Youth Services
Get all the information on local activities, advice and also helpful guidance for young people in Barking and Dagenham.
The Future Youth Zone
The Future Youth Zone provides a safe and inclusive environment for young people aged 8-19 and up to 25 with additional needs, where they are able to connect with one another, get involved in activities.
Young B&D: Where do I go?
Barking and Dagenham have launched a powerful new youth video celebrating the borough as a place where young people’s stories matter and their voices are heard. Inspired by the question “Where do I go?”
FMC – Future MOLDS Communities
FMC is a not-for-profit organisation delivering inclusive youth and community projects across several London boroughs. Using a holistic, informal education approach, we support young people through creative, healthy, and socially impactful activities. Their work includes arts collaborations, music projects with anti-bullying themes, and health initiatives like boxercise for young women. We aim to empower youth, strengthen community cohesion, and enhance opportunities through partnerships and support for local initiatives.
MyEnds Saturday Football sessions @ Barking Abbey
Free football sessions on Thursdays and now Saturday mornings for young people aged 8-18. Any questions, please contact AJohny@westhamunited.co.uk.
Ready for Adulthood Programme
This 6-week face to face programme is designed for young people, 17-25 struggling with their mental health running at Future Youth Zone, 201, 225 Porters Ave, Dagenham RM9 5YX.
For more information or to register for the programme, follow the link below.
11-15 Zip Oyster Cards
If your child is 11 to 15 and you’re living in a London borough, you can get free travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
Be Heard As One
Be Heard as One have partnered with McDonalds to run free mentoring drop-in sessions for young people (11-25).
16+ Zip Oyster
If your child is 16 to 17 and you’re living in a London borough, you can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
Events and Activities
Events and activities in the borough where you can learn new things, meet new people and develop your skills.
Inspiring Futures: The LBBD Cultural Education Partnership
Inspiring Futures is a partnership between schools and cultural organisations that works to develop an equitable space for every young person to engage in a creative education.
Early Intervention Service
The Early Intervention Service offers specialist one-to-one support for young people aged 11–17 who have experienced abuse, including child sexual exploitation. Open to all genders, it provides confidential sessions with a trained advocate in a private, safe space—without the need for parents or guardians to be present. The support focuses on both emotional wellbeing and practical guidance, empowering young people to explore their experiences in a respectful and compassionate environment.
BAD Youth Forum Mental health booklet
The booklet gives practical tips and advice about balancing mental health with academic studies. The booklet is interactive and has been created with input from over 40 young people. The tips and signposting information are useful to all young people, so please share with any children, young people and families you are working with.
Homie Hub
Homie Hub is back! Open to 11–16-year-olds. Every Tuesday from 3.30-6.30pm.
Summer Jobs Programme 2026
I’m excited to share that referrals are now open for Year 3 of the Summer Jobs Programme, locally led by Youth League UK and nationally by UK Youth. This fantastic opportunity is available to young people aged 16–20 (born between 22 May 2006 and 22 May 2010). Young people can refer themselves, or you can offer support to help them complete the referral form.
We are building on two years of successful collaboration with Youth League UK and UK Youth, and your referrals have been essential to the programme’s impact. Please take a look here at a summary of the highlights from 2025’s programme: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=summer+jobs+youth+league+uk.