Help and support

Brent Hubs aims to provide you the local resident with a link to a range of local services all under one roof.​ ​See below for  a list of all our supporting organisation and the help they can offer.

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​Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Advice Centre 

​​WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE AND SUPPORT Advice and Support around Universal Credit and various other Welfare Benefits Housing Benefit claims Council Tax claims Discretionary housing payment claims Blue badge applications and renewals Older/disabled freedom pass applications School admissions applications Free school meal applications Housing transfer applications ​Free school meal applications ​

​ddress: Bosnia and Herzegovina Community Advice Centre  Rear of 108 High Road London, NW10 2PP ​ Tel:  ​020 8459 4201 Email:  info@bhcac.org.uk Website:  ​https://www.brent.gov.uk/your-community/community-directory/bosnia-and-herzegovina-community-advice-centre-bhcac/​

​Brent Housing Needs

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Advice around homelessness and housing options Assistance with housing applications Assistance with online bidding processes Advice around local housing allowance​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Address: Brent Housing Needs Brent Civic Centre ​Engineers Way, Wembley London, ​HA9 0FJ​ Website:  https://www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/housing/contact-us-about-housing/​​ ​

Advice4Renters

HOUSING/WELFARE BENEFITS AND DEBT ADVICE AND SUPPORT Housing advice and evictions Welfare benefits advice and  disputes (1st Tier Tribunal) Debt advice Providing Community Money Mentors to assist with; Managing money, budgeting, grants, switching utility bills, helping people to save, offering affordable access to credit (particularly for families on low incomes) and much more​​.​

Address: Advice4Renters 36-38 Willesden Ln, Kilburn London NW6 7ST Tel: 020 7624 4327 Website: http://www.advice4renters.org.uk/​ ​ ​

Advice4Renters: Let's talk money

FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR ADULTS Money management workshop Children and money workshop Money mentoring ​

Address: Advice4Renters 36-38 Willesden Ln, Kilburn London NW6 7ST Tel: 020 7624 4327​ Website: http://www.advice4renters.org.uk/​ ​

Advice4Renters: It's all about money

MONEY EMPOWEREMENT SERVICE Money management workshops Debt management Money mentoring ​

Address: Advice4Renters 36-38 Willesden Ln, Kilburn London NW6 7ST Tel: 020 7624 4327​ Website: http://www.advice4renters.org.uk/​ ​

The living room

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT CV writing and interview skills In work benefit calculations Job applications Apprenticeships Course referrals Working tax credits/JSA applications Volunteering​ ​

Address: The Living Room Next to 65-80 Besant Way London, NW10 0TY Tel: 020 8937 6450 ​Email: thelivingroom@brent.gov.uk​ Website: www.brent.gov.uk/services-for-residents/employment-training-and-skills/employment-and-enterprise-directory/the-living-room/ ​

Shaw Trust

EMPLOYMENT ADVICE Employability and Skills advice Children's services Health and wellbeing Social enterprises​ ​

Address: Office 419, 4th Floor 1 Olympic Way, Wembley London, HA9 0NP Tel: 0800 917 9064 Email: support@shaw-trust.org.uk ​ Website: https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/ ​

The Sheriff Centre Charity

DEBT ADVICE AND SUPPORT Eviction Repossession Bailiffs Disconnection Replying to court forms and other related matters​ ​

Address:  The Sherriff Centre St James Church Sherriff Road London, NW6 2AP Tel:  0207 624 8880​ Website:  ​https://thesherriffcentre.co.uk/the-charity/

SAAFI - Somali Advice and Forum of Information

​​COMMUNITY INITIATIVES (SOMALI COMMUNITY) Health, education, housing and welfare issues Thematic awareness workshops Training Courses  CV writing and interview techniques Conflict understanding and peach building Cultural events and activities Benefits, housing, health and education support Holiday schemes for disadvantaged families Advocacy Service referrals​

Address: SAAFI Suite 13, Moran House, 449 - 451 High Road, Willesden ​London, NW10 2JJ Tel: 0208459905044​ Email: info@saafi.org.uk Website: http://www.saafi.org.uk/ ​

Refugee Council

COMMUNITY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Free club for refugees where you will be able to practice English, play games, make friends and have a chat with a friendly face (refreshments provided) Social activities and events for individuals over 50(Located within Harlesden Library) Community support for over 50s including home visits where needed Digital Cafe - Coming Soon! ​

Email: ​beth.nichols@refugeecouncil.org.uk ​ ​Website:  https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/ https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/contact/ ​ ​ ​

Brent Carers Centre

COMMUNITY CARE Brent Carers provides support or both young and adult carers. (Young carers form age 8-18). ​ ​ ​

Address: Community Care ​Willesden Medical Centre 44-150 High Rd, Willesden London NW10 2PT Tel:  020 3802 7070 Email:   email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk​ ​Website:  https://brentcarerscentre.org.uk/ ​

ThamesReach

FLOATING SUPPORT/HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION Support for tenants struggling to maintain their tenancies due to vulnerabilities such as mental health, addictions,  disabilities or other issues.  Advice and support around benefit entitlements Education and Employment Support ​

Address: ThamesReach Employment Academy 29 Peckham Road, Camberwell London SE5 8UA Tel: 020 7702 4260 Email: ​enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk​ Website: http://www.advice4renters.org.uk/ ​ ​

Advance Advocacy: The Minerva project

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUPPORT SERVICES Support for women only, aged 16+ who have been involved in the criminal justice system across several West London Boroughs. Help gaining access to holistic advice and support in the areas of: - Probation - Housing - Health - Children’s services other specialists to get women the help and advice they need, when they need it, all from one place. ​

Address: Criminal Justice Support Services ​Elan House 162-164 Fulham Place Road, Hammersmith  London, W6 9ER Tel: 07398 454898 Email: admin_minerva@advance.org.uk​ Website: http://womensbreakout.org.uk/projects/advance-advocacy-the-minerva-project/ ​ ​

Paiwand

IMMIGRATION SERVICES Providing generalist immigration information and advice on a range of areas including: Family Reunification UK Citizenship EU Settlement Scheme  Spousal Visas  And much more

Address: Paiwand 11 High St, Edgware London, HA8 7EE Tel:  020 8905 8770 Email: Info@paiwand.com ​ ​Website:  http://paiwand.com/

London and Quadrant (L&Q)

HOUSING ASSOCIATION ADVICE FOR TENANTS Providing its tenants with information on: - Repairs - Rent Account - Arrears  - Over Payments - House Swaps and much more​ ​

Address: London and Quadrant ​Several Locations Across London https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/contact/our-offices-and-community-centres/ Tel: 0300 456 9996​ Website: https://www.lqgroup.org.uk/

Global Skills Centre 

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT Offering tuition to prepare course participants for employment and professional accreditation's which include: - KS2, KS3 and GCSE tuition for maths and English - STEM Programme (robotics, coding, apps design, 3D design and programming) for aged 8-16, during school holidays and Saturdays (subject to funding) e-learning digital inclusion programme  Adult skills development  ​

Address: Global Skills Centre ​2 Masefield House Stafford Road, South Kilburn London, ​NW6 5YU Tel: +44 (0)203 609 0606 Email:  info@globalskillscentre.org​  Website:  http://www.globalskillscentre.org/ ​

Sickle Cell Society

HEALTH AND WELLBEING Advice and information for people and families affected by Sickle Cell Disorder including: - Welfare Benefits  - Housing - Health and Education Provision - Employment  - Emotional Support Please Note: The Sickle Cell Society are not medically qualified and are therefore unable to comment on individual health issues. ​

Adress: Sickle Cell Society 54 Station Road London NW10 4UA Tel: 020 8961 7795 Email info@sicklecellsociety.org​ Website: https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/ ​ ​ ​

Career Tree

HEALTH AND WELLBEING Career coaching with Career Tree will give you a fresh perspective on your career and help you apply for a job that is suited to you. Do you want to create a successful and fulfilling career that you love?  Confidence coaching to achieve and fulfil your potential at work. ​ ​

Address: Career Tree 6 Chislehurst Ave, North Finchley London N12 0HU Tel: 07757 358 994 Email info@careertree.org.uk​ Website: https://www.careertree.org.uk/ ​ ​ ​

Brent Mind

​MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYMENT  Support for those with mental health needs in their recovery through a personalised approach focused on wellbeing, resilience and independence. ​

Address: Brent Mind Design Works, Park Parade, Harlesden ​London, NW10 4HT Tel: 020 7604 5177 Email: info@brentmind.org.uk Website: http://www.brentmind.org.uk​

Sickle Cell Society

WELFARE INFORMATION AND SERVICES  Support and advice around: - Welfare benefits  - Help to claim benefits (For Universal Credit this is the document checklist service only) and much more. ​ ​

Address: Citizen's Advice ​270-272 Willesden High Road ​London, NW10 2EY Tel: 02084381249 Website: https://www.citizensadvicebrent.org.uk/ ​ ​ ​ ​

Rumi's Cave

FOOD AID Offering free food and meals to those in need on a walk in basis. Also on offer, an eclectic mix of programs and events ranging from poetry, storytelling and music nights, to afternoon tea, and a variety of talks, courses and creative workshops.   CAN BE REFERRED TO VIA THE HUB OR POP IN DIRECTLY ​

Address: Rumi's Cave 270-272 Willesden High Road ​London, NW10 2EY Tel: 02084381249 Website: https://www.citizensadvicebrent.org.uk/ ​ ​ ​