The East London Black Women’s Organisation opens for first time in 20 years

The stalwart community centre began in the 70s but a fire destroyed its brand new building in 2004

A historic black women's community centre is reopening 20 years after a devastating blaze destroyed the building.

ELBWO, previously known as the East London Black Women's Organisation, first opened its doors in the 1970s and provided a range of services, including domestic violence and family aid, counselling, education and training, a Saturday school, outreach and befriending.