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| Organisation | Services | Address | Contact No | Website | Socials | |
| AB Phab Youth Club | A youth club that offers social, physical, educational and employment opportunities that meets the needs of disabled and non-disabled disadvantaged young people aged 11-18 and 19-25. | The Vibe 195 Beacontree Avenue RM8 2UT | 020 8227 2110 | www.abphabyouth club.org.uk | www.facebook.com/abphabyc/ www.instagram.com/explore/tags/abphab/ twitter.com/abphabyc | |
| Adult College Job Shop (Construction) | Offers a free confidential information, advice and guidance service designed to assist people to get back into construction employment, to improve skillset or potentially widen career options within the construction industry. | 127 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7PB | 020 8227 2809 | construction@lbbd.gov.uk | www.adultcollege.lbbd.gov.uk | |
| African Portuguese Speaking Community | Provides support to African Portuguese community. | 13 Stour Road, Dagenham, RM10 7JA | 07916 540 818 | admin@africanpsc.com | www.africanpsc.com | www.facebook.com/afri.canpsc.5 www.instagram.com/apsc.con/ |
| Age Uk Redbridge, Barking. Havering | Offers information and advice, health and care, wellbeing, campaign and research | Ripple Centre 121 -125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7FR Cranbrook Road Ilford IG1 4PU | 020 8220 6000 | admin@ageukrbh.org.uk | www.ageuk.org.uk/redbridgebarkinghavering www.ageuk.org.uk | |
| Al Madina Barking Mosque | A hub for the local communities Food Club, Lunch Club, Community Kitchen: Fridays 3.30-4.30pm. | The Hive, Community Building, 2 Victoria Road Barking Essex IG11 8PY | 020 8478 8526 | info@barkingmosque.org.uk | www.barkingmosque.org.uk/ www.barkingmosque.org.uk/community-food-club/ | www.facebook.com/almadinamosque.barking/ twitter.com/barkingmosque |
| All women’s network | Provides personal development workshop and networking events to improve self-esteem and build women’s confidence | Ripple Centre 121 – 125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7FN | 07947 777 495 | www.allwomensnetwork.com | twitter.com/allwomensnetwo1 | |
| ARC Theatre | Specialises in creating and performing theatre that challenges assumptions and causes real change in the way that people relate to one another at work, at school and in the community. | Kingsley Hall, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5NB | 020 8595 8509 | info@arctheatre.com | www.arctheatre.com | www.facebook.com/arctheatre_barkingdagenham/ www.twitter.com/arctheatre |
| Ballerz | A multi-sports holiday club for primary school children aged 5-11years old. Runs during every school holiday from 8.30am – 4.00pm in Valence Primary School in Dagenham and in Northbury Primary School in Barking | 44b Castleton Road Goodmayes Ilford Essex IG3 9QR | 07482 468 659 | contact@ballerz.uk | www.ballerz.uk | www.facebook.com/ballerz.uk/ www.instagram.com/ballerzltd/ www.twitter.com/ballerzltd/ |
| Barking & Dagenham College | Provides general further education. | Rush Green Campus Dagenham Road RM7 0XU | 020 8090 3020 | Info@barkingand Dagenhamcollege.ac.uk | www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk | www.facebook.com/barkingdagenhamcollege/ www.instagram.com/barkingdagenhamcollege/ www.twitter.com/BarkingCollege |
| Barking and Dagenham Music Education Hub | Support music making in schools and the wider community | cmsoffice@lbbd.gov.uk | www.bandmusichub.co.uk | |||
| Barking and Dagenham progress project | Provides community-based activities for SEND young adults who live in LBBD | 42 – 48 Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5NU | 07807 015 343 | Forum@bdpp.org.uk | www.bdpp.co.uk | www.facebook.com/bdprogressproject www.instagram.com/bdprogressproject twitter.com/BDProgressPro |
| Barking and Dagenham Giving | Gives local people, organisations and funders a new and easier way to work together | 50 Cambridge Road, Barking, Essex, IG11 8FG | 07756 227 491 | hello@bdgiving.org.uk | www.bdgiving.org.uk/ | www.facebook.com/BDGivingUK twitter.com/givingbd |
| Barking Churches Unite / Pit Stop/ The Community Food Club | A charity that works with churches and Christians across Barking to pray and work together for their local community in Barking. | The Source 37A Vicarage Field Shopping Centre IG11 8AD | 02085902404 | thesourcebarking@gmail.com | https://www.barkingchurchesunite.org/ | www.facebook.com/thesourceBCU www.twitter.com/BCUnite |
| Barking Enterprise Centre | Offers support and mentoring to small businesses and find innovative solutions to continue to help support businesses and charities | 50 Cambridge Road Barking IG11 8FG | 020 82273 030 | reception@barkingenterprisecentre.co.uk | www.beccic.co.uk | www.facebook.com/BarkingEnterpriseCentre www.instagram.com/BarkingEnterpriseCentreCIC/ https://twitter.com/BarkingEC |
| Barking Food Bank (Trussell Trust) | Supports communities and churches to open foodbanks across the UK. Barking Monday 10:30am-12:00pm. Wednesday 10:30am-12:00pm. Friday 10:30am-12:00pm. Chadwell Heath Tuesday 10:am-12:00pm. Thursday 10:am-12:00pm. | Elim Distribution Centre 93 Axe St, Barking, IG11 7LZ Chadwell Heath Distribution Centre United Reformed Church, Mill Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 6QS | 02086170660 07454 726061 | barkingfoodbank@gmail.com | www.russelltrust.org | |
| Barking Job Shop | A free confidential information advice and guidance service designed to assist residents to get back into employment to improve their skillset or potentially widen their career options within the construction industry. | Ground Floor Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7NB | 020 8724 8870 | barkingjobshop@lbbd.gov.uk | www.barking -jobs.co.uk | |
| Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance (BDYD) | A champion small grassroots charity making positive changes for the community by offering high quality dance, sports and fitness-based projects, events and activities | Bobby Moore Way, Barking IG11 7LX | 07958 660 108 | Bdyd@me.com | www.bdyd.uk | www.facebook.com/bdydance/ www.instagram.com/b.d.y.d/ twitter.com/BDYDance |
| Becontree Broadcasting Station Community Radio. | A programme for art, culture and new infrastructure to reimagine the future of UK’s biggest housing estate. | Valence Library, Becontree Ave, Dagenham RM8 3HT | 07378 346 832 | Joseph.namy@lbbd.gov.uk | www.becontreeforever.uk | www.instagram.com/bbscommunityradio/ |
| Barking & Dagenham Council For Voluntary Services (The Hub for voluntary organisations) | Provides practical support to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise ‘VCSE Social Sector’ groups and organisations, that reflect the changing policy and funding environment in which they operate. They also manage the Ripple Centre (a thriving community hub and modern resource for all communities & and groups. The hall and meeting room spaces are suitable for community activities and events (weddings, orchestras, after school clubs, play activities, conferences and training. | The Ripple Centre, 121–125 Ripple Road, Barking, Essex IG11 7FN | 020 8532 7300 | info@bdcvs.org.uk | www.bdcvs.org.uk | |
| BD Collective (The network of networks) | A value-driven movement focused on creating an environment that facilitates collaboration for the betterment of Barking and Dagenham residents. | bdcollective.co.uk | hello@bdcollective.co.uk | |||
| Bluebird Pictures | Aims at creating honest unapologetic content through film, documentary and commercial while supporting and nurturing creatives on and off screen | BEC 2, 50 Wakering Road, Barking, IG11 8GN | 07378 899 691 | info@bluebirdpictures.org | www.bluebirdpictures.org | www.facebook.com/bluebirdpicture www.instagram.com/bluebirdpictures www.twitter.com/bluebirdpicture |
| Bmoneywize | Creator the BMoneywize game which presents a fun, engaging and interactive way to introduce new ideas and change money habits, enhance exam results and equip children with leadership and decision-making skills | Ripple Centre 121-125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7PB | 07940 595 273 | arinola@moneywize.co.uk | www.bmoneuwize.co.uk | www.facebook.com/bmoneywize www.instagram.com/bmoneywize twitter.com/bMoneywize |
| Booksbymile | We write, create and publish books Seek and inspire positive change in our community Connect positive change makers and individuals | 148 St. Georges Road, Dagenham RM9 5JB | 07734 509 707 | books@booksbymile.co.uk | www.booksbymile.co.uk/ | www.facebook.com/BooksByMILE/ www.instagram.com/booksbymile |
| Born 2 Excel | Promotes roundatable talks between Mothers & Daughters. Would like mother & daughter conversations to be had by everyone. Build a bridge to connect mothers and daughters and celebrate them, provide spaces to talk | 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, London, England, N1 7GU | ||||
| Box Up Crime | Addresses social issues affecting young people vulnerable to crime and provides viable and positive alternative futures. | 59 Grosvenor Road, Dagenham RM8 1NL | 020 8517 4446 | info@boxupcrime.org | www.boxupcrime.org | www.facebook.com/boxupcrimeuk/ www.instagram.com/explore/tags/boxupcrimeuk/ twitter.com/BoxUpCrime |
| British Red Cross | Help anyone anywhere in the UK and around the world, get the support they need if crisis strikes | 44 Moorfields, London EC2Y 9AL | 07710 710 575 | zackahmed@redcross.org.uk | www.donateredcross.org.uk | |
| Build On Belief Ltd/Friends of Bob | A weekend drugs and alcohol service running social clubs for recovery in seven London Boroughs and help people with dual diagnosis (drug and alcohol as well as mental health issues) | St Lukes Dagenham Road Dagenham RM10 7UP | 07772 238 983 | davidhibbert@buildonbelief.org.uk | www.buildonbelief.org.uk/ | www.facebook.com/buildonbelief www.instagram.com/build_on_belief/ |
| Cambridge House | Works to fight poverty, social inequity and injustice. They provide the Independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service (, Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA), Relevant Person’s Representative Advocacy (RPR) and Care and Support Advocacy (Care Act) in the borough | Printworks, Unit F, 22 Amelia Street, London SE17 3PY | 02073 587 000 | chadvocacy@ch1889.org | ch1889.org/advocacy/ | www.facebook.com/cambridge.house.5/ www.instagram.com/cambridge_house1889/ twitter.com/SaferRentingCH |
| Care City Innovation CIC. | Care City works as an innovative partner to East London’s health and care system to design solutions to support residents to live happier healthier lives | Maritime House, 1 Linton Rd., Barking IG11 8HG | theteam@carecity.org | www.carecity.org | https://www.facebook.com/carecity.london twitter.com/CareCityUK | |
| Carers Of Barking & Dagenham | Provides advice, information and support for people who care. (parent or child, husband or wife, partner, close relative or friend). | 334 Heathway Dagenham RM10 8NJ | 020 8593 4422 | carers@carerscentre.org.uk | www.carerscentre.org.uk | www.facebook.com/carecity.london twitter.com/BandDCarers |
| Castle Point Hub | A Community Hub where local people can get to know each other, take part in a wide range of activities and give something back to their community Lunch club Monday- Thursday open 9:00am-3:00pm and Friday 9:30am-2:00pm. | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane Dagenham RM8 3YJ | 020 8227 1927 | info@communityresources.co.uk | www.castlepoint.gov.uk | www.facebook.com/communityresources.co.uk |
| CGL (Drug/Alcohol) | Helps with challenges including drugs and alcohol, housing, justice, health and wellbeing | St Lukes Service Dagenham Road RM10 7UP | 020 8595 1375 | StLukes@cgl.org.uk | www.changegrowlive.org | www.facebook.com/changegrowlive https://www.instagram.com/CGLStLukes https://twitter.com/changegrowlive |
| Change Grow Live | Helps people change the direction of their lives | StLukescgl.org.uk | www.cgl.org.uk | |||
| Citizen Advice Barking & Dagenham | Gives people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward-whoever they are, and whatever their problem. | Barking Learning Centre 2 Town Square Barking IG11 7NB | 020 8594 6715 | www.bdcab.org.uk | www.facebook.com/CitizensAdvice https://www.instagram.com/CitizensAdvice https://twitter.com/CitizensAdvice | |
| City of Faith | 2b Pacific Wharf, IG11 8BL | 07432 786 032 | admin@cityoffaithministry.org | https://cityoffaithministry.org/cfm-vision/ | www.facebook.com/cityoffaithuk www.instagram.com/cityoffaithuk | |
| Early Years Cocoon CIC | Supports local families with children between 0-5 years old offering free activities indoors and outdoors. | 89 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JJ | 07414 068 151 | earlyyearscocoon@gmail.com | www.earlyyearscocoon.weebly.com | www.instagram.com/earlyyearscocoon/ |
| Creative B&D | Working with local residents, artists and creative practitioners | Studio 3 Arts Boundary Road Barking IG11 7JR | 020 8594 7136 | hello@creativebarkinganddagenham.org | www.creativebd.org.uk/ | www.facebook.com/CreativeBandD www.instagram.com/creativebandd twitter.com/CreativeBandD |
| Community Concord | Indian group passionate about engaging the local community, keeping them active and connected. Works for community cohesion and well-being. | 07448 191 318 | communityconcord@gmail.com | www.instagram.com/communityconcord | ||
| Company Drinks | Co-working space and an expanding network of users, collaborators and partners, who come together to pick, grow, make, learn, unlock and share the resources and knowledge. | Bowls Pavillion Barking Park IG11 8TA | 07784 461 277 | contact@companydrinks.info | www.companydrinks.info/ | www.facebook.com/goingpicking www.instagram.com/goingpicking twitter.com/goingpicking |
| Creative B&D | Working with local residents, artists and creative practitioners CBD is about local people choosing, creating and taking part in brilliant art experiences | Studio 3 Arts Boundary Road Barking IG11 7JR | hello@creativebarkingand dagenham.org | www.creativebd.org.uk | www.facebook.com/CreativeBandD www.instagram.com/creativebandd twitter.com/CreativeBandD | |
| Creative Wellness Wonder | Offers a fusion of fitness and wellness services allowing community to improve health by delivering successful commissioned projects in schools, festivals, events and community centres | 29 Station Parade. Barking IG11 8EB | 07946899933 | hello@creativewellness.uk | www.http://wonderofwellness.co.uk | https://www.facebook.com/Cr3ativeWellnes https://instagram.com/cr3ativewellness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://twitter.com/cr3ativewellnes |
| CU London | Higher Education Institute owned and governed by Coventry University | Rainham Road North Dagenham RM10 7BN | 020 3873 0700 | info@coventry.ac.uk | www.coventry.ac.uk | www.facebook.com/culondon www.instagram.com/culondonuni twitter.com/LondonCU |
| DABD | Provides support and development of individuals (primarily impairment, but not exclusively) with facilities and opportunities to enable greater economic, social, educational and physical mobility | 42/48 Parsoles Ave Dagenham RM9 5NU | 020 8592 8603 | info@dabd.org.uk | www.dabd.org.uk | www.facebook.com/dabduk www.instagram.com/teamdabd twitter.com/DABDuk |
| Dagenham and Redbridge FC Community Trust | A professional association football club based in Dagenham | Victoria Road Dagenham RM10 7XL | 07444 405 347 | trust@daggers.co.uk | www.daggers.co.uk | www.facebook.com/OfficialDaggers twitter.com/Dag_RedFC |
| Dagenham Christians Together/ | Provide relief from poverty and homelessness through The Church Elm Hub’, which is based at the Dagenham Library. Community Food Club on Thursdays and Fridays 11am-1pm. (referrals can be made through the LBBD website). Emergency food parcels also provided. Clothes Bank Wellbeing groups. In partnership with Barking Churches Unite they collect good quality furniture and white goods, in order to give it to those who need them Items include beds, fridges, freezers, microwaves, kettles, tables, chairs, sofas, washing machines, crockery, wardrobes | The Church Elm Hub, Dagenham Library, 1, Church Elm Lane. Dagenham, RM10 9QS | 02085942404 For information regarding The Church Elm Hub at the Dagenham Library contact Jocey: 020 8590 240 / 07577 067373 The Source Warehouse contact is: Steve Fletcher 07868 631073 | dagenhamchristianstogether@gmail.com dagenhamchristianstogether@gmail.com sourcewarehouse@barkingchurchesunite.org / | https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/find-your-nearest/community-food-club-dagenham-library | https://twitter.com/CEH_DCT |
| Dagenham Farm | Produces Organic vegetables (and fruits) in glasshouses and polytunnels and outdoors for sale locally and through Growing Communities’ fruit and veg bag scheme | Rainham Road North Dagenham RM10 7FJ | 020 8592 3130 | Dagenhamfarm@growingcommunities.org | www.growingcommunities.org/dagenham-farm | www.facebook.com/growingcommunities www.instagram.com/growingcommunities twitter.com/growingcommunities |
| Dagenham Food Bank (Trussell Trust) | The foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust’s network of 428 foodbanks, working to tackle food poverty RCCG HOFC, The BEACON, 104 New Road, Dagenham, RM9 6PE – Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am-1pm (Foodbank voucher referral system.) Living Hope Centre, The Old Dagenham Methodist Church, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 8YB – Tuesdays 5-6pm (Foodbank voucher referral system.) Flowing Rivers Centre, 112 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HP – Monday-Friday 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm. (Foodbank voucher referral system.) | info@dagenham.foodbank.org.uk | www.dagenham.foodbank.org.uk | |||
| Dagenham Job Shop | Provides a free confidential information, advice and guidance service designed to assist residents to get back to employment, to improve their skillset or potentially widen their career options | Dagenham Library 1 Church Elm Lane Dagenham RM10 9QS | 02 08724 8877 | dagenhamjodshop@lbbd.gov.uk | www.joblist.com | |
| Dagenham U3A | Provides Lifelong learning for all residents who are retired, semi-retired or no longer raising a family. | 07486 893 530 | dagmembershipu3a@yahoo.com | www.u3asites.org.uk/dagenham/welcome | www.facebook.com/dagenhamu3a/ twitter.com/dagenhamu3a | |
| Dagenham Ummah Welfare Trust | Food bank Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5 Newett Rd, RM8 2XT | www.duwt.org/ | |||
| Darul Ummah Gorsebrooke Food Bank | Local Muslim community providing access to affordable and nutritious fruits and vegetables and other essential food items | 36, Maplestead Road, Dagenham, RM9 4XR | info@ darulummahgoresbrooke.org.uk | www.darulummahgoresbrook.org.uk | ||
| East African Education Foundation | Supports users in accessing quality education that will allow them to improve their quality of life | 949 Green Lane Dagenham Essex RM8 1DJ | info@eaef.org.uk | www.eaef.org.uk | ||
| East London Business Alliance (ELBA) | Builds the connection between businesses and the community in East London, beyond, creating a positive impact and strong communities and tackling the issues that determine social mobility | 020 706 86960 | info@elba-1.org.uk | www.elba-1.org.uk | www.facebook.com/OurELBA www.instagram.com/ourelba twitter.com/OurELBA | |
| East London Cultural Education Alliance | Maximises the impact of cultural education across East London. | hello@creativeschools.london | www.creativeschools.london | |||
| Eastbury Manor House | Eastbury Manor House is a Grade 1 listed building situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in Greater London, England. | Eastbury Square Barking IG11 9SN | 02082272942 | eastburymanorhouse@lbbd.gov.uk | www.eastburymanorhouse.org.uk | www.facebook.com/eastburymanorhouse twitter.com/EastburyManor |
| Ekota Academy | Works to help children and adults improve their learning, sporting abilities and skills through teaching, empowerment and embedding self-confidence. | 167 Lichfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 2BA | 07595 391 743 | mizan@ekotaacademy.com | www.ekotaacademy.com | www.facebook.com/ekotaacademy www.instagram.com/ekotaacademy www.twitter.com/ekotaacaademy |
| Elevate Her UK | Provides support to vulnerable teenage girls and young women under 25 from disadvantaged backgrounds using our lived experiences, to educate and engage with them and assisting them to reach their full potential Provides 1 to 1 mentoring, empowerment workshops (nails, lashes, hair, self-defence etc), outreach, youth safety campaign awareness and advocacy and employment opportunities | 119 Ivyhouse Road Dagenham Essex RM9 5RP (Registered office not open to the public) | 020 3015 7939 | admin@elevateheruk.org ebonyking@elevateheruk.org Help@elevateheruk.org | www.elevateheruk.org | www.facebook.com/elevateherorg instagram.com/elevate.her.uk twitter.com/elevateherUK |
| Essex County Football Association | Provides coaching to children and adults in Essex. | Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex, CO3 8AJ | 01245 393 088 | jake.ling@essexfa.com | www.essexfa.com | www.facebook.com/EssexFootball www.instagram.com/essexcountyfa hwitter.com/EssexCountyFA |
| Everyone Active | Local leisure centres | Becontree Heath Leisure Centre, Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7FH | 07875 705 207 | rosiemorgan@everyoneactive.co | www.everyoneactive.com/centre/becontree-heath-leisure-centre | www.facebook.com/eaBecontree |
| Excel Women’s Centre | Provides advice for women; ICT suite; Coffee mornings; Sewing sisters; Wellbeing room; and ESOL creative English classes. | 13 London Road Barking IG11 9EZ | 020 8594 3730 | info@excelwomenscentre.org.uk | www.excelwomenscentre.org.uk | www.facebook.com/excelwomenscentre twitter.com/excelwomenscentre |
| Finesse Sport | Specialises in football coaching and player development. | Castle Green Leisure Centre, Dagenham RM9 4UN | 07376 716 175 | info@finessesport.com | www.finessport.co.uk | www.facebook.com/FinesseSport www.instagram.com/Finesse_Sport |
| Flourish Family Centre | Primarily focuses on family wellness from the inside and out and provide a combination of services for families that put their needs at the forefront of what they do. | 15 Linton Road Make It, 406 Barking, IG11 8HE | 020 3633 4124 | info@flourishfamilycentre.co.uk | www.flourishfamilycentre.co.uk | |
| Foodcycle | Volunteers prepare and serve a free 3-course meal using surplus food from supermarkets and shops. | Al Madina Mosque, 2 Victoria Rd, Barking, IG11 8PY | 020 7729 2775 | hello@foodcycle.org.uk | www.foodcycle.org.uk | |
| Footy Addicts | Provides friendly football games for all abilities 16 ad above, sign up online. Sessions are run at Castle Green on Thursdays in Becontree | 3rd floor, Footy Addicts, 120 Baker St, London W1U 6TU | 07723 615 546 | info@footyqddicts.com | www.footyaddicts.com | |
| Future M.O.L.D.S Communities | A resident and volunteer led youth and community organisation which provides resident led services and activities They support the facilitation of partnerships, particularly for small grassroots groups Also provides access for local young people & their families (support and mentoring for one-to-one individual needs), networking & collaborations | John Smith House, Bevan Avenue Barking Essex IG11 9LL | 07958 956 417 | sarah@futuremc.org.uk | www.futuremc.org.uk | www.facebook.com/FuturemcComm www.instagram.com/future_m.o.l.d.s_communities twitter.com/FuturemcComm |
| Future Youth Zones | Committed to helping young people (8-19 and up to 25 for those with disabilities) discover their passion & purpose enabling them to raise their aspirations and confidence to create a happier and healthier generation. | 201 Porters Avenue RM9 5YX | 020 3941 6722 | enquiries@futureyouthszone.org | www.futureyouthzone.org | www.facebook.com/FutureYZ/ www.instagram.com/explore/tags/futureyouthzone/ twitter.com/futureyz |
| Futureents | Provides mentoring, education and employment to residents in East London mainly young people and young adults | Pembroke Road ILFORD IG3 8PF | 07393 201 650 | Kevin@futureents.org.uk | www.futureents.org.uk | www.facebook.com/Onetoonementoring www.instagram.com/futureents/ |
| Green Shoes Arts | delivers high-quality arts projects for the community enabling people of all ages and backgrounds to access and engage with a wide range of creative and artistic-activities. | Chadwell Heath Community Centre 255 High Rd RM6 6AS | 020 8227 8372 | info@greenshoesarts.com | www.greenshoesarts.com | www.facebook.com/greenshoesarts1 www.instagram.com/greenshoesarts twitter.com/GreenShoesArts1 |
| Harmony House Dagenham CIO | They work in partnership with the local authority, community and voluntary organisations to deliver a range of community-based services and projects. They run get Together Groups providing opportunities for isolated and lonely residents to make new friends and increase social contact, Computer clubs for the elderly, telephone befriending, help with practical everyday jobs like housework, gardening and small handy man jobs at a low cost. | Harmony House Baden Powell Close Dagenham RM9 6XN | 020 8526 8200 | enquiries@hhd.org.uk | www.harmonyhousedagenham.org.uk | twitter.com/harmonyhousebnd |
| Healthwatch B&D | champions for people using local health and social care services to help improve the quality of services across the country. Helps people find out about local health and social care services | Lifeline House Dagenham RM8 1UL | 0800 298 5331 | info@healthwatchbarkinganddagenham.co.uk | www.healthwatch.co.uk | www.facebook.com/healthwatchbd twitter.com/HealthwatchBD |
| Health Community Hub (Previously William Bellamy) | A referral system Community Food Club- Wednesdays 12:00pm-4:00pm. (Self-referrals or agency referrals can be made through the LBBD website) UKIM Food Bank every last Saturday of the month 11:00am-2:00pm. | Frizlands Lane Dagenham RM10 7HX | 020 8724 1924 | Healthcommunityhub@lbbd.gov.uk | www.lbbd.gov.uk/community-hubs. www.lbbd.gov.uk/find-your-nearest/heath-community-hub-previously-william-bellamy | |
| Hilltop Aid | Homecare provider located in Barking. The agency provides care for adults of all ages including people with learning disabilities. The provider also supports individuals with mental health conditions. | 16 Pickering Road Barking IG11 8PG | 0203 288 2187 | info@hilltopaid.org | www.hilltopaid.org www.homeless.org.uk/homeless-england/service/hilltop-aid | |
| Hope Family Trust (Trussell Trust) | Sunday 1:00pm-3:00pm. | Holy Family Catholic Church Centre. Oxlow Lane, Dagenham RM9 5XJ | 07454 726 061 | barkingfoodbank@gmail.com | www.hopefamilyuk.org/food-bank | |
| Humdum UK | A food bank that offers halal and vegetarian ready meals plus fresh food parcels to cook at home Click and collect available (for registered users). They also provide hygiene parcels every month to females who cannot afford these essential items. | The Ripple Centre, 121 – 125 Ripple Rd, Barking, IG11 7FN | 07917 454 786 | info@humdum.org | www.humdum.org/restaurant www.humdum.org | www.facebook.com/humdumuk www.instagram.com/humdumuk twitter.com/humdumuk |
| Humourisk | Provides a positive space to support a natural process of engagement through developing a creative dialogue that breaks down barriers and encourages integration, creating performance and art that redefines perceptions. They draw together the talents and skills of local people and artists to create community-led projects that genuinely connect and empower local voices to build community leadership | Sue Bramley Centre Bastable Avenue Barking IG11 0LH | 07949 484 722 | humourisk@gmail.com | www.humourisk.co.uk/ | www.facebook.com/humourisklondon www.instagram.com/humourisk twitter.com/humourisk |
| Independent Living Agency | They aim to Improve and integrate existing services as well as help shape & influence new services, Share knowledge, expertise and information and develop a strong and united voice for disabled people, carers and vulnerable resident They use lived experience for social change, by harnessing the lived experience of staff members, volunteers and people who use their services to design and deliver higher quality and more person-centred services | Independent Living Agency Unit 15 , Dagenham Business Centre 123 Rainham Road North Dagenham Essex RM10 7FD | 020 8593 6677 | independentlivingagency@btconnect.com | www.independentlivingagency.org | www.facebook.com/IndependentLivingAgency twitter.com/independentlivingagency |
| J-GO Media/Training | J-GO is a multi-faceted social enterprise that aims to support communities by helping them gain the skills they need to achieve their goals successfully. works to create more resilient communities by training and developing individuals and organisations in enterprise development, social media communication They will develop and manage digital media service platforms for the public benefit and private sector. They offer training and media services for all. They work with organisations and individuals that share their aims to tackle poverty and inequality and support communities to gain the skills they need to effectively engage with modern communications and media. | Londoneast-uk Business & Technical Park, Yew Tree Avenue, Dagenham RM10 7FN | 020 7538 0008 | jan@j-goltd.com | www.j-goltd.com | www.instagram.com/jgo.team |
| JDS Striving for Excellence CIC | Provides support for youths in terms of well-being and personal development programmes to help youths to achieve their full potential in life. | Factory 15 Ground Floor, 15 Linton Rd. Barking IG11 8HE 121-125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7FN | 07305 216 025 | Jds2project@gmail.com | www.jearginasoares.com | www.facebook.com/jeorgina.soares.56 www.instagram.com/jds.striving/ |
| Kazoku Karate Do | Focuses on working together as one big family to help children achieve their personal goals | 07702 670 813 | Kazokukd@gmail.com | www.kazokukarate.com | www.facebook.com/kkdkarate www.instagram.com/kazokukaratedo twitter.com/KazokuDo | |
| Kingsley Hall Church and Community Centre | Kingsley Hall is a local charity that is part of the liveability family, a national disability and community engagement charity. They provide positive activities , projects & clubs for local people Eden Community Storehouse (social supermarket) – Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm | Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham RM9 5NB | 020 8592 1708 | info@khccc.com | www.khccc.com | www.facebook.com/kingsley.hall.56 www.instagram.com/kingsleyhall.dagenham/ |
| Laura I Gallery | Venue for a series of exciting ambitious and innovative exhibitions, and bring together artists, art professionals and visitors in critical engagement sessions about artistic practice, the creative struggle and the relevance of art in today’s world. | 10 Icehouse Court Barking IG11 7FR | 07079 683 901 | laura@lauraigallery.com | www.lauraiartgallery.com | |
| LBBD Youth Services | Hiwot.ameneshoa@lbbd.gov.uk | www.lbbd.gov.uk | ||||
| Life Brooks International | Charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life and experiences of children and young people in urban communities by providing resources for education and empowering them to succeed in life. | 16 Pickering Road Barking IG11 8PG | 0203 288 2144 | info@lbrooks.org | www.lbrooks.org | www.facebook.com/bfoodbank/ twitter.com/Lifebrooksint |
| Lifeline Projects | They focus on empowering and enhancing the lives of those people most isolated and vulnerable, building their confidence and helping them to learn new skills, so that they may fully live their lives and become a part of their community. They provide mentoring and positive activities to support young people at risk of serious youth violence, school exclusion or poor mental health, enhancing their lives and releasing them to become agents of change in their communities. | 25 Neville Road Dagenham RM8 3QS | 02085972900 | info@lifelineprojects.co.uk | www.lifelineprojects.co.uk | |
| London Riverside Church | A contemporary expression of church in Dagenham | Parsloes Avenue Dagenham RM9 5PT | 020 8593 2241 | hello@londonriversidechurch.com | www.londonriversidechurch.com | |
| Makai Foundation | Address gaps in the education sector – skills for the job market Develop coding & trading (stock market) skills alongside soft skills, communication, problem solving, budgeting etc to children and young people (Free through accessing funding) | Hedgecock Community Centre | 07958 086 403 | monir_ah@hotmail.com | ||
| Make it London | Dynamic Work, Networking & Hire Spaces | Factory 15 Ground Floor, 15 Linton Rd., Barking IG11 8HE | 020 374 515 65 | Info@makeitlondon.co.uk | www.instagram.com/makeitlondon www.facebook.com/makeitldn www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-london | |
| Make Your Mark B&D | They work to tackle food poverty provide educational resources, safe spaces and facilities. | 07946 598 236 | makeyourmarkband@gmail.com | www.makeyourmarkuk.co.uk | www.facebook.com/makeyourmarklondon www.instagram.com/makeyourmarkbd | |
| Marks Gate Community Hub | Community Food club: Self-referrals or agency referrals can be made through the LBBD website) monthly programmes on facility website | Rose Lane, Marks Gate, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NJ | Cfc.mg@lbbd.gov.uk | www.lbbd.gov.uk/money-and-debt/community-food-clubs www.lbbd.gov.uk/find-your-nearest/community-food-club-marks-gate-community-hub | ||
| Marks Gate Nursery & Pre School | London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) is one of London’s largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 42 award-winning nurseries, including some in London’s most disadvantaged areas. We are committed to giving all children access to high quality childcare. Where possible, LEYF employs local staff and recruits apprentices which brings an economic benefit to disadvantaged communities. | Rose Lane (Off Lawn Farm Grove) Chadwell Heath RM6 5LL | 020 8724 1305 | marksgate@leyf.org.uk | www.leyf.org.uk | www.facebook.com/leyfonline/ www.instagram.com/leyfonline/ twitter.com/LEYFonline |
| Marks Gate Relief Project | Foodbanks and hot foods services available 7 days a week by appointment only. Drop-in services (without an appointment available. Monday 9:00am-7:30pm & Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm. | 07448 057 268 | Asma.haq@mgrp.org.uk | www.mgrp.org.uk | www.facebook.com/MGReliefProject | |
| Mind Barking & Dagenham | Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem as well as provide services, raise awareness and promote understanding | Harrow Lodge House Hornchurch Road Hornchurch RM11 1JU | 01708 457 040 | Reach.u@haveringmind.org.uk | www.haveringmind.org.uk | www.facebook.com/haveringmindcharity/ www.instagram.com/haveringmind/ twitter.com/haveringmind |
| Mums on a Mission | To support families in our communities to be happy, healthy, and fruitful. By boosting their confidence and esteem. To explore their unique talents and use them positively, To provide for children in need. | Barking Learning Centre Town Hall Square Barking IG11 John Smith House, Bevan Avenue Barking Essex IG11 9LL | 020 3488 8655 | vanessaraimundo@momsonamission.co.uk heather.williams@momsonamission.co.uk info@mumsonamissions.org.uk | www.mumsonamission.com | www.facebook.com/mumsonamission7 www.instagram.com/mumsonamission_ twitter.com/Mumsmission_ |
| Muslimah Sports Association | Offers women a safe and positive environment to participate in a number of different sports without compromising their religious or cultural beliefs. | 07738 701 564 | info@muslimahsports.org.uk | www.muslimahsports.org.uk | ||
| NIA | Run for women and children by women, providing services developed in consultation with women who have experienced men’s violence, and from a proudly feminist perspective | 72 Longbridge Rd, Barking IG11 8SF | 0800160 1036 | info@niaendingviolence.org.uk | www.nia.emat.uk | |
| North Meets South | A partnership governed by residents with activities organized by residents and for residents in Marks Gate and North Chadwell Heath | Marks Gate Community Centre Rose Lane RM6 5LL | 07419 285 839 | Nmsworker17@gmail.com | www.nmsbl.org.uk | twitter.com/NMSBIGL |
| One million Mentors | Empowers young people to become the best version of themselves: : building relationships – free of assumption and judgement – where they benefit from another’s experience and perspective and can think bigger, find their own answers and take the next meaningful step into their future. They recruit, train and deploy volunteer mentors, matching them with mentees and providing high quality support to both so that they are well prepared and can have an effective and impactful mentoring relationship. Mentoring is one to one, for young people aged 14-25 years old, for 1 hour, once a month, for up to a year | enquiries@1mm.org.uk delivery@1mm.org.uk | www.onemillionmentors.org.uk | www.instagram.com/onemillionmentors twitter.com/onemillionmntrs | ||
| Participatory City | Make people feel welcome, happy, and connected to neighbours from all walks of life; improve levels of health and wellbeing; increase learning and provide new pathways to work and self-employment. | 116 Church Elm Lane Dagenham RM10 9RL | 07841014611 | info@weareeveryone.org | www.onemillionmentora.org.uk | https://www.facebook.com/weareeveryone.org https://www.instagram.com/participatorycity https://twitter.com/everyone_org |
| Participatory City Foundation Open Fridge | Telephone for details | 47 Thames Road Barking IG11 0HQ | 0770 4003 974 | www.facebook.com/weareeveryone.org/ twitter.com/everyone_org | ||
| Peer Support group youth Club | Help young people with experience of mental | www.lbbd.gov.uk | Grace.kihu@lbbd.gov.uk Heather.mckelvey@lbbd.gov,uk | |||
| Pen to Print | Passionate about helping people discover what their stories are, believe everybody should have a chance to tell their story and aim to build a network of expertise and support for aspiring writers | Dagenham Library, 1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham RM10 9QS | 020 8227 2267 | pentoprint@lbbd.gov.uk | www.pem-to-print.com | www.facebook.com/OfficialPentoPrint/ www.instagram.com/officialpentoprint/?hl=en twitter.com/Pen_to_Print |
| Positive Change | Works with individuals and organisations within the community to increase motivation, self-confidence, improve communications and build effective relationships. | 161 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford IG3 9PW | 020 8590 7844 | info@positivechangeconsultancy.com | www.positivechanges.co.uk | www.facebook.com/PCCTraining twitter.com/PCCTweets |
| Powerhouse Community Network | Committed to demonstrating God’s love through various outreach activities. | Unit 3 & 4 280 Oxlow Lane Dagenham RM10 8LP | 020 8517 5827 | admin@phim.org.uk | www.phcn.org.uk | /www.facebook.com/PowerHouseCommunityNetwork twitter.com/phcn6 |
| Radiant Ambitions CIC | Helps women to live a life without barriers. They do a variety of things that support our aims to build a thriving community of women who are from diverse backgrounds. | International House, 776-778 Barking Road, London E13 9PJ. | 07846 323 643 | radiantambitions@gmail.com | www.radiantambitions.com | www.facebook.com/RadiantAmbitions www.instagram.com/radiantambitions/ twitter.com/radiantambition |
| Read Easy | Helps adults in the borough learn to read. They provide 1:1 reading twice weekly to adults who have been referred or have self-referred and aim, in people’s own time to achieve entry level 1, 2, and 3 literacy. | bdleader@reeadeasy.org.uk | www.readeasy.org.uk | |||
| Refuge UK | Helping people rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse; for example domestic violence, sexual violence, so-called ‘honour’ -based violence, human trafficking and modern slavery, and female genital mutilation. | International House, 1 St Katherines Way E1W 1UN | 020 7395 7700 | helpline@refuge.org.uk | www.refuge.org.uk | www.facebook.com/RefugeCharity www.instagram.com/refugecharity twitter.com/RefugeCharity |
| Richards House Children’s Hospice | Supports Families of children and the children diagnosed with a life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health conditions. They provide care to the child and also supports the whole family and help them choose when, where and how they receive care. | Richard House Drive Beckton London E16 3RG | 020 7511 0222 | info@richardshouse.org.uk | www.richardhouse.org.uk | www.facebook.com/RichardHouseCH www.instagram.com/RichardHouseCH twitter.com/RichardHouseCH |
| River Roding Trust | To preserve, protect and restore the River Roding in Barking for the public benefit and to undertake and carry on projects and activities of a charitable nature related to the river which will assist in promoting recreation, protecting the environment and educating the public about the history of the river. | River Roding | River.roding@gmail.com | www.riverrodingtrust.org.uk | www.facebook.com/groups/riverroding www.instagram.com/riverrodingtrust/ twitter.com/riverroding | |
| Rosa Nosa Foundation | Works to reduce social isolation among the elderly supporting them to make connections/friendships Alms to make elderly people feel more involved and part of a community (discussions, games, art work) Coffee Monday mornings for the elderly Chadwell Heath High Road – Baptiste Church | 07795 084 233 | Ehinomeneliboh@gmail.com | |||
| Rwandese Abagimigambi (RWAAB) | Helps Rwandan women and their families in East London hoping to bring up confidence to then. 07908373479 | Unit 2, 30 Thames Road, Barking, IG11 0HZ | 020 8594 4128 07908 373 479 | rwaab_uk@yahoo.com | www.rwandese-abagimigambi.org.uk | www.facebook.com/Rwandese-Abagimigambi-Charity- www.instagram.com/rwaab.uk/ twitter.com/RwandeseA |
| Sew London Project | Teaches children and adults how to upcycle, sew and craft. | The Granary Abbey Road Barking IG11 7BT | 07449 035 216 | sewlondonproject@gmail.com | www.imsewlondon.wordpress.com | www.facebook.com/Sew-London-Project-CIC- www.instagram.com/sewlondonproject twitter.com/designtocreate |
| Shpresa Programme | Helps the Albanian-speaking community in the UK to be informed- with a greater understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Empowered- by feeling less isolated and with a strong support network, members have improved health and well being (both physical and mental) and increase their skill set. | Mansfield House, 30 Avenons Road E13 8HT | 020 4511 1586 | shpresaprogramme@yahoo.com | www.shpresaprogramme.org | www.facebook.com/shpresa.programme |
| So He Cares Educational and Child Care CIC | Dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion They work closely with their clients and their families to develop customised programs that meet their specific needs and aspirations. | Ripple Centre 121-125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7FN | 07555 183 177 | info@sohecares.co.uk | www.Sohecares.co.uk | www.facebook.com/treazures.SHC |
| Spark2life | Empowers and advocates for offenders, and those at risk of offending. Through bespoke solutions they transform lives and disrupt the criminal justice narrative. | 67-69 Greenleaf Road London E17 6QP | 07415 755 525 | admin@spark2life.co.uk | www.spark2life.co.uk | www.facebook.com/Spark2Life www.instagram.com/spark2life twitter.com/Spark2L |
| Sparkles Baby And Parent Group | Group for babies (birth to 15 months) & parents. Grandparents, carers, & expectant parents welcome! Drop in Mondays (term-time) 9:45am — 12 noon | St. Chad’s Church Hall Eric Road Chadwell Heath RM6 6JH | 020 8597 8076 | sparkles@stchads.church | www.stchads.church/sparkles | www.facebook.com/SparklesStC |
| St Chads Church | A vibrant church in East London, growing in Christ for Christ. St Chad’s is a multi-ethnic, Bible-centred, community-focused church, where we seek to pray, worship, make friends, and have fun. | Eric Road Chadwell Heath RM6 6JH | 020 8597 8076 | churchoffice@stchads.church | www.stchads.church | www.facebook.com/stchadschadwellheath/ |
| St Thomas’s church | Food pantry – Pop in for a cuppa, chat, listening ear and top up from the food pantry for those in need. Mondays 1 – 3pm. | Burnside Road/Haydon Road Dagenham RM8 2PA | 020 8598 9179 | www.facebook.com/StThomasBecontree/ | ||
| Streetspace | Support residents and civil society to shape local streets and spaces to create thriving, healthy, strong communities. | Bow Arts Studio Abbey Road Barking IG11 | 07984 145 794 | hello@wearestreetspace.org | www.streetspacegroup.co.uk | www.facebook.com/wearestreetspace https://twitter.com/street_space_ |
| Sycamore Trust UK | Supports parents, carers and individuals affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or Learning Difficulties. They offer a range of specialised services designed to support families, educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society. | 27/29 Woodward Road Dagenahm RM9 4SJ | 020 8517 9317 | enquiries@sycamoretrust.org.uk | www.sycamoretrust.org.uk | www.facebook.com/sycamoretrustUK www.instagram.com/sycamoretrustuk twitter.com/sycamoretrustuk |
| TACaccess | An online counselling directory that helps clients every step of the way to find a qualified therapist to help them in their journey. A community of qualified therapists experienced in working with children and young people, from around the country waiting to help either online or face-to-face. | 01798 684 984 | hello@tacaccess.com | www.tacaccess.com | www.facebook.com/tacaccess/ www.instagram.com/tac_access/ twitter.com/AccessTac | |
| Team Papa Jasper CIC | Supports physical and mental health by providing community based activities outreach for health and well being, healthy eating, outdoors sports (CYP & women) Adult training programmes e.g. immunisation awareness Crime prevention workshops with CYP with Met Police, Family training first aid at home with St Johns, Accredited training in H & Social Care, use social media and host online via Facebook, Set up foodbanks, empower women and young people with digital inclusion, employability and DA, bereavement support face to face | Ripple Centre 121 – 125 Ripple Road Barking IG11 7FN | 07960 726 174 | info@teampappajaspercic.com / jaspern77@gmail.com | ||
| TCL Reuse Centre | A second-hand furniture store in East London with a mission to prevent reusable items from going to landfills. They re-use and up-cycle to help those in need by providing good quality second-hand furniture and household items at affordable prices. | 330 Uphall Road Ilford IG1 2JJ | 020 8553 5880 | info@tclreuse.org.uk | www.tclreuse.org | www.facebook.com/TCLReUse |
| Thames Community Hub (previously Sue Bramley | Community Food club: Every Friday between 12pm and 2pm. (Self-referrals or agency referrals can be made through the LBBD website). | Bastable Avenue Barking IG11 0LG | 02082706619 | thamescommunityhub@lbbd.gov.uk | www.lbbd.gov.uk | |
| Thames Life (formerly Thames Ward Community Project) | An independent and resident-led community organization for the people of Barking Riverside, Scrattons Farm and Thames View. | Barking Riverside Office Riverside School Renwick Road Barking IG11 0FU | 020 3946 5898 | info@thames-life.org.uk | www.thames-life.org.uk | www.facebook.com/thameslifecdt www.instagram.com/thameslifecdt/ twitter.com/thameslifecdt |
| The Ben Kinsella Trust | Anti-knife crime charities in the UK, with a vision of a society where no family or community suffers the loss of a life of knife crime. They adopt a universal and early intervention approach aimed at preventing young people from making the wrong choices and helping them to stay safe. | The Foyer 50 Wakering Road, Barking IG11 8GR Registered address: The Ben Kinsella Trust, Mailbox 13, Impact Hub, 34b York Way, London N1 9AB | 020 8164 2634 | info@benkinsella.org.uk | www.benkisella.org.uk | www.facebook.com/kinsellatrust/ www.instagram.com/kinsellatrust/ twitter.com/kinsellatrust |
| The Boathouse Studios | space that includes four vibrant, mood-lifting studios an ideal spot for artists, photographers, musicians, rehearsals, exhibitions, small-scale performances, community, corporate and families to work and create. | Malthouse, 62-76 Abbey Road, Barking IG11 7BT | 020 8594 0039 | admin@boathousecic.co.uk | www.boathousebarkingstudios.com | www.facebook.com/theboathousestudios www.instagram.com/theboathousestudios/ twitter.com/boathousecic |
| The Countess of Mountbatten’s Own Legion of Frontiersmen | A sell-funding charity, we are required to raise money to cover insurance, out of pocket expenses, first aid materials and other cost used to support our activities. | 07889 564 311 | Russell.Pearce@metrus.co.uk | www.Cmolegionoffrontiersmen.info | ||
| The Great Counsellor Low-Cost Counselling Service C.I.C | Offers professional Counselling and Psychotherapy services to those who need therapeutic intervention around mental health issues, relationships or behavioural challenges | 07735 656 474 | ganattgccs@yahoo.com | |||
| The Hive Women Partnership | Run by women for the empowerment of women, particularly those most marginalized and vulnerable, | 2 Victoria Road, Barking, IG11 8PY | 07936 646 612 | thehive@barkingmosque.org.uk | www.barkingmosque.org.uk | www.facebook.com/thehive_org www.instagram.com/thehive_org twitter.com/thehive_org |
| The Osborne Partnership | Provides support of people who have a learning/physical disability or mental health needs or other complex issue by providing support, information, advice and guidance across a range of training programmes and other meaningful activities which help their beneficiaries to identify their needs and enable them to fulfil their potential and participate more fully in society. Top Community Café Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pm. Heat and eat- Soup, roll and warm space for the over 50’s Tuesday and Thursdays 11:00am-2:00pm.£1.00. | Osborne Centre, Osborne Square, Dagenham RM9 5AU | 020 8592 5742 | info@osbornepartnership.org | www.osbornepartnership.org | |
| The Pennu Charity | promotes good health and well-being of the elderly. They hold many different activities for the elderly for example coffee mornings, reminiscence therapy, celebrating maturity, information days that inform them about their safety, among other activities that promote their wellbeing. | Barking Enterprise Centre 50 Cambridge Road Barking Essex IG11 8FG | 07780 088 579 | info@pennu.org | www.penny.org | www.facebook.com/MamaPennu/?locale=en_GB www.instagram.com/pennucharity/ |
| The Salvation Army | They offer friendship, practical help and support to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities. | 240 Ripple Road Barking IG11 9PG | 020 8594 2964 | Stephen.westwood@salvationarmy .org.uk | www.salvationarmy.org.uk/barking | www.facebook.com/salvationarmyuk www.instagram.com/salvationarmyuk twitter.com/salvationarmyuk |
| The White House | We invite artists to live and work in the house, exploring new ways to collaborate with the local community, by becoming their neighbours. We host a public programme led by residents that ranges from poetry to painting to gardening. Our programme acts as a tool to address social, political and culturally relevant issues to our site and community, adopting approaches that challenge traditional hierarchies and aim to democratise decision-making across programming and how we run the house. | 884 Green Lane Dagenham RM8 1BX | 020 8220 1172 | whitehouse@createlondon.org | www.whitehouseart.org | www.facebook.com/whitehousedagenham twitter.com/whitehousedagenham |
| TheSHED at St John’s House | Food Store at St John’s House, every Thursday, 12.30pm – 2.30pm. No voucher required to receive food. £3 for 14 items plus extras for free | 522 Goresbrook Road, Becontree, RM9 4XA | 07955 887 695 | www.becontreesouth.org.uk/food-bank | ||
| TKO Boxing Gym | The TKO Amateur Boxing Club offer full coaching services to both junior and senior amateur boxers. Works with people to engage in boxing & fitness & football for 11-25 years old males & females | Jim Peters Stadium, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham Essex | 07789 364 702 07903 053 761 07538 916 121 | office@tkoboxinggym.com team@tkoboxingclub.com | www.tkoboxingclub.com | www.facebook.com/TKOBoxingGym/ www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tkoboxinggym/ twitter.com/LondonBoxTrain |
| TrailNet | A community interest company dedicated to encouraging and supporting people of all ages and abilities to become more active. | Beacontree Cycle Centre, Dagenham | 07939249980 | info@trailnet.org.uk | www.trailnet.org.uk | https://www.facebook.com/trailnet.cic/ https://www.instagram.com/trailnet/ https://twitter.com/trailnetcic |
| Triangoals | Providing a range of activities for the residents of Barking and Dagenham that are accessible and affordable. | Rivergate Centre Minter Road Barking IG11 0FJ | 07538 135 247 | triangoals@live.co.uk | Triangle.com | www.facebook.com/triangoals.achievers twitter.com/Triangoals14 |
| True Cadence | Nurtures young musical talents from under-resourced communities, transforming them into ‘industry-ready’ professionals They provide support, structured learning, mentoring and tailored artistic development to 8-25-year-olds to build skills, grow in confidence, and lessen risk-taking behaviours while realising their potential Programmes and activities include Songwriting, Sound recording, Live performance, Music Therapy and a core programme, which focuses on the business side of the music industry. | 134 South Street, Romford, RM1 1TE | 02037 275 134 | info@truecadence.org | www.truecadence.org | www.facebook.com/truecadenceuk www.instagram.com/truecadenceuk/ www.twitter.com/truecadenceuk/ |
| Turn Up Broadcasting | Empowers children and youth by providing them with dynamic opportunities for creative expressions. | 36a Goodmayes Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9UR | 07599 840 705 | emmanuel@turnupbc.co.uk | www.turnupbc.co.uk | www.facebook.com/TurnUpBc www.instagram.com/turnupbc/ twitter.com/TurnUpBC |
| Turn2us | National charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. | info@turn2us.org.uk | www.turn2us.org.uk | www.facebook.com/turn2us www.instagram.com/turn2us_org twitter.com/turn2us_org | ||
| Ukon Careers | Aims to develop and encourage greater participation & understanding of carnival arts while also using carnival arts to support employability skills, mental health awareness, community cohesion, reduction of violence, and respect and understanding of each other’s cultures and differences. Their work is intergenerational, and accessible to all regardless of their ability and disability. | John Smith House Bevan Avenue Barking Essex IG11 9LL | 020 4568 8010 07796 073 812 | info@ukoncareers.com | www.ukoncareers.com | www.facebook.com/ukoncareers www.instagram.com/ukoncareers twitter.com/UKONCareers |
| Ultimate Counselling | Provides community based mental health and outreach support services to the immigrant community. Also operates an immigrant support service in Dagenham Learning Centre (Dagenham Library). | 90 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SF | 02085 941 514 | therapy@ucts.org.uk admin@ucts.org.uk | www.ucts.org.uk | |
| Valence house Museum | Manor house in Dagenham where you can discover the tranquil herb garden and dig for Victory plot, research local and family history in the Archives and Local Studies Centre, browse in the shop or enjoying light refreshments in the Tulip Tree Tea Room. Valence House also offers a year-round programme of events for all the family. | Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HT | 020 8227 2034 | valencehousemuseum@lbbd.gov.uk | www.valencehousecollections.co.uk | www.facebook.com/valencehouse twitter.com/ValenceHouse |
| Via – Subwize | Supports young people (up to 24) who want help with their drug and/or alcohol use. Any professional can also make a referral on a young person’s behalf using the Young People’s Referral Form. | 195-211 Becontree Ave, Dagenham RM8 2UT | 03003034613 | subwize@viaorg.uk | www.viaorg.uk/services/barking-and-dagenham-subwize | twitter.com/ViaOrg_ |
| Wellgate Farm | Supports and offers a wide range of activities appealing to different parts of the community irrespective of age, ability, or background. | Collier Row Rd, Dagenham, Romford RM5 2BH | 01708 747 850 | info@wellgatefarm.org | www.wellgatefarm.org | www.facebook.com/WellgateFarm/ www.instagram.com/WellgateFarm/ twitter.com/FarmWellgate |
| Whole body Therapy | 63 Rugby Road Dagenham RM9 4AJ | 07806 205 942 | info@wholebodytherapy.org.uk | www.wholebodytherapy.org.uk | www.facebook.com/wholebdytherapy www.instagram.com/wholebodytherapy twitter.com/wbdytherapy | |
| Women Trust | Empowers women to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse | PO Box 70420 London NW1W 7QL | 020 7034 0303 | office@womanstrust.org.uk | www.youngwomenstrust.org | www.facebook.com/WomansTrust/ www.instagram.com/womanstrust/ twitter.com/womanstrust/ |
| Write Back | Runs storytelling programmes at Future Youth Zone to build self-esteem and community among young people. | 0759 7166 508 | stories@write-back.org | www.write-back.org | www.instagram.com/writebackuk/ x.com/WriteBackuk | |
| You Press | Our projects empower young people (between 13-30 years old) and underrepresented communities to find their voice and be heard. This involves challenging stereotypes and stigmas about young people and communities from varied social and cultural backgrounds through the creative arts, media, training and writing. | Expressway Studios, You Press Partnerships, G32B, 1 Dock Rd, London E16 1AH | 07476 112 114 | contactus@youpress.org.uk | www.youpress.org.uk | www.facebook.com/people/You-Press www.instagram.com/you_press/ twitter.com/You_Press |
| Young Elite Management | Offers tailored plans for young people who need guidance and mentoring as well as supporting young people with their sporting aspirations. | City Road, London, EC1V 2NX | 07802 216 899 | enquiries@youngelitemanagement.com | www.youngelitemanagement.com | www.facebook.com/people/Young-Elite-Management/ www.instagram.com/youngelitemanagement/ |
| Young Stars Football | A Soccer Academy based in Barking & Dagenham, Essex focused on increasing the participation of sport for boys and girls from the ages of 5-16. As a registered charity, we are inspired to enable young children develop social, behavioural and leadership skills through innovative coaching and competitive match day experiences, whilst creating a supporting and inspiring environment for both parents to thrive in. | Warren School Sports Centre. RM6 6SB | 07496 725 830 | info@youngstarsfootballfirst.co.uk | www.youngstarsfootballfirst.co.uk | www.facebook.com/young.stars.756 www.instagram.com/youngstarsfootball twitter.com/YoungStarsFF1 |
| Youth League | Set up to ensure the informal, social, education of young people by the support and development of vibrant and diverse youth and community service, involving, empowering and meeting the needs of young people, promoting their social development and enabling them access to economic and social resources. | 218-224, The Mall ,Dagenham RM10 8QS | 0790 3502 936 | info@youthleagueuk.org | www.youthleagueuk.org | |
| Youth Unity CIC | Empowering Our Youth & Bringing Communities together through the power of Music, Media and Sports Our focus is Early Intervention and Early Identification of those ‘at risk’ from Gangs, Serious Youth Violence, Criminal Exploitation and associated vulnerability strands. | 150-60 City Road, London EC1V 2AJ | 02031053525 | admin@youthunity.org | www.youthunity.org | www.facebook.com/youthunity20 www.instagram.com/youthunitycic/?hl=en twitter.com/youthunitycic |
About Ripple Center
The Ripple Centre is a modern venue perfect for formal functions such as conferences and meetings, conferences, exhibitions, filming and clubs, social group activities and family celebrations such as birthday parties, naming ceremonies and wedding receptions.
We have a large hall and 3 comfortable meeting rooms
"It was truly a great experience and I’m glad to have booked with this centre"