Black & Minority Ethnic Communities
| African Women’s Group | Tel: (01782) 425975 | |
| B ARTS | Cultural projects – Reading the Book of Freedom theatre project, carnivals, music sharing, exhibitions etc. Women’s project, bridge, young asylum seekers and refugees project – educational, cultural and recreational activities plus personal support. | 16 Barracks Square, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1IG. Tel: (01782) 717326 |
| Blue Mountain Housing | Specialist housing provider for BME people in Stoke-on-Trent. Offers culturally sensitive services and housing, advice and emotional support to refugees. | BMHA, Victoria Chambers, Church Street, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1DQ. Tel: (01782) 572288 |
| Cobridge Community Multicultural Association | 353 Cobridge Road, Tel: (01782) 262609 | |
| Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple | Liverpool Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1AQ. Tel: (01782) 415670 | |
| Gypsy and Traveller Community Support | Information, advice and advocacy on all matters. Specialising in benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration and harassment. Service also includes gypsy and traveller community support. Wide doors, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, loop system. A local service is available at The Bungalow, Willfield Centre, Lauder Place, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. | Stoke-on-Trent CAB, Advice House, Cheapside, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1HL. Tel: (01782) 408600 |
| Hibiscus | Aims to promote the well being of the African-Caribbean community, particularly elders,
within North Staffordshire. Meetings held at Cobridge Community Centre. |
11 Waterloo Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2EH. Tel: (01782) 811322/833877 |
| Hindu Cultural Society | Promotes the advancement and understanding of Indian Culture, and provides a venue for activities. The education project involves visits to schools etc. to give talks about Indian life and culture. Ramp, wide doors, accessible toilets, lift, handrails, wheelchair access, loop system in reception. |
The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5DD. Tel: (01782) 683046 |
| NORSACA | Classes in Computer Literacy, Maths, English and Assertiveness. Also offers social activities, events and a Drop-In Centre. | Lindsay Annexe, Cannon Place, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4EP. Tel: (01782) 267888 |
| North Staffordshire Racial Equality Council | Aims to eliminate racial discrimination, promote equality of opportunity and encourage good relations between persons of different racial groups. | Equality House, 75-77 Raymond Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DP. Tel: (01782) 407930 |
| Piccadilly Women’s Group for Asylum Seekers and Refugees | Tel: (01782) 425969 | |
| Polish Day Centre | For older people, meals, games, health promotion. Interpreter, accessible toilets, handrails, wheelchair access, ramp. |
1 Battison Crescent, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 4DS. Tel: (01782) 397822 |
| Race Harassment Advice | If you are a victim of racial harassment, abuse or attack, report the incident to: PARINS, Equality House, 75-77 Raymond Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DP. Tel: (01782) 407947 |
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| Refugees and Asylum Seekers | Stoke-on-Trent CAB employs advice workers for refugees and asylum seekers and holds a directory of local services for this community. Wide doors, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, loop system. See section 14 of the Health Services Directory for details of services for asylum seekers and refugees provided by the Directorate of Health Promotion. |
Advice House, Cheapside, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 1HL. Tel: (01782) 219427 |
| Staffordshire Police Community Helpline | For non emergency calls 24 hours. Bengali Tel: (01785) 235270 Punjabi Tel: (01785) 235271 Urdu Tel: (01785) 235272 |
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| Stoke Gujarati Samaj | Promotes cultural, educational and religious activities. Also promotes harmony to enable people to live side-by-side in a multi-cultural society. Meetings at various locations/times. | Liverpool Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 1AR. Tel: (01538) 399599/399533 |
| Stoke-on-Trent Muslim Welfare Association/Islamic Centre | Most Islamic practices, educational and cultural facilities, guidance and help. Meetings at: Islamic Centre, Bedford Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4PL. Tel: (01782) 280 Wide doors. |
45 Paris Avenue, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RQ. Tel: (01782) 610548 |
| UHURU, The Multi Racial Support Group | Seeking to create a racially harmonious society, celebrating black people’s achievements. Seminars, journal and resource facility. | C/o North Staffs Racial Equality Council, Equality House, 75-77 Raymond Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4DP. Tel: (01782) 407930 |
| Union of African and African Caribbean Organisations (UAACO) | Contact for details of African Caribbean groups in your area. The forum also provides health and social care, housing, business and education services. | UAACO House, Bycars Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1BY. Tel: (01782) 575255 Email. |