Everyone Included

We’re a funder and investor working with residents to decide where money goes and how it’s used in Barking and Dagenham.

Together we’re making Barking and Dagenham a more hopeful, connected place.

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Latest News

Neighbourhood Stewards have got BIG news

Residents’ vision for a community-owned Creative Youth Hub made real with initial £1.8 million investment in Barking

28 July 2026

Young people will shape a community-led, community-owned creative hub in

A group of four residents stood in BD Givings offices

We are looking for Decision-Makers for a new fund!

30 June 2026

Do you care about making Barking and Dagenham a healthier

A landscape photo of 15 entrepreneurs smiling, with 6 sat on a bench and 9 stood behind. They are our GROW 2026 finalists.

Meet the GROW 2026 Winners

27 May 2026

Meet the winners of the GROW 2026 fund for local

What's Happening Now

Spaces+Places is an ambitious project bringing residents together to decide how to invest £1 million in community space in Barking and Dagenham.

A one-of-a-kind investment fund for ambitious, purpose-led entrepreneurs, including grant funding, coaching and social investment.

Disruptive Explorers

The Disruptive Explorers are a group of local organisations and community groups that want to find new ways to disrupt harmful systems in the borough.