Non-emergency Police support (101)

Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence.

Survivors UK

We are SurvivorsUK. We support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey. We’re also here for loved ones, professionals and survivors who think our service is the right fit for them.

The Family Information Group (FIG) Playgroup & Playscheme

FIG provide playschemes during school holidays for disabled children aged 5-18 living in Havering.

Thames Chase Feel Good at the Forest

Thames Chase Community Woodlands offers a variety of activities as part of the Feel Good in the Forest project.

Gingerbread Havering Group – support for single parents and their families

Havering Gingerbread Group is a local group for single-parent families.

Cranstoun Men & Masculinities Programme

The Men & Masculinities programme is designed to support people of all genders and sexualities who are aware that their behaviour is damaging or distressing within their relationships.

Solace Women’s Aid

We are London’s largest domestic abuse and sexual violence charity.

East London Rape Crisis

Confidential and anonymous helpline, counselling and services for girls and women affected by sexual violence, including their friends, family and professionals.

Ageing Well Community Wellness & Empowerment Service

The Ageing Well Empowerment Service gives adults aged 50+ living in Havering wellbeing support in the community. The service is commissioned by Havering Council and delivered by Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering in partnership with the British Red Cross and Age UK East London. It brings together a wealth of expertise to support older residents in Havering.

The Virtual Village Hall

The Virtual Village Hall(opens in new tab) is a free online activity hub and community, designed by Royal Voluntary Service(opens in new tab) to help people stay mentally and physically active, socially connected and having fun. It supports people to better manage their health, including long-term health conditions, and healthy ageing. No sign-in or subscription required.

Free Consultation with a Child Psychologist

Get support from a specialist for your child's development or any parenting concerns.

VALOUR

Getting support as a veteran should feel simple.

Catch22 Young Londoners’ Victim Service

The Young Londoners’ Victim Service offers trauma-informed and bespoke support for all young victims and witnesses across London, under the age of 18, enabling them to cope and recover from the impact of crime.

The Mum Club

Motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone.

Havering Adult College Digital Skills Course

In today’s fast-moving digital world, IT and digital skills are more than just an advantage—they’re essential.

Havering Adult College courses

For over 50 years, Havering Adult College has been bringing a range of diverse opportunities to the residents of Havering (and beyond), and this year is no different.

FFLAG LGBT+ support charity

FFLAG is a national charity focused on supporting families with LGBT+ loved ones. Our initiatives promote acceptance and understanding while advocating for civil rights.

Havering Adult College ESOL Courses

Learning English in the UK opens doors to better job opportunities, education, and a more connected life.

Rooted Paths CIC ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for adult refugees, asylum seekers and migrants

ESOL classes in Hornchurch or online for adults.

Cakeybakeydoodaa cooking and baking for adults with learning disabilities

We start at 9.30am, set up the room, then prepare ingredients for a dish that the group then cook for lunch. We set the table like in a restaurant, and we all sit and eat together and discuss what the group would like to prepare and cook the following week. Once lunch is finished, everyone helps to wash and dry up, clean tables and hoover, ready for the afternoon session. 

Havering Adult Social Care

If you need some help or are not sure what kind of help you need, you can call us and have a chat. We will do our best to guide you towards the right kind of support for you. You can call Havering Adult Social Care on behalf of a friend or relative but we will need to speak to them at some point too.

Havering Women’s Aid – Domestic abuse support for men and women

We are a local charity dedicated to supporting victims of domestic abuse. Our mission is to empower victims, keep them safe from harm, and help them build a life free from fear and violence.

Fairkytes Arts Centre

Fairkytes Arts Centre is a community arts centre in the heart of Hornchurch offering a wide range of activities for adults and children, rooms for hire, a large number of clubs and societies, and occasional events and demonstrations.

Visit Upminster Windmill Visitor Centre, Gardens & Grounds

Discover Upminster Windmill, a beautifully restored historic landmark and community resource in the heart of Upminster.

LGBTQ+ group for 17-24 year olds

Kaleidoscope is a vibrant, welcoming social club for LGBTQ+ young people aged 17-24 in Havering.

Havering Community & Statutory Advocacy Service

This service is for people living in Havering who have a statutory right to Advocacy.

HASWA Information & Advocacy Service

Blue badge, Dial-a-ride, Taxi card, Freedom Pass and help with completing various forms. General advice and signposting to other services and agencies.

Parkrun at Raphael Park, Romford

Community Mental Health and Wellness Teams

Food and new clothing to foodbanks and homeless groups

Education, Training, and Employment services for people on probation

Raphael’s Park Park Run

Pretty Mess Society

Looking for a creative space to meet other local, craft obsessed women? Well that’s exactly why Pretty Mess Society was created.

Harvest Hope CIC Foodbank & Outreach

Please come in for food, drinks and takeaway items. Price per bag is £3.

Havering Carers Support Service

Support for unpaid adult and young adult carers aged 16+ in Havering. If you are a carer providing help and care to family members and friends, we are here to support you.

Ladies Who Lunch – Havering

Ladies Who Lunch are a local social group for women looking to connect, chat and build new friendships. They’re a small, informal group — mostly women aged 50+ — who simply enjoy meeting new people and spending time together.

Parenting Workshops, Drop-ins & Courses

Havering Children's Centres offer many free courses, workshops and drop-ins to support parents throughout their parenting journey.

Living Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service

The Live Well Empowerment Service gives adults living in Havering wellbeing support in the community. The service is commissioned by Havering Council and delivered by Tapestry Care UK through community hubs in Rainham, Harold Hill and Hornchurch.

Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service

The Ageing Well Empowerment Service gives adults aged 50+ living in Havering wellbeing support in the community. The service is commissioned by Havering Council and delivered by Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering in partnership with the British Red Cross and Age UK East London.

Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA)

Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) is an Asian community-led charity which provides a wide range of activities to all, regardless of age, gender, religion or background. HASWA understands and acknowledges cultural diversity and now works to reduce social disadvantage, promote independence and encourage healthier lifestyles, provision of equal access to information, advice, guidance and services as well as support and representation to all.

YouThrive Youth Clubs

A safe, welcoming space to connect, place and build confidence.

NCT Havering

NCT Havering welcomes every new parent! Our local groups, activities, and events are run by friendly volunteers who help forge friendships and raise money for NCT's work, both locally and nationally.

First Step

First Step offers families the opportunity to meet in a welcoming and understanding environment.

Sight Action Havering

Sight Action Havering is a small, independent registered charity dedicated to supporting people of all ages with vision impairment in the London Borough of Havering.

Arty’s Sculpture Trail

Arty’s Sculpture Trail invites families and nature lovers to embark on a magical journey through Eastbrookend Country Park in Dagenham, Romford. Inspired by the story 'Arty's Eastbrookend Adventures', this trail lets you meet Turtle Arty, Robin Rue, Fox Lisa, and other delightful characters as you explore the beautiful landscape.

Supporting Humanity Over 60s Social Club

Free, every Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm. Learning new skills is lots of fun.

Stay Safe East

Stay Safe East is run by and for disabled people. We provide advocacy and support services to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, harassment and other forms of abuse. We serve communities in London.

Havering Volunteer Police Cadets

Join the Havering Volunteer Police Cadets to support your community and make new friends.

SEND Education Support Service (SEND ESS)

The SEND Education Support Service (SEND ESS) is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Specialist Teachers and Advisors. The teachers and advisors are specialists in the following areas: Communication and Interaction, Social Emotional and Mental Health and Physical and Sensory needs (Deafness, Visual Impairment and Multi-Sensory Impairment).

Havering Educational Psychology Service & Helpline

Educational Psychologists (EPs) are professionals who use their training in psychology to work with schools and families, to help children and young people to learn and thrive in their setting. They typically work with schools and settings to help them to support young people and may not always work directly with the young person.

Havering Long COVID Community Café

Do you or someone you know have symptoms of Long Covid, if so, come along and meet like-minded people for a friendly chat.

Confidential support and safe reporting for victims of anti‑Muslim hate

The British Muslim Trust provides confidential support and safe reporting for victims of anti‑Muslim hate across the UK.

From Me to You – The Art of Survival

We are a UK-based organisation focused on educating, empowering, and supporting Black and marginalised cancer communities and their carers. We exist to reduce healthcare inequalities for people of colour and challenge the taboos surrounding cancer, ensuring equal access to care and information.

Havering SEND Local Offer

Digital one stop shop of all the information you need to know about SEND in Havering.

Romford Deaf Club

The Romford Deaf Club for residents aged 50+ meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 11:00-13:00.

Havering Changing

Havering Changing is a project which supports local people, living and working, in Harold Hill, Orchard Village, Rainham and Romford to choose, create and take part in their own their programme of inspiring arts and culture.

Havering London

Havering London is a new cultural placemaking organisation, coordinating a public, private and voluntary sector partnership of strategic organisations and community representatives.

Tapestry Day Centre HuBs

Tapestry is an innovative charity and 'not for profit' social business working to provide appropriate, personalised and affordable care for people in the community.

Tapestry support and advice for carers

Tapestry provides invaluable support for carers, recognizing the vital role they play in looking after loved ones. Caring for someone can be both rewarding and challenging, and Tapestry aims to ease the burden by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and respite opportunities.

Avelon Road Centre day opportunities for resident with learning disabilities

Avelon Road Centre is a welcoming and inclusive Adult Social Services facility located in the London Borough of Havering.

GO GIRLS!

GO GIRLS! benefits young women potentially vulnerable to relationships of power, encouraging personal development.

Rainham Foodbank – Art Club

A creative space where older and younger people connect through art.

Rainham Foodbank – Befriending Service

For adults who feel lonely or isolated. We connect you with a friendly volunteer for mainly outdoor activities, helping you enjoy companionship and stay active.

Havering Dementia Action Alliance (HDAA)

Our mission is to make Havering a safe haven for people living with dementia, where they can continue to live as independent a life as possible as a valued member of the community.

Rainham Foodbank – The Sewing Sanctuary

A safe and welcoming space to learn sewing — no experience needed! Whether you want to try something new or build your confidence, our tutor will support you at your own pace.

Rainham Foodbank – English for Refugees

A friendly English course for those with little or no English.

Romford Autistic Group Support (RAGS)

RAGS provide help and support for families who have a child / children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We believe that every person with autism has potential to fulfil, and we enable this by supporting the entire family – parents, siblings and the individual with autism.

SENDIASS

Havering SENDIASS provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support on matters relating to education, health and social care.

Havering SEND Family Voice

We are the Parent Carer Forum for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) families who live in the London Borough of Havering. We work Tues, Weds, Thurs term times.

Newark Youth London

Newark Youth London offers a range of activities for young people from 10 – 19 years of age (up to 25 for young adults with additional needs) across East London.

The Habbit Factory

Founded in 2004, The Habbit Factory (THF) is an inclusive arts organisation currently working with 450 children and young people weekly in the London Borough of Havering.

galop

Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

Micro Rainbow

Support for LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers.

AgeUK RBH Digital Champion Service

We provide digital training sessions to help those older people who want to learn how to get online, to build their essential digital skills and confidence to live a more included and independent life. The IT support is learner led and can be provided one to one or in small groups.

Havering Youth Service

Havering Youth Service offer a range of activities for young people from 10 – 19 years of age (up to 25 for young adults with additional needs). We believe that all young people deserve the best possible start in life, to be inspired, and to reach their full potential. We offer informal education, fun activities and additional support for those who would benefit from this.

Youth Unity

At Youth Unity CIC, our vision is a society where all young people, regardless of their background or circumstances, are empowered to lead safe, fulfilling, and purposeful lives. We are committed to breaking cycles of violence, exploitation, and disadvantage by fostering resilience, providing meaningful opportunities, and championing fairness and inclusivity.

Local Area Coordinators

Local Area Coordinators support residents in some areas across the borough to live well in their community.

Baby Buddy app

Baby Buddy is now part of Babyzone, having originally launched in 2014 through the charity Best Beginnings. Baby Buddy will continue to be free to download, free from ads, and endorsed by all key organisations. Rest assured, we’re not changing how we collect or use data. Baby Buddy is your go-to resource for mums, dads, and co-parents, including parents from the LGBTQ+ community.

Havering Children’s Centres

Children’s centres in Havering are FREE to all families with a child aged under five who live in the borough. If you are expecting a baby or have children aged 0-5 years, your local Children’s Centre is able to provide support, advice and access to services and activities delivered as part of the Children’s Centres activity programme.

DWP Havering Armed Forces Champion

The Department for Work and Pensions Armed Forces Champions are a national team covering England, Wales and Scotland. They assist veterans, any person who has been a member of the UK armed forces for a day or more, regarding benefits, pensions, jobs, courses and assisting with barriers to work and signposting regarding mental and physical health issues/conditions.

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

The RAF Benevolent Fund provides financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF Family. Get in touch with us today if you would like to request our help.

SSAFA

Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. We know and understand the unique demands of service life, whether in the UK or overseas, and in times of need, we help to enable the Forces family to thrive.

Praxis immigration advice

Praxis runs an immigration drop-in at the Havering one stop shop every 2nd Wednesday.

Refugee & Migrant Justice

Refugee and Migrant Justice (Previously Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex & London) works to support people in crisis through specialist advice and representation, holistic support and campaigning.

House of Polish & European Community (HOPEC)

HoPEC is a nonprofit organisation and its objective is to provide information and direct services and supports on education, employment, family support, housing, immigration (EU settlement scheme) social and healthcare system etc.

Strut Safe phone line for people walking home alone

Strut Safe is a UK-wide phone line. If you're walking alone, our volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door.

Positive East health and wellbeing services for people with HIV

Positive East have lots of support services for people living with HIV.

Havering Warm Spaces

Warm Spaces are heated, safe and friendly places and are free to use for anyone struggling to heat their home.

AgeUK RBH Information & Advice Service

We operate an advice and information service which is free, independent and confidential to older people, their relatives, carers and friends. We provide information on issues affecting older people such as welfare benefits, community care, leisure and health.

Havering Over 50s Forum

We are a non-political organisation who offer a platform where the over 50’s can find information and raise issues which are of a concern to them.

Volunteering opportunities

Havering Volunteer Centre would love you to be part of our volunteering community, made up of thousands of people who already volunteer each year across the borough. Our role is to inspire you to volunteer and ensure you have a truly memorable experience. Start your volunteering adventure today!

Citizen’s Advice Havering

Get free. impartial, confidential advice on benefits, debt, employment, immigration, housing and more.