“Save the Kosmos Centre”

The Kosmos Centre (formally The Camden Cypriot Women’s Organisation) has been at the heart of our community since its establishment in 1978. We have been a focal point and a lifeline to thousands of Cypriot and Greek families, however after nearly 50 years of dedicated service to our community, today without immediate financial support, the Kosmos centre is at risk of closing its doors forever.

Why We Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Our centre was founded to support many first generation Cypriot migrants who made London their home. Today, that generation is older, more vulnerable, and increasingly isolated, their needs are greater and more complex. We are the only centre providing culturally appropriate and language specific services in the London borough of Camden and beyond;

  • Vital Advice & Advocacy:Helping our elders navigate welfare benefits, form filling, housing, healthcare and accessing mainstream services.
  • Free legal advice: A service open to all
  • Social Connection:Providing a range of activities including physical and mental health & well-being classes, encouraging social interaction and trips that are often the only time our members leave their homes in groups. Loneliness and isolation especially amongst the elderly is growing in our society, we strive to support our elderly and housebound by keeping them connected and part of the community so they feel valued.

The Crisis We Face

The “changing economic climate” has left us with a severe funding gap. Grants have been cut. We have survived decades of change, but we cannot survive this without you. If we close, our elderly mothers and grandmothers lose their “sense of belonging” and their most trusted support system.

How you can help

We are appealing to every member of the Cypriot and Greek community and the wider public – to help us keep the doors open.

  • Donate; Every contribution, no matter how small, goes directly toward keeping our core services running.
  • Partner with us; We welcome support from local businesses and company leaders.
  • Spread the word; Share our story with your friends and family.

The Kosmos Centre belongs to the community. It’s a piece of heritage keeping our culture alive and a promise to our elders that they will not be forgotten.

Please help us to ensure the doors remain open.

How to donate

Website; www.kosmoscentre.org.uk

Bank details for BACS payments or cheques made payable to “Kosmos Centre”

Account name – Kosmos Centre

Acc.no. 94510490 Sort code. 60 04 24

Contact- Koula 020 7267 7194 / 07947 115863

With gratitude

From the Management Committee, staff and volunteers

The Kosmos Centre
2c Falkland Road
NW5 2PT