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St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Centre, Rees Way, Allenby House, Bradford BD3 0DZ

St Vincent Bradford Support Centre is a community hub in BD3, offering a range of activities and support, including :

  • classes
  • migrant drop-in sessions
  • a superstore
  • 3 charity shops
  • a cafe (coming soon!)

Also, at [email protected] Vincent’s, there is a free, independent and impartial advice service, with an experienced team of advisers. To make an appointment or for more information, call us on 01274 731909 or e-mail us at [email protected]

This Listing was last updated: 28 March 2023

National Science and Media Museum

National Science and Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford BD1 1NQ, UK

Free Movies on the 6th Floor

Please note: From 18 March until further notice, the museum and Pictureville Cinema are temporarily closed (read the full statement).

If you have already booked tickets for an upcoming screening, we will be getting in touch. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

You can continue to support us during our temporary period of closure by purchasing a Pictureville membership. You’ll be a member right away, but your 12 month period won’t begin until we reopen. This means that you will still get a whole year of amazing membership benefits.

This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Pakistan Community Centre

Pakistan Community Centre, Jervaulx Crescent, Bradford, UK

The site has the following facilities:

The site has a car park with 45 spaces. The type of facility is listed as Local Authority. Facilities owned by the Local Authority, to include District, Borough, County and Unitary Councils.

This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

121 Counselling Bradford

Bradford Counselling Services, 17 Dale Street, Bradford BD1 4HT, UK
Free counselling service run by Bradford Counselling Services (BCS) in Bradford City Centre. Whatever your concern, contact us and we will endeavour to help. Our team of experienced counsellors has a range of therapies and skills to help you talk about your concerns and help you make changes in your life. They can help you work through your issues, gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, as well as identifying ways of finding your own solutions to problems. Based close to Forster Square Station and free parking in Forster Square Shopping Centre.
This Listing was last updated: 21 March 2023

Survivors West Yorkshire

University of Bradford, Richmond Road, Bradford BD7 1DP

We offer a trauma informed counselling and support service for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse and adult rape.

We are based in Bradford but our service is available to anyone living in West Yorkshire.

More details are available on the Survivors West Yorkshire website.

This Listing was last updated: 15 October 2020
Our Project

Our Project

28 Chapel Street, Bradford BD1 5DN

The OUR project is a quality community service for people living with, or affected by HIV or AIDS. This includes 1-2-1 support, support groups and courses, for people in the Bradford and Airedale district.

Advice and Support: We offer advice, information and support on HIV testing and pre-testing support.

HIV Positive: Community project working with people infected and affected by HIV including counselling, advice and support. We offer one to one and group support.

Support and Social Groups: We have a drop in session once a week from 3pm to 6pm. (Check by phone or email for up-to-date arrangements during Covid.)

Courses: We offer training on transmission, treatment and living positively with HIV.

This Listing was last updated: 5 March 2021
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AROUK – Arakan Rohingya Organisation UK

51 Jervaulx Crescent Off, Road, Bradford BD8 8JD

Arouk is an international charity based in the city of Bradford.

It is led by people who now live in Bradford, after they or their families experienced persecution in Myanmar and refugee life in Bangladesh.

They advocate and campaign. They also run many community and fund-raising projects in the city, to enable people to integrate and thrive.

AROUK offers support and advice on housing, welfare, healthcare, schools and accessing immigration advice.

There is a Talk English club.

The Children and Families Service also runs arts and crafts for children, group activities for families, Rohingya life and cultural events and trips out during school holidays, as well as home visits for the needs of the family.

This Listing was last updated: 21 March 2023

Skills House

Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX

SkillsHouse is a local partnership of education and training organisations. Made up of Bradford Council’s Employment and Skills department and partners, it supports people across the Bradford District to find appropriate training and help apply for jobs.

SkillsHouse can also support young people with their post 16 options through the different options highlighted on the SkillsHouse website.

Opening Times:

Monday: 10-4:30pm
Tuesday: 10-4:30pm
Wednesday: 10-4:30pm
Thursday: 10-4:30pm
Friday: 10-4:30pm
This Listing was last updated: 7 March 2023

School Admissions Team

Margaret McMillan Tower, Princes Way, Bradford BD1 1NN

The Admissions Team process the annual allocations to Reception and Y7, in-year applications and also the appeals procedure.

They offer advice to parents and other agencies regarding all admission and appeal related enquiries.

Also, they provide advice and guidance to schools concerning current and new legislation relating to admissions and ensure that the statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the School Admissions and School Appeals Code of Practice.

[email protected] (in-year and appeal queries)

[email protected] (annual allocation to secondary school queries)

[email protected] (annual allocation to primary school queries)

This Listing was last updated: 22 March 2023

Access Team

Britannia House, Broadway, Bradford BD1 1HX

Formerly the New Communities and Travellers team.

What do we do?

The Access team supports families from Central and Eastern Europe, refugees, asylum seekers, travellers and vulnerable groups, with access to education.

Families can self-refer by contacting us on 01274 439393 or they can attend our drop-in, details below. Or they can be referred by any professional on behalf of the family. See below.

The service also supports and signposts its client group, taking into account the wider family support needs including SEN, Benefits and Early Help. Specialist staff in the team advocate on behalf of families who are experiencing barriers in accessing appropriate education settings. There are workers within the team who speak languages including Slovak, Polish, Czech and Hungarian but we can also access most languages through our partner, Enable2.

Interpreting and translation

For any queries relating to interpreting and translation, please email [email protected] or call 01274 439393.

Free School Meals (FSM)

The Access team only support with FSM enquiries for asylum seekers. If you have any other queries relating to FSM, please contact 01274 432772.

Refugees and asylum seekers

Refugee and asylum seeker children have the same entitlement to education as other children in the UK however they can often find it harder to access education due a number of barriers which may include language, past experience and trauma. The Access Team aim to support refugee and asylum seekers into education through practical support and advice. The Access Team is also on hand to provide advice and support  to schools who have refugee and asylum seeker children on roll. Please see our ‘Quick guide to refugees and asylum seekers’.

How to make a referral for support with access to education?

Referrals to the Access Team can be made by any professional on behalf of the family by completing the referral form and sending it to [email protected]

Please ensure that families have consented to the referral, where possible getting consent to sharing information form signed by the family prior to making a referral.

Drop-in

The Access Team runs a drop-in at Britannia House, every Tuesday morning between 9:30-11:30am during term-time. If families are being signposted to the drop-in, they are asked to attend with the children needing school places and with copies of their ID and tenancy documents.

This Listing was last updated: 23 March 2023

Maryam Project

St Philip’s Church, Washington Street door, Girlington, BD8 9QW

Women only English classes – Free. Mondays and Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm.

Women only knitting group – Wednesdays 9.30am.

This Listing was last updated: 24 November 2020

BEES – Conservation Group

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road BD1 2EP

In the BEES Conservation Group, we go out in a minibus to work in local places – woods, gardens, orchards eg planting trees.

Back by 3:00-4:00pm. Boots and waterproof coats can be provided.

BEES is a Volunteering Conservation Task Group, part of Bradford YMCA.

This Listing was last updated: 22 March 2021

Manningham Library

Manningham Library, Carlisle Road, Manningham, Bradford BD8 8BB, UK
This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Great Horton Library

Great Horton Library, 69 Beldon Road, Bradford BD7 3PE, UK
This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Bolling Hall Library

Bolling Hall Library, Bradford BD4 7LP
This Listing was last updated: 13 October 2020

Holme Wood Library

1 Stirling Crescent, Holme Wood, Bradford BD4 0BL, UK
This Listing was last updated: 13 October 2020

Laisterdyke Library

Laisterdyke Library, 673 Leeds Road, Bradford BD3 8EL, UK
This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Central Library

Central Library Sharpe St Bradford BD1 1NN
This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Kirkgate Centre Shipley

Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Shipley, UK

The Kirkgate Centre is a busy community and social action centre serving Shipley.
We are a registered charity and a registered company.

Most importantly, we are a membership organisation. Members of the Kirkgate Centre run the centre and have the power to call meetings, elect trustees and become trustees themselves. Membership is free to anyone living in the Shipley area.

Kirkgate Spotlight English Conversation Club – Every Tuesday, from 10am to 11.30am

 

This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Millan Centre

Millan Centre, Victor Street, Manningham, Bradford, UK

Millan Centre is a community centre for girls and women. We run educational, social and health related activities for women, girls and children in the Manningham and Heaton area.

Millan Centre is a charitable organisation and a company limited by guarantee. The registered office is at the Centre. There are 5 members of the Management Committee who have overall responsibility for the Centre and a small team of full and part-time staff.

Millan Centre’s aim is to provide women and girls with:

  • A stimulating, responsive and varied programme of educational, training and social activities in a safe and accessible environment
  • Support to empower individuals to achieve their full potential and become active citizens
  • Equal access to opportunities regardless of race, disability or age and a valuing of diversity
  • Opportunities through partnerships with other groups and organisations
This Listing was last updated: 13 October 2020

Park Lane Medical Centre English conversation class

Park Lane Medical Centre, Park Road, Bradford, BD5 0SG

When is it?

Wednesdays from 1pm to 2.30pm

Opening Times:

Wednesday: 1-2:30pm
This Listing was last updated: 15 October 2020

BEACON – CHAT English Conversation Class

Touchstone, 4 Easby Road, Bradford, BD7 1QX (opposite Bradford College Trinity Green)

This is a friendly English Conversation group that meets every week.

All new migrants welcome.

You can relax, have a coffee, make friends, practise and improve your spoken English. And you can learn more about the English way of life. There is a lot of fun too – and sometimes there are trips out together. Because there are plenty of English volunteers, you can chat 1 to 1, or in small groups with an English speaker and other students at the same level as you. It really helps.

Usually, the group meets in the Touchstone building  – Weds 10:00-12:00.

This Listing was last updated: 21 March 2023

Anchor Project

St Clements Church, Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 9DF

Free conversational English practice with English speakers, from 1pm to 2.30pm every Thursday during term time at the St Clements Church, Barkerend Road, BD3 9DF.

Our English club has been running successfully since March 2010, seeing many people improving their English, and some even speaking English for the first time! All welcome.

Everyday English Club – Every Thursday during term time, 1pm to 2.30pm. Open to all levels, everyone welcome – a free English conversation club with English speakers. Parents with pre-school children welcome

English My Way – Every Friday 10am to midday. Aimed at pre-entry level learners, women only, free. A fresh approach to learning ESOL (English as a Second Language). Women with pre-school children welcome.

This Listing was last updated: 8 March 2021

Better Start Imagination Library

Bradford, UK

The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a free book giving scheme.  Each month until a child is four, a new book is delivered through the post. For parents / carers of all children born after 1 January 2016, living in the Better Start area. Please click the website below and search your post code for the nearest Library.

This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Talking Together

Bradford, UK

Talking Together is for parents of two to three year olds who have mild to moderate difficulties in speaking. It aims to give families the skills to improve their child’s communication, to develop an understanding of the importance of play in developing communication, and to give parents the skills and confidence to be actively involved in their child’s play and learning.

There are one-to-one sessions, lasting for one hour, for six weeks, in the child’s home. The sessions can be in English, Urdu or Punjabi. Please call the Number below for more details.

This Listing was last updated: 18 September 2020

Connecting Opportunities

Migration Yorkshire, Enterprise House, 12 St Paul’s Street, Leeds LS1 2LE

Connecting Opportunities is still running and is open to new referrals during the Coronavirus/Covid-19 outbreak. All services for participants are being offered remotely. Existing participants should speak to their Keyworker to discuss specific arrangements.

We work with new migrants to develop their skills and opportunities to find work and be part of the local community, in West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire. Connecting Opportunities [CO] helps with:

  • developing the skills needed to gain employment in the UK
  • improving English
  • feeling part of the community
  • increasing confidence and well-being
This Listing was last updated: 19 February 2021
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