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VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS
Alcoholics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each
other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Service Office :
England and Wales : 11 Redcliffe Gardens, London, S.W.10 01 - 352 9669 and 1626
British Red Cross Society
Provides a nursing aid service, medical requisites and a variety of services for the aged
and handicapped.
Head Office: 14/15 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.I 01 -235 5454
Middlesex Branch : 10 Collingham Road, London, S.W.5 01 -370 3001
(Branch Director: Mrs. H. Bone)
Local Offices *
Edmonton and Enfield: 93 Church Street, Edmonton, N.9 01 - 807 5801
(Divisional Director: Mrs. D. M. Dixon, M.B.E.)
South gate: 259 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N.13 01 - 886 2251
(Divisional Director: Miss M. Walden, S.R.N.)
Chest and Heart Association*
Concerned with all aspects of chest, heart and stroke illnesses. Publishes helpful leaflets
for patients and their families.
Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London, W.C.I 01 - 387 3012
Church Army
Provides hostels and homes for the elderly, and recuperative care accommodation for
mothers and children.
Headquarters: 185 Marylebone Road, London, N.W.I 01 -262 3211
Citizens' Advice Bureaux
Give free advice on all subjects to citizens.
Headquarters — Greater London:
London Council of Social Service, 4 Gower Street, London, W.C.I
(Does not deal with personal enquiries) 01 -636 4864
Local Offices:
Edmonton: Central Hall, Fore Street, N.9 01 - 807 4253
Enfield : 84 Silver Street, Enfield 01 - 363 0928
Southgate : Town Hall, Palmers Green, N.13 01 - 886 6555
Edmonton Aid in Sickness and Nursing Fund
Assists the needy who are sick, referred by doctors and social workers. Help provided to
meet fuel costs, extra nourishment, appliances and transport.
Honorary Secretary:
Mrs. M. P. K. Menon, 77 Church Street, Edmonton, N.9 01 - 803 9737
Enfield and District Pre-School Playgroups Association*
Arranges training courses for staff and assists generally in the formation and running of
pre-school playgroups.
Chairman: Mr. J. R. Price
Honorary Secretary: Mrs. D. Hutt, 27 Charcroft Gardens, Enfield 01 - 804 4820
Enfield Deanery Moral Welfare Association*
Provides practical assistance to unmarried parents and their children and gives advice on
adoption and in general on family and personal problems.
Caseworker: Mrs. E. Leckey, 36 Silver Street, Enfield 01 - 363 5050
Hostel: Ridge End House, 1 The Ridgeway, Enfield 01 -366 1864
(Superintendent: Mrs. G. Ewer)
Honorary Secretary: Mrs. A. Taylor, 109 The Chine, N.21 01 - 360 7454
Enfield First Aid League
Arranges the loan of first aid equipment and sick-room requisites to the public free of
charge.
Joint Organisers : Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Martin, 15 Drapers Road, Enfield 01 - 363 1554
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