Together with our local partners we’ve created a network of warm spaces across the borough for you, including in some of our Community Hubs.
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.
They are friendly spaces that offer a little some extra for people to enjoy during the day, this could be a space that offers arts and crafts, board games, toddler zones or place spaces, knitting and crochet, computers, wifi access and snacks and refreshments.
It’s a space where visitors can come and go as they please with no need to pre-book and free access.
You can view an interactive map of Warm Spaces in Barking and Dagenham
Type of Space: Social Activities for over 60’s
Address: 42-48 Parsloes Avenue
Phone: 0330 054 2500
Email: info@dabd.org.uk
Website: www.dabd.org.uk
Safe, warm comfortable place with refreshments plus
•Use of TV and internet
•Board games, cards, and similar table pastimes
•A small range of books and magazines
•Access to our ‘in-house’ Community Fridge (food bank) also at our Parsloes office
•Other complimentary services provided by DABD inc. Eating healthily on a budget, energy efficiency practical advice, Welfare Benefits support & advice etc, etc
Wednesday to Friday, 10am-2pm
See ‘what’s on offer’ section
Predominately English within the ‘warm space’. Albeit we have a number of staff who speak and have knowledge of other languages that work out of our Parsloes office.
Wheelchair Access, Accessible Toilet, Baby Changing Facilities, Free Wifi and Computer Access, Parking
Type of Space: Mosque
Address: 2 Victoria Road
Phone: 0208 478 8526
Email: info@barkingmosque.org.uk
Website: https://www.barkingmosque.org.uk
Moroccan tea/coffee, sitting room with Moroccan style sofas and tables . The area is well stocked with refreshments and has under floor heating providing a warm welcoming and relaxing environment. Company and chit chat comes with the service
Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm
Saturday 8am to 6pm
Counselling and bereavement support
SEN services for children
Pensioners meal on Fridays
Food club
Varied - please ask
English, Urdu, Pathan, Bengali, Patwari
Wheelchair Access, Accessible Toilet, Free Wifi and Computer Access, Parking - first come first serve basis
Type of Space: Neighbourhood Shop turned Community Living Space
Address: 37a Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Barking. IG11 8DH
Phone: 02085942404
Email: thesourcebarking@gmail.com
Website: www.barkingchurchesunite.org
Tea, coffee and soft drinks and snacks will be available free of charge and there will be opportunities for our visitors to join in other activities eg craft sessions, knit and natter or chair zumba. Our staff are good listeners and can also be on hand if any signposting or support with form filling is needed.
Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm
On inquiry
Tea and textiles Monday 10am-12pm
Chair Zumba (please phone for times)
Knit and Natter Thursday 11am-1pm
English
Wheelchair Access, Free Wifi and Computer Access, Accessible Toilet, Baby Changing Facilities, Parking
Type of Space: Church
Address: St Mary's Church, Grafton Road, RM8 3ET
Phone: 02085922822
Email: church@stmarysbecontree.org.uk
Website: stmarysbecontree.org.uk
We have a church cafe space with tables and chairs. It is well-lit, heated and hot drinks are provided.
Wednesday Cafe 1pm-3pm
Thursday Craft Group 2pm-3.30pm
Friday Community Choir 7pm-9pm
The church is open during these times. Hospitality and a warm space is provided
Toddler/Children's Space, Accessible Toilet
Type of Space: SMALL HALL
Address: 23-27 Kemp road, RM8 1ST
Phone: 020 8597 1110
Email: min@hccentre.org.uk
Website: www.hccentre.org.uk
A warm space, Tea and coffee, Biscuits, Canned Soups
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm
English language
Wheelchair Access, Accessible Toilet, Baby Changing Facilities, Toddler/Children's Space
Type of Space: Community Hall
Address: Castle Point 163 Bennett's Castle Lane Dagenham RM8 3YJ
Phone: 020 8227 1927
Our space is a large, warm room which can be sub-divided into two spaces. Tables and chairs are arranged as appropriate depending on the activity. Hot and cold drinks are available as are craft materials, toys etc. We have sessions running throughout the week. Many of these are drop ins and all are welcome without prior booking. Other sessions do need to be booked but people are still welcome to come in anyway and have a cup of tea.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9am - 3pm (but always best to phone to check)
Tuesday 9am - 6pm December to March
Wheelchair Access, Baby Changing Facilities, Toddler/Children's Space, Parking, Accessible Toilet
Type of Space: Large Café Style Room
Address: Kingsley Hall, Parsloes Avenue, RM9 5NB
Open and accessible warm community hub for all of the community to come and relax, participate in community activities, receive information, advice and guidance or a listening ear with some food or a hot drink.
Monday to Fridays 9am -3pm
Wheelchair Access, Accessible Toilet, Baby Changing Facilities, Toddler/Children's Space, Free Wifi and Computer Access
Type of Space: Community Hall
Address: 28 Stephen Jewers Gardens, IG11 9FA
Email: Info@hedgecockcentre.org.uk
Various activities from board games (including chess) to arts and crafts, carrom board etc. Larger items such as pool table and table tennis can be provided on Wednesday before our youth club begins. We will also be able to provide a self-service tea/coffee in the kitchen with biscuits to compliment the tea/coffee. Free guest wifi available on-site.
Monday - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wednesday - 4 pm - 5:30 pm (Pool and table tennis available)
Thursday - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Wheelchair Access