Participating in Community
Youth Clubs (Specialist or Inclusive)
Youth Service
local activities, advice and information for young people.
For more information, please visit our Youth Service webpage.
Progress Project
Ages: 8-25
Address: 42-48 Parsloes Avenue, RM9 5NU
Contact: 07881 247654 / forum@bdpp.org.uk
Facebook: Barking and Dagenham Progress Project
AbPhab Youth Club
Ages: 11-18 and 19-25
Address: The Vibe Youth Centre, Dagenham, RM8 2UT
Contact: 07360 493102 / info@abphabyouthclub.org,uk
Facebook: Ab Phab Youth Club
Future – Futurebility Club
Ages: 8-12, 13-19, up to 25 with additional needs
Address: 201-225 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Essex RM9 5YX
Contact: 020 3941 6722 / enquiries@futureyouthzone.org
Facebook: Future, Barking and Dagenham Youth Zone
Peer Support Group (PSG) Youth Club
Ages: 11-19 (up to 25 for people with SEN)
Contact:
Grace Kihu – 07875993500, grace.kihu@lbbd.gov.uk
Heather McKelvey – 07968511930, heather.mckelvey@lbbd.gov.uk
Purple Penguin Club
Ages: 5-18
Address: The Vibe, 195-211 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UT
Contact: 07881 948799 / fun@purplepenguinclub.org.uk
Purple Penguin Club
Facebook: The Purple Penguin Club
Joy Marketplace
Social prescribing to improve health, wellbeing and social welfare by connecting them to community services which might be run by the council or a local charity. There are a lot of young people’s services listed on the Joy App
CYPD Hub
INSPIRE YOUTH TO ACHIEVE 11+ Youth Group
These are structured sessions/activities which aim to support children (SEN/D) aged 11+ to socialise, engage and develop life skills.
Contact: CYPDHub@lbbd.gov.uk / 0208 227 5500 for details.
London Autism Group Charity
London Autism Group Charity serve the Autistic Community of London and surrounding Counties in the UK.
Their Community Cafes provide a safe, inclusive, accessible and free space for the entire Autistic community.
Contact: contact@londonautismgroupcharity.org or visit: Home | London Autism Group Charity
Facebook: London Autism Group Charity | Facebook
Independent Living Agency
Independent Living Agency aims to maximise the potential of individual disabled people so that they can live their own lives.
Light Haven Care
Ages: 16-25
Address: The Club House, Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue RM8 2JR
Light Haven Care provide 16+ transition provision for young adults with learning difficulties, neurodiversity and living with mental health.
Contact: info@lighthavencare.com / 07885 854060
Library and Community Hubs
A place to go, a place to do, a place to connect
All of our community hubs are welcoming, safe spaces which provide information, advice, guidance, support, events and activities. Some of our locations are also Family Hubs, for families with children aged 0-19 who need a bit of extra help.
Sexuality and Relationship
Mencap
Useful resources from Mencap
The Importance of Friendship
The Importance of Friendship for Stera, Ellen, Jade and Hannah - NDTi
The Importance of Friendship for Wilf and Junior - NDTi
The Importance of Friendship for Wilf and Heera - NDTi
Getting Around
LBBD Travel and transport passes and permits
You can find information about
AccessAble
The AccessAble online access guide provides information about around 1,000 venues across Barking and Dagenham including shops, restaurants, pubs, leisure facilities, local council offices and other public venues.
Visitors to this website will be able to find out quickly whether a public building has, for example, accessible parking close by, staff trained in sign language, large print materials available, or adapted toilets.
LBBD Travel Assistance for Disabled People
You can find information about Disabled Persons’ Freedom Pass, Taxi Card, Wheelchair or mobility scooter users on the LBBD website
Staying Safe
Links of services, advice, and apps to help you stay safe
LBBD Report a serious concern about a child
Report a serious concern about a child – LBBD website
Safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect
NSPCC
BDSafeguarding
Safeguarding phone lines
Safeguarding phone lines – Start For Life website
Childline
Childline – bdsafeguarding.org
The internet, relationship & you
The internet, relationship & you – Think U Know website
Relay UK - Emergency SMS Service
Relay UK – Emergency SMS Service
Internet Watch Foundation
National Stalking Helpline
National Stalking Helpline – suzylamplugh.org
Kooth - App for Safety
Your online mental wellbeing community – Kooth.com
Money Matters
Links to help you manage your money
LBBD Benefits and Support
The LBBD Benefits and Support webpage
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Our Hubs Money and Debt
Handling money and debt can be tough, but there are many services available to help you manage these issues and learn new ways to deal with them.
Please visit Our Hubs Money and Debt for more information.
Barking and Dagenham Money
GOV.uk links regarding money matters
