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.Â
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
Take a look at some other organisations who can provide additional support.
Our Impact in 2024
440+
Over 440 welfare advice clients supported in more than 3200 sessionsÂ
£2.1 million
Over £2.1 million of benefits and entitlements secured for our clientsÂ
28
Volunteering opportunities created for 28 members of the community
213
213 members of the
Active Ageing ClubsÂ
65
65 people helped with Irish-specific issues
138
Almost 140 clients supported with their housing issuesÂ
278
Close to 280 people helped with benefit entitlementsÂ
What’s On
See our events, advice drop-ins and opening times
Latest News
What’s new at BIAS
Volunteer Week 2025 – celebrating the heart of BIAS
Volunteer Week is always a special time for us at the Brent Irish Advisory Service – a chance to reflect […]
BIAS welcomes new Chair and Vice-Chair
BIAS is delighted to announce that Eddie O’Kane and Mairead Liston have been appointed Chair and Vice-Chair of the board […]
BIAS arrives in Hornsey!
This Friday 11th April saw the launch of BIAS’s new active ageing services in Haringey borough, at the Hornsey Vale […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sinead
BIAS is always committed to providing the best service to the Irish community in Brent and beyond. In this series […]