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Community Services

Here you will find information about key services in your neighbourhood including community centres, advice services, local police, libraries, sports and leisure facilities, cultural community groups and services for older residents.

Entries are displayed in alphabetical order.

Use the drop-down menu, at the top of the listing, to select a sub-category within this section.

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Community services


A2Dominion Housing Group

85 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, W5 5TH

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Dominion Housing Group has formed a Residents' Forum which is the main consultative body for resident participation.  

Advice Plus

Beethoven Centre
Third Avenue
W10 4LJ 

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Need to report a problem? Looking for advice and support? All the help you need is now under one roof. No appointment necessary, just drop in for support and info from a variety of service providers:

 - Housing advice from A2Dominon, City West Homes, Notting Hill Housing Trust, Octavia, Soho and Stadium housing associations.

 - Housing advice from Westminster's Housing Options Service, Environmental Health and information, including free mortgage calculations on Shared Ownership. 

- Welfare benefits and debt advice from expert advisers from the Citizens Advice Bureau and CHAS

- Councillors and Member of Parliament. 

 - Anti-social Behaviour/Crime Prevention from City Guardians and Safer Neighbourhoods Team. 

-  Translation: Arabic and Bengali speakers.

- Health advice from: Open Age (who run courses for over 50s to keep people active and healthy), Smoke Free Homes, NHS Health Trainers, Social Services, Library Service, Cooking Demonstrations, NHS PALS and a weekly Fresh Fruit & Veg Co-op.

African Women's Group

  • Telephone 0207 289 0900/07932 526663
  • Email: manahil@btinternet.com
  • Fax: 0207 289 0900
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:30am - 4:00pm

34 Woodfield Road, London W9 2BE

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The group provides help for African refugee women and their families to prevent isolation, social exclusion and deprivation. It provides a safe environment for women and their children to come together. Services include welfare advice, education and training, health advice, supplementary schooling, children's activities and day trips. 

Age Concern Befriending Service

  • Telephone 020 3004 5610

23-25 Praed Street, London, W2 1NJ

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Age Concern has friendly volunteers who visit older people in their own homes and stay for a chat. Sometimes they will also do small jobs such as some shopping. If you would like to be visited or know someone who would benefit please ring Age Concern on the number provided.

Age Concern Drop In

  • Telephone 020 3004 5610
  • Fax: 020 7402 3332
  • Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 4.00pm (Information and Advice), Monday: 1.30pm - 4.00pm (Pensions)

23-25 Praed Street, London W2 1NJ

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Visit their drop-in advice centre on Monday and Wednesday. Drop in for any advice or information you need, there is no need to book.

Age Concern Drop In (Edgware Road)

  • Opening hours: Monday and Wednesday 9.30am-1pm

268-272 Edgware Road, W2 1DS 

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Visit their drop-in advice centre on Monday and Wednesday. Drop in for any advice or information you need, there is no need to book. 

Age Concern Drop In (One Stop Services)

  • Telephone 020 7641 5441
  • Opening hours: Thursday 10am-12.30pm

Harrow Road One Stop Service, 91-93 Church Street, NW8 8EV 

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Age Concern holds a surgery for older people on Thursday at the One Stop Services. Come along for any advice and information you need, you don't need to book.

Age Concern Drop In Harrow Road

Harrow Road 10.30pm  - 12.30pm

Age Concern Healthy Living Lunch Club

  • Telephone 020 7569 8780
  • Opening hours: Wednesday 12 noon-2pm.

 Penfold Court, 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ

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No need to book, just turn up for a free, freshly prepared lunch. 

Age Concern Information and Advice Team

23-25 Praed Street, London, W2 1NJ

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Contact the Information and Advice Team for any advice you need i.e. information and advice, including benefits.


Age Concern Westminster

Age Concern provides advice and assistance concerning the welfare of older people. It also runs local drop-in sessions with advice on benefits an support for over 60s. 

Amberley Canalside Club

  • Telephone 0207 641 4333

10 Clearwell Drive, London, W9 2JZ 

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Activities include bingo, coffee morning, lunch club, cinema, and advice surgery. 

Anglo-Egyptian Society

The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, W2 5ES 

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The Society provides information and advice, legal support, advocacy, family counselling an social contact. Translation and interpreting support is also available. 

Arab Women's Centre

c/o Voluntary Action Westminster, 37 Chapel Street, NW1 5DP 

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The service responds to the domestic and cultural needs of Arab British women. It looks at health, family issues and learning English. The women are encouraged to participate in community activities.

Arabic Advice Project

  • Telephone 020 7575 3136
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm appointments by arrangement, Wednesday 10am-3pm (drop-in service)

26 Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, W10 5JJ 

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The Project offers advice on a range of benefits including disability benefit and housing benefit. A drop-in service is available on Wednesday with no need to book. At other times you will be allocated a caseworker and an appointment will be arranged. 

Arabic Speaking Information and Advice Centre

  • Website: www.asiac.org.uk
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

61 Golborne Road, W10 5NR 

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The service is primarily available for residents of Kensington and Chelsea or for people who work or study in the borough. If you qualify you can obtain information on welfare benefits, housing, employment and education. An interpreting service is available and a supplementary school is open on Saturday.

Bayswater Area Forum

Westminster Academy, 259-265 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ     


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A local forum for Bayswater residents and workers to discuss issues of importance to them.

Bayswater Families Centre

14-18 Newton Road, London,  W2 5LT

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Drop-in and Crèche facilities for the under 5's are available. Families can get advice on benefits, housing and childcare. 


Bayswater Social & Cultural Association

The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, W2 5ES 

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The Bayswater Social & Cultural Association is a grass-roots led community group based in the Bayswater area. It is an initiative of local Bangladeshi people living in the targeted area. The objective of the Association is "To advance education, arts, leisure and social welfare and work towards the relief of poverty amongst the deprived and disadvantaged Bangladeshi people in the Bayswater and surrounding areas". Some activities are run on an informal basis and include Homework support, Youth activities and mother-tongue classes. 

Be Safe and Sound

New Address: HSSV Call Centre, 160 Union Street, London, SE1 0LL

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The London Fire Brigade carries out home fire safety checks in Westminster. They will fit a smoke alarm free of charge. If you want a home fire safety check, call them on the number above.

Bengali Women's Group

Church Street Library Community Space (Basement), Church Street, London, NW8 8EU

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The focus of the group is health living and a nutrition is in regular attendance. Community information and advice sessions also feature in this service with professional speakers attending when requested. The group attracts peiople aged 40 plus but all age-groups are welcome.

Bengali Women's Reading and Writing Group

Church Street Library, Church Street, London, NW8 8EU

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The group supports women learning English with their reading and writing skills. The sessions are informal and delivered in both English and Bengali.

Bengali Women's Welfare Project

Marylebone Bangladesh Society, 19 Samford Street, London NW8 9ER

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The MBS aims to promote and improve the economic well being of the Bangladeshi community for Church Street, Marylebone and St Johns Wood; tackling poverty, promoting education and encouraging participation in mainstream services sympathetic to their cultural needs.

British Arabic Resource Centre (BARC)

The Beethoven Centre, Adjacent to: 174K Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL

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BARC offers advice, information and advocacy for the Arabic speaking community. It also runs a weekly group for older people. 

Chair Based Exercise Class

 The Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR.

Come along to the Over 50s Network chair based exercise class at Greenside. It takes place on Tuesday at lunchtime. This is gentle exercise suitable for all mobility levels. 

CHAS Central London

Christ Church House
19-20 Shroton Street
NW1 6UG 


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CHAS offers free and independent advice on housing and debt. People can ring the advice line to discuss their problem and an appointment will be arranged if necessary. 


Children's Centre Social Worker

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/5436
  • Email: head@portmancentre.co.uk
  • Fax: 020 7641 5427
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:15am - 11:45am - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE.

The Children's Centre Social Worker for Church Street offers a supportive service to families, working to help identify each family's needs. The social worker is able to provide advice and information and she can offer practical support on parenting issues as well as advice on financial help. If you need to contact the Westminster Children and Families Service at Frampton Street the social worker can offer you support in the process.

Church Street Councillors

  • Telephone 020 7641 2322
  • Opening hours: Tuesday 6pm-7pm.

One Stop Services, 91-93 Church Street, NW8 8EV.

Councillor Abdel-Hamid Ahmed Gharib, Labour          

Councillor Grahame Barbara Joan Labour

Councillor Toki Abdul Aziz, Labour

These are the three councillors that represent you at Westminster City Council. The Council is responsible for local services, including planning, council housing, rubbish collection, local roads, and public paths. A councillors' surgery is held every Tuesday at the Church Street One Stop Services and each councillor attends on a rota basis. You do not need to book an appointment. Your councillor can represent you and write letters on your behalf for the issues that you have consulted them about              

Church Street Drop In Centre

  • Telephone 020 7723 1104
  • Opening hours: Open: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

 10 Church Street, NW8 8ED.

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The Centre offers coffee and tea daily from 10.30am-1pm and a meal at lunchtime between 1pm-3pm. The two course lunchtime meal costs £2.20.

The Centre is used by pensioners living in the Church Street ward and attracts people aged 50 plus. An advice service operates from the Centre and participants can also get help for practical needs such as form-filling, checking hospital appointments, liaising with Housing Benefits etc. 

Church Street Estate Office

  • Telephone 020 7641 5458 or 020 7286 7412 (out of hours)
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 5:00pm

Cherwell House, Penfold Street, London NW8 8PT

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Residents who live on the estate are able to get advice on their tenancies or leases, estate cleaning, care taking, parking, repairs or transfers.

Church Street Library

 67 Church Street, London NW8 8EU.

The Church Street Library is at the heart of the Church Street community and is well used by its residents. There are a number of activities based at the Library so please contact them or visit Westminster's website to find out more. Meanwhile, you can join and use the Library for free and get access to a Learning Centre that offers free computer training for residents and a range of courses to engage your interests and needs. The Library holds regular community based sessions including a Reader's Group, Bengali Women's Reading and Writing Group and a Basic Literacy Class. There are regular activities for children including a homework club and events organised during school holidays.

Church Street Neighbourhood Centre

  • Telephone 020 7641 6630/6633
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm closed for lunch 1.00pm - 2.00pm

88 Church Street. NW8 8ET

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The Church Street Neighbourhood Centre would like to get you involved in their work of making the area a better place in which to live. They want your imput and views of a whole range of issues such as improving how the neighbourhood looks and ideas for activities which could run locally.

You can visit the Neighbourhood Centre to chat about how you could help out. One option is to join the Neighbourhood Network, where you will be asked for your opitnion and ideas every few months. Please drop in to see us as we woulod love to meet you.

Church Street Parent's Forum

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/36
  • Opening hours: The first Wednesday of the month

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE

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The Parent's Forum represents the local community on the Centre's Partnership Board. It is also for parents who want to meet other parents informally and get involved with community groups, events and organisations.

Citizens Advice Bureau – Drop-in Advice Service

441 Harrow Road,  London, W10 4RE 


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The C.A.B (as it is commonly called) offers free, independent and confidential advice on benefits, housing and your rights across a range of subjects. The Paddington Centre specialises in housing, immigration and legal advice. They offer a drop-in and telephone advice service too. They will only see people who live in the W2,W9,W10, NW6 and NW8 postal areas. Other Westminster residents will need to visit the Pimlico C.A.B. View their weekly schedule. 

C.A.B drop-in advice schedule 

Monday: Advice by appointment only

Tuesday: 9.45am-1pm Drop-in - no appointment needed 

Wednesday: 9.45am-1pm Drop-in - no appointment needed 

Thursday:  5.15pm-7.30pm Evening drop-in for employed and full-time students only 

 Telephone advice times for Advice for people living, employed or studying in Westminster

Monday       10am - 4.pm

Wednesday  10am - 4pm

Friday          10am - 4pm

City Guardians

Westminister City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminister, SW1E 6QP 

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City Guardians are a street-based warden service that patrols the neighbourhood. They aim to reduce crime and the fear of crime by being a visible presence on the streets. They deal with a range of issues from environmental problems to anti social behaviour and crime. They have developed links with community services and often speak at youth clubs, day-centres and with local residents.

CityWest Homes

CityWest Homes, 21 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7ZY 

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There are many opportunities for tenants to get involved. The Resdent involvement team offers practical advice, financial assistance and support for residents who are keen to be involved. Call the Resident Involvement team on the number above. CityWest Homes is a three star  excellent housing organisation managing Westminster City Council's 22,000 homes.   We are committed to providing good quality homes, safe neighbourhoods and excellent housing services for all. After hours andemergency line: 020 7286 7412

Community Alarm

  • Telephone 020 7641 1175

If you are concerned about becoming unwell and need to summon help in an emergency, you may be interested in having a community alarm, which is worn around your neck and which you can activate in an emergency 24 hours a day. 

Community Support Service

Housing Care Team, 4 Frampton Street, NW8 8EA 

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You can sign up for the community support service if you are an older person who would appreciate regular contact with a professional who will check you are doing ok in your home. You will get a weekly phone call and a monthly visit. They can also help connect you to other services and activities you might find beneficial. 

Connexions Youth Advice Services

  • Telephone 080 800 13219 Text Connexions Direct on 07766 41 32 19.
  • Website: www.connexions-direct.com
  • Opening hours: Mon - Fri 10:30am to 4:30pm

The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London, W2 1ES

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Connexions is a service for 13-19 years olds, living in England and wanting advice on getting to where they want to be in life. It also provides support up to the age of 25 years old for young people who have learning and/or physical disabilities.

To find out where your local service is call the number above or, if online, click on ‘local service' on the Connexions website. Connexions Direct is the counselling service of Connexions and provides information and advice to young people. 

Advisors are available between 08.00am to 02.00am

Consumer Direct

  • Telephone 08454 04 05 06
  • Website: www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
  • Minicom: 08451 28 13 84
  • Opening hours: Mon to Fri 08:00am – 6:30pm & Sat 9.00am-1.00pm

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Consumer Direct is a national telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry.

To contact consumers direct you can either phone us on one of the numbers listed  to explain your problem.

Cook and Eat Baking Group

 St Paul's Church Centre, 5 Rossmore Road, London, NW1 6NJ.

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The Group meet every Wednesday to socialise and to try out different recipes using ingredients from Church Street Market. New members and suggestions for recipes are always welcome. The cost is £1.

Diamond Life (Ivory Coast)

c/o The Refugee Consortium, 391 Harrow Road, W2 5ES 

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The service provides free impartial and confidential advice on employment, welfare, housing, education and health. People from the Ivory Coast and other BME communities are welcome.

Diddi Dance

The Alice House Queen's Park, 53-55 Salusbury Road, Queen's Park, London NW6 6NJ

St Mary's church, 2 Edith Road, West Kensington, London W14 9BA

St Stephen's Church, Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5QT

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Funky pre-school dance classes for girls and boy between 2-4 years olds !  Call Gina to book FREE trial.

East African Society

c/o Voluntary Action Westminster, 37 Chapel Street, NW1 5DP

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The society's focus is to reduce isolation for the elderly by providing a place where they can meet. It also provides awareness on mental health, substance misuse, Khat smoking and other drugs. A mentoring and welfare advice service is available. 

Egyptian UK Association

c/o Voluntary Action Westminster, 37 Chapel Street, NW1 5DP 

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The Association provides a service to the Arab community giving health and welfare advice. An advocacy service is also available as is advice regarding housing. The organisation hosts social events and arranges outings for members. A discussion forum forms a part of its activities. 

English Speaking Club for Ladies

Church Street Library, 67-69 church Street, London, NW8 8EU 

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Interested in improving your spoken English? Then join today and get talking!

Families in Temporary Accommodation Project

  • Telephone 020 7403 5384 or 020 7237 8241
  • Website: www.barnardos.org.uk
  • Fax: 020 7394 9724
  • Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 9.00am-5.00pm & Fri 2.00pm-5.00pm

St Paul's Church Centre, Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ.

Ground Floor Offices, Rich House, 40 Crimscott Street, London, SE1 5TE

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Barnardos run this project and it is part advice session, part meeting place. A social worker and advice workers are on hand to answer any queries the participants may have whether it is about their impending homelessness, how to obtain a national insurance number or housing benefit advice. You will be asked to register but you can just turn up on the day. Crèche facilities are provided.

Phone for advice and details of sessions:

Opening times Monday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Tuesday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Wednesday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Thursday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Friday 2pm - 5pm phone

Family Therapist

The Family Therapist will help with a range of issues and will work directly with a child and family members.

Free Cyclist Training

Road Safety Unit, Westminster City Council, Ebury Bridge Centre, Sutherland Street, SW1 4LH

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This cycling programme is available to people who live, work or go to school in Westminster.

Harrow Road City Guardians

  • Telephone 0207 641 3762

Beachcroft House, 111 Shirland Road, W9 2EL 

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Harrow Road Councillors

Harrow Road One Stop Services 317 Harrow Road W9 3RJ

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Councillor Guthrie McKie, Labour 
020 7641 2322  Councillor Nalvara Mukerji, Labour 
020 7641 2322  Councillor Ruth Bush, Labour 
020 7641 2322

These Councillors hold weekly surgeries at the Harrow Road One Stop Shop on Tuesdays between 7pm-8pm on a rota basis. No appointment is necessary. 

Harrow Road One Stop Services

  • Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-7pm

317 Harrow Road, Lonodn, W9 3ES 

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Harrow Road One Stop Services give advice and information on Council services and also have leaflets on a range of topics including housing, homelessness and housing need, education, consumer rights, community activities and guides on practical issues such as energy saving, fire prevention etc. Surgeries operate from Tuesday-Friday including a surgery with local councillors. Information is updated periodically so please visit the service for information on issues that interest you.

The current Harrow Road surgery timetable is listed below.  Tuesday 
10am-1pm, 4pm-6pm, 7pm 
Children’s Services, SureStart 
Youth Passport 
Ward Councillors Surgery  Wednesday 
2pm-4pm Westminster Drug Project (every other Wednesday)  Thursday 10am-1pm 
Age Concern  Friday 10am-1pm or 2pm 
Karen Buck MP (by appointment only) 020 8968 7999 

Harrow Road Police Station

  • Telephone 020 7321 9886 or 020 7289 5030
  • Website: www.met.police.uk
  • Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 24 Hours

325 Harrow Road, W9 3RD 

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Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes can give you advice and assistance about how to make your house warmer. You may qualify to receive a grant towards installing central heating or insulating your property. 

Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes can give you advice and assistance about how to make your house warmer. You may qualify to receive a grant towards installing central heating or insulating your property. Healthy Homes can also help you talk to your landlord or estate office about warmer measures for your home.

HELP Homelessness Employment & Learning Project, Vital Regeneration,

Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, London NW8 8SR

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Phone or email to book appointment with the Learning and Employment Adviser, Fu Cheung. This service provides help for homeless people living in temporary accommodation to access learning and training opportunities including voluntary work. 

Help the Aged Senior Line

  • Telephone 0808 800 6565

207-221 Pentonville Road, N1 9UZ 

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Help the Aged's Senior Line provides information for older people and their carers about welfare and disability benefits, and about residential and community care issues. 

Home Heat Helpline

  • Telephone 0800 33 66 99

Get advice about how to keep your home warm in winter, payment plans and spreading the cost of your gas and electricity. 

HomeStart

  • Telephone 020 7724 7523

 St Paul's Church Centre, 5 Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ

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HomeStart are a well established and trusted family support organisation that offer free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by trained volunteers who help parents going through difficult times. Please call them for more information or drop into St Paul's Church Centre where they are based.

HomeStart Afghan Women's Group

  • Telephone 020 7724 1345
  • Opening hours: The second and fourth Thursday of the month 10.30 am-12.30pm

 Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE

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The aim of the group is to empower women. It is an interactive group and children are in attendance. The women set the agenda when they meet and topics include housing and health issues. Guest speakers are invited to attend to advise group members on a particular topic. 

HomeStart Family Group

 St Paul's Community Church, Upstairs Gallery, entrance on Broadley Terrace, NW1 6NJ.

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This is a weekly multi-ethnic group and advice is available on health and nutrition and parenting skills. Guest speakers are invited to attend to deliver specific advice. Housing issues are also discussed. 

Housing Options Service

  • Telephone 020 7641 1000
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-4pm.

101 Orchardson Street
NW8 8EA 


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The Housing Options Service provides a service to those in housing need. An assessment service is offered to homeless people and temporary accommodation is provided when applicable. General housing advice is available to residents and private tenants. The City Council’s housing register and tenant transfer list is also maintained by this service. 

Interfaith Mentoring Project for Muslim Mothers

This programme has been set up to support mothers with children at Quintin Kynaston School. In conjunction with the school, the project seeks to befriend and mentor Muslim mothers who are often isolated and unable to help their children with school work. Through workshops and cultural activities, Muslim mothers will gain a better understanding of social structures and systems which will help them to participate more fully in their community as well as family life.

Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice

453 Harrow Road, W10 4RG 

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The Centre provides a service for asylum seekers, refugees, French and Lingala speakers. It also offers English language and computer classes in conjunction with the Westminster Adult Education Service. 

Leonora Club – day centre for over 60s

  • Telephone 020 7286 0386
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

49 Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1DG 

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This day centre is for the over 60s who want to socialise and get involved in a wide range of activities. A hot meal is provided each day for a low cost.  It is open daily and charges a small joining fee. 

Lisson Green Estate Action

  • Telephone 020 7641 4150
  • Opening hours: Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm.

 Greenside Community Centre, Lilestone Street, NW8 8T

This service offers support and advice to residents about community regeneration and major projects taking place on the estate.

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Lisson Green Estate Office

  • Telephone 020 7641 5459 or 020 7286 7412 out of hours
  • Opening hours: Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

 Lilestone Street, Lisson Green Estate, NW8 8ST

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Residents who live on the estate are able to get advice on their tenancies or leases, estate cleaning, care taking, parking, repairs or transfers.

London Chinese Community Centre

2nd Floor, 28-29 Gerrard Street, W1D 6JP 

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The service aims to improve the quality of life and the well-being of the Chinese community particularly those who are disadvantaged, isolated or vulnerable. It provides a range of services and activities including information and advice, an elderly group, healthcare support, nutritional advice and educational activities. The Centre is open daily and interpreters are supplied for the Mandarin and Cantonese dialects. 

Lydford Estate Tenants & Residents’ Association

The Lydford Estate Hall 
74 Fernhead Road
W9 3EW

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Maida Vale Area Forum

Amadeus Centre
50 Shirland Road
W9 2JA 


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Maida Vale Estate Tenants & Residents’ Association

The Maida Centre
Lanark Road
W9 1NX Contact: Mrs Kay McCormack 

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Maida Vale Library

  • Telephone 020 7641 1300
  • Opening hours: Monday 9.30am-8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am-7pm; Wednesday 10am-7pm; Saturday 9.30am-5pm.

Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT 

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This popular library services both the adults and children in the Maida Vale area. There are drop-in sessions for the Under 5s, a Homework Club (see separate entry) and Chatterbooks, a children's reading group. An adult reading group operates monthly on Thursdays and refreshments are provided. 

Marlborough Family Service

 38 Marlborough Place, NW8 0PJ.

A multi-disciplinary team of family and other therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists provide a variety of counselling services for families, children and adults. 

Marylebone Area Forum

Church Street ward is covered by the Marylebone Area Forum. Meetings are held three times a year and attendees have the opportunity to ask council officers questions on the issues that are of particular concern to them. The Council services represented cover Parking, Onoe Stop Setrvice, Benefits, Housing, Environment, Planning, Transport and Community Protection. Four workshops or consultation groups are held and attendees can participate in two workshops. There are many oppotunities to speak to council officers throughout the evening including the Questions and Answers sessions after the workshops and whilst having refreshment. The meetings are diverse and everyone who has concerns about their community is invited to attend.

Marylebone Bangladesh Society

19 Samford Street, london NW8 8ER 

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Advice and support for Bengali speakers.

The Marylebone Bangladesh Society offers a range of recreational, leisure and community facilities for people from St John's Wood, Marylebone and Paddington areas. There is a Lunch Club, Also Advice and Information Service based at its head office offers a drop-in service.

Marylebone Library

 109-117 Marylebone Road, NW1 5PS

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Marylebone Library has an adult's, children's and reference library. They promote a service for under 5s that include a Tiny Tots play time on Tuesday and Storytime on Thursday. Contact the library for a detailed timetable.

Marylebone Project

The Women's Day Centre, 1-5 Cosway Street, Marylebone, London NW1 5NR

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The Marylebone Project is a partnership between Church Army and the Portman House Trust, and is a Registered Social Landlord. Our aim is to work with vulnerable homeless women and to empower them towards independent living, through helping them to make informed choices about their lives.

Marylebone, Paddington and Pimlico Mercury

  • Telephone 020 8943 5171

London Newspaper Group, Informer House, 2 High Street, Teddington,TW11 8EW 

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This is the main weekly newspaper for residents in North Paddington and costs 50p. 

Mature Times

Highwood House, Winters Lane, Redhill, Bristol BS40 5SH 

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A local paper targeting older residents of 50 plus.

Migrants’ Resource Centre

  • Telephone 0845 241 0961/Advice Line: 020 7834 2505
  • Email: info@migrants.org.uk
  • Opening hours: Monday and Thursday 10am-12 noon (drop-in service), Tuesday and Friday 10am-12 noon (telephone advice service), Wednesday (booked appointments only)

Derry House, Penfold Street, London NW8 8HJ

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Classes, courses, advice, social activities for migrants and refugees.

Monday & Thursday: 10:00am - 12:00pm: Drop in

Monday:   2:00pm - 5:00pm:  Eastern Europe

Tuesday & Wednesday: - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Telephone helpline

Friday Prior appointments only - 10:00am - 5:00pm 

Mosiac Interfaith Women's Group

St Paul's Community Centre, 5 Rossmore Road NW1 6NJ

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The Group promotes community cohesion and religious harmony by increasing respect and understanding between different faiths and beliefs. St Paul's Community Centre operates a weekly drop-in group for women. Other projects include a woemn's group at The Westbourne Park Family Centre, a theatre project and a befriending project for isolated |Muslim women.

Notting Hill Housing Group

Grove House, 27 Hammersmith Grove, W6 0JL 

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The Notting Hill Housing Group regularly carries out resident surveys and focus groups and keeps a register of people who want to get involved on specific projects, such as reviewing the repairs service or documents such as the customer guide.

Octavia Housing And Care

Emily House, 202-208 Kensal Road, W10 5BN 

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Octavia Housing encourages tenants to be involved in improving services. Opportunities include consultation surveys, focus groups, estate inspections, tenant meetings, reviewing neighbourhood plans, becoming a member of the Board or helping to organise fun days.  

Open Age New Futures 50 plus

No fixed location - call for information

Open Age has over 60 groups and classes at 26 different venues across Kensington, Chelsea and North Westminster. The Positively Physical programme is a partnership between Kyu-Yo-Bu-Shin, Open Age, Westminster Sport Development Unit and the Beethoven Centre. The aim is to promote physical activities to the multicultural community who are over 50. 

Paddington Churches' Housing Association

192-196 Willesden High Road, London, NW10 2PB 

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The Resident Involvement team aims to increase levels of participation among residents within PCHA. Residents can get involved through consultation on policy, procedures and services (such as cleaning). There are opportunities for residents to join Tenants' Associations, Committees, Action groups or the Board. 

Paddington Green Police Station - Community Safety Unit

  • Telephone 020 7321 8517 Helpline: 020 7730 1212 (switchboard)

2-4 Harrow Road
W2 1XJ 

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The role of the Community Safety Unit is to investigate crimes relating to domestic violence, racial incidents, homophobic attacks, attacks on the elderly, hate mail and attacks on disabled people.

Paddington Law Centre

  • Telephone 020 8960 3155
  • Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (drop-in service), Tuesday 2.30pm-3.30pm: telephone advice for immigration enquiries Tuesday evening (by appointment): general legal advice, Friday: by appointment only
439 Harrow Road
W10 4RE 

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The Law Centre provides welfare rights advice (appeals only), general legal advice and advice on immigration, housing and employment.The languages spoken include Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Paddington Library

  • Telephone 020 7641 1300 (enquiries) 020 7641 1400 (24 hour renewals)
  • Email: paddingtonlibrary@westminster.gov.uk
  • Opening hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am-10pm, Tuesday 9.30am-9pm, Wednesday 9am-9.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

Porchester Road, London W2 5DU 

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Paddington Library was recently refurbished and offers even more services. There are now more internet access points which are free to use (booking needed) a large study area with study facilities and training and workshop facilities. 

The employment advice service continues, as do drop-in sessions for the Under 5s and the Homework club.

Paddington People

The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Rd, London W2 5ES

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Paddington People magazine is produced quarterly by the Paddington Development Trust and the magazine is delivered to every home in the area. If you do not receive a copy you can pick it up from your local One Stop Services, public library and Neighbourhood Centre. The newsletter is a good way to publicise an event that you are organising.

Paddington Recreation Ground

  • Telephone 020 7641 3642

Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD 

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Paddington ‘Rec' is a community park with facilities for all the family. It contains a running track, hockey and football pitches and tennis courts. It also offers cricket and a health and  fitness centre.There is free on-site parking from Monday-Friday after 6pm. 

PALS Patient Advice and Liaison Service

Westminster Primary Care Trust, Ferguson House, 15 Marylebone Road, NW1 5JD

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PALS is your link to Westminster PCT your local branch of the NHS. PALS is the customer services department of the PCT, providing information about local NHS health services. Listening to your concerns and helping to sort out your problems. However, PALS cannot give advice about health conditions. Please ring NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 if you need medical advice and are unable to attend a local health service. Interpreters are available to help you.

Pathmeads Housing Association

  • Telephone 020 8990 4700

The Residents Forum, c/o Stadium Housing Association, 296 Willesden Lane, NW2 5HW 

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The Residents' forum represents tenants living in Stadium Housing Association street properties and estates. The Forum meets with Stadium six times a year to discuss issues and policies. 

Queen's Park Bangladesh Association

Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4LJ 

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The Queens Park Bangladeshi Association (QPBA) is a registered charity and a community-led voluntary organisation set up in 1990. QPBA is dedicated to upliftment of Bangladeshi people in the Queens Park Ward of the City of Westminster and the wider Bangladeshi communities in Westminster.

Queen's Park City Guardians

  • Telephone 020 7641 3769
Beachcroft House
111 Shirland Road
W9 2EL

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Work to reduce anti-social behaviour and provide a visible presence on the streets.

Queen's Park Councillors

  • Opening hours: Tuesdays between 7pm-8pm

Harrow Road One Stop Services
317 Harrow Road
W9 3RJ

 

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Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, Labour 
020 7641 2230 

Councillor Barrie Taylor, Labour  020 7641 2322    Councillor Patricia McAllister, Labour     Councillors  hold a surgery on a rota basis, at the Harrow Road One  Stop Services, 317 Harrow Road, on Tuesdays between 7pm-8pm and Advice Plus at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, on Mondays 2-4pm. No appointment is necessary. 

Queen's Park Forum

The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL 

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The Queen's Park Forum works to improve the quality of life for those living and working in Queen's Park. By focusing on the themes of housing, health, environment, crime, and community safety, jobs and training and community cohesion.  

The Forum works in partnership with local service providers to tackle local priorities. The Forum also organises the largest event in Queen's Park, the hugely successful Summer Festival and the annual fireworks display. If you want to get involved, please ring us on the number listed. 

Queen's Park Library

666 Harrow Road, London W10 4NE 

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Thursday: 11:30am - 1:30pm -Drop in

Reaching U - Programme

Westminster Adult Education Service, Open Age and Age Concern have devised a joint programme of activities for the over 50s. The courses include ceramics, yoga, modern languages and arts and crafts activities. To book a class and to obtain further information, contact "infoline" on the number above or visit the WAES website. 

Recycling

  

How green are you? Recycling prevents scarce resources being wasted and allows them to be reprocessed into useful items. Westminster City Council has made it easy for you to recycle household items. You will have access to either a doorstep service or large communal recycling bins. Blue recycling bags are available from your Estate Office or from the Council. Many items can be recycled and the list includes tins, newspapers, cardboard and computer paper. Visit Westminster's website for a comprehensive list of items that you can recycle and when your doorstep collection is due.

Regent´s Park and Kensington North Member of Parliament

House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A 0AA

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Karen Buck is the Member of Parliament for Regent’s Park and Kensington North. Her areas of interest are housing, benefits, health, education and immigration issues.  If you have a problem your MP may be able to help you. You can contact her via her website where you can complete a form with your query and await a response from her.  Her staff will personally answer telephone calls on Monday,Wednesday and Friday between 9.30am-12 noon. At other times you can leave a message and someone will call you back. Alternatively Karen Buck MP, holds a regular surgery in her constituency at the Harrow Road One Stop Services on Friday mornings from 10am-12.30 pm. The surgery operates an appointment system.

Residents' Associations

Four Rivers Residents' Association (covers Cherwell, Lodden, Wey and Wytham Houses) - Ms Carol Spedding
Derry House Community Hall
Church Street
NW8 8PX

Lilestone Estate Residents' Association - The Chairperson
c/o Church Street Estate Office
Cherwell House
NW8

Lisson Green Tenants & Residents' Association  - Ms Dolly Cuthbert The Greenside Community Centre, Lilestone Street, NW8 8ST

Morris House Residents' Association - Ms Glenys Arthur
c/o Church Street Estate Office
Cherwell House
NW8

To arrange a meeting:

Contact Vince Lyons, Village Manager - 020 7245 2735

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Residents' Associations are another way to become involved in your community and have your say about how your home is managed. You can set up your own residents' association if there is none in your area. CityWest Homes have produced a booklet ‘Introduction to Resident Involvement' to help you start. A copy can be obtained by email from CityWest Homes.  

Resident Involvement Team

  • Telephone 020 7245 2350
  • Website: www.cwh.org.uk
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Resident Involvement Manager, CityWest Homes, 21 Grosvenor Street, SW1X 7ZY

CityWest Homes are promoting ‘One Westminster, Many Voices' a project that aims to increase residents' involvement in their neighbourhood.  Residents can attend training courses to gain valuable skills and for those who are interested there is an opportunity to become a Community Leader. 

Resident's Associations

John Aird Court Residents' Association - Mr John McGlade, Paddington Green & Marylebone Estate Office, Hall Place, Hall Park Estate, W2 1XS

Parsons House Residents' Association - Maureen Dempsey, c/o Paddington GreenEstate Office, Paddington Green & Marylebone Estate Office, Hall Place, Hall Park Estate, W2 1XS                

Fleming Court Residents' Association - Ms Kathleen Fahey, c/o Paddington Green Estate Office, Paddington Green & Marylebone Estate Office, Hall Place, Hall Park Estate, W2 1XS

Paddington Green Resident's Association - 020 7641 1595

Residents' Associations are another way to become involved in your community and have your say about how your home is managed. You can set up your own residents' association if there is none in your area. CityWest Homes have produced a booklet ‘Introduction to Resident Involvement' to help you start. Email CityWest Homes for a copy.  

Residents’ Card

Unit 101, 140 Wales Farm Road, W3 6UG 

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The ResCard is free to residents of Westminster. The card entitles holders to discounts from organisations and services participating in the scheme. You may be able to obtain discounted travel, discounted theatre entry, discounted use of library facilities, discounts at restaurants etc. Application forms can be obtained from One Stop Services, libraries or from the ResCard office. Check with services that you use to see if ResCard discounts apply.

Safe and Secure Scheme

Environmental Health Grants Team, City of Westminster, Room 24, Council House, NW1 5PT

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This scheme helps you to feel safe in your home by providing and fitting a range of safety devices. If you are 60 or over, or are registered disabled you may qualify for a grant to have safety equipment fitted in your home. You may also qualify for a grant, if you have been burgled more than once in the past year.

Service Improvement Group

If you live in temporary accommodation you can have your say in the way the services you receive evolves by joining the Service Imaporvement Group. The meetings are held four times a year and issures that you are passionate about can be discussed. The meeting is usually timetabled but you will have the chance to air your views and get your questions answered about your housing situation. To become involved you must be a customer of the Housing Options Service.

Silver Café.com

Fisherton Community Hall, Fisherton Estate, NW8 8LS

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The Silver Café.com is a free drop-in computer project open to everyone over 50. It is also suitable for absolute beginners. Members are able to acquire basic internet skills alongside socialising with other participants. The Café is open weekly (term time only).

St Paul's Church and Community Centre

5 Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ.

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St Paul's is both a church and a community centre that provides space for groups within the local community as well as employing a development worker. Newpin now based in Luton Street, was founded at the Centre in 2000. The Church has links with Christ Church Bentinck junior school, has extended its ties with local community groups and continues to be an oasis for people in crisis. St Paul's Church hosts a range of activities that include a drugs drop-in service, Alcoholics Anonymous and a project for families in temporary accommodation. Check for the other services they offer under the relevant listing.

Step Up 2 Fitness

  • Telephone 0207 266 8251

SU2F runs fitness sessions for women only. The location and style of sessions are sensitive to women from Muslim communities.

Street Properties Association Sounding Board

55 Westbourne Terrace
W2 6JX
Contact:  Mrs Christine Williams 

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This estate office covers the majority of street properties in North Westminster managed by Pathmeads.

Support for Living at Home - Social Services

  • Telephone 020 7641 1175

There is support available for those older people who need help for living at home. Older people or their carers should phone the Social Services assessment hotline to arrange this. Following the assessment a suitable care package will be put in place - such as hot meal delivery, help with housework etc.

T.A.R.A. Over 50s Network

Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR

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The Tenants and Residents' Association for Lisson Green Estate (T.A.R.A.) run an Over 50s Network which is open to all older people in the Church Street area. They meet every Monday and Tuesday. You are warmly invited to come and attend. They hold regular special events, lunches, line-dancing, a chair based exercise class and there is plenty of opportunity to chat and meet people.

If you would like more information on the residents association or the Over 50's Club you can contact them on 020-7724-1847 or by emailing taralisson@hotmail.co.uk

Temporary Accomodation Service Improvement Group

Housing Options Service, 101 Orchardson Street, NW8 8EA

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For assistant in housing oprions, providing help and assistance for people threatened with homelessness or who are homeless. 

The Beethoven Centre

Third Avenue, Queen's Park, London, W10 4JL 

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The Beethoven Centre delivers a range of acivities to meet local needs including a range of affordable physical acivities for all ages, welfare benefits advice and a weekly muli agency drop in. Membership is available to local residents at £6 per year and entitles residents to subsidised rate for physical activities and venue hire. The venue is available for private hire and offers a large hall with a capaciy of 150, and two meeting rooms. 

The Dutchpot (Caribbean) Lunch and Social Club

  • Telephone 020 8969 0417
  • Email: ituen@pdt.org.uk
  • Fax: 020 7575 3116
  • Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 12 noon-3.30pm

Maida Centre, 221 Lanark Road, W9 1NX 

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As well as enjoying a home-cooked meal, the Dutchpot offers arts and crafts workshops, chair-based exercise and poetry reading. Special events include outings to the seaside and a float at the Notting Hill Carnival. 

The Harrow Road Safer Neighbourhood Team

  • Telephone 020 8721 2739 / 07768 178175

Harrow Road Police Station
325 Harrow Road
W9 3RD 

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The Mosaic Community Trust

61a Warwick Avenue, London, W9 2PR 

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The Trust promotes community cohesion and religious harmony by running projects that help improve mutual understanding, respect and trust amongst people of different beliefs.

The Queen's Park Safer Neighbourhood Team

  • Telephone 020 8649 3600/07843 065923

 Harrow Road Police Station, 325 Harrow Road, W9 3RD

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The Safer Neighbourhood Team

  • Telephone 020 7641 6633

Church Street Neighbourhood Centre, 88 Church Street, NW8 8ET

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The safer neighbourhood initiative is about local policing, police and partners working with you to identify and tackle issues of concern in your neighbourhood. Each team is normally made up of six Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). Their aim is to listen and talk to you, and find out what affects your daily life and feelings of security. They work in partnership with you and other agencies to find a lasting solution. Safer Neighbourhood Teams are dedicated to your community and are additional to other policing teams and units in London.

The Westbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team

  • Telephone 020 8649 3602/ 07843 065925

Harrow Road Police Station
325 Harrow Road
W9 3RD 

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The Women's Day Centre

1-5 Cosway Street, Marylebone, London, NW1 5NR.

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This Centre is run by women for women in housing need.  it's for you if you are: in temporary or insecure accommodation, sleeping rough, feeling unsafe or unhappy where you're living now, feeling lonely or isolarted and want to meet other people or simply wanting a safe place where you can relax or talk in confidence to someone who wants to listen.

The staff and volunteers are committed to and believe in having a safe and caring space for all of the women who use the Day Centre.

Monday - Thursday morning: Rough sleepers drop-in, advice and classes and in the afternoon, general drop-in, classes and activities and on Friday mornings - Drop-in for Rough sleepers only.

Up My Street

This website based information service holds all types of information about your area.To use it type in your postcode to explore your local area. You can find out where the local schools are, your nearest leisure facilities, local parks and news and views from other residents. 

Vital Regeneration

The Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, London, NW8 8SR

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Our services focus on innovative programmes in learning, employability and enterprise.  These are designed to engage local people, meet their needs and break down the barriers to progression that they face.  Projects are delivered in neighbourhood facilities - youth clubs, estate-based training studios and community centres, based at the heart of the communities that we serve. 

We also have an Apprenticeships Advice Service which supports 14-24 year olds who live in Westminster to find apprenticeships.

Volunteer Centre, Westminster Volunteering Broker Service

53-55 Praed Street, London W2 1NR

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The Volunteer Centre enabes people and communities to transform their lives through volunteering in the City of Westminster.  We support people wanting to volunteer by helping them find rewarding opportunities and supporting volunteer involving organisations to recruit and manage volunteers.

No appointment is required for visitors but for more information please contact:

Yohannes Hagos 020 7087 4351

Walterton and Elgin Community Homes (WECH)

416 Harrow Road, London, W9 2HX

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WECH is a resident-led housing association and is set up and managed in a way to maximise and encourage resident involvement. There are various ways to get involved such as becoming a member so that you can vote to elect or stand to become resident Board members, joining the social committee to organise events, taking part in resident consultation surveys and focus groups. 

Warwick Community Centre

  • Telephone 0207 289 3375

300 Harrow Road, W2 5HG

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Offers a variety of activities including Irish dancing, karate, steel drum music. Call for more information about what is on. 

Weldis (Westminster Elderly & Disability Information Service)

Westminster City Council, 4th Floor, 33 Chester Street, SW1X 7XD 

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Weldis is a directory of information about services, organisations and activities aimed at older people, adults and children with disabilities, chronic illness, mental health issues, substance misuse, carers and practitioners. Most of the services listed are local to Westminster. The directory is free to use and can be located either on the internet or via phone. The Weldis directory is also available at your local library and at Westminster's One Stop Services. 

West End Extra

40 Camden Road, NW1 9DR

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A weekly, free newspaper, available at news stands, that provides local news and events for residents in Westminster and Camden.

Westbourne Councillors

  • Opening hours: Tuesdays between 7pm-8pm

Harrow Road One Stop Services
317 Harrow Road
W9 3RJ

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Councillor David Boothroyd, Labour      dboothroyd@westminster.gov.uk
020 7641 2322  Councillor Rupert D Cruz, Labour          rdcruz@westminster.gov.uk
020 7641 2322  Councillor Papya Qureshi, Labour         pqureshi1@westminster.gov.uk
020 7641 2322 

All 3 Councillors hold weekly surgeries at the Harrow Road One Stop Shop on Tuesdays between 7pm-8pm on a rota basis. No appointment is necessary.

Westbourne Forum

The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, W2 5ES 

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The Westbourne Forum is a local partnership that tries to ensure local services meet the needs of local people. We cannot do this on our own and the Neighbourhood Forum is open to everyone who lives, works, or has an active interest in Westbourne. 

There are many ways you can get involved, including through our Management Board (elections are every two years), Working Groups and Public Meetings.

Westbourne Residents Associations

For all enquires, please write to your Residents Association at the address provided:

Amberley Residents’ Association 
Millennium Centre
11 Clearwell Drive, Amberley Estate, W9 2JZ 
Contact: Ms Linda Heavey 

Brindley Community Association 
38 Oversley House, Alfred Road,W2 
Contact: Ms Georgina Fraser 

Brunel Estate Residents’ Association 
23 Anglebury, Wessex Gardens,W2 
Contact:  Mr Gary Toomey 

Tavistock TMO 
1a Harford House, 35 Tavistock Crescent, W11 1AY 
Contact: Marilyn Maloney  c/o Bernie Timmins  btimmins@cwh.org.uk 

Warwick Estate Residents’ Association 
Warwick Community Centre, 300 Harrow Road, W2 
Contact: Ms Mary Amayo

Wessex Gardens Residents’ Association 
23 Anglebury, Wessex Gardens, W2 
Contact: Ms Judith Crighton

 

Advocacy Plus

55 Dean Street, London, W1D 6AF       

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If you are over 60 and need someone to help you sort out a significant issue in your life WASSR may be able to help. The service continually seeks volunteers to support older people for which training is available.

Westminster Befriend a Family

34 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0RE

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Westminster Befriend a Family is a voluntary organisation that has been operating locally for 11 years and trains volunteers to become ‘family friends'.  A family friend can offer practical and emotional support, help by building confidence, help a family to find new pastimes, and encourage children's learning through play.  Parents also have the opportunity to meet other parents.

Westminster Citizens Advice Bureau

Paddington Citizens Advice Bureau

441 Harrow Road
LONDON
W10 4RE

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Citizens' Advice Bureau provide free, independent and confidential advice that covers a range of topics including employment, debt or housing. The website will link you to your nearest office

Westminster City Council Noise Team

Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

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If you are being disturbed by noise or would like advice about noise. The team specialises in issues such as noisy neighbours, building works, car alarms as well as drainage, waste accumulation and odour issues. 

Westminster City Council Residential Environmental Health

Westminster City Council, Premises Management, Residential Environmental Health, City Hall, 4th Floor, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

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Westminster's Residential Environmental Health team ensures safe and healthy homes for tenants of Housing Associations, and private landlords and people who own their own homes. The team offers advice, support and in some cases takes direct action in response to a situation where the condition of someone's home is affecting their health.  

Westminster City Council Safe and Secure Scheme

  • Telephone 020 7641 6161
  • Email: res@westminster.gov.uk
  • Fax: 020 7641 6800
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 09.00am - 5.00pm

64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

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If you are 60 or over or registered disabled you may qualify for a grant to have safety equipment fitted in your home. You may also qualify if you have been burgled more than once in the past year. 

Westminster Community Information e-Library

Do you need help with a problem, are you looking for a club or course to pursue an interest, are you wondering whether there is a tenants & residents association in your area? Community Information from the e-Library may provide you with just the information you want. It will give you access to details about a very wide range of organisations, groups, services, facilities and leisure activities, in and around Westminster, including:

Advice centres
Clubs & societies
Community groups
Council services
Halls and rooms for hire
Help for homeless people
Places of worship
Playgroups and nurseries
Schools and colleges
Sports facilities 

North Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service (NWDAS)

474 Harrow Road, W9 3RU

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The North Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service (NWDAS) is a local community project that offers a free and confidential service to residents of Westminster and their families who are affected by drug and alcohol problems.  We provide a range of support services from our base at 474 Harrow Road, including drop in and advice, counseling, group therapy, needle exchange and harm reduction services, substitute prescribing, support for families and carers, legal advice, criminal justice engagement, support with employment, training and education, access to mutual aid groups, alternative therapies, support with accessing to residential detox and rehab services and much more. We also offer Alcohol Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) groups at various times (call us for details).

NWDAS is delivered by Westminster Drug Project (WDP) in partnership with CNWL and F66  

Westminster on the Web

We live in a 24 hour society with information available at the touch of a keystroke.  Westminster City Council contributes to the information highway with its own website. You can find out anything about your borough from the issues that your local councillors support to the City's regeneration plans. This is a great way to keep up to date with change.

Westminster Refugee Consortium

284 Harrow Road, W2 5ES 

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The Refugee Consortium provides a programme of activities and services aimed at refugees and asylum seekers. These include: community engagement programmes, employment and training, health awareness and capability building. 

Westminster Reporter

Freepost, Communications, 17th Floor, Westminster City Council, 64 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP 

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This free, quarterly magazine has a range of local information about your Council and events that occur in Westminster. Contact them on the number above if you would like to contribute.  

Westminster Trading Standards

City of Westminster Trading Standard Service, 5th Floor, City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP
 

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Get advice on your rights as a consumer from Trading Standards

Wood and Vale Incorporating Marylebone Express

100a Avenue Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 3HF

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A weekly paper that covers a wider area to bring you news of events and issues of interest if you live in Westminster, Camden or Islington. It costs 60p

Yaa Asantewaa Arts

1 Chippenham Mews, Marylands Road, W9 2AN

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Yaa Asantewaa represents black arts. Events are staged during school holidays and feature highly in the yearly Notting Hill Carnival. The Diaspora Dance Collective is based at the Centre and runs weekly programmes for adults and children.