The Centre is a gathering space and community hub for refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants to attend activities, build community, and seek support.
On Tuesdays from 12pm to 2:30pm, we are at Christ Church Highbury (155 Highbury Grove, N5 1SA), providing hot drinks, snacks, and an English class curated alongside our partners at Speak Street.
Every Wednesday, the doors to Cross Street Baptist Church (16-18 Cross St, N1 2BG) are open from 10am to 4.30pm with activities including:
- Choir led by the Director of the World Harmony Orchestra
- Dance led by choreographers from Protein Dance Company
- Art and Writing led by our artists in residence
- Digital & IT Support with Screen Share UK
- Lunch, freshly prepared by a team of volunteers
- Support Service casework appointments for advice on housing, healthcare, etc.
- Free toiletries, books, clothes, etc.
- Gym at St Mary’s Community Centre
- Islington South Library literacy programme (monthly)
- Yoga with Nisaba (monthly)
- Rotating partner sessions
On Thursdays, our community joins us at Church on the Corner (64 Barnsbury Rd, N1 0ES) from 10am to 12pm with English classes and Digital support. We also provide hot drinks and snacks.
Across the last academic year, we had:
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