Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens Association

01225464165

BEMSCA works to add life to the years of the over 50's from the BME community across BANES

BEMSCA was established in September 1993 initially to provide a luncheon club service for older members of the Caribbean, Asian and Chinese communities within Bath and North East Somerset. BEMSCA offers space where older people can meet and socialise with people from a similar ethnic background to themselves. They can also access advice and information on a broad range of health, housing and welfare issues which can be a lifeline to communities who do not speak English as their first language.

Why the community needs us
We run a day care centre and outreach programme which supports members who are unable to leave their home because of their health or disability. Through the employment of part time project workers plus a team of volunteers, we work with representatives across a broad range of services including banks, utility services, healthcare, legal advice and support to ensure members can make informed decisions about issues that affect their quality of life.

Our impact on the community
BEMSCA services over 350 members and their families to ensure that the needs of the BME community have been considered. Demand on our services is very high and we are looking to develop work across a broad range of ethnic groups.

Volunteers needed

Looking for help with research, event co-ordination, basic compute work

What your gift could provide

£15

pays towards a selection of games played at the weekly day care centre

£45

pays one hour of specialist care and support from for our outreach worker

£149

pay for a specialist sewing machine for use within the craft club.

Fundraise for us!

Charity Information

Bath Ethnic Minority Senior Citizens Association

Telephone: 01225464165

Address: Fairfield House, 2 Kelston Road,, Bath Somerset BA2 3QJ

Registered charity no.: 1090914