National services:

Women's Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

Refuge www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/en

Samaritans www.samaritans.org

Local services:

Women and girls network - Ealing: www.wgn.org.uk

0207 610 4678

EACH counselling and support - Ealing & Hounslow

https://eachcounselling.org.uk 0208 577 6059

IMECE Women's centre https://imece.org.uk

(Turkish, Kurdish & Cypriot Turkish women and Black Asian, Minority Ethnic Refugee (BAMER)

Southall Black Sisters https://southallblacksisters.org.uk

Asian Women Resource Centre www.asianwomencentre.org.uk

IKWRO https://ikwro.org.uk

(Specialist support for Middle Eastern, North African (MENA) and Afghan women and girls living in the UK)

London Black Women's Project https://www.lbwp.co.uk

(Support for BAME women experiencing domestic abuse)

Midaye https://www.midaye.org.uk

SAFE (Supportive Action for Families in Ealing)

Referrals can be made by telephone 0208 825 8000

email: ECIRS@ealing.gov.uk

Community hubs have been set up in these areas:

• Acton Library, Everyone Active, Acton Centre, W3 6NE. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm

• Ealing Central Library, Ealing Broadway Shopping centre, W5 5JY. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm

• Northolt Library, Church Road, UB5 5AS. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm

• Southall Library, The Dominion Centre, UB2 4BQ. Open Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm and 2-5pm.

Pop along to discuss your data needs.

Does your child like football? Do they enjoy team games?

Although there'll still be a focus on online safety, we're now introducing some wider topics and themes into our resources, such as mental health, wellbeing and climate change, to help keep you better informed.

Is the rise in the cost of living affecting you?

If so take a look at this holiday club.

Why not give Pitshanger FC a try.

Need free advice regarding healthy weight? ALFIE's services are designed to support families in making positive lifestyle changes together.

Are you living in a relationship that is controlling or coercive?

Ealing are offering a 12 week Freedom programme designed to help women understand what a healthy and unhealth relationship looks like.

Sign up to the free ESOL courses in Ealing.

Check out some top tips for managing the Bluesky app.

Connecting  Through the Arts – 10 Week Drama Project Starts 29th April 2025

Using the power of creative arts to bring together hard-to-reach families across Ealing. By incorporating drama, poetry, and visual art, participants both children and adults will explore their personal experiences and perceptions of Ealing: what they love, what challenges they face, and their collective aspirations for the borough.

 Share the booking Link with families here: Connecting Through The Arts Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Wellness and Support Hub for women and children 1st May 2025

The Vavengers charity in partnership with Lasting Support Foundation are running an afternoon of women-only safe support and wellness hub to receive support or to meet women in your local community. This is a space you can bring your children for a children's group play session, and when women are in the wellness session, children can enjoy a range of activities from art, music to sports therapy.

 Share the booking Link with families here: Wellness and support hub for women and girls Tickets, Thu 1 May 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

Also, do check out Lasting Support Services website and how they are supporting young people and families here: Lasting Support Services

From historical talks and drama performances to creative workshops, you are invited to take part in activities that honour the achievements, resilience and cultural contributions of black communities.

This year’s theme celebrates the strength and leadership of black communities in our borough and across the UK. It recognises the dignity, pride and power that continue to shape our shared future.

We pride ourselves on being a leading specialist within our field and offer small group and private swimming lessons.

Tel: 07947706553

Email: info@comfortaquatics.co.uk

www.comfortaquatics.co.uk

Both programmes are free and offer an exciting opportunity for young people to develop their singing, performance skills, and confidence.

 Find out more and apply here: RBO Youth Opera Programmes  

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 10 May. If you have any questions, or run into any issues completing the application form, please do get in touch at youthopera@roh.org.uk.

Come and celebrate an evening of incredible creativity and talent at the Brentford School for Girls Arts Festival.

This is a FREE entry event for the whole family, featuring a vibrant showcase of student work, live performances, and fantastic entertainment.

• Cost: FREE entry!

• When: Thursday 25th June, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

• Where: Brentford School for Girls (Parking available via Clifden Road entrance for £1, cash only)

• What's on:

  • Art, Photography & Textiles exhibition

  • Live Music & Drama performances

  • Textiles fashion show

  • Creative seller’s market & stalls galore

  • Face painting, food, drink, and an ice cream van!

Bring the family along to support our local young artists and performers. Full highlights are available in the attached flyer.

For general updates and school information, please visit https://www.brentford.hounslow.sch.uk/.

·         Date & Time: Saturday, 13 June 2026 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

·         Location: Main Hall, Brentford School for Girls

·         Tickets: Brentford Eventbrite Page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brentford-swap-save-a-community-pre-loved-shopping-event-tickets-1990322367780 

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Event 2: Ealing SWAP & SAVE

·         Date & Time: Saturday, 20 June 2026 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

·         Location: Ealing Shopping Mall & OPEN Ealing

·         Tickets: Ealing Eventbrite Page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ealing-swap-save-a-community-pre-loved-shopping-event-tickets-1990329448960