Supporting the
Irish community
since 1978
About us
Through the provision of high-quality services, we strive to improve the wellbeing of the Irish community across North London and beyond. 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, one of the largest immigrant communities in London. Our aim is to work towards improving the quality of life of Irish people and people of Irish heritage.
Our Welfare and Advocacy Service supports Irish people of all ages. We provide a service that informs our clients of their rights and welfare entitlements to ensure the best quality of life possible.
Our Active Ageing project supports older Irish people to stay healthy, active and involved in the community.
Our Volunteer Project offers a unique opportunity for people to meet new friends, gain valuable skills and make a positive impact on their local community by getting involved in a range of outreach schemes.
Get Support
Get welfare support or see what activities are available
Welfare
Our welfare advice team can help you with all your benefits and housing questions.
Active Ageing
Do you like to dance? Do you like to drink tea? Do you like to chat with Irish people? If so, you are very welcome to the club.Â
Resources
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Our Impact in 2025
500+
515 welfare advice clients supported in more than 3800 sessionsÂ
£2.5 million
Over £2.5 million of benefits and entitlements secured for our clientsÂ
31
Volunteering opportunities created for 31 members of the community
243
243 members of the
Active Ageing ClubsÂ
76
Close to 80 people helped with Irish-specific issues
156
Over 150 clients supported with their housing issuesÂ
428
Over 400 benefit entitlements cases worked onÂ
What’s On
See our events, advice drop-ins and opening times
Latest News
What’s new at BIAS
BIAS launches in Tottenham – join us to support our Active Ageing Clubs!
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Looking back on autumn with BIAS: a November round-up!
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Volunteer Week 2025 – celebrating the heart of BIAS
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