News
New figures published this month show just how important Bonny Downs Food Club has become to East Ham throughout the cost-of-living crisis; helping residents save money, eat more healthily, and feel more connected to the community – while at the same time reducing the need for people to rely on food banks or emergency food parcels.
Read more “Bonny Downs Food Club Eases Financial Pressure On Residents”
Humans of Bonny Downs
“I was in huge debt,” said Cynthia. “I was behind on my rent, they wanted to evict me, I thought it was all over. I felt like leaving everything behind because there seemed no way out.”
Read more “Meet Cynthia: Bonny Downs Debt Advice Changed My Life”
News
Our Foodbank will be CLOSED NEXT WEEK on Wednesday 13th August due to emergency staff shortage. Our Food Club on Tuesday 12th August will still be open. The Foodbank will re-open Wednesday 20th August 11 am – 1 pm.
Read more “Foodbank Closed on 13 August”
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BDCA is delighted to be awarded funding from East End Community Foundation (EECF), which will support two of our vital community initiatives in East Ham, London. The first project will provide weekly workshops for young people and the second will support local pensioners with benefits advice, both starting from September 2025.
Read more “EECF funding provides lifeline for young people and pensioners”
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BDCA is proud to announce that The Well Community Centre is now running entirely on solar power! This exciting development marks a major milestone in our journey toward energy independence and environmental sustainability.
Read more “The Well Goes Fully Solar-Powered!”
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What was once a derelict patch of land scarred by a devastating fire in 2013 has been reborn as a thriving green space for East Ham’s families. Thanks to a generous £3,000 grant from the London City Airport Community Fund, the Grow Together Be Together Community Garden is now poised to grow even further, providing new opportunities for local children and families.
Read more “London City Airport awards BDCA grant”
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It is with sadness that BDCA announces the closure of our Empower Youth Project. The last day of our youth club will be Friday 27th June 2025.
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Bonny Downs Community Association is delighted to announce a generous partnership with Tahira Foods Ltd., a leading producer and distributor of halal foods in Europe. This collaboration ensures that BDCA’s foodbank can provide nutritious and culturally appropriate food options, including meat, to all individuals in need, particularly those requiring halal products.
Read more “Tahira Foods give generous donation to BDCA”
Events
Each week Scarlett will lead your child through games that help to build confidence and have fun! We’ll explore different drama techniques together through the element of play and are really looking forward to all the friendships that will be made!
Read more “Bonny Downs Youth Theatre”
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We are delighted to say that members of our community have designed a pack of Christmas Cards to support our charitable work!
The cards are available for purchase now in packs of 10 for £5. Each pack contains one of each of the designs. You can purchase them from our Reception at The Well Community Centre on weekdays between 9 am and 4 pm.
You can also buy them as e-cards from DontSendMeACard.com
Read more “BDCA Christmas Cards!”