Community Hubs and Community Navigators
A place to go, a place to do, a place to connect!
- All of our hubs are welcoming, safe spaces which provide information, advice, guidance, support, events and activities.
- Community Navigators give you time to focus on what matters to you by taking a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing. They connect you to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support
Find out more about Community Hubs and Community Navigators.
Warm Spaces 2025-2026 and Cost of Living Support
Warm Spaces are relaxed places where anyone is welcome, they are inclusive and accessible for anyone and provide a local neighbourhood space to spend the day.
Times are tough, so the Council and community partners are working together to support you during this cost of living.
Community Food Clubs and Foodbanks
Community Food Club Membership is available for one person per household, to visit once a week and is valid for three months.
Find out more about foodbanks in Barking and Dagenham.
Our Community Partners
Meet our amazing partners who are delivering lots of support right across the borough to help during these really difficult times. When we come together with our partners in the voluntary sector, local charities, faith groups, and our local community themselves, to support the people who need it the most, we’ve seen we can make huge difference.
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
