Barking Food Forest
Barking Food Forest is a community gardening project in Barking Riverside that benefits local children, young people, families and wider residents of all ages. The Barking Food
Hockley Mews
An independent living complex for over-55s, where residents face mobility challenges, mild dementia and social isolation, has been without a warden or activities for years, until 2019, when Cllr Marion Hull began community organising to reconnect residents, reduce isolation and improve their quality of life.
The Resident Planning Forum
The Resident Planning Forum is a regular meeting of residents, hosted by Thames Ward Community Project and Planning Aid London, to identify issues, opportunities and concerns relating
Fierce Dancing Podcast
Introducing our brand-new podcast, Fierce Dancing, we’ll be sharing a bit more about us as individuals and collectively how Thames Life has transformed into a resident-led movement.
Ripple Nature Reserve
Thames Life, Barking and Dagenham Council, the Young Action Group from Riverside School, Roding Rubbish and a group of volunteers have been working behind the scenes to
Young Citizen Action Group
The Young Citizen Action Group (or YCAG) is focused on the future, the next generation. It is formed of students from Riverside School who are passionate about
Dr. Drop-in Clinics
Towards the end of 2022, Lucy our Locality Lead, and our CEO Matt were invited to look at the new model of care for our Wards, especially