Access & Inclusivity Statement

BHCA is committed to working towards becoming an organisation that is accessible and inclusive according to The Social Model of Disability.

BHCA is aware that it has a long ‘journey’ ahead to being fully accessible and inclusive in accordance with The Social Model. BHCA is fully committed to making changes to achieve its goal of full accessibility and inclusivity and to have made good progress within the next 3 years, (by 2029).

How we demonstrate our aspirations

BHCA believes in a person-centred approach where we pride ourselves in accommodating people’s needs as far as possible within the constraints of an original Victorian building and internal capacities. BHCA aspires to be fully accessible as soon as this is financially possible and we are working towards this goal.

BHCA offers an enabling, friendly and relaxed environment where diverging opinions are respected, where we foster dignity, and build self-esteem.

BHCA’s welcoming culture supports and encourages lifelong learning demonstrated through many of our member students coming for decades, perhaps studying a range of topics over that period.

BHCA offers approximately 30 courses every week for 35 weeks or more per annum. The courses range from arts, crafts, and culture to physical activities. Class sizes are small and accommodate various levels of ability. We have tactile courses such as pottery and sculpture in our comprehensive yet intimate ceramics studio. Our tutors are committed to supporting student members on their journey to fulfil their potential.

We offer both applied art such as a variety of art making courses, courses where one can listen to and discuss lectures, and a Writing course. The physical activity courses are also inclusive and accommodating, ranging from gentle Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga to the more energetic activities such as Aerobics and Contemporary Dance.

We welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds and aspire to be as diverse as London. BHCA offers services to adults and some of our training partners offer services to children such as after school club, tutoring for primary school children, martial arts, and dance.

If you would like to join one of our courses, we encourage you to contact us to explore what we can do to help you participate. Whether you are a registered disabled person, you have a long-term health condition, or a temporary health condition we welcome your enquiry and the conversation about how we can help you to participate.

You can find information about the types of courses on offer on our website www.bedfordhouse.org.uk Please contact either admin@bedfordhouse.org.uk or office@bedfordhouse.org.uk for accessibility enquiries. Alternatively phone the Administration Office on 020 8504 6668.