Who are we ? Where are we ?
 

The Addiscombe Neighbourhood Care Association (ANCA) is a voluntary organisation providing practical help, advice, support and community activities to the people of Addiscombe.

ANCA was launched in the 1960s by the Addiscombe Group of Churches as an expression of their care in the community.


ANCA's Office is at

The Greenroom,
St Mildred's Halls
Bingham Road,
Addiscombe,
Croydon,
Surrey CR0 5EB
At that time, the main objective was to provide a visiting and befriending service to the elderly, housebound people in the area. Since that time, Tel: 020 8654 5062:

Office hours are
ANCA has undergone considerable expansion to become the active and greatly valued organisation it is today. Monday-Friday 0930-1200
 

ANCA is part of a network of Neighbourhood Care groups in the Borough of Croydon. Eighteen groups operate under the umbrella organisation - Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association.

Link to CNCA Website
What do we offer ?

ANCA provides practical help, advice, support and community activities using the valuable help of volunteers. The services offered include transport for health related appointments, visiting and befriending, a lunch club, carer's support, "Extend" exercise classes, a shopping bus service, social events and a great number of "odd jobs". Many of the services are directed towards older people or those with disabilities, but we also assist young families, single parents - anyone wherever possible (ANCA operates an Equal Opportunities Policy). Providing information and acting as a signposting service directing people to other appropriate statutory and voluntary services is another important aspect of our work.
Client referrals and requests for help come from Care Managers, GPs, Community Nurses, other organisations such as Age Concern and, of course, self-referrals. The requests can range from helping an older person prepare to move house, to assisting visually impaired clients with correspondence.
Newsletters are published regularly for volunteers and clients which inform people of services available, forthcoming events and items of interest.
Volunteers Needed !

ANCA has a continuing need to replenish and increase its bank of volunteers - our most valuable resource. Without volunteers we cannot offer the high standard of service people have come to appreciate - take a look at what ANCA offers:- maybe you could become a volunteer and help ANCA make a difference !!!

Management Committee

ANCA is run by a committee of Trustees. Click on the button for more information
Funding

ANCA receives funding from the London Borough of Croydon, from the six Churches of the Addiscombe Group (Churches Together in Addiscombe), from a Friends of ANCA scheme, personal donations and contributions form other local charities and groups. ANCA also undertakes some fundraising activities itself.

 

The six Churches are:

  • Christchurch Methodist
  • East Croydon United Reform
  • Our Lady of the Annunciation (RC)
  • St Mary Magdalene with St Martins (C of E)
  • St Matthews (C of E)
  • St Mildred's (C of E)
 

ANCA has proved a valuable source of support in Addiscombe and has made a difference to the lives of many people living in the community.

The geographical area we operate in is essentially shown on the map opposite. Click on the map to enlarge it
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What we do.....
Shopping Bus We run a shopping bus on two days a week to local supermarkets. Buses are escorted and equipped for wheelchairs
Lunch Club Twice a week, a hot meal is provided for our clients and often a social activity is included.
Health Transport Volunteer drivers take clients to health related appointed, at clinics, hospitals, surgeries...
Extend Exercise Class Gentle exercise with tuition
Befriending Our volunteers visit people in their own homes on a regular basis
Volunteers Could you assist ANCA's clients? We are often asked for both regular assistance and one-off requests - gardening, repairs ...