Haringey residents affected by the riots to get support

Haringey residents affected by the disturbances in Tottenham over the weekend are to receive support via a new Community Assistance Centre set up at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre.

Open from 1pm today, the new centre will help local people with a wide range of issues – from emergency housing for residents whose homes were damaged by the disturbances to advice from a team of social workers.

Other support available will come from the police and voluntary groups, and there will be advice on topics such as insurance claims and legal problems.

The centre will also act as a focal point for the many offers of donations which have been made by both businesses and individuals in the community.

Haringey Council leader Claire Kober said: “Over the past few days, we’ve had many generous offers of support from local people and firms – while many of our own staff have been working around the clock to help find alternative accommodation for families.

“The new support centre will be somewhere where all of this help will come together under one roof.”
Whether people need help or advice – or would like to make a donation – the number to call is 020 8489 5308.

If you would like to make a donation the following items in particular are needed urgently:
•Clothing, shoes and slippers
•Blankets
•Towels
•Toiletries
•Baby items
•Safe children's toys
•Non-perishable food

The centre will be open from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week, until further notice.