Archive for December 2024
Building Stronger Partnerships Between Civil Society and Public Bodies
The draft principles of the Civil Society Covenant framework – particularly the emphasis on participation – are positive. Collaboration between civil society organisations and public bodies can be transformative when done effectively. In Barking and Dagenham, our experience shows that shared goals and a long-term commitment to achieving them form the foundation of effective partnerships. …
Read MoreBD Giving and The Boathouse Studios Shortlisted in Social Enterprise UK Awards 2024
Together with The Boathouse Studios, we reached the final six of the Social Enterprise UK Deal of the Year Award 2024 recognising our groundbreaking social investment partnership. Our deal is part of England’s first 100% community-led investment fund, the GROW Fund, which we built with residents in the most underfunded borough in London. It is…
Read MoreGive it a Go Fund: behind the decision-making process
Yesterday we announced the ten new recipients of our Give it a Go Fund. A big thank you to the wonderful group of eight residents who helped us choose these recipients and co-design this round. We have received positive and constructive feedback from the residents about the decision-making process. One resident shared: “There was beauty…
Read MoreGive it a Go Fund: Togetherness recipients announced
We are excited to announce ten new recipients of our Give it a Go Fund! A panel of eight residents selected ten ideas to receive a £2,000 grant each: What’s next? Thanks to everyone who applied and everyone involved in the decision-making. We will share a more detailed update on the decision-making process in a…
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