The Abbey Community Association

020 7227 0642

Established in 1948 to promote healthy and cohesive communities across south Westminster

The Abbey Community Association Ltd (ACAL) supports communities to improve their quality of life by promoting health, wellbeing & community cohesion. We have over 3000 members/service users reflecting the diverse ethnic & cultural backgrounds of people living in south Westminster. We deliver South Westminster Action Network, Resilient Families Partnership and Westminster Rough Sleeper Network to facilitate joint working, better communication and improved services to increase quality of life & health outcomes for local communities.

Why the community needs us
ACAL manages the Abbey Centre as the main community hub in south Westminster, offering a broad range of community services and activities for all ages and backgrounds. These include physical activity, health promotion, language classes, employment support, advice and information, homeless welfare services and a comprehensive volunteering programme. By facilitating the networks, we improve joint working, shared resources, awareness of access to local services, signposting and referrals.

Our impact on the community
We have a proven track record of delivering highly effective and much-needed services which achieve transformative positive change for the local community. In 2016, our services were subject to an independent Social Return On Investment review which found that for every £1 invested by funders, ACAL generated £9 of social return. Our activities & services proved improved confidence, skills, quality of life, health & wellbeing, community cohesion, and reduced social isolation for local residents.

Volunteers needed

We run a wide range of services and courses to promote healthy and cohesive local communities. We are looking for volunteers with a variety of skills to support this.

What your gift could provide

£5

pays for massage therapy at our monthly meetings for an unpaid carer

£25

pays for meals for 1 person for 1 month at our Homeless Welfare Service

£100

pays for entertainment & refreshments for 80 older people at our Tea Dance

Charity Information

The Abbey Community Association

Telephone: 020 7227 0642

Address: 34 Great Smith Street, London London SW1P 3BU