Who we Are

We are an innovation centre for healthy ageing and regeneration, based in Barking, north east London. Our mission is to work with, learn from and support our East London community to live happier, healthier lives.

We were co-founded in 2013 by London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (LBBD) and North-East London Foundation Trust (NELFT). We are now an independent community interest company, with an independent board which includes our co-founding partners. We also have a Community Board to help hold us to our mission and ensure we are making a difference in our community.

We pursue our mission by working as an innovation partner to East London’s health and care system. Our focus is people, not profit!

We do research, innovation and development work to strengthen health and the determinants of health. This work is always in partnership with local people and local health and care partners. Our work is of local benefit and national significance, attracting ideas and investment to East London. Over time, we aim to establish East London as a destination for health and care innovation. We want to show that health and care can make East London a better place to grow old.