Liverpool Arabic Centre (LAC)

Centre offering information, support and activities to the local community.

The Centre was developed by local people to improve the social and economic wellbeing of the Yemeni/Arabic community.

We do this through improving their health and education whilst strengthening the awareness of the community within wider society through the celebration and promotion of all aspects of Arabic history, language, cultural heritage and identity.

Community Resources & Advocacy

Information point

Our office is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm, and Wednesdays between 10am and 4pm. If you are in need of guidance and support in dealing with issues relating to communicating with utility providers, completing forms, need legal advice
but not sure who to ask, we a have dedicated Arabic Speaking staff who can offer the support to meet your needs.We provide a range of leaflets and information on local activities and services for all members of the community.

Women’s Mentoring

The women’s support group is now offering ESOL, weekly classes are delivered in the centre and you can learn English which will be relevant to language you need in real life situations.

Forced Marriage

LAC operates as part of a network of organisations providing support and information for individuals who are at risk and or experiencing issues in relation to forced marriage. We offer an information and referral service into organisations who provide expert
advice. For more information please contact LAC Senior Manager: Anne Thwaite. Your call will be treated in strict confidence.

Supporting integration and community participation

We recognise that taking the first steps to access services and provision in the are can be difficult, especially if you are new to the area and or country. LAC will support you with this, our mentor programme will offer you one to one support and then enable
you to link with members of the community who can share positive experiences of taking part in a range of recreational and personal development opportunities. Please contact us we are here to support you.

Third Party Recording

Liverpool Arabic Centre is a Third Party Reporting Centre which means we can complete Third Party Reporting forms for anyone who wants to report or record a hate crime incident which has taken place against themselves or others.

• To report an incident and have it investigated you must include your details on the form which will then be sent to Merseyside Police.
• If you do not want to provide your details the incident cannot be investigated but the form can still be sent to the police and help tell them about hate crime that is taking place in a specific area or of a specific nature.

Any type of Hate Crime can be recorded including damage to property, assault, verbal abuse and harassment. Email

Anne Thwaite or phone the centre and ask to be referred to Anne.