Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service (BCCS Assist)
Contact details
Bradford Court Chaplaincy Service (BCCS Assist)
Bradford Magistrates’ Court, The Tyrls
Bradford
BD1 1LA
Public phone: 01274 722422
Email: info@bradfordcourtchaplaincy.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.bradfordcourtchaplaincy.org.uk/contacts/
General information
Service offered: Free, confidential help and support for everyone attending or working in court. Whether you are attending for yourself, supporting someone else or working within the courts; we are here to listen, guide and assist you. We work with voluntary groups and health professionals to offer help to people with urgent needs and arranges referrals or signposting to support services. Issues dealt with include alcohol, drugs, health, parenting, housing, debt, family problems, employment, benefits, sexual and physical abuse. We can be a listening ear, a support whilst waiting to go into the courtroom, a friendly face in the courtroom or a sounding board for what you would like to say. We can help give you advice and guidance about court procedures and lessen anxiety/stress prior to court.
Target group: Anyone within court - defendants, victims, witnesses, those supporting someone else and any court personnel.
Area served: Bradford.
How to contact: Drop in during working hours, or give us a call (01274 722422).
Availability
Monday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Weekends: Closed
Office Hours:
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - full
Accessible toilets: Yes
Access notes: Fully accessible building, with ramp, loop system, access to signers (if requested prior via courts) and interpreters (if requested prior via courts). All visitors of the court must complete airport style security checks.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 1125624
Year established: 2009
Staffing: 3 staff and 20 volunteer support workers
Public transport: Bradford City Centre based, all modes of transport can be used to access us
Record last checked: 17 July 2025