This is a list of local services to help you get the most out of SW1. If you would like to add your local service to this list please contact us.
3-4 Picton Place, W1U 1BJ
www.vtplc.com/chi
Capital Careers offers information, impartial advice and support about education, careers and training opportunities as well as a variety of other issues.
3-7, Arneway Street, SW1 2BG.
www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk
The Centre provides a range of services to homeless people, refugees, asylum-seekers & people in insecure or inappropriate accommodation. All services are within the one site. These include: The Drop-in Project focusing on the prevention of homelessness amongst young people aged 16-25; The Family Day Centre providing a safe play space, advice & support & a crèche facility to homeless families, refugees & families in temporary, insecure or inappropriate accommodation with children under 4; The Education Project providing ESOL & Basic Skills training, IT training (up to IBT), online learning & vocational guidance to homeless young people, homeless parents, refugees & the migrant community; The Medical Surgery offering drop-in GP and nurse, and counselling services to homeless people; The Horseferry Road Hostel an 8-bed, low-support unit for homeless people in recovery from substance misuse problems; and The Centre Hostel a 32-bed hostel for homeless young people & young people leaving care.
Office 8, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL
www.carers-network.co.uk
Carers Network Westminster (CNW) provides individual support to carers, appropriate information and advice, guidance on carers’ assessments and options for having a break. CNW runs local carers support groups and a range of activities and events for carers.
Basement Clubrooms, Tintern House, Alderney Street, SW1V 4JF
Caxton Youth Trust has a particular emphasis on the needs of young people with disabilities, including the social and emotional aspects of relationships. It aims to meet the social and informal educational needs of young people with physical or learning disabilities in Westminster.
284 Harrow Road, London, W2 525
Provide advice, health care, homeless, children and family. Training and supporting the Central African community in Westminster
Derry House, Penfold Street, NW8 8HJ
Central London Advice Service is based off the Edgware Road in Westminster and offers free and confidential generalist advice in Welfare Benefits, Housing, Debts etc available by phone, drop-in and appointment.
For more information please visit the CLAS website.
16 John Islip Street, SW1P 4JU
www.chelsea.arts.ac.uk
Chelsea College of Art and Design offers a range of full and part time courses in SW1. The college’s expertise lies in fine art, graphic design communication, interior and spatial design, textile design and research into the history and theory of visual and multimedia cultures.
As well as degree courses, an extensive range of short courses run throughout the year, including an introduction to painting and drawing, interior design, how to take better photographs, hand knitting and garden design.
The team provides information, advice support and counselling for children under 18 with disabilities, their families and their carers.
Care First, 1st floor, 215 Lisson Grove, NW8 8LF
Tel 020 7641 7521 for assessments of children at risk or in need, or if you have concerns about the abuse or neglect of a child.
121 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4LX
Weekly updated information line 08000 728 746 www.southwestminster.surestart.org
This programme works to improve the quality of life for children from birth through to 5 years of age and their families within the Sure Start South Westminster catchment area.
The programme enables families to access:
Visit the Children’s Centre website for more information.
Westminster City Council’s Children’s Information Service offers free, impartial information and guidance on children and young peoples services in the City of Westminster.
This includes Nurseries, childminders, out of school hours clubs, activities for children and young people, help with childcare costs, starting a career in childcare, and assistance with returning to work and training. For information about these services in SW1 please visit their website
Housing management issues are dealt with by Pinnacle PSG at Churchill Gardens estate office
137 Lupus St
Pimlico
London
SW1V 3HE
For more information about opening times, contact details and telephone numbers please visit the CityWest Homes website.
Churchill Gardens Road,
Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1
A youth centre with a sports and play programme for 5-19 year olds
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ
http://cwr.iwm.org.uk
The Churchill museum is dedicated to the life of Winston Churchill and is located in the Cabinet War Rooms, the underground room in which Churchill worked with his War Cabinet. Check the website for special events, performances and activities.
140 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2NE
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to residents.
21 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EA
www.cwh.org.uk
CityWest Homes manages Westminster City Council’s 22,000 homes, and are committed to providing good quality homes, safe neighbourhoods and excellent housing services for all. CityWest Homes works with its partners to deliver housing management and maintenance services to tenants and lessees through local estate offices.
Email: VitalAdvice@cwh.org.uk
CityWest Homes offers modern apprenticeships in construction and housing, business administration and Information Technology for young people aged between 16 and 24. The apprenticeship gives young people the opportunity to earn a salary and train for a qualification.
City Guardians help to make public areas safer and cleaner by patrolling the streets. They help to improve public confidence and safety by showing that public areas are cared for. Working with the police and other council staff, their visible presence can help reduce crime. Westminster City Council has two teams of City Guardians working in SW1, a Pimlico Team and a Victoria Team. For more information please visit the Westminster City Council website.
CivicWatch is an initiative that brings together the Council, the Police and a range of other partners to respond to local issues in neighbourhoods. CivicWatch aims to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime levels, resolve problems highlighted by local residents and businesses, and continue to improve the local environment. For more information and contact details please visit the Westminster City Council website.
Commonwealth netball runs organised netball leagues for all abilities in SW1. They run evening sessions at Pimlico School from 6.00 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Register on line on the Commonwealth Netball website.
Lillington Gardens Estate, Pimlico, SW1V 2LF
www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk
Connexions is a support service for 13-19 year olds, providing a variety of information and support services for young people, including college course, finding a job, personal problems and housing.
Westminster City Council runs a Considerate Builders Scheme to promote high standards on all building sites, to encourage builders to take pride in their sites, and to ensure the development proceeds without making life unpleasant for those who live and work nearby. For more information please visit the Westminster City Council website.
15 Henrietta Street, London, WC2E 8QG
www.contact-the-elderly.org
Contact the Elderly aims to alleviate the loneliness often felt by very elderly and frail people, who have no or little support from friends and family. Volunteer drivers will use their own car to pick up the same elderly people one Sunday afternoon a month and take them to a volunteer host home for an afternoon tea party. The group consists of 8 - 10 elderly people, 4 - 5 drivers and 10 - 12 hosts. It is the same group that meets every month. Contact the elderly has a national freephone number (0800 716 543) for more information.
Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution. Visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org for more information.
24 hour helpline
www.crossriverpartnership.org
Cross River Partnership (CRP) is an alliance of partners strengthening links between the two sides of the river and extending the regeneration of the south bank. The partnership comprises Better Bankside, Business Link for London, City of London, Groundwork London, Lambeth Council, Learning and Skills Council, Network Rail, Port of London Authority, South Bank Employers' Group, Southwark Council, Transport for London, The Holborn Partnership, Visit London and Westminster City Council.
www.crossriverpartnership.org
Workplace Co-ordinators offer pre-employment training, guidance and industry insights to assist with job applications and ensure that the right career choices are made in the following job sectors:
Hospitality & Tourism,
Transport,
Health,
Arts & Culture and
Construction.
They also support people once they are in work to overcome problems in the early stages, and encourage career progression through further training.
For more information about jobs in the following sectors please contact:
Hospitality & Tourism - 020 7497 8654
Transport - 020 7697 3859
Health - 020 3299 6211
Arts & Culture - 020 7928 8583
Construction - 020 8855 0123
You can also find more information on the Cross River Partnership website.