Open House Festival

Chinese Mutual Aid Workers Club

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12 Bateman Street, W1V 5TD

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The club has been supporting working people of Chinese Heritage since 1962 and providing space for cultural activities. Come and learn about our history. Hear music on traditional Chinese instruments and learn about Chinese chess, all over a warming cup of tea.

Getting there

Tube

Tottenham Court Road

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

The building has stairs only. Entrance is on the first floor where music and tea will be.

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Drop in activities

Sun 13 Sep

11:00–15:00

Drop in: Open Day

Come and explore our building and learn about our history over a cup of tea.

Sun 20 Sep

11:00–15:00

Drop in: Open Day

Come and explore our building and learn about our history over a cup of tea.

About

History

The Chinese Workers Mutual Aid Club, located at 12 Bateman Street, Soho, is one of the longest-established Chinese community institutions in London's Chinatown. The organisation was formally incorporated in 1962 as The Chinese Mutual Aid Workers Club Limited, although its roots go back to 1907.

The club was established to provide mutual support, social welfare, and community facilities for Chinese workers and residents at a time when many faced language barriers, discrimination, and limited access to mainstream services. Situated in the heart of Chinatown, it became an important social hub where members could meet, organise community activities, and maintain cultural connections.

Online presence

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