At MimiCares, we believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, respected and connected; regardless of their circumstances.
MimiCares is a Community Interest Company rooted in the community, supporting people experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, social exclusion and financial hardship.
We provide practical support to help people meet their immediate needs, while also creating opportunities for connection, encouragement and growth. We believe that meeting people where they are and responding to their practical needs can be the beginning of helping them feel supported, valued and connected to their community.
At the heart of MimiCares
No one should feel invisible or alone.
Life can change unexpectedly. Financial hardship, homelessness, food insecurity and social isolation can affect a person’s confidence, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
MimiCares was created to respond to these challenges with compassion, dignity and community.
We believe that supporting people is not simply about addressing an immediate need alone. It is also about creating spaces where people feel welcomed, building meaningful connections and helping people access opportunities that can support their next steps.
We want every person we encounter to know that their circumstances do not define their worth or their potential.
Our mission
Through our work, we seek to provide meaningful support while creating opportunities for connection, empowerment and growth.
Our vision
Communities where people experiencing hardship are not overlooked, where everyone has a sense of belonging, and where people are recognised not simply for the challenges they face, but for their strengths, skills, potential and contribution.
We want to help create communities where people can move beyond simply surviving and have the opportunity to connect, grow and flourish.
Our values are not separate from the way we deliver our work. They shape how we engage with people, how we build partnerships and how we create our community spaces.
We treat every person with respect and compassion. We believe receiving support should never mean losing your dignity.
We create spaces where people feel genuinely seen, accepted and comfortable. Everyone should feel that there is a place for them.
We believe people thrive when they have meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging. We create opportunities for people to connect with one another and with their wider community.
We see people beyond their circumstances. We want to help people recognise their strengths, build confidence, develop skills and access opportunities that can help them move forward.
We believe difficult circumstances do not have to define someone’s future. We want every interaction with MimiCares to leave people feeling encouraged and reminded that there is a way forward.
MimiCares is rooted in Barking & Dagenham, and we believe meaningful change happens when communities come together.
We work alongside residents, volunteers, businesses, community organisations and other local partners, bringing together people, resources, skills and ideas to respond to real needs within our communities.
Becausebuildingstrongercommunitiesisnotsomethingoneorganisationcandoalone.Itissomethingwecanallbepartof.
We are grateful to the organisations who have sponsored and partnered with MimiCares.
