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Bangladesh Welfare Association Croydon

Bangladesh Welfare Association Croydon (BWAC) is a voluntary charity organisation by a group of Bangladeshi and other Ethnic Black Minority people living and working in Croydon. Approximately, 2500 Bengali people are residing and working in the London Borough of Croydon.

BWAC provides the services across the geographical area local of London borough of Croydon and its surroundings. It will serve the needs of mostly the Bangladeshi and other Ethnic Black Minority and other Ethnic Black Minority communities without involving any political activities for the development of the community.

Projects:
BME Advice, Information & Advocacy
BBC Children In Need Project
Carer Helper and Support Project
Supplementary School
Fitness and Kick Boxing Classes

The services are provided through:
– Drop in
– Telephone
– Home Visit
Address:
321 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7ER
Contact name:
Mr Nasar Ali (Lilu)
Job title:
General Secretary
Telephone:
020 8684 0272
Fax:
020 8684 0272
Opening times:
Mon, Tue and Fri 10am - 4pm
Who is it for:
Black Asian and Ethnic Elders (50+) in Croydon
How to apply:
Drop-in, telephone or arrange a home visit
Buses:
198, 250, 450
Sector:
Voluntary

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