Common questions
Answers to the questions we are asked most. If yours is not here, press Talk to us at the bottom of any page.
- What is Abbi Community UK?
- We are the association of Ukwuani speaking people from Abbi, in Delta State, Nigeria, who live in the United Kingdom. We were founded in Kilburn, London, in 1986 and are now UK wide. Our motto is Igwe Bu Ike: unity is strength. Read our story
- What can I do on this website?
- You can join our community list, book a place at an event, talk to us in a live chat, send us a message, give to the Heritage Centre, tell us what you paid or bought for an event, list a service you offer and share an idea. Everything you send gets a reference so it can be followed up. Join our community list
- How do I contact you?
- Press Talk to us on any page to chat with us or leave a message, use the contact form, or email info@abbicommunityuk.com. We reply to everyone, usually within two working days. Contact us
- What is the Abbi Cultural Heritage Centre?
- It is our plan for a permanent home for our history, language and culture: a place to meet, an exhibition, an archive of our elders' memories, and classes for our young people. About the Heritage Centre
- Who runs Abbi Community UK?
- We are run by volunteers: elected officers and the trustees of our charity. Their names and roles are on the Our people page. Meet our people
- What happens to my details?
- We keep them privately so we can reply to you and tell you about the things you asked to hear about. They are never shown on the website or sold. You can ask to see or delete them at any time. Privacy notice
- Who can join?
- Anyone from Abbi, anyone with family from Abbi, anyone married into an Abbi family, and friends of the community. You are welcome wherever you live in the UK.
- How do I become a member?
- Add yourself to our community list. It takes two minutes, and the Admin will then get in touch to welcome you. Join our community list
- When is the next event?
- Our events page always shows the next dates, with the time, the place and how to book. See our events
- How can I give?
- You can support the Abbi Cultural Heritage Centre and our work back home. The Heritage Centre page explains how. About the Heritage Centre
- How can I help or volunteer?
- We always need helping hands at events and behind the scenes. Ways to get involved
- Where are you based?
- We are UK wide. The community was founded in Kilburn, London, in 1986. Read our story