Anglo- Chinese Cultural Exchange Through the exchange of cultures and arts, understanding between the two groups will grow and strengthen. Address: C/o Ipswich Community Radio, CSV Media Clubhouse, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Tel: 01473 225312/078 67614349
Bangladeshi Support Centre Provides information, help and support in a culturally sensitive environment; advances the education of individuals and the community as a whole. Address: Bangladeshi Support Centre, Ipswich, IP1 3BE Tel: 01473 400081 Email: mojlum.khan@bscentre.org.uk Website: www.bscentre.org.uk
Breast feeding support network Breast feeding support in English and some other languages. Website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
The Basis Project An England-wide service giving 1:1 support to refugee community organisations (RCOs) to help them manage, develop and sustain their organisation. East of England contact is Shpetim Alimeta, Tel: 01473 297 912 Email: shpetim.alimeta@refugeecouncil.org.uk
British Red Cross The work undertaken by the Red Cross in this area includes providing support to refugees and asylum seekers from their centre in Chevallier Street. Address: 15 Chevallier St, Ipswich, IP1 2PF Tel: 01473 219260 Website: www.redcross.org.uk
CSV Media The Clubhouse A large digital multimedia centre in Ipswich with music and community art facilities. Activities include work with Millennium Volunteers, the hosting of Ipswich Community Radio and information, advice and guidance sessions. Address: The Point, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS Tel: 01473 418014 Email: ipswichmch@csv.org.uk Website: www.csv.org.uk
Ipswich and Suffolk Council for Racial Equality (ISCRE) Provides information, advice and support to individuals and families who have experienced, or are experiencing, discrimination/harassment. They also provide training to service providers. Address: 46A St Matthew's Street, Ipswich IP1 3EP Tel: 01473 408111 Website: www.iscre.org.uk
Ipswich Suffolk Indian Association Promotes cultural events, activities and workshops across Ipswich and Suffolk including the Indian Summer Mela, Diwali and Holi Festivals. Address: PO Box 757 Ipswich, IP1 9ND Tel: 0844 8844824 Email: info@isia.org.uk Website: indianmela.wordpress.com
Ipswich & Suffolk Muslim Council ISMC offers Information on religious issues, activities and other events and works with other organisations to promote inclusion and to overcome barriers. In conjuction with Suffolk MIND, they have produced The Qu'ran & Emotional Health brochure. Address: 50 Grimwade Street, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1LP Website: www.ismc.org.uk
Ipswich and Suffolk West Indian Association Meet on Tuesday's. 10.00am till 2.30 pm St Margaret Church Hall next to the school, Bolton Lane Ipswich IP4 Telephone: 01473 723997 mobile: 07980 979132 Contact: Mr Albert Grant Email: grant1@talktalk.net
Karibu African Women's Support Group Provides information, advice, help, support and signposting. Also runs activities for children. Address: 2nd Floor, 1 Cornhill, Ipswich, IP1 1DD, Tel: 01473 289330; 07757 660 833 Email: karibu_wsg@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.karibuawsg.org
The Refugee Council - the East of England Asylum and Refugee Integration Service Helps asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Address: First Floor, 4-8 Museum Street, Ipswich IP1 1HT, Tel: 01473 297900 Website: www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
Suffolk Refugee Support Forum Runs a drop-in advice and advocacy service for anyone to receive free advice and support on a broad range of subjects from housing and employment to how to make friends and learn English. Address: 38 St. Matthews Street, Ipswich IP1 3EP, Tel: 01473 400785 Email: refugeesupport@ukonline.co.uk
Suffolk Inter Faith Resource (SIFRE) Promotes understanding between people of different faiths. Address: Long Street Building, University Campus Suffolk, Rope Walk, Ipswich IP4 1LT, Tel: 01473 343661 Email: aa@sifre.org.uk Website: www.sifre.org.uk
The Ipswich Polish Club Provides advice in legal and community matters, financial and employment support and all general matters. Address: 57 St Margaret’s Street, Ipswich, IP4 2AX Email: secretary@theipswichpolishclub.co.uk Website: www.theipswichpolishclub.co.uk
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