Our Hubs
Our hubs are welcoming, safe spaces where residents can come together and take part in activities. Some of our locations are also Family Hubs. Family Hubs are for families with children aged from 0 to 19 who need a bit of extra help.
All of our hubs provide information, advice, guidance, support and activities
Locations
Barking Learning Centre Community & Family Hub
Becontree Community Hub
Chadwell Heath & Whalebone Community Hub
Children & Young People Disability Hub
Dagenham Library Community & Family Hub
Eastbrook & Rush Green Community Hub
Eastbury Community Hub
Heath Community Hub
Gascoigne Community Hub
Marks Gate Community & Family Hub
Northbury Community Hub
Parsloes Community Hub
Thames Community Hub
Valence Community Hub
Village Community Hub
Frequently asked questions
A Community Hub is a welcoming place where you can go to receive help, support and meet people.
A Family Hub is a welcoming place where families and children aged 0-19 and up to 25 with SEND can go to receive help, support and meet people.
Our Family Navigators in our Family Hubs help families find and use the services they need. They can point you towards the support you are looking for, help with childcare, healthcare, housing and more. Please email familynavigators@lbbd.gov.uk or telephone 020 8227 3359.
What help, advice and/or support can I get at a Community Hub?
We can help in many ways.
- Housing and homelessness
- Health and wellbeing
- General council services
- Help getting online
- Money and debt advice
- Jobs, training and courses
- Events and activities
- Accessing food support
- Linking in with Family Hub services
And many more!
Can I just walk in to a Community Hub or do I need to book?
You can walk in to any Community Hub and speak to someone. Some of the activities and services may need to be booked, please check our Events & Activities page for more information.
What is available in a Community Hub?
We have a range of activities and services for everyone! Have a look at our Events & Activities page for more information.
Most of the activities are free. There may be a small charge for some of the activities.
How can I find my nearest Community Hub?
To find your nearest hub, check out the map to find your nearest hub and the opening times.
Do we still have children centres and libraries?
Children centres are now Community and Family Hubs. There are a wide range of Family Hub services happening across the borough and libraries can be found in the following Community Hubs:
- Barking Learning Centre Community Hub
- Dagenham Learning Centre Community Hub
- Marks Gate Community Hub
- Thames Community Hub
- Whalebone Community Hub
We also have Valence Library.
Can I run an activity in a Community Hub?
We would love for people to run activities in our Community Hubs, please check the Get Involved page to find out how.
I want to do something in my community, will the Community Hub help me?
If you need help, please fill out the form on the Get Involved page and a member of the Community Hub team will get in touch.
Can I hire a space in a Community Hub?
Yes, we have a range of spaces available to hire in some of our Community Hubs. Check on your chosen hub page to find out more about space hire.