News - Bonny Downs Community Association

Events

Free Employment Workshops

Are you preparing for work? Do you need help with the job application process? Do you want to develop your skills to confidently communicate in the workplace?

If the answer is yes, join our free interactive workshops delivered by business volunteers!

All workshops are held at The Well Community Centre on Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm. You must book your space here.

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Dementia Carers Support Group

We are pleased to hosting the Dementia Carers Support Group for East London NHS Foundation.

The group meets once a month at The Well Community Centre. It is open for all people living with dementia, friends and family and anyone interested in making Newham more Dementia friendly.

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New Bhangra Fitness Class for Women

We are delighted to pilot a new session for women called Bhangra Fitness, led by local fitness instructor Munza. The project is thanks to funding from Boost Charitable Trust, which means the session is free for local ladies to attend!

Events

Free Budgeting Workshop

Do you need support managing your budget?
Do you run out of money before your next payday?
Would you like to maximise your income?

Then come to BDCA’s FREE Budgeting Workshop on Tuesday 19^th September from 11:30 am to 1.00 pm at Bonny Downs Baptist Church, 18 Darwell Close, London E6 6BT

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Changes to Bonny Downs Nursery

Bonny Downs Nursery was set up as a social enterprise to help bring in money to support the wider charitable work of BDCA. Since its inception, BDCA has been working hard to attract customers to make our nursery financially stable. Some of our own staff rely on the nursery for their childcare.

Jobs

Job: Community Support Food Relief Manager

An opportunity to work alongside our current team of Activity Mangers to support with the coordination of the Food Relief aspect of the project. In addition to direct service delivery, you will supervise our volunteers in their food relief work, help to manage the relevant project budgets, and provide support with monitoring, evaluation and reporting in relation to our food-based support services.

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Job: Duty Manager

Help BDCA be the heart of the local community by providing a safe, friendly and welcoming environment within our centres. You will be responsible for supervision and security of the building during periods of use/hire.

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Summer Staycation for Over 65s

Our Over 65s members enjoyed a Summer Staycation event. Complete with Ploughmans, Sparkling Perry, ice cream, raffle, stalls and a live Ukelele band that had achy bones swaying to the tunes!

Jobs

We’re Hiring: Over 65s Advocacy Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Over 65s Advocacy Coordinator

CONTRACT: Fixed term contract until 31/12/2025

HOURS: 28 hours per week

WORKING TIMES: Flexible, during office hours across Monday – Friday.

PAY RATE: £18.418 per hour (£34,478 pro rata)

LOCATION: The Well Community Centre (E6 6DQ) and some home visits in Newham.

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We’re Hiring! Fundraising Assistant

We have secured short term funding to recruit someone to assist with grant applications, local giving campaigns and other income generation projects to help BDCA through this difficult financial climate, that is causing stress for all charities.