Welcome to Dudley Caribbean and Friends Association!

Remembrance Day is Wednesday 11th November. The Black Poppy Rose remembers those of African, Black and Caribbean heritage who gave their today for our tomorrow, their sacrifice is Britain's story too.

Dudley Caribbean and Friends Association (DCFA) is a community-led organisation with 40 years' experience delivering services focused on education, inclusion, well-being and social justice.

DCFA supports Dudley and the wider communities through its services: Impact Training and Befriending. 

We are open Monday-Thursday from 10am-2pm. 

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Impact Training

Impact Training is a community-based employability and skills development programme that supports individuals to build confidence, gain practical skills, and progress into employment, education, or volunteering.

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Befriending

DCFA's Befriending Service is a weekly luncheon club for the over 65's who reside in and around Dudley Central. Offering gentle exercise, health information sessions, bingo, and lunch.

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The Befriending Group's beautiful artwork from the Sip Coffee and Paint sessions as part of Black History month 2026.

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The Befriending Group 2026

Who We Are

Dudley Caribbean and Friends Association (DCFA) is a registered charity founded in the early 1980s to support the African Caribbean community in Dudley. While it remains rooted in this mission, DCFA has grown to provide services for the wider community, such as adult training through Impact Training which helps individuals access employment and new career opportunities.

DCFA also provides culturally sensitive services for over 65s through Befriending Services.
DCFA is inclusive to all and endeavors to support the Dudley community, with specific focus on:
-Unemployment 
-Lone Parents/Women Returners to Work
-Economic Inactivity
-Elderly
-In-work support
-Digital Exclusion
and more!

Our Mission

Our mission is to aid and encourage our clients to:
-Gain knowledge and skills to enhance their employability and quality of life.
-Participate in community development and lifelong learning activities.

To achieve this, our team will assist you to access second to none training provision enabling you to plan for your future.

Our Latest News

Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund 
Read more about the National Lottery Community Fund here

Thank you to the Lloyds Bank Foundation for their support

See more of their work on their website
The Befrienders are knitting for November 2026 on behalf of Dementia UK
Read more about Befriending here

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Our Impact
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Gallery
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Trailblazer for 18-21
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ESOL 
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Job Search Support
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Culture and Heritage
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Racial Equity 

DCFA's projects are shaped by the following systemic challenges within the Black community in Dudley:
-Understanding the barriers of institutional racism
-Economic disparities
-Social exclusion

DCFA continue to deliver and develop holistic strategies that address the ongoing community experiences of inequalities in education, employment, leadership development, and financial empowerment. Tackling Economic & Employment Inequalities, and limited access to IT skills, prevent many from securing sustainable careers. Our programmes provide accredited training, digital literacy workshops, and industry-specific skills development, ensuring participants are work-ready and competitive in the job market.

Thank You to our Partners! 

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Befriending Group enjoying Lunch at the Windrush Garden Party

Thank you to Nehemiah Housing for all their support. and partnership with the Befriending service. Befriending and Nehemiah Housing have a long-standing partnership which enables the Befriending Service to operate successfully. 

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Thank you to Dudley Hardware and DIY on Wolverhampton Street for supporting our organisation! 

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