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Foodbank Closed on 13 August

  • 7 August 202512 August 2025

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

  • 3 July 202517 October 2025

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!

  • 13 June 202513 June 2025
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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London City Airport awards BDCA grant

  • 19 May 202515 May 2025
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

  • 15 May 20253 July 2025

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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Tahira Foods give generous donation to BDCA

  • 1 April 20254 April 2025

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.

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Meet Joan

  • 28 March 202522 August 2025

Meet Joan, an attendee of our Over-65s project:

“I look forward to Tuesdays and seeing friends here.”

Joan, 91, is a retired secretary, who was busy and active until her husband passed away in 2021. Joan became lonely and her deteriorating health made her feel housebound. She received support from our Over-65s advocate and began attending our Over 65s Coffee Morning last year.

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Meet John

  • 12 March 202522 August 2025
“My life is better because of Bonny Downs.”

When John first came out of jail, he used Bonny Down’s foodbank. The wraparound advice and support that came with it helped him turn his life around and gain work as a handyman. John wanted a way to give back to the community, so has been volunteering for our Foodbank and Food Club.

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Meet Varsha

  • 4 March 202522 August 2025
“Bonny Downs is my support system; it has given me a community and a big family.”

Varsha moved to East Ham during the pandemic and struggled with food insecurity and support for her child with SEND. She was referred to our Foodbank, where she received the emergency food parcel and a kind listening ear. This helped her access further support with nappies, children’s clothing, attending skills courses and a supportive community through our Family Hub, where she currently volunteers.

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Meet Rosetta

  • 21 February 202522 August 2025

“If I didn’t have Bonny Downs, I’d be sitting at home depressed and lonely.”

77-year-old Rose is a regular at our Zumba sessions and volunteers for our CommuniTEA Café weekly. She enjoys meeting people, telling them about activities that might interest them and making them feel cheerful.

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