COMPAS Charity - Migrants and Roma communities

Compas provides vital services including early years education, youth development programmes, adult learning, and support for families and older people. Through their projects, they aim to break down barriers, tackle inequality, and foster mutual understanding among diverse communities.

At the heart of their work is the Peterborough Cultural Centre, a vibrant new hub celebrating diversity, creativity, and intercultural dialogue. The Centre provides a platform for local artists, hosts exhibitions and events, and offers inclusive spaces for community activities and learning.

Compas provides all activities and support for free, including:

• Free advice on employment, benefits, housing, form filling, translation, and more
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes
• Art & Cultural exhibitions
• Exercise classes (Thai Chi, chair-based exercise, women only exercise)
• Community Cafés (Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Generation Z, Albanian, Czech & Slovak, and men-only café)
• CV writing
• Digital hub
• Employability & skills programmes

Digital Hub

Compas is one of the Digital Hubs supported by Connecting Cambridgeshire and Peterborough City Council, offering free Wi‑Fi, access to devices, and friendly support to help you get online. Drop in during the Hub hours to learn digital skills, access essential services, or get help using your phone, laptop or tablet. Phone or email them to find the current days and times.

More information

The charity is in an end unit in the Riverside Arcade, facing the Asda carpark. There is plenty of free parking and easy access.

The support and activities are free.