About Us


The Dudley Caribbean and Friends Association (DCFA) was established in the early 1980s by members of the local African Caribbean community. Their goal was to address the immediate and growing social welfare needs of the community in Dudley.

In 1987, DCFA became a registered charity, offering culturally sensitive services primarily for the African Caribbean community. These included Meals on Wheels, Day Care sessions for the elderly, and a Befriending Service to help combat social isolation. The organisation also supported young people through Supplementary School Sessions, helping them better engage with the National Curriculum and prepare for their exams.

To tackle disparities in adult education and employment, DCFA launched Impact Training in 1989. This initiative supports individuals in moving closer to the job market or retraining for new career paths. 

Meet The Team

Levene Bruce

Levene has been our Manager for the last 19 years supporting African Caribbean communities near and far.

Levene has worked extremely hard over the years to keep the organisation going. He has given all his time to ensure that the ethos of the organisation is kept at the forefront of the work we do and is very passionate about maintaining our heritage and culture.

Levene has seen many changes and many people come and go throughout his time as Manager; and as we look to move into the future, he is working tirelessly to ensure that the Trustees, Staff, Volunteers and Students, Clients, etc. are ready for this next phase and are working together as part of a team.

Shirnette Collins

Shirnette joined the organisation in 2021 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team including coaching and mentoring.

Shirnette is also a qualified teacher and Social Worker with over 20 years of community work in Dudley and other areas in the West Midlands.

Sarah Williams 

Sarah joined the team in 2023, bringing 5 years of experience within the voluntary sector, primarily in with Ethnic Minorities including refugee and asylum seekers giving equalities support and guidance.

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