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.
Since its humble origins of working from private kitchens and sitting-rooms, the RSG has moved on to become a Registered Charity (Charity No: 1103782) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company Registration Number 4645981). We are now working with over 850 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
The mission of the Roma Support Group is:
- To improve the quality of life for Roma refugees and migrants by helping them to overcome prejudice, isolation and vulnerability.
- To make the public aware of Roma culture, heritage and current situation of Roma refugees and migrants in the UK through organising cultural and informative events; publishing newsletters, books, CDs, DVDs, etc.
In order to fulfil our mission, we are offering the following services:
- advice and support on welfare, debt, housing and employment matters
- organising 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 art and 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
The Roma Support Group is a registered charity (Charity No. 1103782) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, No. 4645981. Registered office address is: The Junction, 318 Barking Road, London, E13 8HL.