Archive for January 2023
BD Giving Notes #35 – ‘’Putting Power Down‘
It’s important that power is seen as something that ought to be stepped away from, in all walks of life. Getting there won’t be easy though as it’s both a cultural and a systemic shift that is needed. Cameron Bray In this Note, Cameron Bray offers up their thoughts on a very recent example of…
Read MoreFuel Up: a fundraising campaign to support the most vulnerable in Barking and Dagenham
Energy costs have gone up and while it is an increase for some, it is a crisis for others. BD Giving, along with BD Collective, Care City and ELBA have joined forces to launch the ‘Fuel Up’ campaign, enabling Barking and Dagenham community members that can, to help other community members in need, by donating…
Read MoreBD Giving Notes #34 – ‘’Democratising Finance‘’
With new players moving in and supporting local communities, it will be important not to repeat past errors. People must have a say over what happens where they live. That’s why we strongly believe that those most affected by funding decisions should be the ones in charge of making them. Géraud de Ville de Goyet…
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