Welcome to the Roma Support Group (RSG)

The Roma Support Group is a community organisation working with East European Roma refugees and migrants since 1998.

The origins of the organisation and its ethos are strongly based within the grass root movement of the Roma community in London. The RSG was established by the Roma people and it is led by them today.

Since its humble origins of working from private kitchens and sitting-rooms, the RSG has moved on to become a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. We are now working with over 700 Roma families in London, (mainly in East London), offering them a variety of services, mobilising a community through volunteering schemes and promoting an understanding of Roma culture in the UK.

Mission Statement

Our aim is to improve the quality of life for Roma refugees/migrants and to advance the education of the public about Roma arts, history and culture. It is also our objective to make the public aware of the discrimination and problems faced by Roma through cultural and informative events, publications etc. We are helping Roma to overcome prejudice, isolation, low individual and social esteem and vulnerability by:

offering advice and support on welfare, debt, housing and employment matters
organizing volunteers’ activities, which promote health and well-being of the Roma community
providing education support in accessing primary, secondary and further education
organising social inclusion schemes for Roma children and youths, i.e. indoor and outdoor sport activities, visual art workshops, performance art workshops and individual mentoring schemes
running cultural activities and schemes for Roma adults and children
promoting the understanding of Roma culture through organising events, workshops, publicity and the dissemination of information