Kilburn Area Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue London NW6 7BQ

Wembley Area Preston Manor High School Carlton Avenue East Middlesex   HA9 8NA

Willesden Area John Kelly Boys Technology College Crest Road London  NW2 7SN

Harlesden Area Capital City Academy Doyle Gardens London  NW10 3ST

Kingsbury Area Claremont High School Claremont Avenue Kenton Harrow Middlesex   HA3 0UH

B R E N T    D I R E C T O R Y
Brent Council	Description
London Borough of Brent Brent Town Hall Forty Lane, Wembley (T) 0208 937 1234 www.brentj.gov.uk	Your local council provide a range of vital community services.
Complaints Manager Community Care Quality & Support Unit 6th Floor, Mahatma Gandhi House 34 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 8AD   (t) 0208 937 4240 (e) customer.relations@brent.gov.uk	To make a complaint to Brent Council.
Communication and Support Services Brent council Children and Families Department Chesterfield House, 9 Park Lane Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7RW   (t) 0208 937 3037 (e) choiceadvice@brent.gov.uk (w) www.brent.gov.uk/choiceadvice	Help Brent parents and carers understand the secondary school transfer admission process.
One Stop Service Brent House 349-357 High Road Wembley, Middlesex HA9 6BZ	Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Closed on the last Thursday of the month from 1pm
BRAIN Community Website The BRAIN Room Willesden Green Library 95 High Road London NW10 2SF (t) 0208 937 3275 (e) brain@brent.gov.uk (w) www.brentbrain.org.uk	Brent’s Community Website managed by Brent Library Service. Bring up-to-date community news.
Brent Housing Partnership Limited Chancel House, Neasden Lane, London NW10 2UF   (t) 0208 937 2579 (w) www.bhphousing.co.uk. (e) resident.involvement@bhphousing.co.uk	Provide, manage and maintain homes in Brent.
Achievement and Inclusion Brent Education Health into Education, Centre for Staff Development Gwenneth Rickus Building Brentfield Road London NW10 8HE   (t) 020 8937 3347 Contact: Kate Crane	Improve accessibility / re-engage young people in education when they become pregnant or are a teenage parent, either within the school setting or through alternative provision. Works with schools and colleges to raise the awareness of the issues around teenage pregnancy and teenage parenthood.

Education & Childcare	Description
Willesden Green Library 95 High Road, London NW10 2SF   (T) 0208 937 3400 http://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries	A useful source of information providing current and back issues of magazines / newspapers, books videos and CDs.
Brent Adult And Community Education Service Stonebridge Centre 1 Morland Gardens Stonebridge London   NW10 8DY   (t) 020 8838 0808 (w) http://www.brent.gov.uk/baces	If you are interested in learning a new skill or brushing up an old one, BACES runs a programme of learning activities across Brent for adults and families. For further information on the LIFE summer programme at BACES, please contact Chris Lewis on 020 7624 8853 or email chris.lewis@brent.gov.uk.
Brent Education Support Service (BESS) Gwenneth Rickus Building Brentfield Road London   NW10 8HB   (t) 020 8937 3330 John Dowlin, Manager	Provides three key services: Home tuition for Brent pupils who do not have permanent school placements; hospital teaching service for in-patients admitted to Central Middlesex or Northwick Park Hospitals; and Sickle Cell service which provides monitoring / information on behalf of pupils attending Brent schools who have Sickle Cell or Thalassaemia Disease
Brent Family Support Project 34 Craven Park Harlesden London    NW10 8QN   (t) 020 8965 5480 (w) www.bfsproject.org.uk	For the whole family, including the elderly, with particular emphasis on the child and young single parent. Offers services including befriending, budgeting, counselling, home, hospital, B&B and prison visits, basic Maths and English.
Brent Looked After Children Education Team Brent House Annexe 356-358 High Road Wembley HA9 6BX   (t) 020 8937 4907 or 020 8937 4362 Maggie Taylor (Education Coordinator) or Bharti Patel (Administrative Assistant)	They implement the DFES/DOH guidance on education of children in public care and advice on admissions, placements and exclusions.
Skills Development Centre 543 High Road Wembley Middlesex HA0 2DJ   (t) 020 8903 7802 Andrew Smith	Structured activities including computer skills, training, job club, assertiveness, photography, creative writing and art. The Skills Centre is for Brent residents who have a diagnosed mental illness, or have experienced one.     Also for users who are wanting to take a step away from traditional mental health services by exploring training, employment opportunities and who are willing to participate in the groups on offer.
Special Educational Needs Assessment Service (SENAS) SENAS, 3rd Floor Chesterfield House, 9 Park Lane Wembley   HA9 7RW   (t) 020 8937 3229 Contact: Janet Gay, Manager	The scope of the service provided is mainly determined by the statutory duties for Special Educational Needs placed on the Local Education Authority. Their aim is to discharge the LEA's responsibilities and provide efficient, effective, customer focused services.

Secondary Schools in Brent

School	Address	Tel / Fax / DCSF No / Email
Alperton Community School GM Head: Mrs Magaret Rafee	Ealing Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 4PW	Tel: 020 8902 2293 Fax: 020 8900 1236 DCSF No: 304-5405 office@alperton.brent.sch.uk
Capital City Academy Head: Mr Phillip O'Hear	Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST	Tel: 020 8838 8700 Fax: 020 8838 3680 DCSF No: 304-6905 info@capitalcityacademy.org
Cardinal Hinsley Mathematics and Computing College Head: Mr Richard Kolka	Harlesden Road, London NW10 3RN	Tel: 020 8965 3947 Fax: 020 8965 3430 DCSF No: 304-5407 Office.chmcc.brent@lgfl.net
Claremont High School Head: Mr F T Molloy	Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Middx HA3 0UH	Tel: 0870 350 0093 Fax: 020 8204 3548 DCSF No: 304-5400 admin@claremont-high.org.uk
Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College Head: Mrs Geraldine Freear	Crownhill Road, Willesden London NW10 4EP	Tel: 020 8965 2986 Fax: 020 8838 0071 DCSF No: 304-5404 office@cjmlc.co.uk
Copland Head: Sir Alan S Davies	Cecil Avenue, Wembley, Middx HA9 7DU	Tel: 020 8902 6362 Fax: 020 8903 1943 DCSF No: 304-5401 columbus@copland.rmplc.co.uk
JFS Head: Mr Jonathan Miller	The Mall Kenton HA3 9TE	Tel: 020 8206 3100 Fax: 020 8206 3101 DCSF No: 304-4033 admin@jfs.brent.sch.uk
John Kelly Boys' Technology College Head: Mr A Young	Crest Road, London NW2 7SN	Tel: 020 8452 8700 Fax: 020 8208 2281 DCSF No: 304-5408 jkboystc@aol.com
John Kelly Girls' Technology College Head: Mrs K Heaps	Crest Road, London NW2 7SN	Tel: 020 8452 4842 Fax: 020 8452 6024 DCSF No: 304-5409 staff@jkgtc.brent.sch.uk
Kingsbury High School Head: Mr Clem Chung	Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London NW9 9JR	Tel: 020 8204 9814 Fax: 020 8206 3040 DCSF No: 304-5402 school@kingsbury.brent.sch.uk
Preston Manor High School Head: Mr Matthew Lantos	Carlton Avenue East, Wembley, Middx HA9 8NA	Tel: 020 8385 4040 Fax: 020 8908 2607 DCSF No: 304-5410 info@pmanor.brent.sch.uk
Queens Park Community School Head: Mr M Hulme	Aylestone Avenue, London NW6 7BQ	Tel: 020 8438 1700 Fax: 020 8459 1895 DCSF No: 304-5403 info@qpcs.brent.sch.uk
St Gregory's (RC) High School Head: Mr. A. Prindiville	Donnington Road, Kenton, Middx HA3 0NB	Tel: 020 8907 8828 Fax: 020 8909 1161 DCSF No: 304-5406 cryan@stgregorys.harrow.sch.uk
Wembley High Technology College Head: Ms Gill Bal	East Lane, North Wembley, Middx HA0 3NT	Tel: 020 8385 4800 Fax: 020 8385 4899 DCSF No: 304-4006 admin@whtc.co.uk

School	Address	Tel / Fax / DCSF No / Email
Anson Primary School Head: Mr J Smith	Anson Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 4AB	Tel: 020 8452 8552 Fax: 020 8450 3845 DCSF No: 304-2000 admin@anson.brent.sch.uk
Avigdor Hirsch Torah Temimah Head: Mr A Wolfson	Parkside Dollis Hill, London NW2 6RJ	Tel: 020 8450 4377 Fax: 020 8830 6202 DCSF No: 304-3603 admin@torahtemimah.brent.sch.uk
Barham Primary School Head: Ms K Giles	Danethorpe Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 4RQ	Tel: 020 8902 3706 Fax: 020 8903 5098 DCSF No: 304-2049 admin@barham.brent.sch.uk
Braintcroft Primary School Head: Ms Kim Beat	Warren Road, London NW2 7LL	Tel: 020 8452 2413 Fax: 020 8208 2369 DCSF No: 304-2075 admin@braintcroft.brent.sch.uk
Brentfield Primary School Head: Ms P Riddle	41 & 43 Meadow Garth, London NW10 0SL	Tel: 020 8965 5326 Fax: 020 8453 0316 DCSF No: 304-2003 admin@brentfield.brent.sch.uk
Byron Court Primary School Head: Mr T L Jones	Spencer Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 3SF	Tel: 020 8904 2785 Fax: 020 8908 2447 DCSF No: 304-2006 admin@byroncrt.brent.sch.uk
Carlton Vale Infant School Head: Ms E Mooney	Malvern Road, Kilburn, London NW6 5PU	Tel: 020 7624 0348 Fax: 020 7328 6293 DCSF No: 304-2007 admin@carlton.brent.sch.uk
Chalkhill Primary School Head: Ms R Ashton	Barnhill Road, Wembley, Middx HA9 9YP	Tel: 020 8904 4508 Fax: 020 8904 1227 DCSF No: 304-2068 admin@chalkhill.brent.sch.uk
Christ Church Primary School Head: Ms Bridget Methuen	Clarence Road, Kilburn, London NW6 7TE	Tel: 020 7624 4967 Fax: 020 7372 2759 DCSF No: 304-3301 admin@cchurch.brent.sch.uk
Convent of Jesus & Mary (RC) Infant School Head: Ms Theresa O'Higgins	21 Park Avenue, Willesden, London NW2 5AN	Tel: 020 8459 5890 Fax: 020 8451 9499 DCSF No: 304-3507 admin@conventinf.brent.sch.uk
Donnington Primary School Head: Mr Roger Roberts	Uffington Road, London NW10 3TL	Tel: 020 8451 0761 Fax: 020 8459 1145 DCSF No: 304-2056 admin@donnington.brent.sch.uk
Elsley Primary School Head: Ms Nicola Arundell	Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley, Middx HA9 6HT	Tel: 020 8902 8003 Fax: 020 8902 4078 DCSF No: 304-2055 admin@elsley.brent.sch.uk
Fryent Primary School Head: Ms E Webb	Church Lane, Kingsbury, London NW9 8JD	Tel: 020 8205 4047 Fax: 020 8205 3480 DCSF No: 304-2074 admin@fryent.brent.sch.uk
Furness Primary School Head: Mr A P King	Furness Road, Harlesden, London NW10 5YT	Tel: 020 8965 5977 Fax: 020 8963 1938 DCSF No: 304-2067 admin@furness.brent.sch.uk
Gladstone Park Primary School Head: Mr S Bruce	Sherrick Green Road, Willesden, London NW10 1LB	Tel: 020 8452 1350 Fax: 020 8208 3925 DCSF No: 304-2072 admin@gladpark.brent.sch.uk
Harlesden Primary School Head: Ms Linda Perrier	Acton Lane, Harlesden, London NW10 8UT	Tel: 020 8965 7445 Fax: 020 8963 1828 DCSF No: 304-2017 admin@harlesden.brent.sch.uk
Islamia Primary School Head: Mr S Trevathan	Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6 6PE	Tel: 020 7372 2532 Fax: 020 7372 2425 DCSF No: 304-5949 office@islamia-pri.brent.sch.uk
John Keble (C.E) Primary School Head: Ms Sabina Nettey	Crownhill Road, Harlesden, London NW10 4DR	Tel: 020 8965 5072 Fax: 020 8838 2507 DCSF No: 304-3302 admin@jkeble.brent.sch.uk
Kensal Rise Primary School Head: Mrs J Page	Harvist Road, Kilburn, London NW6 6HJ	Tel: 020 8969 3846 Fax: 020 8964 5137 DCSF No: 304-2065 admin@krise.brent.sch.uk
Kilburn Park Junior School Head: Mr Laurence Keel (acting)	Malvern Road, Kilburn, London NW6 5RG	Tel: 020 7624 7603 Fax: 020 7328 9310 DCSF No: 304-5204 enquiries@kilburnpark.com
Kingsbury Green Primary School Head: Ms Janet Dolan	Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury, London NW9 9ND	Tel: 020 8204 6423 Fax: 020 8905 0258 DCSF No: 304-2024 admin@kgreen.brent.sch.uk office1@kgreen.brent.sch.uk
Leopold Primary School Head: Ms A Kendall	Hawkeshead Road, Harlesden, London NW10 9UR	Tel: 020 8459 5654 Fax: 020 8459 6245 DCSF No: 304-2028 admin@leopold.brent.sch.uk
Lyon Park Infant School Head: Ms N. Yudin	Vincent Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 4HH	Tel: 020 8902 5454 Fax: 020 8903 9748 DCSF No: 304-2031 admin@lpis.brent.sch.uk
Lyon Park Junior School Head: Mr M Maxwell	Vincent Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 4HH	Tel: 020 8902 1479 Fax: 020 8903 3564 DCSF No: 304-2030 admin@lpjun.brent.sch.uk
Malorees Infant School Head: Ms S Davies	Christchurch Avenue, London NW6 7PB	Tel: 020 8459 3038 Fax: 020 8451 9829 DCSF No: 304-2033 admin@malorees-inf.brent.sch.uk
Malorees Junior School Head: Mrs P Thomas	Christchurch Avenue, London NW6 7PB	Tel: 020 8459 5452 Fax: 020 8451 7491 DCSF No: 304-5202 admin@maloreesjnr.brent.sch.uk
Michael Sobell Sinai School Head: Mrs V Orloff	Shakespeare Drive, Kenton, Middx HA3 9UD	Tel: 020 8204 1550 Fax: 020 8905 0260 DCSF No: 304-3601 admin@sinai.brent.sch.uk
Mitchell Brook Primary School Head: Ms Theresa Landreth	Bridge Road, London NW10 9BX	Tel: 020 8459 5681 Fax: 020 8830 4876 DCSF No: 304-2066 admin@mbrook.brent.sch.uk
Mora Primary School Head: Ms Nicola Denton	Mora Road, Cricklewood, London NW2 6TD	Tel: 020 8452 2634 Fax: 020 8452 5656 DCSF No: 304-2073 admin@mora.brent.sch.uk
Mount Stewart Infant School Head: Ms Naomi Ninvalle	Carlisle Gardens, Kenton, Middx HA3 0JX	Tel: 020 8907 5113 Fax: 020 8907 2639 DCSF No: 304-2019 admin@msi.brent.sch.uk
Mount Stewart Junior School Head: Mrs L Redfern	Mount Stewart Avenue, Kenton, Middx HA3 0JX	Tel: 020 8907 1977 Fax: 020 8909 1512 DCSF No: 304-2018 admin@mstewartjnr.brent.sch.uk
Newfield Primary School Head: Ms Sarah Bolt	Longstone Avenue, Harlesden, London NW10 3UD	Tel: 020 8961 1566 Fax: 020 8961 8517 DCSF No: 304-2064 admin@newfield.brent.sch.uk
North West London Jewish Day Primary School Head: Mrs S Braham	180 Willesden Lane, London NW6 7PP	Tel: 020 8459 3378 Fax: 020 8451 7298 DCSF No: 304-5201 admin@nwljds.org.uk
Northview Primary School Head: Mrs J Keane	Northview Crescent, Neasden, London NW10 1RD	Tel: 020 8450 7982 Fax: 020 8452 0817 DCSF No: 304-2034 admin@northview.brent.sch.uk
Oakington Manor Primary School Head: Mrs Sylvie Libson	Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley, Middx HA9 6NF	Tel: 020 8902 2871 Fax: 020 8903 6139 DCSF No: 304-5200 admin@oakmanor.brent.sch.uk
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School Head: Mrs S Knowler	Conniston Gardens, Kingsbury, London NW9 0BD	Tel: 020 8205 6038 Fax: 020 8205 7693 DCSF No: 304-2071 admin@olivergoldsmith.brent.sch.uk
Our Lady of Grace Infant School Head: Miss M Shea / Ms P Bourne	Dollis Hill Avenue, London NW2 6EU	Tel: 020 8450 6757 Fax: 020 8452 1501 DCSF No: 304-3510 admin@ourladyofgrace-inf.brent.sch.uk
Our Lady of Grace Junior School Head: Mr S McGrath	Dollis Hill Lane, London NW2 6HS	Tel: 020 8450 6002 Fax: 020 8208 3430 DCSF No: 304-3500 admin@ologjr.brent.sch.uk
Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Head: Mrs Mella Waterhouse	Wesley Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 8PP	Tel: 020 8961 5037 Fax: 020 8963 1197 DCSF No: 304-3508 admin@lourdes.brent.sch.uk
Park Lane Primary School Head: Mrs J Gordon-Reynolds	Park Lane, Wembley, Middx HA9 7RY	Tel: 020 8902 5006 Fax: 020 8903 7939 DCSF No: 304-2038 admin@parklane.brent.sch.uk
Preston Park Primary School Head: Mr John Redpath	College Road, Wembley, Middx HA9 8RJ	Tel: 020 8904 3602 Fax: 020 8904 8745 DCSF No: 304-2039 admin@prestpk.brent.sch.uk
Princess Frederica C.E Primary School Head: Ms S Nettey	College Road, Kensal Rise, London NW10 5TP	Tel: 020 8969 7756 Fax: 020 8964 5372 DCSF No: 304-3303 admin@princessfrederica.brent.sch.uk
Roe Green Infant School Head: Mrs J Bijlani	Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London NW9 9JL	Tel: 020 8204 3531 Fax: 020 8905 0256 DCSF No: 304-2042 admin@rgreeninf.brent.sch.uk
Roe Green Junior School Head: Ms M G Loosemore	Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London NW9 9JL	Tel: 020 8204 5221 Fax: 020 8905 0256 DCSF No: 304-2041 admin@rgjs.brent.sch.uk
Salusbury Primary School Head: Ms E Clarke	Salusbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6 6RG	Tel: 020 7624 0311 Fax: 020 7328 1380 DCSF No: 304-2070 admin@salusbury.brent.sch.uk
St Andrew and St Francis C.E Primary School Head: Mrs B Graham	Belton Road, Willesden, London NW2 5PE	Tel: 020 8459 1636 Fax: 020 8933 7365 DCSF No: 304-3305 admin@sasf.brent.sch.uk
St Joseph's R.C Infant School Head: Mrs P Gibney	Waverley Avenue, Wembley, Middx HA9 6TA	Tel: 020 8903 6032 Fax: 020 8903 5263 DCSF No: 304-3509 admin@sjinf.brent.sch.uk
St Joseph's R.C Junior School Head: Mr M Betts	Chatsworth Avenue, Wembley, Middx HA9 6BE	Tel: 020 8902 3438 Fax: 020 8903 5482 DCSF No: 304-3501 admin@sjjnr.brent.sch.uk
St Joseph's R.C Primary School Head: Mrs Dawn Titus	Goodson Road, Harlesden, London NW10 9LS	Tel: 020 8965 5651 Fax: 020 8961 9022 DCSF No: 304-5203 admin@josephsjmi.brent.sch.uk
St Margaret Clitherow R.C Primary School Head: Mrs E McSperrin	Quainton Street, Neasden, London NW10 0BG	Tel: 020 8450 3631 Fax: 020 8450 3729 DCSF No: 304-3511 admin@clitherow.brent.sch.uk
St Mary's C.E Primary School Head: Ms Susan Lawrence	Garnet Road, Willesden, London NW10 9JA	Tel: 020 8451 0363 Fax: 020 8451 5630 DCSF No: 304-3308 admin@stmarysce.brent.sch.uk
St Mary's R.C Primary School Head: Mr A Reilly	Canterbury Road, Kilburn, London NW6 5ST	Tel: 020 7624 1830 Fax: 020 7372 4932 DCSF No: 304-3602 admin@maryrcp.brent.sch.uk
St Mary Magdalen's R.C Junior School Head: Ms Mary Carney	Linacre Road, Willesden, London NW2 5BB	Tel: 020 8459 3159 Fax: 020 8459 0108 DCSF No: 304-3505 admin@marymag.brent.sch.uk
St Robert Southwell R.C Primary School Head: Miss Honor Beck	Slough Lane, Kingsbury, London NW9 8YD	Tel: 020 8204 6148 Fax: 020 8905 0287 DCSF No: 304-3506 admin@robsouth.brent.sch.uk
Sudbury Primary School Head: Ms U Pandya	Watford Road, Wembley, Middx HA0 3EY	Tel: 020 8904 5071 Fax: 020 8908 3539 DCSF No: 304-2076 admin@sudbury.brent.sch.uk
The Stonebridge Primary School Head: Ms Sophie Allen (Seconded PT)	Shakespeare Avenue, Stonebridge, London NW10 8NG	Tel: 020 8965 6965 Fax: 020 8838 0784 DCSF No: 304-2057 admin@stonebridge.brent.sch.uk
Uxendon Manor Primary School Head: Ms K Hooper	Vista Way, Kenton, Middx HA3 0UX	Tel: 020 8907 5019 Fax: 020 8907 2367 DCSF No: 304-2020 admin@uxmanor.brent.sch.uk
Wembley Primary School Head: Mr Rob Fenton	East Lane Wembley Middx HA9 7NW	Tel: 020 8904 3725 Fax: 020 8904 1358 DCSF No: 304-3605 admin@wembleyprimary.brent.sch.uk
Wykeham Primary School Head: Mr Everton Sharpe	Aboyne Road, Neasden, London NW10 0EX	Tel: 020 8450 8425 Fax: 020 8450 8425 DCSF No: 304-2053 admin@wykeham.brent.sch.uk

Healthcare	Description
BME Health Network Unity Centre 103 Church Road London NW10 9EG   (t) 0208 459 4338	Providing support for black and minority ethnic people affected by long-term illness.
Brent Parent Partnership Gwenneth Rickus Building Centre for Staff Development Brentfield Road London    NW10 8HB   (t) 020 8937 3434 (e) parentpartnership@brent.gov.uk Sharon Bourla, Parent Partnership Officer	Brent Parent Partnership offers independent, confidential advice to the parents or carers of children who have special educational needs (SEN). The service is available for both pre-school and school aged children. Helps to explain the processes, jargon and paperwork associated with Special Needs and can link families to other sources of support.
Brent Stop Smoking Service Wembley Centre for Health & Care, 1st floor 116 Chaplin Rd Wembley Middlesex    HA0 4UZ   (t) 020 8795 6669 www.stop-smoking-brent.org	Offers free expert advice and support to help people stop smoking. Clients can choose from individual or group support and be recommended with either Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or Zyban to help your quit attempt.
Central Middlesex Hospital Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal London   NW10 7NS   (t) 0208 965 5733 General Enquiries	Provides health care to people in Brent & Harrow.
Cancer Black Care 79 Acton Lane Harlesden London   NW10 8UT   (t) 020 8961 4151 Contact: Natalie Forbes	Cancer Black Care is a charity that caters for people of all ethnic groups suffering from cancer; this includes family, friends and carers. It offers counselling, community presentations, seminars, educational talks and provides all support needs.
Brent Centre For Young People Johnston House 51 Winchester Avenue London    NW6 7TT   (t) 020 7328 0918 (w) steven@brentcentre.org.uk	This charity provides young people aged 14 – 21 with a comprehensive, confidential and free service offering Mental Health, Sexual Health, Drugs and Alcohol and Connexions Personal Adviser services. The Centre provides free and confidential consultations, assessment and a psychotherapy service for young people experiencing emotional problems. A range of interventions aimed at reducing the harm of substance abuse in young people includes advice and information, education sessions and a specialist prescribing service for heroin users which is carried out both at the centre and in the community. The Sexual Health Service offers advice and information, condoms, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and Chlamydia screening. The Connexions Personal Advisor provides information and advice on education, housing and employment.
British Association of Psychotherapists 37 Mapesbury Road London    NW2 4HJ (t) 020 8452 5162 (w) http://bap-psychology.org Contact: Mrs Omerod	Individual psycho-analytic psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and children. Offers a prompt assessment and referral system for clients requiring psychotherapy. Weekdays, 9.00am-17.00pm.
Brent Child and Family Clinic Brent Child and Family Clinic Warranty House, Dudden Hill Lane London NW10 1DD   (t) 020 8208 7200/7201 (w) http://www.cnwl.org/index.html Andrea Binfor Senior Site Administrator	For children and adolescents up to 18 years and parents. Provides services including; assessment of emotional, developmental, psychological and psychiatric problems, family therapy, group therapy, individual therapy and mental health assessments. Referrals are accepted from GP, school, Social Services, hospital, health visitors, school nurses and other Tier 1 services.
CRUSE Bereavement Care Cruse House 126 Sheen Road Richmond Surrey    TW9 1UR   (t) 020 8939 9539 (switchboard) (t) 0870 167 1677 (helpline) http://www.crusebereavemtncare.org.uk Contact: Tor Docherty	This service is for anyone who has been bereaved by death in any way, whatever their age, nationality, or belief. Nearly 200 local branches. Free counselling service for bereaved people, opportunities for contact with others through bereavement support groups and advice of information on practical matters. It is personal and confidential help, backed by a wide range of publications Cruse also arranges training courses for those who work either in a professional or lay capacity with the bereaved. Cruse House is the Head Office for Cruse bereavement care. We do not offer counselling face to face at head office.
Brent Community Friends Unit 10 Bridge Park Complex Harrow Road London NW10 0RG   (t) 020 8937 3762 (m) 07960575443 Natasha Thomson Youth Support Worker	Brent Community Friends is a group for young people who are in care, aged 11-19 years old. There is a youth club every Wednesday at Tavistock Youth Centre in Harlesden from 6-9pm. Activities include music mixing, playing pool, watching films and playing computer games. Also go on trips, like bowling and ice-skating and residential to places like outdoor centres. There is a youth forum every month where everyone can chat about being in care, how it can be improved and decide on events for the programme. BCF has a mentoring scheme if you need support, advice or guidance for any issues that are bothering you.
EACH (Brent) Wembley Centre For Health and Care 116 Chaplin Road Wembley Middlesex   HA0 4UZ   (t) 020 8795 6050 Lakhvir Randhawa, Deputy director	EACH is for people with an alcohol, drugs and domestic violence problem. One to one counselling, support groups, assessment, referrals for detox, family support service for Brent residents. Offers counselling in different languages i.e. Guajarati, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Somali, Punjabi and English. Offer services to clients with mental health problems but need to go on a waiting list, where they are seen by the volunteer counsellors.
Family Connections P.O Box 20680 London NW6 5ZH   (t) 020 8933 3767 Contact: Ronke Jomo-Coco	Family Connections (FACO) is a registered charity which caters for the needs of families of African origin who are living with HIV/AIDS. They accept referrals from care and social work agencies, hospitals, GUM clinics, other treatment centres, voluntary organisations, as well as individuals. They make information available to children and parents about health issues, education, fostering and adoption; provide therapeutic massage and counselling. They also provide homecare and hospital support. They now charge for these services, especially for provision of food. They have produced a cookbook entitled "African Chop-Pot", a resource material geared towards meeting the nutritional and dietary needs of Africans who are living with HIV/AIDS. To order the cookbook, please write to the above address or phone the number above and ask for Ronke. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope marked "Cookbook". The cost is £5.00 including postage.
North London Breast Screening Service Deansbrook House Edgware Community Hospital Deansbrook Road Edgware HA8 9BA   (t) 020 8951 4045 (w) http://www.nlbss.org.uk	The North London Breast Screening Service provides free breast screening (mammograms) for women aged 50 and over, who are registered with a GP. We cover age-eligible women in Barnet, Brent, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Hertsmere, Watford and Three Rivers - approximately 165 000 women. The mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breast that only takes a few minutes, but can detect breast cancer at an early stage. The earlier breast cancer is found, the greater the chance of survival. It is estimated that the NHS Breast Screening Programme is on course to save 1250 lives per year. We aim to provide and promote an efficient and effective, high-quality breast screening service, to all eligible women within a caring environment.
Alperton Medical Centre 32 Stanley Avenue Wembley Middlesex HA0 4JB   (t) 020 8903 2379	NHS GP Surgery - Dr Malde and partners Dr A Deb-Barman. Services include: Ante-Natal clinic, Baby clinics, Dietician clinic, Asthma clinic, Family Planning services, Diabetic clinic, Travel vaccinations (inc Yellow Fever), Blood pressure, Well Women and Men Health Screening, Full medical examinations. Private services also offered
Ethiopian Health Support Association Priory House Kingsgate Place London NW6 4TA   (t) 020 7419 1972 (w) www.ethsa.co.uk Mr Kefale Alemu	Provides all round assistance for Ethiopians with particular attention to mental health, HIV/AIDS, sexual health, women and young people's health. Done through the provision of advice and information, advocacy, interpretation and translations, visits and befriending, culturally sensitive counselling in Amharic, and health promotion.   Services accessed by drop-in, telephone and by appointment. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.30 - 17.00pm.
Sickle Cell Society 54 Station Road Harlesden London NW10 4UA   (t) 020 8961 7795 (w) http://www.sicklecellsociety.org Contact: Claire Thompson Health Education/Information Officer	Supports Sickle Cell suffers and their families by providing information, advice, counselling and financial assistance. The Sickle Cell Society is a national organisation which was founded in 1979, by a group of black health care professionals and their carers. The principle aim of the Society is to advocate for the provision of services for those affected by Sickle Cell. The Society is financed through a mix of corporate and public donations, public sector grant aid, donations from charities and trusts, membership fees and fundraising events.
SIRI Behavioural Health Unit 17, Regeneration Centre Hillside Shopping Precinct Stonebridge London   NW10 8LT   (t) 0870 770 3223 (w) http://www.siricounselling.com Contact: Mr. Tony Ogefere Jp	SIRI was established to provide a major health programme that focus on the complete individual, not simply their presenting problems but also on practical and social issues. SIRI was developed with the aim of providing a more responsive way of working with BME people suffering from psychosocial and emotional difficulties, which takes into consideration their cultural lifestyles. Taking as a whole the aim is for SIRI's users to grow and develop through to independence

Homes for people with Learning Disability	Description
Adepta, 54 Beechroft Gardens, Wembley Middlesex HA9 8EP (t) 0208 904 8258	For information contact: Olufunmilayo Sarah Talabi
80 Dole Gardens London NW10 3SR (t) 0208 961 9762	For information contact: The Manager

Homes for People with Autism	Description
Hoffmann Foundation for Autism 69 Castleton Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7QE (t) 0208 964 6650 (Head Office)	For information contact: Ms Leticia Addo
Salisbury Autistic Care Limited 28 Holt Road, North Wembley Middlesex HA0 3PS   (t) 0208 908 1760	For information contact: Ms Glinis Mary Randall

Homes for People with past or present Alcohol Dependency	Description
St Mungo Association 53 Chichester Road London NW6 5QW   (t) 0207 624 4453	For information contact: Mr Michael Dunne
Walm Lane Nursing Home 141 Walm Lane, London NW2 3AU (t) 0208 450 8832	For information contact: Amanoollah K Juhoor

Youth	Description
Brent Connexions Centre 169-171 High Road Willesden London NW10 2SD   (t) 020 8438 1650 (w) www.brent.gov.uk/connexions	Brent Connexions provide information, advice and support for 13 to19 year olds. For young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, the service is available for those up to the age of 25. They here to make sure that young people get the help they need to make the most of their life. Professionally trained staff known as Personal Advisers sees young people in a variety of settings including the Connexions centre, schools and youth and community centres.   Offers advice and support on a range of issues including: Career planning, Education, Health, Housing, Jobs, Leisure activities, Money Relationships, Training Volunteering. Opening times are Mon, Wed, Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm, Tues 9:00am - 6:30pm, Thurs 10:30am - 5:00pm and Sat 9:30am - 12.30pm.
205 (Para) Wembley Army Cadet Force 205 Wembley (Para) Middlesex & NW London Acf 607 Harrow Road Wembley HA0 2AF   http://www.armycadets.com	The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a national voluntary youth organisation with a membership of over 45,000 12 to 18 year old boys and girls. It operates in over 1700 locations all over the UK. Its aim is to inspire young people to achieve success in life, with a spirit of service to the Queen, Country and their local community alike. In Middlesex and North West London ACF there are 30 Detachments, with 1000 cadets, which meet twice a week in locations all over the North West of London, from Barnet in the North to Chelsea in the South and as far West as Staines. The cadets participate in a full range of activities, which include sport, first aid, adventure training and community work, as well as military skills. The ACF are also major participants in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme.
Brent Summer University Brent Youth Service Unit 23-28 Bridge Park Complex Harrow Road London NW10 0RG   (t) 020 8937 3686 Contact: Sulaiman	Summer University is a programme of courses for young people (11-25 years) living/studying or working in Brent. The courses run during the summer holidays for 4 weeks at different venues in Brent. It is hosted by Brent Youth and Voluntary Services.   There are a wide range of courses for Summer 2006 which are taking place during August this year. You can also order a hardcopy brochure by calling Sulaiman on 020 8937 3686.
Brent Youth Service Chesterfield House 9 Park Lane Wembley Middlesex   HA9 7RW   (t) 0208 937 3690 Ms Elizabeth Adare	A range of informal educational opportunities for young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years old.
Artstone Football Club Stonebridge Astroturf Off Hillside Stonebridge London NW10 8XY   (m) 07930 285720 Junior Robert, Coach	Football team in the Harrow league for U11, U12, U15
Kenton Scout Group (8th) 162 Charlton Road Harrow Middlesex    HA3 9HL   (t) 020 8930 3385 Contact: Bharat Shah	8th Kenton scout group helping children/young adults to be independent. Also learn basic scouting skills, camping, learn to cook, survival skills
BANG Edutainment Ltd Second floor 89-93 High Street Harlesden London   NW10 4NX   (t) 020 8963 9560 / (m) 079 6158 0257 (w) http://www.bang-ed.com Helen Paul	BANG Edutainment is a charitable company that provides innovative training and activities to develop young people's personal and career skills.
Bertie Road Resource Centre Bertie Road Willesden London    NW10 2LH   (t) 020 8459 1557 Contact: Linda Pincus, Co-ordinator	Resource Centre giving advice and information for young people. Opportunities for carers of young children to meet and support each other. Carers: Foster carers children looked after age 0-18 yrs. Childminders looking after children in their own home, OFSTED registered. Children aged 0-8 yrs. Local parents and nannies. The centre is run by a voluntary management committee and raises funds by letting space to other local groups, birthday parties etc regular bookings or one off events. They run a holiday play scheme and there is a toy library available to Brent Play groups, nurseries, childminders and foster carers with a membership fee, call for more details.
Bigga Fish 449-451 Willesden High Road London    NW10 2JJ	Bigga Fish educate those between 13-18 years through music workshops and showcases in London. They develop skills in performance, confidence, responsibility management, flyer design, event promotion and communication.
Brent Adolescent Centre 51 Winchester Avenue London     NW6 7TT   (t) 020 7328 0918 (w) www.brentcentre.org.uk	A comprehensive and integrated service for young people including mental health, drugs and alcohol and sexual health services - all in house under one roof and in the community through outreach.
Church End Estate Outreach Project Brent Youth Service Unit 23-28, Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre Harrow Road London      NW10 0RG   (t) 020 8961 2065 Contact: David Fearon, Outreach Project worker	Based at Granville Youth Arts & Training Centre, Granville Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 2BX. Activities include Basketball, cookery, trips and visits. Activities for age range 11-15 years old.
Cricklewood Youth Club C/O 120 Cricklewood Lane London    NW2 2DP   (m) 07862277333 Contact: Mr Amir Taki	CYC is a youth club ran by volunteers, its main aims and objectives are to provide a better opportunity for young refugee people and especially those of ethnic minorities and those with disadvantages. It concentrates on getting young disadvantaged refugees off the streets and out of crime and provides opportunity for them to excel at their schools. It also aspires to provide leisure and recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare. Holding informative discussions and academic classes to hasten their development. CYC also aims to train volunteers to them help run the club.
Fairbridge In London-South Kilburn Team 58 Peel Precinct South Kilburn London    NW6 5RX   (t) 020 7625 0203 Contact: Miss Slaney Wright, Project Manager (W) http://www.fairbridge.org.uk	Fairbridge is a national charity supporting young people to develop the confidence, motivation and skills they need to get more out of life. A first step for 13 - 25 year olds who are outside of education, employment or training, or at risk of dropping out. They run a long-term personal development programme. This starts off with a week-long residential adventurous activities course, after which, young people can access our sessions and projects that include cooking, art, drama, IT, film-making, music, sailing, business skills and sport. Attendance is voluntary and it is all FREE.
Forest United Youth FC 8 Summit Close Kingsbury London   NW9 0UL   (t) 020 8205 5346 Contact: Jim Bragg, Secretary	The aim of the Forest united Boys Football Club is to provide football training and coaching to anyone between the age of 7 years to 18 years old.
Resources For Autism 858 Finchley Road London NW11 6AB   (t) 020 8458 3259 (w) http://www.resourcesforautism.org.uk Contact: Liza Dresner, Director	RfA provides practical services for those on the autistic spectrum. Services include a Brent Specific play and youth scheme run on a Saturday and Tuesday for children and young people between 8 - 19 years; Reach Out, a volunteer family home support programme; music and art therapy and information and signposting. These take place at various venues, check website or phone for details.
Roundwood Stage School Roundwood Club Longstone Avenue Harlesden London   NW10   (t) 020 8740 0727 (w) http://margaretdanceacademy.co.uk Contact: Mrs Margaret Ingrassia, Principal	Saturday Stage School offering lessons in Dance Drama and Musical Theatre for children from 3 yrs to 18 years
Strength In Numbers 144-150 High Road Third Floor Willesden London NW10 2PT   (t) 02084381520 (w) http://www.brava.org.uk Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Nash Youth Volunteer Worker	Strength in Numbers Youth Committee is, in their own words, a group of passionate young Brent residents whose aim is to help other young people realise their potential, through developing groundbreaking initiatives which respond to a variety of needs in the local community. This group of young volunteers began forming in June 2008, and since then have worked tirelessly to promote volunteering and develop projects in Brent for young people to get involved in the community. Strength in Numbers is committed to representing young people in a positive way, by showing others that young people do care about their communities and helping others. Strength in Numbers is supported by two BrAVA (Brent Association for Voluntary Action, who hosts Brent Volunteer Centre) staff members, but the project is youth led and all the project ideas are generated by the young members. Anyone living in Brent, aged 16-15, can join.
Wembley Youth & Community Centre Wembley Youth Club London Road Wembley Middlesex   HA9 9HG   (t) 020 8795 5097 (m) 07951 760 094 Junior Collins, Youth worker	The organisations activities include:  Access to computers and the internet Boxing Discussion/debates Educational & fun packed trip Fitness Football Leisure & recreation Literacy support workshop Manicuring Music mixing, Music production & vocal training Street dancing Video club Weight training

Information, Advice & Support	Description
Brent Support Centre 118 Barnhill Road Wembley Middlesex     HA9 9BX   (t) 079 0444 5550 Contact: Mr Isse Ali, Coordinator	Brent Support Centre is a small, community-based organisation in Brent that aims to contribute to the well-being of local people in Brent and its surroundings by giving advice and information service (including crime, health, referral services, etc), vocational training and recreational programs to all members of the community especially the young people.
BTM Life Light 2nd Floor Oxford And Kilburn Club 45 Denmark Road Kilburn London    NW6 5BP   (t) 020 7624 5511 (m) 07931 431 189 Contact: Reverend Colin Francis, Project Manager	Counselling support, training and development services for men. Promoting the spiritual, emotional, physical, and psychological well being of men.
Brent Victim Support 1 Morland Gardens Harlesden London    NW10 8DY   (t) 020 8965 1141 Ms Verinder Mander (w) www.victimsupport.org	Provides emotional and practical support to victims of crime, whether or not the matter has been reported to the Police. Services are provided through specially trained volunteers. The service is free and confidential and victims may be seen in their own homes, at our offices or at one of our drop-ins around the borough. Drop In Locations: Mondays and Fridays 1 Morland Gardens, Stonebridge 10.00am - 3.00pm. For more information about other drop-in venues please call on 020 8965 1141.
Brent Women's Advisory Resource Centre Brent Women's Centre 2 Burton Road London    NW6 7LN (t) 020 7328 7805	Support and advice for women.
Brent Women's Aid Po Box 2492 London (t) 020 8451 6047 Contact: Mary Domanska	Brent Women's Aid (BWA) provides a safe place for women and children in fear of domestic violence. It was established in 1976 and comprises two houses which can provide space for 13 households. As well as refuge, BWA provides help, advice, support (including following up support). They operate an open door service which means they endeavour to help any woman, with our without children, from any area, be it Brent or anywhere in the UK. They have a 24 hour help line number and an emergency mobile for use by police to access emergency refuge for Brent women at any time during the night. With funding from the Children's Fund, BWA now employs a specialist Outreach worker. The main target group is African/Afro-Caribbean women although it will advise any woman who is experiencing domestic violence. Initial contact should be made through the main telephone number, see above. Other useful numbers: Emergency services: 999 Refuge Helpline on 0870 599 5443 or 0808 2000 247. Brent Police Community Safety Unit: 020 8733 3907 Homeless Person's Unit: 020 8937 2000
Brent Young Carers Project Brent Carers Centre Wembley Centre for Health & Care 116 Caplin Road Wembley Middlesex HA0 4UZ   (t) 020 8795 6249 Contact : Jane Vickers or Nicola Pieterse	Targets young carers between 8 and 18 years old, looking after someone, offering the opportunity to meet with other young people in similar circumstances. Advice and time out from responsibilities by providing fun activities.
Exclusions Team (Brent Council) Chesterfield House 9 Park Lane Wembley Middlesex HA9 9RJ   (t) 020 8937 3181 (e) nita.vadher@brent.gov.uk Contact: Nita Vadher	The exclusions team works closely with schools and parents to identify children who may be in danger of exclusion, and try to prevent this happening. In the event of a child being excluded, the exclusion team offers advice and support to parents, helping them through the rights of appeal and arranging for their child's continuing education.
Family Outreach Project 34 Craven Park Roundwood London   NW10 8QN   (t) 020 8965 5480 Contact: Mrs Ann Roberts	The project functions for the purpose of giving assistance and support to families and individuals irrespective of their ethnicity or religious persuasions.   It reaches out to people who are bored, lonely and isolated and may feel rejected by society. It recognises that everybody can make a valuable contribution to society and are committed to giving people the help they need to realise their value. The organisation consistent theme is to see lives change and people given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Inspiring Minds Community Project C/O 63 Hirst Crescent Wembley London   HA9 7HB   (t) 0796028-1373 Ms Taneesha Roberts, Project Manager	Inspiring Minds is local community project that helps young adults take the next step in life. Offer workshops such as: Mavis Beacon, theory driving test and much more
Neasden Townswomen's Guild 28 Dollis Hill Lane Cricklewood London NW2 6JE   (t) 020 8452 9578 Mrs Monica Green, Secretary	Advice and information for women in Neasden
Reed in Partnership - Single Parent Office 442-444 High Road Wembley Middlesex   HA9 6AH   (t) 0800 258 5218	Give Education, Employment and Training
Centre For Peaceful Solutions 27 Willesden Lane Kilburn London   NW6 7RD   (t) 020 7625 8600  Mr Dan Kershen Community Mediation Director (w) http://centreforpeacefulsolutions.org	The Centre for Peaceful Solutions is a registered charity based in Brent, which has been awarded funding to establish Brent Mediation Service. This is a partnership project with the London Borough of Brent, part of Brent Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership’s ongoing strategy.   Mediation is a process in which two parties in dispute invite an independent third party to facilitate a peaceful resolution. A mediator establishes a context in which those in conflict feel able to contribute to a shared solution: mediators do not solve other people’s problems for them.   Over the three years of the project will be: Recruiting, training and supporting a team of Brent residents as mediators; Engaging with Brent’s statutory, private, voluntary and community groups to establish mediation as the most effective first resort in any conflict situation; Developing sustainable mediation services in Brent schools, training and supporting young people to resolve their own conflicts peacefully; Recruiting, training and supporting a dedicated team of specialist mediators, who will conduct ‘high-level’ mediations which involve the threat or consequences of violent crime. Please contact us if you are interested in: Training as a mediator; An introductory workshop at your office, school or community group Establishing a mediation referral process in your area or place of work; Taking part in a mediation for a conflict in which you are currently involved; Finding out more about mediation and peaceful conflict resolution.
The Male Development Service (Boyztomen) The School House Garnet Road London   NW10 9JA   (t) 020 8459 6371 (m) 07958 960412 (w) http://www.maledevelopmentservice.com Contact: Mr Melvyn Davis, Director	The Male Development Service (TMDS) is committed to the prevention of male social exclusion in all its forms. The organisation aims to do this by providing services which are designed to tackle underachievement, male vulnerability and improve the outcomes for boys, young men and fathers as outlined under Every Child Matters. TMDS provides, mentoring support for young people (boys & girls), accredited training for volunteers, LSA's for secondary and primary schools. Fathers workers for Children Centres, targeted group work programmes in Mental Health, Youth Offending, Social Care, Parenting education (courses & workshops), Teacher Training, workshops, Summer playschemes, Advocacy and Life skills & Support for Care leavers. For more details on any of the above please give us a call.
Potential Mentoring C/O 233 Webheath Studios Netherwood Street London   NW6 2JX   (t) 020 8450 6030 (m) 07949 664 336 (w) http://www.potentialmentoring.org.uk Mr Kelly Oyebola, Director	Potential Mentoring provides a range of programmes that respond to statutory, community and criminal justice agendas. They aim to provide inspirational support to young people and their families who have experienced trauma, family breakdown and are consequently vulnerable and at risk.
Stonebridge Training and Education Project Hillside Resource Centre Unit 1, Hillside London   NW10 8LT   (t) 020 8965 5840 (w) http://www.hillsidehousing.co.uk Andrea Powell, Team Leader	Job seeking and training, advice and guidance, CV preparation, mock interviews and mentoring. Opening Hours Mon to Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed on the Weekends
Women Of Substance C/O Harlesden Primary School Acton Lane Harlesden London NW10 8UT   (t) 020 8683 2898 (m) 07956 557 801 Mrs Lorraine Buchanan, Co-Coordinator	A women's group that deals with issues affecting women today, from family matters to personal well-being and development. Meets once per month in Harlesden as a women's forum. All are welcome. For details of what is planned contact us on the details given.
Relate London North West Civic Centre Complex Station Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 2XH (t) 020 8427 8694 (w) www.relatelondonnw.org.uk Contact: Ms Hazel Hewett, Chief Executive	Offers services to adults, young people and children in Brent, Harrow, Ealing and Hillingdon to support people in their relationships and in their family. Relationship Counselling for individuals or couples; Family Counselling for individuals or with other family members; Sex Therapy for individuals or couples; Mediation for people who are separated or divorced to come to an agreement on contact with children, finances and accommodation; Life Skills Education - workshops and training for groups, individuals and schools. Phone us to arrange an appointment at a local centre or for more information.

Legal Advice	Description
Brent Citizens Advice Bureau 270-272 High Road, Willesden London NW10 2EY   (t) 0845 050 52 50	Offers free and impartial advice on a range of issues.
Brent Community Law Centre 389 High Road Willesden London    NW10 2JR   (t) 020 8451 1122 (w) www.brentlaw.org.uk	Provides legal advice and assistance to people living in Brent on matters such as housing, employment, social security, education and care in the community.

General	Description
Energy Solutions (e) info@energysolutions.org.uk (t) 0208 904 2444 Freephone 0800 169 5693	Gives advice on how to save money and energy, grants for heating, insulation and assistance with home repairs.
Brent Bereavement Services Willesden Community Hospital Harlesden Road London   NW10 3RY   (t) 020 8459 6818 http://www.brentbereavement.org Paulo Pimentel Co-Ordinator	Brent Bereavement Services offers high quality responsive and friendly service to people who request bereavement counselling. This service is free to any Brent resident. Counsellors are selected and trained by and are all supervised. The organisation also offer training to schools, health organisations and other community workers.

African Child (The) 4th Floor Chancel House, Neasden Lane NW10 2TU (t) 020 8214 1416 (w) awa@theafricanchild.org.uk	The African Child works with children aged between 0 - 18 years old. They offer provision of crèche services at CM hospital Patrick Clements Clinic; Escort for parents with no child care for hospital appointments; Sexual health promotion for teenagers; Parenting skills workshops for young/teenage mothers; These services are mainly targeting African communities. Provide sexual health promotion for young people, including crèche services, at Central Middlesex hospital. Parenting skills workshops, summer holiday breaks for mothers and children.
Albanian Community Centre 95 High Road Willesden NW10 2SF   (t) 020 8937 8861 (m) 07798645658   MRS Zamira Ruspi Clinical Practitioner	Education, health, culture and tradition in Albanian Community, including all age groups from children to elderly.
An-Nisa Society Suite 18, Space House, Space Business Park Abbey Road London NW10 7SU   (t) 020 8963 3153 (w) http://www.an-nisa.org Ms Khalida Khan	Work for the welfare of Muslim families particularly women, children and young people
Dar Al-Islam Foundation 61 Anson Rd Cricklewood London NW2 3UY   (t) 020 8452 3220 Contact: Mr Shareef	Following the constant increase in the number of Immigrant Muslims to the United Kingdom, a need for Islamic centres was felt by the local people, and the community at large. Dar Al-Islam is an Islamic Centre established in 1993 to invite members of the Muslim community, and Non-Muslims alike, to the social, cultural and ideological values of Islam. It implements these tasks through various educational, social cultural and religious programmes. A community centre that provides advice and support to refugees. Also runs religious services such as prayers and weddings and run seminars on comparative religions. Organises indoor youth activities such as tennis, badminton, table tennis. On the weekend runs Arabic classes and ESOL classes in co-ordination with the North West College of London.
Brent Muslim Women's Welfare Association 63 Windermere Avenue Wembley HA9 8QU   (t) 020 8904 1489 Mrs B Danish	Recreational Functions, Community Classes, Advice and Educational Guidance, Festivals.
Anavil Samaj NW London 35 Sherrick Green Rd Dollis Hill London NW10 1LB   (t) 020 8452 6335 Mr. A G Desai MBE, Trustee	This organisation promotes social, cultural, religious, economic educational and general welfare interests of the community. The Anavil Samaj North West London celebrates the Hindu religious festivals Navratri and Diwali.
Asian Women's Resource Centre 108 Craven Park Harlesden London United Kingdom NW10 8QE     (t) 020 8961 6549 (e) asianwomencentre@aol.com (w) www.asianwomencentre.org.uk Mrs. Parvin Hussain Administration/Information Officer	ASIAN WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE is one of the oldest Asian women's organisations of its kind in the United Kingdom, providing holistic empowering support services to Asian women and children. The Centre's focus is on improving quality of life for Asian Women. Most of its work is Brent based, but it continues to offer its services to users from all 33 of London's boroughs. The AWRC has an open door policy for women from all sections of the community. It is dedicated to empowerment of women to encourage them to take control of their lives by providing free services within a culturally sensitive, non-judgemental and confidential framework. More specifically our services include :   Domestic Violence Outreach Support Service - * One to one confidential support aimed at victims of domestic violence * Providing options to women in order for them to lead lives free from domestic violence * Outreach surgeries provided in community settings * Providing advocacy and support accompanying women to solicitors, courts, case conferences etc Parenting Skills Programme * Training for professionals on Asian parenting.
Brent Indian Community Centre Dudden Hill Centre 19 Dudden Hill Lane London NW10 2ET   (t) 020 8459 1107 (m) 07803 686 609 (w) http://www.nwlonline.net/bicc.htm  Naginbhai Mistry	Offers printing services for Community Groups, Voluntary organisations and a bit of semi-commercial. Part of Brent Youth & Community. New computer Training Centre just opened in association with North West London Online (NWLOL). The centre is a vegetarian centre, and NO meat products are allowed on the site. Users / visitors are not allowed to smoke or take any alcoholic drinks. For more information please visit
National Guidance & Counselling Association 51B London Road Wembley Middlesex, HA9 7ET (m) 07930 986 967 Contact: Mr Joaquim Monteiro	Career Counselling services for people who have just come over from India and are seeking help or advice in higher education.
Brent Irish Advisory Service The Old Library Building Willesden Green Library Centre, 95A High Road London NW10 2SU   (t) 020 8459 6655 www.biasbrent.co.uk Angela Murphy	Charity, Community Development Agency, Advice, Support. BIAS is a Community Development and Welfare Organisation which provides advice, information and support services to Irish People in need in Brent. BIAS also provides services to Irish Travellers and Youth at risk as well as contributing to the BRAIN culture zone with more information.
Brent Bangladeshi Group Glendale Gardens Wembley Middlesex HA9 8PR   (t) 07961470136Mr Rom Rahman (e) rrahman@ntlworld.com	Main aim for Brent Bangladesh Group (BBG) is to try to help improve the education standards for children and young adults living in Brent. Other activities will involve social and leisure activities for all BBG members of the community, such as Football, Cricket etc...
Caribbean Cultural Organisation 134 Minet Avenue Harlesden London NW10 8AP (t) 020 8961 9293 Mrs L Clarke	Advice, Information, sports, training and cultural activities for Caribbean people.
Cypriot Community Association of Brent 3 Lydford Road Cricklewood London NW2 5QY   (t) 020 8459 0314 Mrs Trimikliniotis	Organisation for the Greek Cypriot community runs Greek classes for youngsters at Donnington Primary school on Friday evenings which are designed to enhance people's knowledge and understanding of the Greek language and culture. They also run a Greek Club on Friday evenings which brings together the young and old to participate in Greek cultural activities.
Dayah (The Somali Youth Development Programme) Room 207 Empire House, Empire Way Wembley Middlesex HA9 0EW   (t) 020 8970 2112 Miss Hinda Mohamed, Chairperson	DAYAH is a Somali Youth Development Programme, set up and led by a group of young Somali women. The project was established on 5th October 2003 to meet a pressing need identified in the Somali community. DAYAH is based in the London Borough of Brent and currently has an office in Empire House Wembley. DAYAH is committed community organisation run for young Somali people by young people. Through a variety of activities it meets the needs and ambitions of young Somali people. In its first year it has provided mentoring sessions for young Somali people in schools, culturally appropriate sporting activities and a summer scheme for Somali girls in John Kelly Technology College and Wembley Youth Centre, and some very special events for the young Somali community as whole.
Eritrean Youth & Community in Brent 7 St Francis Lodge 1022 Harrow Road Sudbury Middlesex HA0 2AU   (t) 020 8908 0179 Contact: Mr Iyassu-Isaac	The Eritrean Youth and Community in Brent organisation: - Arrange mother tongue classes - Give advice and information. - Provide legal assistance and support to clients.
North London Chinese Association Unit A5A Oriental City, 399 Edgware Road London NW9 0JJ   (t) 0208 205 7908 Contact: Ms Catherine Wong, Centre Manager	The establishment of the North London Chinese Association is to ensure equal access for Chinese people in North London, to all resources and opportunities available to communities in the boroughs, giving Chinese groups and individuals the chance to take an active part in the voluntary activities, making services better and contributing to the economy growth of the borough.
Pakistan Community Centre Marley Walk Off Station Parade Willesden Green London NW2 4PU   (t) 020 8452 4103 Mr Mohammad Sajid, Project Co-Coordinator	Community Centre aimed at catering to the social and religious needs of the Pakistani Community living in Brent. Opening hours are 9.30am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri), 9.30am-1.00pm (Saturdays). Provides a wide range of services to local communities in the area. Services include:   Help and advice with completion of forms Citizens Advice Surgery- (Saturday morning only) Urdu classes for children (Every Saturday morning) English language classes for women (Every Tuesday morning) English & computer training classes for women (Monday and Thursday mornings) Senior citizen session (Every Friday at 2.00pm) Arabic classes for women (Every Wednesday morning) Free computer training classes for women (Every Tuesday morning) Friday lunches (After Friday prayers) Computer training classes (For more details please contact the centre) Play Scheme for under 12's during summer holidays; Youth Activities (Sports, Arts, Awards, Education issues) and more.
Pakistan Welfare Association - Pakistan Community Centre Pakistan Community Centre, Marley Walk Station Parade Willesden Green London NW2 3HP   (t) 020 8452 4103 (m) 07984 788 299 Contact: Mr Mohammad Sajid, Project Co-ordinator	Voluntary organisation providing advice on service benefits, legal matters, financial matters, form filling, language classes and education to school going children. Luncheon club, elderly groups, ladies groups, other social and cultural activities. Membership fee - £1 year. Language class every Saturday from 10:00 - 12:00pm Religious and Arabic classes every Monday - Friday from 5:00 - 7:00pm Luncheon every Friday afternoon Ladies Club every Wednesday morning Advisory sessions everyday in afternoon from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Red Sea Community Programme Unity Centre 103 Church Road Harlesden London   NW10 9EG   (t) 020 8451 9510 / 020 8452 8930 (m) 07812 645461 / 07904 360569 Mr Hussein Hersi, Co-ordinator	Provides sport, leisure and cultural activities, together with advice, information and support for Somali refugees. Information, advice, advocacy, interpreting, referrals and signposting, numeracy, literacy and cultural lessons, telephone advice daily, discussion meetings, monitoring, feedback and consultations (monthly), cultural festivals and events (quarterly) outings, seaside, theme park (yearly), and networking, training and community representation. All these services are free of charge.
Safe Start Foundation - Wembley 1 Bridgehill Close Wembley Middlesex   HA0 1EP   (t) 020 8900 0001 (m) 07899 985 048 (w) http://www.safestart.org.uk Contact: Miss Fiona Mcgeever, Development Manager	Safe Start is an Irish Employment, Training, Accommodation advice and Elders Services Charity based in Alperton. Offers a range of services to the Irish Community living in Brent and other areas of London
Sri Lanka Educational and Cultural and Welfare Foundation 309-311 Kingsbury Road Kingsbury London NW9 9PE   (t) 020 8204 3301 Contact: Ven G Piyadassi	Advice and Information promoting the welfare of the Sri-Lankan community
Tamil Association Of Brent 133 Aboyne Road Neasden London NW10 0EY   (t) 07956 386 706 (m) 07956 386 706 (w) www.tamilassociationofbrent.org Contact: Mr T. Ganeshamohan	A voluntary organisation designed to meet the social and cultural needs of the Tamil Community.

N A T I O N A L     D I R E C T O R Y
Education & Childcare	Description
BBCi Parenting www.bbc.co.uk/parenting	Offers practical solutions to challenges of parenting.
Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk	Support and information for parents.
Office for Standards in Education (ofsted) 08456 404 045 www.ofsted.gov.uk	Responsible for inspection and regulation of childcare, schools, colleges, children services, teacher training and youth work.
Department for Education and Skills (T) 0870 000 2288 www.dfes.gov.uk	For details on education and training.
Childcare Link 0888 960 296 www.childcarelink.gov.uk	Children’s info service which provides information on childcare and related services in your area.
Home Education Advisory Services PO Box 98 Welwyn Garden City Herts AL8 6AN   (0)1707 371 854 www.heas.org.uk	Provides information on home schooling.
MPs MEPs and Counsellors The House of Commons Info Office (t) 0207 219 4272	To contact your MP
Community Legal Service Direct (t) 0845 343 4345 www.clsdirect.org.uk	Providing free information, help and advice on a range of legal issues.
Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net	Neighbourhood Watch, a partnership between community and police working together to help prevent crime and disorder.
Child Support Agency PO Box 55 Brierley Hill West Midlands   DY5 1YL   (t) 08457 133 133	For parents who live apart. Information and advice given to assist with financial support for children.
Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) 1c Aberdeen Studios 22 Highbury Grove London   N5 2DQ (t) 020 7704 9822 http://www.ace-ed.org.uk	ACE is an independent advice centre for parents, offering information about state education in England and Wales for 5-16 years olds.   Offering free advice on many topics like exclusion from school, bullying, special educational needs and school admission appeals. Training programmes available.
TCS Tutorial College 55 Palmerston Road Wealdstone Harrow HA3 7RR   (t) 020 8863 0330 (w) www.tcstutorialcollege.co.uk Contact: Dr Roselle Antoine MBE, Principal	TCS Tutorial College provides a unique educational experience. Small class sizes, a team of outstanding tutors and friendly adult atmosphere, means that students receive a level and a quality of attention that is unsurpassed elsewhere.

Information, Advice & Support	Description
Careline Cardinal Heenan Centre 326 High Road Ilford Essex   IG1 1QP   (t) 020 8514 1177 / 5444	National crisis telephone counselling service for children, young people and adults. Face to face service for adults. Services include: National confidential crisis telephone counselling and some face to face counselling. Subjects include sexual abuse, depression, loneliness, stress, relationship difficulties and HIV/AIDS. Face to face counselling is for a limited amount of sessions and there may be a waiting list. Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds. Also keeps details of other agencies, support groups and counsellors throughout the UK.
Carers UK Registered UK office: Carers UK, 20/25 Glasshouse Yard London   EC1A 4JT   (t) 020 7490 8818 – OFFICE (w) http://www.carersuk.org	Carers UK are the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
Counsel and Care Twyman House 16 Bonny Street London   NW1 9PG     (t) 0845 300 7585 Mrs Sylvia Agass http://www.counselandcare.org.uk	Registered national charity providing information and advice for people over 60, their carers, friends and relatives on a wide range of subjects. Advice, via letter and telephone on welfare benefits, funding and paying for care at home or in a residential or nursing home, charitable assistance.
Families Without Fear Project ANON   (t) 0207 644 6255 (w) www.familieswithoutfear.org.uk Project Manager	The FWF Project aims to help people who are dealing with domestic violence and abuse. Offering a programme for abusers who wish to understand and change their behaviour and a support service for survivors of abuse. The organisation can work with heterosexual and same sex couples. The project is not a crisis service and is only available by appointment.
Self Esteem For Young People 36 Harcourt Road Brockley SE4 2AJ   (t) 020 8469 3890 Contact: Mr Morton Patterson, Owner	The programme is called ‘Self Esteem for Young People’ and is for young people between the ages of 10-17. It has 4 sessions and each session is for 1.5hrs. The programmes are practical and led by a professional facilitator.
Parentline Plus (t) 0808 800 2222 Contact: Dorit Braun, Chief Executive http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk	Parentline Plus is a national charity that supports parents and carers whatever their concerns through number of free and responsive services. Call the helpline for details of courses in your area. The helpline is open 24 hours and is free and confidential. The email helpline is parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
Relatives and Residents Association (The) 24 The Ivories 6-18 Northampton Street London N1 2HY   (t) 020 7359 8136 (Advice Line) (w) www.relres.org Advice Team	Offers a listening ear & practical advice, support & information on choosing a home, paying fees, concerns about care and involving families & friends in homes. Local groups, newsletter & publications.
Healthcare	Description
Al-Anon Family Groups 61 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YF   (t) 0207 403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk	Al-Anon Family Groups is world wide and offers support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, is for young people aged 12 – 17 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking, usually that of a parent.
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy BACP House 15 St John's Business Park Lutterworth Leicestershire L17 4HB   (t) 0870 443 5252 (w) http://www.bacp.co.uk Contact: Denise Chaytor Information Services Manager	Provides details on training courses in various areas. For members of the association and the general public. Will also send out list of counsellors in your area if you send a stamped addressed envelope. Counsellors can be accessed on the website.
HM Revenue &Customs (t) 0845 3000 3900 (lines open 8am – 8pm seven days per week except national holidays) (w) www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits	If you have children or are working as an employee or self-employed on low income you maybe eligible for Tax Credits.
Help Counselling Centre (The) 57 Portobello Road London W11 3DB   (t) 020 7221 9974 Contact: Mary Ziemer, Centre manager	This service is for people wanting one to one counselling, psychotherapy groups, and interested in self development. Information and counselling (short term, one to one), on-going psychotherapy groups, workshops and courses on assertiveness, life choices, confidence building and stress and anxiety management. Service open: Mon-Fri 10.00am - 7.30pm Courses & Workshops are run evenings & weekends. Self referral by telephone. Additional workshops:-"Anger management for women" and "Moving on".

Legal Advice
Community Legal Advice Service (t) 08453 454 345 (w) www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk	Provides free information direct to the public on a range of common legal problems
Family Mediation (t) 08456 026 627 (w) www.familymediationhelpline.co.uk	Provide details of family mediators in your local area
National Family Mediation National Family Mediation Margaret Jackson Centre 4 Barnfield Hill Exeter Devon    EX1 1SR   (t) 01392 271 610 (w) http://www.nfm.org.uk	NFM is a network of local not-for-profit Family Mediation Services in England and Wales which offers help to couples, married or unmarried, who are in the process of separation and divorce.
National Domestic Violence Helpline (t) 0808 2000 247 (w) www.womensaid.org.uk; www.refuge.org.uk	In partnership with Women’s Aid and Refugee.

Centre for Armenian Information & Advice Hayashen 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton London    W3 8JF   (t) 020 8992 4621 (w) www.caia.org.uk Misak Ohanian, Secretary	Centre based activities include are Advisory Services, - Elderly's Club two afternoons a week - Youth Club one evening a week 7-10pm (12-18 year olds) - Mother- Tongue pre-school group/play group provision 5 mornings a week. In addition, they organise outings/Xmas parties and cultural events, publish a bi-lingual newsletter for the Armenian Community posted free three times a year called Armenian Voice.
Chinese Community Centre Chinese Community Centre Second Floor, 28-29 Gerrard Street LONDON    W1D 6JP   (t) 020 7439 3822 (w) www.ccc.org.uk Contact: Ping Heyward	The centre provides a range of services and support to Chinese people living in London and throughout the UK.
Confederation Of Indian Organisations (UK) 5 Westminster Bridge Road London United Kingdom SE1 7XW (t) 0207 928 9889	A national charity working with South Asian Community organisations since mid70s. Current initiatives include: Vishwas -Asian Mental Health Project, Gyan Ki Rahein - Capacity Building Programme supporting South Asian Community organisations through Training and one-to-one support and organising seminars and conferences on current issues. Aaao Chale -Walking to better health project and Health promoting for increasing awareness of Heart diseases, Obesity etc., Published Vishwa and Namaste Newsletters
Consortium of Bengali Associations (The) 100 Gatesden Argyle Street London   WC1H 8EB   (t) 020 7713 8610/8611 Contact: Monsur Khan Development Officer	CBA aims to:- Develop smaller Bengali groups who provide services to the Bengali community; Assist Bengali voluntary organisations with management, fundraising, capacity building, research and training The training is free to Bengali, Black an Ethnic minority voluntary groups and other groups who are providing services to the Bengali and Ethnic minority communities.
Eritrean Community in the UK 266-268 Holloway Road London   N7 6NE   (t) 020 7700 7995 General	Community service to the Eritrean Community in Britain. Advice on general immigration, housing advice and education advice for youth.
Ethiopian Community Centre in the UK Selby Centre Selby Road, Haringey London    N17 8JL   (t) 020 8801 9224 (w) www.eccuk.org Alem Gebre Hiwot, Executive Director	Ethiopian Community Centre in the UK (ECCUK) was established to relieve poverty and deprivation among refugees, asylum seekers and migrants (particularly but not exclusively) Ethiopian origin, by provision of information, advice and guidance in education and training, housing, immigration, welfare benefit and health related issues such as HIV/AIDS and mental health. IT also conducts research as necessary.
London Irish Network 77 Beak Street Box 103 London   W1F 9DP                              (t) 020 8204 8552(w) http://www.londonirish.org.uk The Membership Secretary	London Irish Network is a multi-activities social club for Irish people, London Irish or people with Irish connections/interests. The purpose of the club is to provide an organised structure to bring people together in order to network, to enjoy London from an Irish perspective, to broaden their horizons, to supplement their social life and most of all to have fun.
African Women’s Welfare Association Unit 16 Clock Tower Work Space 4 Shearland Way London   N7 9TH   (t) 020 7609 4041	Give advice, information, counselling and support to African women in London in matters such as housing, immigration, health, family problems etc.
Afghan Academy 28 Hyde House Singapore Road London W13 0UP   (t) 020 8579 8436 (m) 07952 578 473	Afghan Educational, Cultural and Social charitable voluntary group established 1990. Services cover most of Boroughs in London, including Wembley, Brent, Kingsbury and Harrow. The group organises seminars, cultural and musical events, and also have publication and live radio programmes every Wednesdays from 11am till 2pm with the Westside Radio 89.6FM.
BME Health Network PO Box 1972 Ilford IG1 9BG   (t) 020 8924 2001 http://www.bmehealthnetwork.org.uk Tony Morrison	The BME Health Network provides support for Black and Minority Ethnic families affected by long-term illness. Sets up support groups as a forum for families to meet, make friends and socialise. While attending the support group, families can access services such as Health Information, Counselling and Welfare Advice.   The network runs various support groups in Brent, details of which can be found on our list of events.