Hason Raja Centre

05/06/2025

To all our residents celebrating Eid Al-Adha, warmest wishes from Spitalfields Housing Association and the Hason Raja Centre.

11/04/2025

Our Spring/ Summer newsletter is here!

Discover what's happening at the Hason Raja Centre, get inspired with our Spring Clean checklist, and learn practical safety tips to help reduce fire risks.

Read via the SHA website:
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23/12/2024

Happy Holidays to all of our residents and to the local community

Our offices will be closed for the festive season from 1:00pm Tuesday 24th December 2024 until 9:30am Thursday 2nd January 2025.

For emergency services, visit www.spitalfieldsha.co.uk for more details.

27/11/2024

Spitalfields Housing Association has teamed up with a consortium of local organisations to offer our residents an excellent training programme designed to enhance knowledge and skills. See below for more details.

Resident Training Programme 2024-25

Looking to develop new skills and boost your confidence? Join one of our training courses, offered in partnership with Spitalfields Housing Association (SHA) and other housing providers.

Our Resident Training Programme for 2024-25 features a wide range of topics tailored to diverse interests—from strengthening community involvement and enhancing home knowledge, to food growing and health and safety.

Courses are available for residents involved in resident associations, offering guidance on chairing meetings and organising community events.

With accredited training, you’ll earn a nationally recognised qualification.

All courses are free for SHA tenants, leaseholders, and participants from partner landlords. Spaces are limited, so reserve early to secure your place! Refer to the accompanying leaflet for further details, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/running-a-successful-residents-association-tickets-1053249982049

Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

17/09/2024

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Spotlight on our summer programme

This summer, the Hason Raja Centre (HRC) became a hub for a variety of community-wide activities, focusing on the health and well-being of girls and young women. Vallance Community Sports Association (VCSA), the primary tenants of HRC, continued their impactful programme, which serves the elderly, disabled, minority communities, and youth groups. SHA are proud to have supported these initiatives. Spotlight on our summer programme Additionally, this year, we hosted events in collaboration with local charities, organisations supporting street children in Bangladesh, and the East End Women’s Museum, with all held at the HRC. For more details about VCSA’s programme, visit: www.vallancecsa.org.uk

Hason Raja Centre is located in the Whitechapel/ Bethnal Green area. If you would like to hire the centre, or hold a community event, get in touch with SHA by emailing [email protected]

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26/08/2024

Where do the children play? (half-day workshop)

The recent rise of the far-right Racism and increasingly policing of school children has worried parents in East London. This workshop marks the first event by Tower Hamlets Parents Forum, led by concerned parents about issues coming up in their community.

Join us for a half-day workshop led by community members and local activists, addressing key issues impacting families in East London.

Afternoon workshop topics will cover:
* Racism, discrimination, and Islamophobia
* Schools and parenting
* Community safety

A light dinner will be provided at 6.15pm. This is a family-friendly event.

Date of workshop: Sunday 15th September 2024
Time: 2pm - 7pm
Place: Hason Raja Centre, Whitechapel/ Bethnal Green, London, E1 5BW

This workshop welcomes community members, parents, and anyone interested in sharing their experiences and learning about various topics impacting their community.

BOOKING DETAILS:
Free to attend. Limited places.
Book through this Ticket Tailor page: https://buytickets.at/towerhamletsparentsforum/1358789
If you are bringing children to the event, please send at email to let us know by booking a Child/ Additional Family Member ticket.

Got a question? Email [email protected] or call/ message 07404 084 673

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19/07/2024

From July to August, Vallance Community Sports Association, the main tenants at the Hason Raja Centre in Whitechapel/ Bethnal Green, will host a summer programme for girls and young women. Activities will include healthy eating, workouts, and excursions. Enrolment is on Friday, July 26th, from 2pm-6pm. For more information, visit: www.vallancecsa.org.uk

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07/06/2024

Local community gardens from Bethnal Green generously donated packs of wildflower seeds to the Hason Raja Centre, perfect for our outdoor planting boxes. We cleared the planters of litter and replaced the topsoil with high-quality compost. In addition to the wildflower seeds, we added some permanent plants and ensured they received plenty of water.

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01/05/2024

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The Friends of Street Children Bangladesh hosted a screening of ‘Mighty Afrin: in the Time of Floods’ at the Hason Raja Centre in East London on Saturday. The film chronicles the life of a young wo…

01/05/2024

Over the weekend, after our charitable film screening, attendees were pleasantly surprised to find a magical rickshaw awaiting them outside the Hason Raja Centre!

01/05/2024

Hason Raja Centre hosted a screening of ‘Mighty Afrin: in the Time of Floods’ on Saturday. The film chronicles the life of a young woman facing vulnerabilities and her journey towards stability and enduring friendship. Attendees were captivated by the stunning cinematography, particularly the portrayal of the monsoon season and river travel in South Asia.

Additionally prints of illustrations and images painted by the street children were available to purchase.

Forhad, representing the Dhaka-based charity LEEDO, provided online updates to visitors, alongside speeches from Amy Neilson Smith and Miss Kent Natasha Sharmin, who recently visited the street children in Dhaka. A delightful surprise awaited attendees outside the Hason Raja Centre with a magically appearing rickshaw!

Huge thanks to Angelos Rallis who gave permission for the film screening - and well done on a brilliant film!

If you wish to make a donation, please visit this link:
https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/friends-of-street-children-bangladesh?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1JNGrg7j-0_ds1Kldhpm4jmONRP-JLwhbq_PWGbv-bPEMcR_X_YFWbCvw_aem_AbzGGdZchP2KcM-S7DMKOjhQSB3LOuv06dwFn2oQwFAkGycfA7Icb20GqRi6u3kPfCTH7UDh77YtppeaBJ1AQ0lh

All proceeds support essential services and resources for street children in Dhaka, Bangladesh.