BME Pact Members - Addresses

AAWAZ
Representing the voice of Asian women in Hyndburn.
225 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 0AL

Tel: 01254 398176
Email: aawazhyndburn@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.aawaz.org.uk

ANGLO PAKISTAN SOCIETY
Promoting good relationships within a multi-cultural society, helping to address the social and health needs of ethnic minorities in the Rossendale area. (New address to be confirmed in due course.)

Tel: 01706 224155
Email: info@apsuk.org
Web: www.apsuk.org

ASHIANA
Provides social housing, training and employment services to members of minority ethnic communities and the community at large. The organisation also strives to employ contractors and sub-contractors from the BME community
3-11 Drake Street
Rochdale,
OL16 1RE

Tel: 01706 712252
Fax: 01706 714784
Email: info@greatplaces.org.uk
Web: www.greatplaces.org.uk

BANGLADESH WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Looking after the Welfare of the Bangladeshi speaking community in Burnley.
66 Belford Street
Burnley
BB12 0DF

Tel: 01282 450269
Website: www.bangladesh-welfare.org.uk

BUILDING BRIDGES BURNLEY
An interfaith organisation set up in 2001 to develop better understanding and awareness between different faith groups within Burnley. It advocates acceptance of diversity and aims to promote social cohesion through interfaith activities.
2 Clegg Street
Burnley
BB10 1AX

Tel: 01282 838555
Email: runakhanom@hotmail.com

BUILDING BRIDGES PENDLE
Working to bring the diverse communities of Pendle towards a better understanding of one another's race, religion and culture, and to help people work towards accepting and respecting differences and similarities which exist.
19 Market Square
Nelson
BB9 7LP

Tel: 01282 719303
Fax: 01282 700607
Email: buildabridgenow@btconnect.com
Web: www.buildingbridgespendle.org.uk

CARER'S LINK
Carers Link is a registered charity that provides, support, information and a ‘listening ear’ to carers who are looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who has a long term illness, disability, mental health or addiction problem or who is elderly or frail.
23 King Street,
Accrington
BB5 1PR

Tel: 01254 387444
Fax: 01254 385383
Email: info@carerslink.org
Web: www.carerslink.org

EAST LANCASHIRE COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT
Established in 2002, the group is based in Nelson and is currently working on four projects: The Youth League Under 16 and Under 19 Sports projects; Art, leisure and culture project development; Pendle Community Radio (PCR) and East Lancs Media Forum (ELMeF).

For further information, please contact Sagheer Akhtar on 01282 723456 or e-mail: info@pendleradio.org.

ELAAF
Encouraging & promoting the arts & multicultural activities amongst the community.
C/o Nazya Khalid,
Central Library,
Market Square,
Nelson

Tel: 01282 421986
Website: www.elaaf.org.uk

FAISALABAD WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Primarily targeting people with disabilities & their carers within Pendle.
108 Scotland Road
Nelson,
BB9 7XJ

Tel: 01282 601373

GREAT HARWOOD BEHNA GROUP
The Great Harwood Behna Group gained charity status in 2004, its objectives being to advance the education of women, to promote good health and to provide training and recreational facilities for women in the interest of social welfare and life improvement.

For further information, please contact Naheed Kauser on 07968841532.

GUJARAT HINDU SOCIETY
A voluntary & charitable organisation formed in 1965 to serve the needs of the Hindu community in Preston and District. Recently been redeveloped at a cost of £4m.
South Meadow Lane
off Fishergate Hill
Preston
PR1 8JN

Tel: 01772 253901
Website: www.ghspreston.co.uk

GUJARAT MUSLIM WELFARE SOCIETY
Promoting and improving the health, social and educational standards of the Gujarati Muslim community in Lancashire.
72 Coniston Road
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8AY

Tel: 01772 791600
Website: www.gmws.org.uk

HAWA
An umbrella organisation representing many of the key women’s organisations within the borough of Hyndburn.
C/O Lancashire County Council
Area Education Office
The Globe Centre
St James Square
Accrington
BB5 0RE

Tel: 07967 742906

HYNDBURN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
Promoting the interests of the local community in Hyndburn, and in particular, the Asian community.
Scaitcliffe Cultural Centre
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5

Tel: 01254 386285
Website: www.hyndburn-cultural-association.org.uk

ITHAAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Established 1982, Ithaad is a registered charity that provides information and advice, translation services and cultural awareness activities to the Pendle community.
Ithaad Community Development Trust
5 Cross Street
Nelson
BB9 7EW

Tel: 01282 694700
Fax: 01282 611104
Email:Ithaad_projects@hotmail.com

JINNAH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
Local development agency based in Burnley, aiming to improve race relations & help individuals & groups to participate in various community development issues.
St James Parish Hall
2 Broughman Street
Burnley
BB12 0AS

Tel: 01282 423296
Email: jinnahcommunity@talktalkbusiness.net
Website: jinnahcommunity@talktalk.net

KUTCHI WOMEN'S GROUP
A support group which exists to improve the health, social well being and general development of women and their families in the Blackburn area.
C/O Rehmat Hasham
35 Dukes Brow
Blackburn
BB2 6EX

Tel: 01254 601081
Website: www.kwg.org.uk

LANCASHIRE BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
A support network for BME staff employed by Lancashire Constabulary. Advise on issues of race and assist on their policies and procedures.
C/O Mebs Ahmed
Lancashire Black Police Association
Lancashire Constabulary HQ
PO BOX 77
Hutton
Preston
PR4 5SB

Tel: 01772 412441
Website: www.lancashirebpa.org.uk

LANCASHIRE FORUM OF FAITHS
Committed to promoting greater co-operation and understanding between groups of different faiths.
Community Gateway,
Deltic House,
West Strand,
Preston, PR1 8UY

Website: www.lfof.org.uk

LANCASHIRE WIDE NETWORK FOR MINORITY ETHNIC WOMEN
Aims to encourage women working in the voluntary sector to participate effectively in the social, economic and political life of the community in which they live.
Spring Hill Community Centre
Exchange Street
Accrington
BB5 0JD

Tel: 01254 392974
Web: www.lwnmew.org.uk
Email: cbproject@lcda2.org.uk

NGUZO SABA CENTRE LTD.
An umbrella organisation for community & cultural development for the broader African Community.
16-18 Derby Street
Preston
PR1 1DT

Tel: 01772 883733
Email: nguzosabacentre@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.nguzosabacentre.org.uk

NORTH WEST E-NET LTD.
NW E-Net seeks to enable organisations to provide quality employment and training for disabled people.
Chapel House
5 Shawbridge Street,
Clitheroe
BB7 1LY

Tel: 01200 444852
Fax: 01200 444569
Website: www.nwenet.org.uk
E-mail: info.nwenet@btconnect.com

PARASOL
Parasol was set up in 2006 to help migrant families from Poland and Eastern Europe with advice and support in order to welcome them and help them with integration and social cohesion.
c/o St Joseph’s Church
Belgarth Road
Accrington
BB5 6AH

Tel: 01254 231754
Email: parasol@belgarth.org.uk

PENDLE PAKISTAN WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Formed in 1982 to serve the identified needs of the local Pendle Community.
23-25 Market Square
Nelson
BB9 7LP

Tel: 01282 603616
Website: www.ppwa.org.uk

PENDLE WOMEN’S FORUM
Pendle Women’s Forum provides a multi-cultural forum for women and young girls who either work or live in Pendle. It seeks to help with identifying training and educational needs and is committed to meeting the needs of all the women and young girls in the community.
21 Market Square
Nelson
BB9 7LP

Tel: 01282 699999
Email: pendlewomensforum@yahoo.co.uk

PRESTON BANGLADESHI WELFARE ASSOCIATION
The organisation was established in 1993 and is a registered charity. Its objectives include promoting health, education, culture and to be proactive in achieving social inclusion.

For further information, please contact Manik Miah 01772 687758.

PRESTON COMMUNITY NETWORK
The Network is intended to encourage, influence, enable and support groups and individuals to become involved in decision-making and actions that affect their communities and improve the quality of their life.
Units 23/27 Guild Hall Arcade,
Lancaster Road,
Preston
PR1 1HR

Tel. 01772 204604
E-mail: Waheda@prestoncn.org
Website: www.prestoncn.org

PRESTON FAITH FORUM
The Forum's organisation brief is to improve the lives of the citizens of Preston by fostering inter-faith dialogue, understanding, co-operation and joint working on a range of social, economic and environmental issues.
Preston Faith Forum
c/o Clare Gornall,
Preston City Council,
P O Box 10
Town Hall,
Preston
PR1 2RL

Website: www.prescap.co.uk

PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM
Established to improve the well being of Muslims & the community at large. It operates in the inner deprived wards of Preston.
17 Holmrook Road
Preston
PR1 6SR

Tel: 01772 889000
E-mail: pmforum@hotmail.com
Website: www.pmforum.org.uk

PRESTON PAKISTAN CULTURAL SOCIETY
Preston Pakistan Cultural Society is a non religious/non political community group which aims to promote community cohesion, to improve the social lives of its members and to promote the cultural history of Pakistan.
32 Sedgwick Street
Preston
PR1 1TP

Tel: 01772 561388

PRESTON WOMEN'S REFUGE
Established in 1994, Preston Women's Refuge is a specialist provider of support services for those who live with the threat of domestic violence. It provides a range of services for victims and their children; including a 24hr helpline, safe temporary accommodation, a drop-in centre and much more.
P O Box 262
Preston
PR1 4DZ

Tel: 01772 201301
E-mail: kellybracewell@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.prestonwomensrefuge.org.uk

PUKAR DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE
A service for disabled people and their carers and families in the Preston area. It has specialist staff and volunteers and is geared towards users from the ethnic minority community but its doors are open to everyone!
3/5 Oakham Court
Avenham
Preston
PR1 3XP

Tel. 01772 822700
Fax. 01772 259410
E-mail: Nisha.pukar@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.pukar.org.uk

SAHARA IN PRESTON
A voluntary organisation that helps to preserve and protect the health and well being of women from ethic minorities in and around the Preston area.
48 Fishwick Parade
Preston
PR1 4XQ

Tel: 01772 702090
Website: www.sahara-preston.org.uk

SOUTHFIELD COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM
Southfield Community Action Forum (SCAF) was established in 2002 to meet the growing needs of the community. SCAF aims to improve the general welfare of residents in the Southfield, Walverden and Marsden areas. It believes in equal opportunities for all regardless of race, colour, religion or age. Its goal is to work together with local people to develop communities so that they are vibrant, cohesive and tolerant with mutual respect for all.
Southfield Community Action Forum (SCAF)
2-4 Smith Street
Nelson
BB9 9QX

Tel: 01282 618686
Fax: 01282 618686
Email: scaf.pendle@yahoo.co.uk

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