The Source Wellbeing Centre (Barking Churches Unite)

About this service

The Source Wellbeing Centre is run by Barking Churches Unite (BCU), a charity linking churches across Barking to serve the local community. Based inside Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, it is a welcoming, accessible space open to anyone. The centre provides practical help including advice, form filling, advocacy, signposting to council and community services, and food vouchers. Weekly activities include sewing, arts and crafts, games, and free refreshments and lunch. It also offers a monthly bereavement support service, a buffet meal for people who are homeless, and prayer and counselling. Visitors can be referred to local foodbanks and other support services. It is not a clinical mental health service, but offers the kind of social connection, practical help and community warmth that can make a real difference to wellbeing.

How they can help you

Drop-in advice and form filling, advocacy, signposting to local services, food vouchers, free refreshments and lunch, sewing, arts and crafts, games, bereavement support, prayer and counselling, referrals to foodbanks and night shelters.

What to expect

A warm, relaxed drop-in space where you can get advice, join in activities, have free refreshments, and connect with others. Staff can help signpost you to other local support.

Who it's for

Anyone in Barking and the surrounding area who needs practical help, advice, social connection or a warm and welcoming space

Getting support

Eligibility

Open to all — no referral or appointment needed. Just drop in.

services.opening_hours

Monday to Friday — check website or call for current session times

Referral requirements

You can contact this service directly without a referral.

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