The Centre is a gathering space and community hub for refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants to attend activities, build community, and seek support. Every week we provide three days of in-person activities.
Across the last academic year, we had:
On Tuesdays from 12pm to 2:30pm, we provide an English class plus hot drinks, snacks, and socialising.
Every Wednesday from 10am to 4.30pm we offer holistic support and creative classes 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 from 10am to 12pm we provide an English class and digital support drop-in. We also offer hot drinks, snacks, socialising, and a monthly community lunch.
In addition to three days of in-person support, we also have five days of classes online.
Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants 