Our Enterprise National League South fixture against Chesham United on Saturday, 24th October, will be a little different, as we host Daggers Open Day, where EVERY match ticket is £1*.

The event will replace our annual Daggers Celebrate Diversity Day, which has been an important part of the club’s calendar in recent years.

For more than a decade, the club held Daggers Against Racism Day, before introducing Daggers Celebrate Diversity Day in 2019/20. The event was created to celebrate the diversity of our community and promote inclusion, while recognising the important role football can play in bringing people together.

This year, we’re giving the event a new name and format, with Daggers Open Day aimed at getting as many people as possible through the gates at Victoria Road.

All tickets for the game will be just £1, giving everyone the chance to come down and watch the Daggers at an affordable price.

There will also be plenty going on before kick-off, with live music and activities in the car park for supporters to enjoy. More details on what’s planned will be announced in the build-up to the game.

Whether you’re a regular at Victoria Road or haven’t been to a Daggers game before, we want as many people as possible to come along, enjoy the activities and get behind the team.

So bring your family, bring your friends and join us on Saturday, 24th October for the Daggers Open Day!

GET YOUR £1 TICKETS BY CLICKING HERE.

Supporting Other Charities and Organisations

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham remains one of the most deprived areas in London, making the work of community organisations and charities particularly important.

The Daggers Trust works with a wide range of groups and individuals to support people across our local community. Since the change in ownership and management structure, Anwar Uddin and John Grabowski have introduced three organisations with which we are now working. We are proud to work alongside other charities and community organisations, helping to make a positive difference to the lives of people in our area.

As another season gets underway, the Trust's commitment remains the same: to use the reach and influence of Dagenham & Redbridge FC to support our local community, create opportunities for young people and make a lasting difference beyond the football pitch.

The Carers Trust

Carers Trust works to transform the lives of carers who provide unpaid care for family members or friends. It works with a network of local carer organisations, providing funding and support, delivering innovative and evidence-based programmes, raising awareness and influencing policy. Its vision is for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to the support, advice and resources they need to live fulfilled lives.

The Daggers Trust has previously supported local carers by providing free tickets, allowing young carers and their families to take a break from their caring responsibilities and enjoy a day at Victoria Road.We are now looking at a number of initiatives we can work on together, including a festival for young carers at the end of the season. A  larger-scale event is held every year in Scotland and has proved hugely successful. We hope to develop something similar here at Victoria Road.

Dominic's Food Mission – Boot Out Hunger

Dominic Warren and his wife, Alexandria, established a small charity several years ago to support local people and help prevent anyone from going hungry. Both were recently awarded MBEs in recognition of their work.

Although Dominic and Alexandria live in Hastings, Dominic is both a Hammers and Daggers supporter, and his charity provides valuable support to members of our local community.

The charity's aim is simple: to feed the community by saving good food from going to waste. Dom's Food Mission is an environmentally friendly surplus-food charity supporting members of the local community who are facing food insecurity.

The Daggers Trust is currently investigating ways in which we can support Dominic's fantastic work in the community, and we look forward to developing that relationship.

OnSide – Mental Health & Wellbeing

Dagenham & Redbridge FC Trust is delighted to welcome OnSide, powered by huddleUp, as our Mental Health & Wellbeing Partner. OnSide offers Dagenham & Redbridge supporters, and the wider community, access to confidential, human-led mental health and wellbeing support whenever it is needed. With no apps, bots or lengthy waiting lists, OnSide makes it easier to access relevant support from real people.

Already working with clubs across the EFL and the wider football pyramid, OnSide has been designed to ensure football fans are supported all year round, not just for the 90 minutes they spend on the terraces. Supporters will have noticed an OnSide flag point outside the ground this evening. Daggers fans should also keep an eye out for OnSide visuals in future matchday programmes, on social media and in and around the stadium throughout the season.

These initiatives are designed to raise awareness and remind supporters that support is always available. Accessing support is simple. Just email: daggers@huddle-up.co.uk The OnSide team will then take it from there.