre promotes independence, well-being and activities for the over 50s in Enfield. A wide
range of activities take place each week from Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Arm Chair Exercise, Zumba
Gold, Keep Fit, I.T classes, Art, Craft, Family History, Dance classes and groups, Chiropody and
Hair Dressing to Supper Clubs, Hot Lunch Clubs and Away Days. They also host a Sangam
Indian Elderly Ladies Group that meet each Thursday from 12.30pm-3.30pm. They meet to talk,
exercise and meditate, discuss current matters and find out about local services. Some day trips
throughout the year to a variety of places and Diwali celebration each year. A Greek Cypriot
Elderly and disabled club meet each Monday from 12.30pm – 3.30pm to play bingo and socialise.
Room Hire available, contact the office for more details.
URDU TRUST
Address: 37 Hazelwood Lane, Enfield, N13 5EZ
Telephone: 020886 9953
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm
Language Spoken: Urdu, Hindi, English
A registered charity organisation, it aims to promote Urdu language, literature and culture. It
organises Urdu teaching and other cultural, musical and social events. We hold annual seminars
and conferences, link up with other Urdu organisations and associations, and offer free advice
service to Urdu speaking people.
N14
ENFIELD AND BARNET CHINESE ASSOCIATON
Meets at: 69 Chase Way, Southgate, N14 5EA
Telephone: 020 8368 4226
Open: Thur 5pm-7pm
Languages spoken: Chinese, English
NORTH LONDON GREEK EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Meets at: Walked School, Waterfall Road, Southgate, N14 7EG on Tue and Thur 6pm-8pm (020
8368 4099)
Telephone: 07809712233
Language Spoken: Greek, English
See N13 for details.
UK THALASSAEMIA SOCIETY
Address: 19 The Broadway, London, N14 6PH
Telephone: 020 8882 0011
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ukts.org
Open: Contact for details
Language Spoken: English
The society provides support, counselling and information to those affected by Thalassaemia.
They co-ordinate and promote research and help educate patients and healthcare professionals
on the latest and most successful treatments. They also aim to educate the wider population about
Thalassaemia and encourage as many people as possible to undergo blood screenings to that
carriers can be identified and can receive appropriate counselling.
N18
EBONY PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION (EPA)
Address: 215 Fore Street, Edmonton, N18 2TZ
Telephone: 020 8803 2220
Fax: 020 8803 2552
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ebonypeople.org.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Language Spoken: English
Ebony People’s Association is a mental health organisation operating in Enfield. It provides to
Black, Asian and Minority ethnic group who are experiencing or have past experiences of mental
distress or ill health. EPA offers advocacy and support, information and advice on mental health
issues, access to mental health services, legal support and referrals to other agencies, training
and development for service users and carers. It also offers students placements. Professional
lawyers available.
ENFIELD TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION PLAY PROJECT (ETAPP)
Address: Benedict House, 61 Island Centre Way, EN3 6GS
Telephone: 01992 765 929
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.etapp.org.uk
Meets on: Wed 10.30am-12.30pm at Angel Community Centre, Raynham Road, Edmonton N18
2JG
Languages spoken: English (staff) Albanian, Bengali, Chinese, Eritrean, French, Somali,
Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Romanian, Sorani, Kurdish, Lingala, Hungarian, Hindi (clients)
See EN3 for details.
LONDON ANGLO TAMIL ASSOCIATION (LATA)
Meets at: Wilbury Primary School, Wilbury Way, Edmonton, N18 1DE
Telephone: 020 8443 5721
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Sat 9am-2.30pm
Language Spoken: Tamil, English
LATA runs a Saturday complementary school for children aged 5-19 years. During the morning
session students learn the Tamil language, dance, music (including Tamil-drum), and the
teachings of the Saivam Faith. In the afternoon session, pupils can learn maths, science,
English/French from Key Stage 3 and 4 to AS and A2 level depending on the needs. LATA also
organises a number of annual events including a summer holiday, various social and cultural
functions, sport activities, and TAMIL-year celebrations.
THE COUSINS GROUP OF SIERRA LEONE NORTH LONDON
Address: 14 Sandal Road , Edmonton, London. N18 2AN
Telephone: 07931356594 / 07930639400 / 07944731880
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Open: Last Sundays of each month 5-7pm
Language spoken: English
Our club is a self-help group of Eight Committed members. We self-raise funds through monthly
subscriptions. Meetings are held every last Sunday of each month. The aims and objectives of
forming the group are to support each other in both good and bad times. We also aim to assist
under-privileged children both in the UK and Sierra Leone in the near future.
UNITY HUB @ CRAIG PARK
Address: Unity Hub @ Craig Park, Lawrence Road, Edmonton, N18 2HN
Telephone: 020 8807 9235
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.enfield.gvo.uk/youth
Open: Tues and Wed 7-9pm, Thurs and Fri 4.30-9pm, Sat 12.30-2.30pm
Language Spoken: Bengali, English
The Centre caters for the needs of young people ages 11-19 years. They organise programmes
designed to aid the personal and social development of young people. The Centre also organises
daytime provision for young people out of school, and has a range of educational materials and
computers to support their learning. Craig Park also organises events for Black History Month, and
trips to various cultural and educational establishment.
N21
CYPRIOT ELDERLY AND DISABLED GROUP (ENFIELD)
Address: Room 4, Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, N9 0PZ
Telephone: 07970407664
Meets at: Reardon Court, 26 Cosgrove Close, Winchmore Hill, N21 3BH on Tue 10.30am-2.30pm
Languages Spoken: Greek, English
See N9 for details.
N22
ENFIELD TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION PLAY PROJECT (ETAPP)
Address: Benedict House, 61 Island Centre Way, EN3 6GS
Telephone: 01992 765 929
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.etapp.org.uk
Meets on: Tue and Thur 10am-12pm at Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, (TAB Centre +)
Palmerston Rd, London N22 8RA
Languages spoken: English (staff) Albanian, Bengali, Chinese, Eritrean, French, Somali,
Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Romanian, Sorani, Kurdish, Lingala, Hungarian, Hindi (clients)
See EN3 for details.
JAN TRUST
Address: 8-10 Bedford Road, Wood Green, N22 7AU
Telephone: 020 8889 9433
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.jantrust.org
Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Language Spoken: Somali, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Arabic, Bengali, French, Swahili,
Malay, Polish, Tigrigna, Spanish, English
We cater for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, refugee and asylum seeking women. Service include
EAL and ESOL/English, CV writing, fashion and design, and computing courses. We also provide
services on domestic violence, forced marriages and honour based violence. More services are
provided. Please contact the centre for further information.
EN1
ENFIELD ASIAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION AND DAY CARE CENTRE (EAWA)
Address: Alexandra Business Centre, 52 Alexandra Road, Enfield, EN3 7EH
Telephone: 020 8443 1197
Day Centre Telephone: 020 8363 4622
Fax: 020 8443 1188
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.eawa.org.uk
Open: Day Care Centre open Mon-Wed 10am-3pm at Wheatsheaf Hall, Main Avenue, Enfield, EN1 1DS
Language Spoken: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English
See EN3 for details.
POLISH COMMUNITY
Contact: Grazyna Maczkowska
Telephone: 07988680162
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Meets at: Kingsmead School, 196 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YQ
Our Lady of the Immaculate, Conception and St Joseph Church, 204 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8
7DP. Sunday Mass in Polish at 9.30am.
Language Spoken: Polish, English
The group gives friendly support, visiting at home or at hospital if needed, and provides assistance with
translating and interpreting or form filling. They have a weekly religious service, and organise social
functions in order to celebrate religious and national days and to promote the Polish tradition.
Details unconfirmed for 2015.
EN3
CLUB TERZA ETA (ITALIAN PENSIONERS CLUB)
Address: Italian Catholic Church, 197 Durants Road, Enfield, EN3 4PX
Telephone: 020 8443 4361/020 8443 4888
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: None
Open: Wed 10am-4pm
Language Spoken: Italian, English
Club Terza Eta meets every Wednesday for people of Italian origin who are of pensionable age,
and their partners. A traditional Italian meal is provided for a small charge. Members have access
to information on pensions, benefits, taxations, etc. The club also offers help with translation, letter
writing, form filling and advocacy, and arranges trips to places of interest.
COMMUNITY AID
Address: Welcome Point Community Centre, 141 South Street, Ponders End, EN3 4PX
Telephone: 020 8443 4361 / 020 8443 4888
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.communityaid.org.uk
Open: Mon-Thur 9am-5pm (appointment only. Drop-in to make an appointment)
Language Spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, English
Community Aid is a voluntary organisation catering for the unmet needs of the community,
especially those of Bangladeshi origin. Services provided include ESOL classes (English My
Way), IT classes, keep-fit for women (including 50+ and Zumba), drop-in sessions, trips, advice
and counselling, as well as projects with young people.
ENFIELD ASIAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION AND DAY CARE CENTRE (EAWA)
Address: Alexandra Business Centre, 52 Alexandra Road, Enfield, EN3 7EH
Telephone: 020 8443 1197
Day Centre Telephone: 020 8363 4622
Fax: 020 8443 1188
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.eawa.org.uk
Open: Day Care Centre open Mon-Wed 10am-3pm at Wheatsheaf Hall, Main Avenue, Enfield,
EN1 1DS
Language Spoken: Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, English
The day care centre provides an opportunity for Asian elderly, having a substantial need according
to Social Services criteria, to make friends and socialize.
Organised activities include: yoga, chair based exercises, flower arranging, head massage,
reflexology, pedicures, health workshops, a knitting circle, English conversation classes, regular
outings, Diwali/Eid and Christmas parties, and rehabilitative activities. We provide an Asian hot
lunch on each activity day.
EAWA also offers information on health issues to enable ageing well and and assistance with
mobility aids, dial a ride, welfare rights etc
Referral via social services is recommended but you can attend privately.
ENFIELD BANGLADESH WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Address: 180 High Street, Ponders end, Enfield, EN3 4EU
Telephone: 020 8804 4006
Fax: 020 8804 4006
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ebwa.btck.co.uk
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (closed for lunch between 1-2pm)
Language Spoken: Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, English
The association aims to promote the welfare and development of the Bengali, Bangladeshi
community and other ethnic minorities in the London Borough of Enfield. It offers welfare advice,
community education and training (including mother tongue), Saturday and Sunday school as well
as homework club. The association also has an elderly drop-in, keep-fit classes and luncheon
club. It also offers let’s keep warm and active in winter and a cricket club. The association also
offers support for victims of domestic violence and offers other services for advice seekers. For
more information about the association and its activities please get in touch with them.
Unconfirmed for 2015.
ENFIELD ISLAND VILLAGE TRUST
Address: 40-42 Island Centre Way, Enfield, EN3 6GS
Telephone: 01992712249, 07467031587
Website: www.eiv.org.uk
E-mail: [email protected]
Open: Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm
Languages Spoken: English
Contact for details of activities.
ENFIELD TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION PLAY PROJECT (ETAPP)
Address: Benedict House, 61 Island Centre Way, EN3 6GS
Telephone: 01992 765 929
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.etapp.org.uk
Meets on: Tue and Thur 10am-12pm at Trinity-at-Bowes Methodist Church, (TAB Centre +)
Palmerston Rd, London N22 8RA
Wed 10.30am-12.30pm at Angel Community Centre, Raynham Road, Edmonton N18 2JG
Languages spoken: English (staff) Albanian, Bengali, Chinese, Eritrean, French, Somali,
Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Romanian, Sorani, Kurdish, Lingala, Hungarian, Hindi (clients)
ETAPP is a mobile project for families with preschool children living in temporary and unsuitable
accommodation. This can include emergency, refuge, shared and privately rented
accommodation. We hold sessions in large play spaces in the Borough of Enfield during term time
only. A warm welcome for all, with advice and support for parents on many issues, including
housing, child development, registering with local services and nursery and school applications.
We provide quality play facilities in a large hall with lots of space to play, we can also provide a
Toy Library and CAMHS surgeries free of charge. Interpreters can be booked for more in-depth
discussions.
SOCIETY OF INDIAN TEACHERS AND ASSOCIATES (SOITA)
Meets at: 25 Orchard Leigh Avenue, Enfield, EN3 5BG
Telephone: 020 8482 0089
Website: None
E-mail: [email protected]
Open: Usually second Sunday of each month 17.00 - 20.00
Languages spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, English
SOITA is a social, cultural and educational organisation operating in Enfield and its neighbouring
boroughs. It aims to promote the mental health of elderly members of the Indian community and
supports formal education in Indian culture mainly through weekend classes in Indian dance,
music and languages targeted mainly at Indian-British children and young people. Membership is
open to teachers (both working and retired) and adults of Indian origin.
YOUTH MUSLIM ORGANISATION
Address: 7 Sedcote Road, Ponders End Enfield EN3 4RQ
Telephone: 0789 1803 556
Email: [email protected]
Open: Contact for details
Languages spoken: Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, English
The group aims to promote the welfare and development all of the Muslim youth in Enfield and
U.K. It offers advice on educational matters and runs mother tongue classes in Bengali as well as
religious classes. It also organises sporting activities, picnics and excursions. GCSE , A-levels,
and Arabic classes on Saturdays and Sundays 9am-12pm at Oasis Academy (Innova Park,
Kinetic Crescent, Enfield, EN3 7XH). Sunday activities are provided at the Enfield Mosque (228
High St, Ponders End, Middlesex EN3 4EZ).
No Location Provided
HINDU DHARAM SABHA
Contact: Mrs Vigay Rattan
Telephone: 020 8245 9867
Languages spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
The main aim of the organisation is to foster and propagate the principles and teachings of
Hinduism and to promote unity and cultural understanding amongst all religions. The group also
aims to cater for the needs of the elderly, arranging cultural programmes for them and advising
them on health, welfare rights and other issues.
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
The following is a list of local contacts and organisations, which may help you with a variety of
queries and problems.
COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT - ENFIELD COUNCIL
Address: Community Safety Unit, P.O. Box 50, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield EN1 3XA
Telephone: 020 8379 4612 (Anti Social Behaviour) 020 8379 4182 (Racial incidents) 020 8379
6137 (Hate Crime)
Website: http://www.enfield.gov.uk/info/1000000686/anti-social_behaviour
http://www.enfield.gov.uk/info/1000000684/hate_crime
E-mail: [email protected]
The Community Safety Unit manages cases/incidents of hate crime, including racial incidents,
faith hate, homophobic/transphobic incidents and harassment toward disabled people, domestic
violence and antisocial behaviour, crime prevention advice.
Contact the unit for more information.
PARENT SUPPORT SERVICE
For more information please call your local Community Parent Support Advisor on 020 8372 1500
or ask your local school or Children’s Centre.
Their work includes:
 One to one work with parents
 Outreach
 Interventions with parents and children/young people
 Signposting
 Linking in with schools
 Parent Programmes, Groups & Workshops
TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING SERVICE - ENFIELD COUNCIL
Telephone: 020 3373 4321
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Enfield Council provides a translation and interpreting service for local residents who want to use
the council’s services but who do not speak English as their first language. It is accessed through
council officers. If you need the services of an interpreter or need a document translated, please
contact the relevant team, who will arrange this on your behalf.
April 2015 – April 2016 Edition
Last updated 01/05/15
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