West London Welcome

Who we are

West London Welcome is a community centre run for and with refugees, migrants, people seeking asylum, and other locals.

We work together with local people to provide a safe, positive experience of community to reduce isolation, build inclusion and confidence, and challenge injustice. Every week we provide community support, English classes, advice, hot food, a foodbank, clothing, childcare, and social and creative activities. We take a holistic approach to support the needs of our members, from the practical and social to the emotional and playful.

West London Welcome offers:

• A safe social space. People will find warmth and community at our centre in Hammersmith.

• A wide range of classes, activities, and support:
  • English classes
  • Advice, casework and advocacy on housing, benefits, asylum support, health, education, and other issues
  • Hot lunch cooked by members of our community
  • Foodbank
  • Creative activities - art, knitting, drumming
  • Childcare
  • Book and poetry club
  • Exercise - fitness and yoga
  • Community gardening
  • Outings around London