Bilingual advice & guidance
Delivered by Samina, drawing on lived experience. Four days at our community hub and one day at the Chai Centre each week.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund through Awards for All.
Ask about support ↗Delivered by Samina, drawing on lived experience. Four days at our community hub and one day at the Chai Centre each week.
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund through Awards for All.
Ask about support ↗Our employability skills programme supports pathways towards education, training, employment and enterprise.
Funded through Reaching Communities; now in year three of three. Programme target: over 150 residents across its three years.
Join or refer someone ↗Practical support with learning, work, ideas and everyday life. Tell us your goals and we’ll explore the options together.

Explore learning and conversation opportunities to help you feel more confident using English.
Ask about English support ↗
Take practical steps towards work, from preparing your CV to exploring roles and meeting employers.
Talk about finding work ↗
Build confidence with technology and everyday tasks, with space to ask questions and practise.
Explore learning options ↗Have an idea? Start a conversation about self-employment, testing it out and what to do next.
Share your idea ↗Find connection through community activities and explore wider wellbeing support at the Chai Centre.
Find out what’s available ↗When life feels complicated, we can help you explore where to turn for practical and specialist support.
Start a conversation ↗Contact us for current sessions, availability and any costs before attending.
Our approach starts with trust. We connect practical help, learning and opportunities around the person.
A friendly conversation and time to talk about what matters to you.
Meet others and begin to feel part of a community.
Explore barriers and connect with the right support.
Learn, practise and explore opportunities at your pace.
Move towards your own goals in work, learning or everyday life.
There is no fixed route. People can return for support, move between stages or choose a different goal.
Looking for support, planning a visit or interested in working together? We’d like to hear from you.