Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded, homeless young people. It provides a range of accommodation based services, including emergency night shelters and short stay hostels, specialist projects for care leavers, ex-offenders, young single parents, foyers and supported flats and floating support services.

These accommodation services provide the foundations from which young people can start addressing some of the issues that lead to them becoming homeless, and developing the skills they need for a sustainable future.

Centrepoint works with young people to enable their personal, social, educational and vocational development. To this end, each service offers employment, training, education, health education, life skills and specialist support for young people with mental health, drug and alcohol issues.

Nationally, Centrepoint is involved in advising local groups and partnerships working with young homeless people. It advocates, researches and advises on policy and issues affecting young people.

Crisis is the national charity for single homeless people.

Services include:

• education
• employment
• housing
• well-being

Services are delivered at Crisis Skylight centres. If you are homeless, are at immediate risk of becoming homeless, or have been homeless in the last two years, you can access Crisis services for free by becoming a Skylight member. See here.

Crisis coordinates a programme that assists homeless people to access the private rented housing sector.

Crisis holds regular health days which offer free health MOTs and eye tests. They also offer a range of workshops such as yoga, karate, tai chi and pilates to improve physical health and well-being.

Crisis at Christmas is a service for those who are homeless or without secure accommodation at Christmas. Crisis operate special day centres across London from 23 – 30 December. Open to all, these centres not only provide food, warmth and companionship but many services every day including: advice, dentists, health care, massage, natural healing, opticians, podiatry, hair-dressing.

Crisis campaigns, advocates and advises policy makers with the aim of preventing people from becoming homeless.

A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers. They meet basic needs and offer advice and support with resettlement and rehabilitation, including help with housing, literacy and numeracy, mental and physical health.

Passage House hostel is open every day of the year providing accommodation for up to 40 people who would otherwise be sleeping rough.

Montfort House provides 16 self-contained flats with staff support on site for people preparing to move on to independent accommodation.

Services include: hot breakfast and lunch, showers, laundry, clothing, a quiet room, hairdressing, GPs, mental care, a mental health team, podiatrist, pastoral care, befriending.

Advice includes: night shelters, hostels, benefits, identification documents, form filling, debt counselling, entitlements, finding appropriate help.inks with specialist services, ongoing support.

Education, training and employment: basic computer training, basic literacy and numeracy, introduction to word processing, links with adult education colleges.

Mental health care: mental health workers provide specialised care with counselling referrals to treatment centres and ongoing support.

Alcohol and drug abuse: specialist workers offer counselling, referrals to treatment centres and ongoing support.

The Al Manaar is a place of worship and a community centre offering activities for young people, women and older people. The centre is open to people of all faiths and none.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

The BME Health Forum is a partnership of statutory, voluntary and community organisations that aim to reduce health inequalities affecting Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.

Advice, information, support and counselling for the Iranian community on a range of issues, including immigration and nationality, political asylum, housing, education/training and benefits.

JCWI is an independent national organisation which exists to campaign for justice in immigration, nationality and refugee law and policy.

The KCC is a voluntary refugee organisation providing advice, information and assistance to members of the Kurdish Community in the following areas:

OBAC provides advice information and support to disabled people in particular the blind and partially sighted, to ensure that they have access to relevant services and are able to overcome barriers

Refugee Action is a national charity with over 28 years experience in the reception, resettlement, development and integration of asylum seekers and refugees.

SPaRC is based in King’s Cross but outreaches to many other parts of the surrounding areas. It helps refugees to survive, build new lives and integrate into the broader community.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub and Scout groups covering ages from 6 to 14.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub and Scout groups covering ages from 6 to 14.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub and Scout groups covering ages from 6 to 15.

The Disabled Living Foundation is a national charity providing information and advice on daily living equipment for people with disabilities.

Services include:

The Dutch Pot Lunch and Social Club runs on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am – 4.00pm at Ada Court.

The London Early Years Foundation website provides information about its Westminster based nurseries:

The Iyengar Yoga Institute is a yoga centre offering classes and workshops in the Iyengar form of yoga.

This day centre runs a group for the over 50s who want to socialise and get involved in a wide range of activities including:

The Chair of the Lydford Estate tenants and residents meetings is local resident Elizabeth Martindale. LETRA can be contacted via the Mozart Estate office.

Maida Vale Residents’ Association can be contacted via the Maida Vale estate office.

Paddington Arts is a youth arts and media organisation for young people aged 6 to 26, which aims to help young people increase their creative and practical skills and powers of self expression thro

Event type: classes, workshops, rehearsals, performances, meetings, seminars, conferences.

Main Hall: up to 150 people. Music system and basic lighting and sound desks.

The Centre has two large rooms over two floors, kitchen and cafe area, plus two modern meeting rooms. Both main halls are equipped with pianos and offer good acoustics.

Optional services:

Chief Executive: Andrew Watson.

Chair: Jonathan Rosenberg.

Secretary: Stella Brade.

Offers a wide range of both day time and evening courses for people who want to continue their education and gain qualifications for work or further study, as well as for people who want to develop

Provides mainly temporary accommodation for people on low incomes in housing need from keyworkers to film makers, writers and artists who work in London and would otherwise be priced out of the mar

The Westminster North Conservative Association (WNCA) brings together likeminded people from the ten wards of Westminster North: Abbey Road, Bayswater, Church Street, Harrow Road, Lancaster Gate, L

The Westminster Society is a charity that provides a wide range of services for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Provides Adult Services:

Provides legal and practical advice to squatters and those interested in squatting, and information on local squatting groups.

Alone in London works to support young people aged 16 – 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing a range of services.

Minister: Revd Dr Ruth Gouldbourne.

Minister Emeritus: Revd Barbara Stanford MBE.

Denomination: Baptist.

The centre supports homeless young people and badly housed families as well as local people with little or no income, enabling people to gain the skills they need to break out of poverty and build

Centrepoint is a national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded, homeless young people.

Eaves run a number of refuges across London for women (and their children) leaving domestic violence. These are comfortable and safe environments with a full range of support provided.

Provides a winter night shelter and meal service based at different churches. Runs from mid November to early April.

Provides primary care to homeless people. Services include GP, nursing and psychiatric clinics, specialist substance use nursing services, dentistry, podiatry.

Look Ahead provides specialist support and care services to people with a variety of needs:

The Marylebone Project is a partnership between Church Army and the Portman House Trust, and is a registered social landlord whose aim is to work with vulnerable homeless women, helping them achiev

Riverside is a registered provider of social housing, providing support and affordable housing to people of all ages and circumstances throughout England.

SHP provides accommodation and support services to single vulnerable people. Support service areas include substance misuse, offending, mental illness.

SHP provides accommodation and support services to single vulnerable people. Support service areas include substance misuse, offending, mental illness.

The St. Martin in the Fields Almshouse is located in St. John’s Wood, and is a modern block of 19 unfurnished flats. These are mainly one bedroom flats and a small number of studios.

St Mungo’s is a large charity supporting homeless people, mainly based in London and the South.

SPaRC is based in King’s Cross but outreaches to many other parts of the surrounding areas. It helps refugees to survive, build new lives and integrate into the broader community.

A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.

A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.

A homeless charity comprising a Day Centre and hostel working mainly with rough sleepers.

One of five social services offered by the West London Mission. As well as the day centre they run a helpline for members of the public who are concerned about a rough sleeper.

Provides mainly temporary accommodation for people on low incomes in housing need from keyworkers to film makers, writers and artists who work in London and would otherwise be priced out of the mar

Event type: lectures, recitals, art and craft courses, art therapy, tutoring, interviews, counselling, meetings, conferences, training, forums and exhibitions.

Rooms:

The clubhouse provides facilities, activities, support and advice for the local community. It also offers its resources for local community groups.

Senior Minister: Rev. John A. D’Elia, Ph.D.

Denomination: Interdenominational (member of the United Reform Church)

Membership is open to all persons interested in astronomy.

Aims to encourage all aspects of amateur observational astronomy and the association of observers at all levels for mutual help.

Denomination: Welsh Baptist.

Minister: Rob Nicholls.

Services are bilingual and cater for Welsh and non-Welsh Christians.

Denomination: Jesuit.

Priest: Father Andrew Cameron-Mowat

The Church can be entered from either Mount Street or Farm Street.

Denomination: Evangelical.

Sunday meetings are held at Greens Court in Soho and at All-Hallows-On-The-Wall (see addresses).

Denomination: Evangelical.

Sunday meetings are held at Greens Court in Soho and at All-Hallows-On-The-Wall (see addresses).

Pauline Maxim is the contact for the Crawford Buildings Residents’ Association or you can contact them via the Marylebone Estate Office.

Fitness and dance classes for beginners to advanced, seven days a week.

Classes include many forms of dance, fitness, yoga, pilates, martial arts and singing classes. 

Event type: rehearsals, auditions, workshops, photo shoots.3 Large Premium Studios: maximum 40 people. Suitable for auditions and large rehearsals.

The ESU’s aims are: the mutual advancement of education of the English-speaking peoples of the world, in particular respecting their heritage, traditions and aspirations, the events and issues of t

The London Early Years Foundation website provides information about its Westminster based nurseries:

Provides primary care to homeless people. Services include GP, nursing and psychiatric clinics, specialist substance use nursing services, dentistry, podiatry.

A Spiritual Healing session is held on Wednesdays, 10am – 12.30pm.

Offers study courses, an online bookshop and a directory of Spiritual Healers.

Chair: Amanda Feeny.

HDRA covers Harrowby, Brendon, Cato, Molyneux and Shouldham Streets plus Crawford Place. Membership open to residents and businesses.

The Holcroft Court Residents’ Association can be contacted directly via their email address or via the Marylebone Estate Office.

International Students House (ISH) is a student residence and a social, cultural and recreational centre. ISH is a charity with the aim of improving international understanding and friendship.

International Students House (ISH) is a student residence and a social, cultural and recreational centre. ISH is a charity with the aim of improving international understanding and friendship.

Kemp House Residents’ Association is in the Soho area and can be contacted via the Soho Estate Office.

The LCCA fosters a close working relationship with Westminster City Council, government agencies and interest groups for the improvement of the Chinatown area with the aim of its becoming the most

The London Chinese Community Centre aims to improve the quality of life and well-being of the Chinese community, particularly the disadvantaged, to empower members of the Chinese community and to w

Offers full-time and part-time courses at Further Education, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level and a wide range of specialist fashion short courses.

The London Fo Guang Temple is a branch of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Taiwan, which advocates Humanistic Buddhism.

The temple is open daily for services.

London Westminster Lions Club is part of Lions International, a world wide voluntary service organisation with over 46,000 clubs in 193 countries.

Londondiver is a Westminster based diving club affiliated to BSAC (British Sub Aqua Clubs).

The club offers full dive training as well as an active diving and social programme.

Food Market: Monday, 11-5pm.

Antiques and Collectables Market: Tuesday, 10-6pm.

Arts and Crafts Market: Wednesday to Saturday, 10-6pm.

The London temple of the Hindu Hare Krishna sect.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Temple. See website for visitor information, including the Sunday Love Feast.

Event type: concerts, rehearsals, conferences, meetings, seminars, workshops.

There is a separate venue nearby in Princes Street.

Regent Hall

Aims to provide low cost rented housing in the heart of London for people in housing need.

Provides the following types of tenancy:

The principal aims of the Soho Society are to protect the interests of residents and businesses and to enhance the local environment.

Event type: casting sessions, meetings, rehearsals, workshops, showcases, performances, conferences, weddings, receptions, readings, filming, award ceremonies.

Event type: receptions, meetings, seminars, workshops, rehearsals, performance, product launches, classes, demonstrations, lunches and dinners.

Membership is open to anyone (including businesses, corporations and institutions) who lives, works or has an interest in St Marylebone.

Rooms can be rented Monday to Saturday, but not Sundays. There is normally someone in the office to take bookings on Monday to Friday.

Founded in 1985 to celebrate the life and work of William Blake, engraver, painter, poet and prophet.

Event type: conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars, study, training, receptions, wedding receptions, parties, bar/bat mitzvah’s, dinners, launches.

The Polyramblers is a London based walking group. Although it has an historical association with the University of Westminster but membership is open to everyone.

Established in 1799, the Institution is concerned with the public understanding of science through lectures for adults and children, workshops, master-classes, seminars, exhibitions and televised C

Offers lectures and courses covering a range of subjects including theosophy, reincarnation, meditation, spiritual ecology, numerology and esoteric science.

The university is structured across four campuses and offers graduate and postgraduate courses in the following subject areas:

Vale Royal House Residents’ Association is in the Covent Garden area and can be contacted via the Soho Estate Office.

West London College is a specialist arts foundation college offering foundation courses in fashion and fine art.

One of five social services offered by the West London Mission. As well as the day centre they run a helpline for members of the public who are concerned about a rough sleeper.

The Westbourne Forum was created in 2004 by the Paddington Development Trust to support the Westbourne Green Neighbourhood Plan.

Provides accommodation and support for Indian students.

A mixed hostel, offering short and long term accommodation to adults, families, students, teachers and tourists.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer groups covering ages from 6 to 18.

Part of Westminster’s network of Scout organisations. Includes Beaver, Cub and Scout groups covering ages from 6 to 18.

The contact for the Carlton Hill Estate Residents’ Association is Leo Falek who can be reached via the St John’s Wood Estate Office.

Drop-in-Centre for the over 50s and the retired. Lunch available daily and other other refreshments throughout the day.

The Cockpit houses a unique, purpose built, black-box theatre with a number of spaces available for hire.

The City of Westminster College’s performing arts course is based at the Cockpit Theatre.

Courses include: 

The London Early Years Foundation website provides information about its Westminster based nurseries:

Headteacher: Louisa Lochner.

Roll: 625

A mixed primary school. Pupils aged 3 – 11.

EYFS nursery and reception classes.

Kids Westminster provides a home learning service for children under three with disabilities.

The Lilestone Co-op contact is Philomena Conway.

The Lisson Green Tenants and Residents’ Association can be contacted directly or via the Greenside Community Centre.

The Marylebone Bangladesh Society (MBS) aims to promote and improve the economic well being of the Bangladeshi community in the Church Street, Marylebone and St John’s Wood areas.

Neighbourcare is a befriending organisation offering a range of services to people, especially older people, living in NW8, W9 (St John’s Wood, Maida Vale), and nearby areas.

Offers lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced, supervised practice and private tuition.

The predominant game at St John’s Wood Bridge and Social Club is cut-in Chicago.

Denomination: Baptist.

Pastor: Chris Hawthorne.

The Church is on the ground floor of Storey Court, 39 St John’s Wood Road, NW8, on the corner of Hamilton Close.

Formed in 1963 to conserve the unique character of the neighbourhood. The Society presents residents’ views to Westminster City Council and to developers.

The St. Martin in the Fields Almshouse is located in St. John’s Wood, and is a modern block of 19 unfurnished flats. These are mainly one bedroom flats and a small number of studios.

There are 19 units in the block. None are suitable for wheelchair users. Three of the units are self-contained bedsits on the ground floor.

Managed by Citywest Homes, the Greenside Community Centre serves as a hub of social, educational and leisure activity for local people in the Church Street ward.

The Liberal Jewish Synagogue complex provides purpose-built facilities for private parties, weddings and receptions. It also offers commercial amenities for meetings, classes and conferences.

Event type: meetings, receptions, dinners, launches, performances, exhibitions.

Studio: up to 60 people.

Gallery: up to 200 people.

The contact for the Townshend Estate Residents’ Association is Nancy Butcher who can be reached on 020 7722 9431 or via the Estate Office.

The contact for the Townshend Estate Residents’ Association is Nancy Butcher who can be reached on 020 7722 9431 or via the Estate Office.

The clubhouse provides facilities, activities, support and advice for the local community. It also offers its resources for local community groups.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

Arachne Greek Cypriot Women’s Group is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that aims to improve the quality of life and well being of Greek Cypriot and Greek women and their families.

The Over 50s club meets on Tuesdays during term time, between 1.30pm and 3.45pm.

Activities include:

The Youth Group for ages 8 to 14/15 meets every Tuesday from after school to 6pm.

Activities include:

The Centre provides events, classes, activities and a place to meet to people of all ages. No membership is required to attend before 18:00.

A club for single professional Londoners. Cultural, sporting and social events organised daily in and around London throughout the year.

The Lisson Green Tenants and Residents’ Association can be contacted directly or via the Greenside Community Centre.

The Ashridge Circle Member

The London Intervarsity Club offers sports, cultural and social events every month for professional people.

Activities include:

The London Welsh Trust is a charitable organisation whose objective is to promote Welsh culture in London.

London Westminster Lions Club is part of Lions International, a world wide voluntary service organisation with over 46,000 clubs in 193 countries.

Phab is a national charity which promotes and encourages people of all abilities to come together with the aim of complete inclusion within the wider community.

Phab is a national charity which promotes and encourages people of all abilities to come together with the aim of complete inclusion within the wider community.

Phab is a national charity which promotes and encourages people of all abilities to come together with the aim of complete inclusion within the wider community.

The Centre is open to everyone, no membership required.

St Paul’s Church Centre is a community centre providing activities, classes, support and advice through a number of local groups.

The Gaelic Society is a charity that aims to preserve the language, music, literature and culture of the Gael.

The clubhouse provides facilities, activities, support and advice for the local community. It also offers its resources for local community groups.

The Centre provides events, classes, activities and a place to meet to people of all ages. No membership is required to attend before 18:00.

The KCC is a voluntary refugee organisation providing advice, information and assistance to members of the Kurdish Community in the following areas:

The Marylebone Bangladesh Society (MBS) aims to promote and improve the economic well being of the Bangladeshi community in the Church Street, Marylebone and St John’s Wood areas.

Paddington Development Trust (PDT) is a London Social Enterprise working for citizens and community enterprises in Paddington, North Westminster.

The Centre is open to everyone, no membership required.

St Paul’s Church Centre is a community centre providing activities, classes, support and advice through a number of local groups.

Managed by Citywest Homes, the Greenside Community Centre serves as a hub of social, educational and leisure activity for local people in the Church Street ward.