Apna Ghar

What They Do

Apna Ghar is a charity run by and for minority ethnic women living in South Tyneside. By providing a wide range of opportunities, Apna Ghar aims to develop confidence and empower women to recognise their full potential, whilst allowing them to maintain their cultural identity.

 We offer a wide range of programs & support services to ethnic minority women within the South Tyneside area. Whether you need help with learning English, meet like-minded people at our social events or learn new skills, we have programmes that can help you achieve your aims. Our centre is based in the heart of South Shields with easy access to the town centre and great transport links.

 The centre was established in 1987 by the charity’s founder Vimla Storey, who sadly passed away in September 2020. Vimla provided socialisation opportunities through English classes, the exchange of recipes, cookery, sewing and knitting. This was all done from the home of Vimla’s niece, Shiela Hussain, from the late 1970s until the current building was procured with the help of Director of Public Health and Council in 1987.

Areas of operation

South Tyneside

Led by and for:

Led by and for women

Specialism

Black and Minoritised

Website address/Contact Link

South Shields | Apna Ghar Minority Ethnic Women’s Centre | England