Brent Irish Advisory Service

Who we are

Through the provision of high quality services we strive to improve the well being of the Irish community in Brent. We do this by promoting opportunity, social integration, independence and equality.

BIAS was set up in 1978 as a response to the welfare needs of the Irish community, the largest immigrant community in London. Our aim is to work towards improving the quality of life of the Irish community primarily in Brent.

We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our Active Ageing Clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £1 million in extra income every year for the most vulnerable and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for possible further expansion in 2024 and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding.

Our culture and values

We have supported England’s largest Irish community for over 45 years and the Irish community come to us first and foremost. BIAS makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life. Our impact and value for money is demonstrated throughout all our projects.

We offer a variety of services to improve the wellbeing of the Irish community. Our free advice project gives people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward — whoever they are and whatever their problem. Our active ageing project helps improve community health and engagement, while our volunteer scheme provides support and companionship to older people who live on their own.

We adapt and change as the needs of our community change. We always go the extra mile to make sure that we are providing our community with the best possible services, and we are excited by the opportunities and challenges that come with being a small and agile charity. BIAS has exciting plans for expansion in 2024.

We put people at the centre of everything we do. Our organisation is built on an ethos of hospitality and inclusivity, and we offer a warm and compassionate welcome to all. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and know that community wellbeing starts with our own staff.