Harrow's only equality watchdog is set to close at the end of June as a result of a lack of funding, despite making calls for financial support since 2013.
Harrow Equalities Centre, which is located in Civic Eight at the Civic Centre complex, is Harrow's only equality body which represents residents on a range of topics ranging from race and religion to disability and immigration.
The centre was established in 2010 and has helped more than 2,000 residents and groups and among its services the charity examined the work of public authorities, provided support to victims of hate crime, advised new arrivals on immigration matters, engaged with the diverse communities, and trained groups on equality law.
The charity’s director, Frank Anti, said: "For the past three years it has been a struggle to secure core funding to enable us to deliver sustainable quality services.
"We know it’s been difficult for others too in the voluntary and public sector, but the real shame is that the organisation is a lifeline for so many vulnerable people who rely on our services, which will no longer be there.
"The services are needed more now than ever before."
The charity will close its doors on June 30 but it has already ceased its services.
