Charities in Barking and Dagenham
There are 590 registered charities based in and around Barking and Dagenham. 418 of them (71%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and poverty and hardship.
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What they work on
- Children and young people123
- Education67
- Poverty and hardship47
- Disability46
- Mental health43
- Overseas aid31
- Arts and heritage21
- Homelessness12
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 289 of the 590. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 376 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 123 we found.
Barking and Dagenham Ab Phab Youth Club
RM8 · Income £100k to £1m
To promote the participation and access of disabled young people aged 11 to 25 within the local community. We offer a friendly and fun environment where young people can practise life skills and develop independence.…
Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance Limited
IG11 · Income £100k to £1m
Performance opportunities for young people.
The Barking and Dagenham Progress Project
RM10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Barking & Dagenham Progress Project aims to develop services, strategy and joined up ways of working with disabled children & young people to effect good practice, promote the ethos of inclusivity and by being user…
Barking Rotary Kids Days Out
IG11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Organise and fund days out for underpriviliged and special needs children in London.
17th Barking (St Erkenwald) Scout Group
IG11 · Income under £10k
Scouting
Education charities in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 67 we found.
Riverside Primary School Pta (Barking Riverside)
IG11 · Income under £10k
The PTAs activities aim to advance the education and wellbeing of students by strengthening relationships between parents/guardians, staff and the wider school community. This is achieved through fundraising events,…
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Nhs Trust Charity Fund
RM7 · Income £100k to £1m
To receive income and purchase equipment and amenities for any charitable purpose or purposes relating to the National Health Service.
St Peters Supplementary School, Bethnal Green
IG11 · Income under £10k
Educational Classes for children and young people - homework club, study support programme, mother tongue support.Recreational and leisure activities for children and familiesFamily literacy programmeActivities that…
The Colin Pond Bursaries for Higher Education
IG11 · Income under £10k
Bursaries for higher education
Alamiyah Educational Foundation
RM8 · Income £100k to £1m
The aims of the AEF are to establish a holistic and Islamic education for the child from birth till the end of school, using the Montessori method and the values and principles of the Islamic Faith. These aims are…
Poverty and hardship charities in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 47 we found.
Barking and Dagenham Citizens Advice Bureau
RM9 · Income £100k to £1m
- free, confidential, independent and impartial advice,information and counsel for members of the public- social policy - education and training
Akhuwat (UK) Trust
RM8 · Income £100k to £1m
To relieve financial hardship among the poor, the underprivileged, victims of natural and man-made disasters and people in need in the uk and pakistan, by means of, but not exclusively, making grants or loans for…
Divine Care Solutions
RM10 · Income under £10k
Vocational grants. Delivery of Training. Unemployent aids. : 1. The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship by providing grants/services to individuals in need & by providing or assisting in the provision…
Maranatha Evangelistic Ministries International
RM7 · Small charity, income under £100k
1.Advancing the Christian faith, Relieving sickness and financial hardship and promoting and preserving good health, And advancing education all in such ways and parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Church…
Spring of Life Orisuniye Global Evangelical Outreach Ministries
RM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The objects of the organisation are for the benefit of the public: to advance the christian faith in accordance with the statement of faith in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom by organisation from time…
Disability charities in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 46 we found.
The Barking and Dagenham Talking Newspaper
RM10 · Income under £10k
Provides recordings of the local newspaper for visually impaired people in borough.
The Volunteer Bureau of Barking and Dagenham
IG11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Recruitment, training and placing volunteers. Volunteering information and exchange forum. Publish directory of volunteering opportunities. Young persons project offering opportunities in work experience. Registered…
Romford Town Swimming Club
RM6 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide swimming lessons to young people from 4+ to teach them this important life skill. Once proficient they can progress to join the competitive section of the swimming club and be involved in local, county,…
Docklands Canal Boat Trust
RM8 · Income under £10k
DCBT provides day trips and holidays on the River Lee and London's waterways for people with disabilities, their carers and support organisations. Our purpose built wide beam canal boat is fully crewed and fitted out to…
Ms Action Limited
RM6 · Income £100k to £1m
We are a Disability therapy centre, providing complementary and mainstream therapies for people with Neurological conditions.
Mental health charities in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 43 we found.
Endtime Believers Chapel
RM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
We create awareness of the Christian faith through the preaching and teaching of the word of God. We offer a place of worship and prayer, provide pastoral care and counselling and support the relief of poverty as well…
Reynolds Community Trust
RM6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Reynolds Community Trust aims to enrich the education of the youth and adults in Chadwell Heath and the surrounding area, who could fulfil their duties to Almighty Allah and as responsible UK Citizens. Reynold Community…
Sanity
RM10 · Income under £10k
Sanity comprises of Mental health nurses and volunteers providing support and advice to anyone who has mental health needs. We assist families and carers with practical advice on how to access local mental health…
The Redbridge Respite Care Association
RM6 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide support to people with Dementia and mental health problems and their carers, by providing a respite service and also a day centre facility.
Caring Souls Foundation
IG11 · Income under £10k
We support children, young people and vulnerable adults in the UK through practical assistance, education and community support. We deliver outreach services providing food and clothing to people facing hardship and…
Overseas aid charities in Barking and Dagenham
5 of the 31 we found.
The Barking Muslims Association
IG11 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide a place of worship for muslims and resources and facilities for all religious muslim events in the annual calendar. there are special dedicated facilities for both men and women. we provide daily religious…
Rafah International
IG11 · Income £100k to £1m
Rafah International provides humanitarian aid to the impoverished people of Yemen and the victims of conflict and natural disasters. It also supports teachers students and educational institutes.
Fire of Faith Christ Ministries International
RM8 · Income under £10k
Religious activities and humanitarian aid
Shan-charitable Trust
RM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
SHAN Charitable Trust supports needy and vulnerable people through educational assistance, emergency food and medical aid, financial support, housing assistance and employment, supports orphans, children and adults. It…
Healthyafrica Limited
RM10 · Income under £10k
The charity works to improve the health of people living in developing countries through the development and implementation of sustainable health systems.
Small charities in Barking and Dagenham
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
King's Church,barking
IG11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Religious activities as a christian church, working within the local community and providing support for other charitable bodies and ventures, based locally, nationally and overseas.
Rccg - Christ Life Chapel
RM10 · Income under £10k
To advance the Christian religion by providing a place of worship and prayer, raising awareness and understanding of Christian beliefs and practices according to the holy bible, carrying out Christian devotional acts…
Young Stars Football First
RM10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The principal activity is our provision in the interest of social welfare facilities for the recreation and leisure time occupation of disadvantaged young people with the objects of improving their lives. YSFF organised…
Ambedkar International Mission
IG11 · Income under £10k
Amebdkar International Mission caters to the religious needs of the Buddhist Community primarily in East London but also has affiliates in other cities and towns. The organisation is founded after DR B R Ambedkar who…
Friends of Love Ministry
RM9 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity activies are weekly Sunday and Mid-week services, Prayer meetings, Fasting, outreach and Distribution of tracks and bible, supporting the needy and organising educational and gospel events for the younth and…
Sikh Empowerment Voluntary Association (S.e.v.a)
IG11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Charity?s main objectives are to reach out and provide support and aid to individuals who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress as a result of local or national disaster or by reason of their social and…
Chadwell Heath Muslim Centre
RM6 · Small charity, income under £100k
All activities currently take place in 1041-1043 High Road, Chadwell Heath. Beneficiaries are all from Chadwell Heath area. Elderly people's gathering takes place throughout the day. Children activities takes place…
The Grace of God Ministries-UK
RM8 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Grace of God Ministries-UK is charitable organisation sold out for Christ Jesus. Please worship with us every Sunday Morning 11am-2pm and every Friday 7:30-9:30. @ 20 Porters Avenue Dagenham, Essex RM8 2AQ.Please…
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How many charities are there in Barking and Dagenham?
There are 590 registered charities based in and around Barking and Dagenham. 418 of them (71%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Barking and Dagenham work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (123), education (67), and poverty and hardship (47). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 289 of the 590, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Barking and Dagenham?
Local charities in and around Barking and Dagenham have 4,158 volunteers between them. That's what 376 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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