Humans of Bonny Downs
Humans of Bonny Downs
Humans of Bonny Downs
News
Bonny Downs Food Club Eases Financial Pressure On Residents
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.
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Meet Michael
“I feel a sense of liberation from the pressure and worries of debts.”
Michael was overwhelmed with over £10k in debt when he reached out to our Debt Advice service.
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Events
Singing Well Choir
Sing. Connect. Remember.
Our Choir sessions welcomes people living with dementia and their carers. Research shows that music has a positive impact on those living with dementia.
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Meet Cynthia: Bonny Downs Debt Advice Changed My Life
When Cynthia first came to our Debt Advice Centre, she was at rock bottom.
“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.”
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News
Foodbank Closed on 13 August
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.
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EECF funding provides lifeline for young people and pensioners
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.
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The Well Goes Fully Solar-Powered!
Big step toward a greener, more sustainable future in Newham.
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.
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News
London City Airport awards BDCA grant
From Ashes to Oasis: East Ham Community Garden Gets £3,000 Grant to Support Local Children
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.
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Closure of Empower Youth Project
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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