UCRA is a charity, training, consultancy and research organisation with a specialism in BME needs and literacy. UCRA designs and delivers a range of courses which enable people to develop their skills, to strengthen their awareness and self-confidence, and to secure qualifications and employment. It was established in 1984 with initial aim of helping those deported from Uganda and now serves as a gateway for all Africans specifically and BAMEs in the UK in general, including refugees and asylum seekers. UCRA also works with networks and partnerships of similar aims. Their services include:
- Basic skills training (ESOL, IT, literacy and numeracy)
- Immigration casework
- Counselling
- Youth Services
- Health promotions (HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases) through education/awareness and support groups
- Promotion of volunteering and work experience
- Advice, advocacy and assistance in accessing services such as benefits, registering with GPs, schools and social services
UCRA serves all of London - the details given below are for its main office, but it also has a West London office at the following address and phone number:
Design Works Building
Park Parade (off Ruckligde Avenue)
Harlesden
NW10 4HT
Tel: 020 8963 1370
Address:
Selby Centre, Selby Road, Tottenham, N17 8JL
Area serviced:
Pan-London
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 10.30am-5.30pm
Who is it for:
African people specifically, members of BAME communities more generally
Languages:
English, Luganda, Swahili, French
How to apply:
Self referral
Train/tube:
White Hart Lane (Overground, National Rail)