Organisations Data Bank
British/Iranian Organisations Data Bank List
This Community Directory is a listing of known organisations and groups that cater for British-Iranians and other Persian-speaking members of our society.
It is our aim to facilitate connections, promote partnerships and to signpost members of our community to services that best cater for their needs.
Ultimately, we like to see all sections of our community supported and integrated.
The development of this listing is continuous, as we review and update to ensure it is comprehensive and up to date.
There is no doubt there are other organisations in existence that should be listed, but are missing in this Directory.
Details in this listing are obtained through desk research and the information is already in the public domain.
راهنمای سازمان ها و گروه های اجتماعی،فرهنگی، عملی و غیر انتفاعی فارسی زبانان بریتانیا
این راهنما شامل سازمان ها و گروه هائی است که به ایرانیان و سایر اقوام فارسی زبان مقیم بریتانیا خدمات ارائه می کنند.
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Animal Welfare Charities
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Persian Rescue | N/A | Rescues, rehabilitates, educates and rehomes Persian cats. | www.london-persian-rescue.co.uk |
Academic Institutions and Charities
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omid Trust | N/A | Currently co-funds the Omid Cambridge Scholarship at the University of Cambridge, in partnership with the Cambridge Trust. The scholarship is available to Iranian students for one-year taught masters degrees | www.omidtrust.com |
| SOAS Iranian Society | N/A | An informal, open and casual platform for all things Iran-related at SOAS. | www.soasunion.org/activities/society/6631/ |
| British Institute of Persian Studies (BIPS) | موسسه ایرانشناسی بریتانیا | To promote and encourage the study of Iran, its history, civilisation and culture in all periods, including the archaeology of Iran | www.bips.ac.uk |
| SOAS (Centre for Iranian Studies) | N/A | - | www.soas.ac.uk/smei-cis/members |
| Oxford University, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Persian Studies | N/A | - | www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/persian-0 |
| Edinburgh University (Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies) (PersianStudies) | N/A | - | www.ed.ac.uk/literatures-languages-cultures/islamic-middle-eastern/undergraduates/studying-persian |
| Persia Educational Foundation | N/A | - | www.persia.education |
| St. Andrews University (Institute of Iranian Studies) | N/A | - | www.iranian.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| Corpus Inscriptionum Iranicarum | N/A | An association devoted to the collection and publication of Iranian inscriptions and documents. | www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/projects/academy-research-projects-corpus-inscriptionum-iranicarum |
| University of Exeter (Centre for Persian and Iranian Studies) | N/A | - | www.socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/iais/research/centres/cpis/ |
| Ancient India & Iran Trust (Cambridge) | N/A | An independent specialist library based in Cambridge. | www.indiran.org |
Business and Professional Associations
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjoman | N/A | - | www.anjoman.co.uk |
| Iranian Women's Association (IWA) | انجمن زنان ایرانی | UK based international members association for Iranian women. Aims to build a global network of Iranian female professionals. Networking events, seminars and mentorship. | www.iranianwomenassociation.com |
Charities working in Iran from UK
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doostan | دوستان | - | www.doostan.co.uk |
| Panah Ltd (previously Iran's Children Charity) | خیریه کودکان پناه | - | www.panahchildrencharity.org |
| Mohammad Salehi Medical Fund | بنیاد محمد صالحی | - | www.irancharity.org.uk |
| Kahrizak London | N/A | Make grants to Kahrizak Charity Foundation in Iran (https://kahrizakcharity.com/en/). New Years (Norooz) fundraising Bazaars are held in London. | - |
| Laila Salehzehi Charitable Foundation | N/A | - | www.lailafoundation.org |
| Omid Mehr (Omid Foundation) | N/A | - | www.omidfoundation.com |
| Popli Khalatbari Charitable foundation | N/A | - | www.pkcf.com |
| Friends of the Iranian Haemophilia Society/ Arjan Ala Charitable Trust (AACT) | N/A | Supporting the charitable work of the Iranian Comprehensive Haemophilia Care Centre in Iran. | - |
| Kaveh Foundation (previously named Iranian Aid) | N/A | Predominantly helps people living in Fars State, Iran. | - |
| Mehr Cultural Foundation | N/A | To provide assistance and support for children and young adults from impoverished households and families in connection with their education, health and well being through financial or material supportal grants | www.mehrculturalfoundation.co.uk |
| Science & Arts Foundation (SAF) | N/A | To provide the youth of the developing world with educational opportunities, particularly in information technology and internet, enjoyed in the industrial world. | - |
Cultural Organisations
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjoman Sokhan (registered as a UK charity under the name Forum Iran) | انجمن سخن | - | www.sokhan.co.uk |
| British Institute of Persian Studies (BIPS) | موسسه ایرانشناسی بریتانیا | To promote and encourage the study of Iran, its history, civilisation and culture in all periods, including the archaeology of Iran | www.bips.ac.uk |
| Centre for the promotion of Persian Language and Literature | N/A | Promoting Persian Language and culture through out London and UK. | www.cppll.com/about-us |
| Iran Heritage Foundation | N/A | TO HELP PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE RICH CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF IRAN. | www.iranheritage.org |
| Iran Society | N/A | - | www.iransociety.org |
| Iranian Community and Farsi Speaking Association of Bournemouth (Dorset) | N/A | Promoting Persian culture and languages. Reach out to people of Persian (Iranian) origin to enhance confidence and for empowerment. Network between and within communities to improve cohesion. Advocate and support family values. Promote mental and physical well-being. | - |
| Jaleh Esfahani Cultural Foundation | بنیاد فرهنگی ژاله اصفهانی | - | www.jalehesfahani.com |
| Library for Iranian Studies/Caspian Cultural Centre | کتابخانه مطالعات ایرانی | - | www.iranianlibrary.org.uk |
| Magic of Persia | N/A | Promotes Iranian art and culture to a wider audience outside of Iran, and strives to make a notable contribution to its long-term advancement worldwide. This is accomplished by establishing programmes in modern and contemporary Iranian art, music, media and academia in partnership with world-class institutions. | www.magicofpersia.com/index.php?rel=about_us |
| Persian-Welsh Cultural Society | خانه ایرانیان ولز | Organising and holding regular events to celebrate traditional Persian yearly events; Running of Persian library with over 2000 Persian books; Running of regular monthly poetry nights; film and discussion sessions; Provision of computers and internet. Educational and training workshops. Farsi and IT classes for interested parties. | - |
| Iranian Community Service | N/A | Providing recreation and leisure facilities for the benefit of the Iranian Community in Enfield | - |
| Dorood | N/A | To provide new artists such as musicians painters and actors with facilities and space to work from. Operates in Ealing. | www.dorood.co.uk |
| Inter Cultural Centre | N/A | To promote cultural cohesion through educational activities across religious and cultural boundaries within the context of humanitarian endeavors based on the principles of Human Rights | www.interculturalcentre.org |
| Ancient India & Iran Trust (Cambridge) | N/A | An independent specialist library based in Cambridge. | www.indiran.org |
| Toos Foundation | بنیاد توس | - | www.toosfoundation.com |
Elderly Clubs and Services
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farsophone Association | انجمن فارسوفون در بریتانیا | Gatherings for older people | www.farsophone.org.uk |
| Iranian Welfare Association | مرکز همیاری ایرانیان | Gatherings for older people | www.ukiwa.org |
| Inspired | N/A | Befriending for the elderly to help relieve them from isolation | www.inspired-humans.com |
| Persian Care Centre | انجمن شاهین | Gatherings for older people | www.shahinpersiancarecentre.co.uk/home/4594474891 |
Film and Theater
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| UKIFF (United Kingdom Iranian Film Foundation) | N/A | Organise the London Iranian Film Festival; an annual, independent film festival held in London in the autumn. | www.ukiff.org.uk |
| Kooch Foundation | بنیاد کوچ | Kooch Foundation is a support group for all Iranian artists who are based in the UK and across Europe. | www.koochfoundation.com |
| Jasmin Films | N/A | - | www.jasminfilms.com |
| Parsa Productions/Parsa Theatre Company | N/A | Producing and staging theatre Production in Farsi as well as English. Theatre workshops for elderly Farsi speakers; identifying and challenging problems such as isolation, depression and integration through comedy. | - |
Medical/Disability & Health Organisations
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Area of Work | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iranian Disability Support Association (IDSA) | اانجمن حمایت از معلولین ایرانی | Provides advice and information on disability to Iranian and Farsi speaking disabled people, their carers and families. Other services include: form filling, interpreting and translation. | www.iraniandsa.org/index.php/farsi/ |
| Iranian Medical Society UK | انجمن پزشکی ایرانیان مقیم بریتانیا | Supports the Persian speaking medical community in the UK | www.iranianmedicalsociety.org.uk |
| British Iranian Medical Association (BIMA) | N/A | Membership is open to all UK doctors, dentists, medical and dental students, as well as any other interested healthcare professionals. | www.facebook.com/BIMAUK |
| Mohammad Salehi Medical Fund | بنیاد محمد صالحی | - | www.irancharity.org.uk |
| Farsophone Association | انجمن فارسوفون در بریتانیا | Provides counselling and psychotherapy services | www.farsophone.org.uk |
| Persian Care Centre | انجمن شاهین | - | http://www.shahinpersiancarecentre.co.uk/home/4594474891 |
| The Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Health Forum | N/A | - | www.bmehf.org.uk |
| Chrysalis Craft Coventry | N/A | Run sessions and activities to help with healing, using art and different artistic methods for wellbeing. Focussing on disadvantaged adult women immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. | www.chrysaliscov.com |
| Friends of the Iranian Haemophilia Society/ Arjan Ala Charitable Trust (AACT) | N/A | Supporting the charitable work of the Iranian Comprehensive Haemophilia Care Centre in Iran. | - |
| Multilingual Wellbeing Services (MWS) | N/A | "Work to promote mental health and wellbeing in linguistic and culturally appropriate ways to all ethnic groups across the borough of Barnet." | www.multilingualwellbeing.org.uk |
Music
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Jashnvarah Moseghi London | جشنوارۀ موسیقی ایرانی لندن | www.facebook.com/jashnvareh.moseghi |
| Navahang | استودیو نواهنگ | www.navahang.com |
| Sornai Music School | N/A | www.sornai.co.uk/about-us |
Publishing/Newspapers and Magazines
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Mehri Publishing | نشر مهری | www.mehripublication.com |
| Satrap Publishing | انتشارات ساتراپ | www.satrap.co.uk |
Refugee/Community Organisations
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnet Refugee Service | N/A | Various services to all refugees from all countries including Iran | www.b-r-s.org.uk |
| Iranian Community Centre (Barnet) | کانون ایرانیان | Based in Barnet. Provides advice and information and referral services to Iranians and other Farsi speakers in the fields of immigration, welfare, education, self-employment, Business Advice, youth issues | - |
| The Community Network Group (CNG) | N/A | Offers information and advice on immigration, welfare and housing. Also organises cultural activities. | www.cng.org.uk |
| Iranian Association | جامعۀ ایرانیان | Provides tailored services for adults, young and older people dealing with over 20,000 requests annually for information/advice on a wide range of issues such as education, citizenship, health, welfare, immigration, culture and arts/crafts. | www.iranianassociation.org.uk |
| Iranian Welfare Association | مرکز همیاری ایرانیان | Advice, advocacy and information; Education and Skills training. Particularly in the borough of Haringey. | www.ukiwa.org |
| Farsophone Association | انجمن فارسافون در بریتانیا | Provides welfare and legal service | www.inspired-humans.com |
| Persian Advice Bureau | N/A | Provides assistance and advocacy to asylum seekers and those granted refugee status in the UK, in particular Iranians and Farsi speakers. | www.facebook.com/persianadvicebureau |
| Iranian Advisory & Support Agency | N/A | Operates in north London | - |
| Chrysalis Craft Coventry | N/A | Run sessions and activities to help with healing, using art and different artistic methods for wellbeing. Focussing on disadvantaged adult women immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. | www.chrysaliscov.com |
| The Persian Home | N/A | Promotion of social inclusion, for the public benefit among people who are refugees and asylum seekers in particular but not exclusively those of an iranian origin and their families resident in the united kingdom who are socially excluded on the grounds of their social and economic position, in particular but not exclusively by providing education and training in the english language | - |
| Inspired | N/A | Assist new arrivals into the UK with integration into the community, for instance through the facilitation of community activities and events. Provide advice, advocacy, counselling and information. | www.inspired-humans.com |
| Paiwand (Afghan Association Paiwand Ltd) | N/A | Supporting refugees in North West London | www.paiwand.com |
Persian Schools
| School's Name | نام مدرسه به فارسی | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Tarbiyat School | مدرسه زبان فارسی تربیت | www.tarbiyat.co.uk |
| Samad Behrangi School | مدرسه فارسی صمد بهرنگی | www.behrangischool.co.uk |
| Persian Language Online | N/A | www.persianlanguageonline.com |
| Hadaf School | مدرسه ایرانی هدف | www.hadafpersianschool.co.uk |
| Persian classes at the Iranian Libary | انستیتوآموزش زبان و ادبیات فارسی | www.persianinstitute.co.uk/en/about |
| Kanoon Iran | کانون ایران | www.kanooniran.org.uk |
| Persian-Welsh Cultural Society | خانه ایرانیان ولز | - |
| Rustam School | مدرسه رستم | www.en.rustamschool.co.uk |
| Razi School | مدرسه ایرانی رازی | www.razischooluk.weebly.com |
| MTO International Persian School (online) | مدرسه فارسی MTO | www.mtopersianschool.com/en |
| Hafez Persian School | آموزشگاه فارسی آموزی حافظ | www.hafezpersianschool.co.uk/About |
| Reeshe Persian School Cambridge | مدرسه فارسی ریشه | www.educ.cam.ac.uk/networks/cricle/languages/schools/persian |
| Liverpool Ferdowsi Farsi School | مدرسه فردوسی لیورپول | www.icsliverpool-farsischool.com/School_e/index.html |
Women's Organisations and Experts
| Organisation | نام سازمان به فارسی | Activities | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iranian Welfare Association | مرکز همیاری ایرانیان | Self Help Groups for Women | www.ukiwa.org |
| Iranian Women's Association (IWA) | انجمن زنان ایرانی | UK based international members association for Iranian women. Aims to build a global network of Iranian female professionals. Networking events, seminars and mentorship. | www.iranianwomenassociation.com |
| Refugee Women's Association | N/A | Refugee Women's Association works to empower and enable refugee, migrant and asylum seeking women with their journey to integration. | www.refugeewomen.org.uk |
| Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO) | سازمان دفاع از حقوق زنان ایرانی و کرد،IKWRO | IKWRO provides advice, support, advocacy and referrals in Arabic, Kurdish, Dari and Farsi to women and girls living in Britain, in particular helping women facing domestic violence, forced marriage, 'honour'-based violence and female genital mutilation (FGM). Also provides training, International conferences, seminars, and counselling in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic and English. | www.ikwro.org.uk |
| Chrysalis Craft Coventry | N/A | Run sessions and activities to help with healing, using art and different artistic methods for wellbeing. Focussing on disadvantaged adult women immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. | www.chrysaliscov.com |
| Inspired | N/A | Provide support and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Help victims with legal and welfare problems. | www.inspired-humans.com |
| Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation (MEWSO) | N/A | Supports Middle Eastern, North African and Asian women in London to rebuild their lives | www.mewso.org |
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