Pakistan Youth & Community Centre

General information

We aim to improve the lives of people who face many disadvantages. We provide support for older people with social activities and to improve their health. We provide support for people who do not work because of unemployment, ill health or age. The centre is very well known for holding regular karate classes and representing the community on a country wide basis. Regular indoor sports, healthy eating classes and yoga classes are held and are very popular within the community. Coach trips are arranged for the young and elderly to various destinations. This helps to tackle the problem of isolation. PAL centre is also used by the local councillors for their surgeries.

PAL centre works to promote towards three main priorities, which are social inclusion for disadvantaged people, support and friendship for elderly people, and positive recreational and educational activities for younger people who live in an economically deprived area.

The centre is particularily keen in enhancing the activities for the elderly. Every Friday after prayers, meal for elderly members of the community is provided. This is becoming very popular and we are now actively seeking funding to expand this facilities to more than once a week. A range of activities takes place at the Pakistan centre which the members and their families are encouraged to take part in. A variety of sport social and educational interests are covered. For example:
• Badminton,
• Table tennis,
• Five a side football,
• Tai- chi classes
• Sewing classes
• Old People Luncheon Club
• Karate
• Ladies Zumba Classes
• Gym for ladies and gents
• Cricket
• Chess & Cards