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London Irish charity serving vulnerable community members gets 'well run' ratingNews10 May 2022London Irish charity serving vulnerable community members gets 'well run' ratingAshford Place in Cricklewood, north London, is a social inclusion charity which offers services to residents…Find out more
On BoardNews21 Jan 2022On BoardWe welcome Megan as our newest Trustee. We look forward to benefitting from Megan’s HR experience and work…Find out more
Irish charity serving most vulnerable across London launches mental health initiativeNews13 Jan 2022Irish charity serving most vulnerable across London launches mental health initiativeFounded in Cricklewood more than 40 years ago, the Irish charity helps people in Brent experiencing social i…Find out more
New wellbeing space launchedNews20 Oct 2021New wellbeing space launchedAshford Place does it again! The Mayor of Brent, Councillor Lia Colacicco, opened their state of the art con…Find out more
Karen Saunders is the latest appointee to the Ashford Place board of trusteesNews19 Jul 2021Karen Saunders is the latest appointee to the Ashford Place board of trusteesKaren Saunders, who has a long career in governance, programme management, research services and event manag…Find out more
Ashford Place appoint two new trusteesNews13 Mar 2021Ashford Place appoint two new trusteesAshford Place work to help people in Brent experiencing isolation, dementia, mental health issues and homele…Find out more
Starting important conversations and breaking taboosNews02 Feb 2021Starting important conversations and breaking taboosDavid Hennessy spoke to Ashford Place CEO Danny Maher and former Eastenders and Coronation Street actress Mi…Find out more
Cricklewood charity launches new dementia support helplineNews13 Jan 2021Cricklewood charity launches new dementia support helplineThe service is run by Ashford Place and is aimed at people with dementia, their families and anyone in the b…Find out more
ASHFORD PLACE Appoints New Co-ChairsNews26 Nov 2020ASHFORD PLACE Appoints New Co-ChairsDoug Crawford, who has held the position of Chair of the organisation since September 2006 is stepping down…Find out more
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Neasden donated meals to Brent Thrive as part of DiwaliNews12 Nov 2020BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Neasden donated meals to Brent Thrive as part of DiwaliDiwali has been a season of giving and goodwill as multiple Mutual Aid groups came together to distribute fo…Find out more
Ashford Place launch mental health initiative with MP’s helpNews27 Oct 2020Ashford Place launch mental health initiative with MP’s helpBrent Thrive, is a mental health community of people in Brent with lived experience of mental health difficu…Find out more
Michelle Collins and Ashford Place ease isolated elders’ lonelinessNews08 Sep 2020Michelle Collins and Ashford Place ease isolated elders’ lonelinessAshford Place has been doing what it can to reduce the isolation felt by elderly Irish who are still shieldi…Find out more
Cricklewood charity launches ‘Conversations with..’ a celebrity for its dementia clientsNews20 Aug 2020Cricklewood charity launches ‘Conversations with..’ a celebrity for its dementia clients“In Conversation With...” is a bimonthly interactive event where famous people chat with Ashford Place…Find out more
Charity boss runs solo marathon for Ashford PlaceNews04 May 2020Charity boss runs solo marathon for Ashford PlaceDanny was prepared to run the Milton Keynes Marathon which was supposed to take place on Sunday 3 May but ha…Find out more
TELEVISION star Michelle Collins has been appointed as an Ambassador for a dementia projectNews08 Apr 2020TELEVISION star Michelle Collins has been appointed as an Ambassador for a dementia projectWe are delighted that Michelle has agreed to support our important work to raise awareness of dementia acros…Find out more
Ashford Place join forces with Hendon FC to tackle loneliness epidemicNews20 Aug 2019Ashford Place join forces with Hendon FC to tackle loneliness epidemicLoneliness has become an epidemic in the UK affecting people of all ages, gender and backgrounds. Everyone h…Find out more
Hat Trick For Ashford Place As Patrons Pull TogetherNews02 May 2018Hat Trick For Ashford Place As Patrons Pull TogetherAshford Place, the London based charity dedicated to providing a practical, peer driven support network to t…Find out more