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The ASHA Centre is a UK charity working for the empowerment of young people, sustainable development and peace & reconciliation worldwide.

The Centre is a hub of intercultural activities, hosting a range of educational, performing arts and environment-based programmes throughout the year.

Located in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, the Asha Centre is a magnificent Georgian home surrounded by five acres of biodynamic gardens.

The Centre is also available for hire.

Latest News

  • European Volunteers for Change

    European Volunteers for Change Between 21 - 28 May, the ASHA Centre is hosting a training course entitled ' European Volunteers for Change'. The project, sponsored by the Youth in Action programme, has brought together participants from Albania, Croatia, Kosovo, Lithuania, 'Republic of Macedonia, Poland, Serbia and the UK. The programme has been especially…
  • ASHA's 2011 Youth Exchange up for award

    ASHA's 2011 Youth Exchange up for award ASHA's 2011 Youth Exchange '"Acting it Out" was put forward by the British Council as an outstanding project by a UK organisation, and subsequently short-listed by the European Commission. The Youth Exchange was organised for young people from institutional care (children’s homes, foster care, social support centres etc.) or who for…
  • A Royall Visit

    A Royall Visit On 11 April, the ASHA Centre was pleased to receive Shadow Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Royall of Blaisdon, head of English Heritage Baroness Andrews of Southover, and Professor of Modern Literature, Alison Donnell. Their visit coincided with ASHA’s hosting of the final of four courses on Sustainable…