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 West 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, the largest immigrant community 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 extend the quality of life for  people as they age and continue to participate in the community.Â
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 project can help you with welfare issues
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
Useful Irish organisations who work in partnership with BIAS
Our Impact in 2022
350+
Over 350 welfare advice clients supported in 2300 sessionsÂ
£1.2 million
Over £1.2 million of benefits and entitlements secured for our clientsÂ
70+
Supported 70 people to get online through digital skills trainingÂ
189
189 members of the a
Active Aging ClubÂ
77
Over 70 people helped with Irish-specific issues
67
Over 60 clients supported with their housing issuesÂ
232
232 people helped with benefit entitlementsÂ
What’s On
See our events, clinics and opening times
Latest News
What’s new at BIAS
The Heart of BIAS: How Volunteers Like Maria Make a Difference Every Day Â
At the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS), we are proud to support people every day, offering essential services that make […]
The Volunteer Project at BIAS
In August 2023, BIAS decided to start the Volunteer Project, inspired by a desire to create opportunities for people to […]
Head of Operations
Willesden, Greater London (On-site) £37,000 – £42,000 per year Full-time Permanent Job description This is an exciting opportunity for a […]
Christmas Party 2022
On 8 December 2022, we held our annual Christmas Party at the Clayton Crown Hotel. It was attended by over […]