Our collective response to Covid-19 has demonstrated the strength of partnership working within the council and with our community partners. We are committed to build on this and we invite everyone in the borough to care for ourselves and our neighbours.
With winter nearing, this can be a challenging time for many, especially for our SEND communities. We encourage you to visit the Council Cost of Living Support or share the cost-of-living resource with anyone who might in need.
Visit a warm space – together with our local partners we’ve created a network of warm spaces across the borough. Warm Spaces are friendly space that offer a little some extra for people to enjoy during the day.
They are inclusive and accessible:
Community Resources for Change
⭐Monday Amazing Ladies support group 9.30-12.00 for Mum’s with SEN children.
Address: Castle Point 163 Bennett’s Castle Lane Dagenham RM8 3YJ
Phone: 020 8227 1927
Barking Muslim Association
Kingsley Hall
Barking Churches Unite (The Source)
Address: 37a Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Barking. IG11 8DH
Phone: 020 8594 2404
Email: thesourcebarking@gmail.com
Ripple Road
Drop in for family who are in temporary accommodation.
For: Families with children 0-19 who are in temporary accommodation. A free drop-in for families to access play spaces for children, washing machines and simple cooking facilities.
Time
Every Saturday starting 1 August 2025 10-2pm
Location
Ripple School Suffolk Road site
Ripple Rd, Dagenham, Barking IG11 7QS
Next Steps
- Focussed promotion to families in hotels and raise awareness for hotel managers of the provision
- Link up with LBBD Cooking clubs funded through Household Support Fund (HSF)
- Review provision with families to identify any changes needed
- Plan for winter when outside space may be less accessible
