Posts by Emma Stevens

A new fund for Barking and Dagenham Local residents have designed a brand-new grant fund for our borough: the Nourish & Thrive Fund. They’ve shaped what it’s for, what it prioritises, and who decides- and it will be these same residents who read the applications and choose which projects receive funding. Grants of £6,583 and…

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Do you care about making Barking and Dagenham a healthier place to live? We have an exciting opportunity for local residents to help design and make decisions on a new fund for improving health in the borough, with a focus on food. Apply today to become a Decision-Maker! We would especially love to hear from residents who meet any of…

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What’s happened since October? Since the Feast for Our Future event in October 2025 at Jo Richardson school, the Disruptive Explorers (DE) project has moved into a more focused and collaborative phase, bringing together residents who expressed interest in continuing their involvement with this work. From January to April 2026, the group has focused on…

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Christina Lartey, Founder of Think Pieces Think Pieces, founded by Christina Lartey, helps primary school children develop financial confidence through interactive workshops, games and digital learning tools. With BD Giving’s GROW Fund, Christina has been able to accelerate the development of her business, expand her network and bring a new financial literacy app to life.…

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Entrepreneurs: GROW Confidence, Community, Possibility The third round of our one-of-a-kind fund for entrepreneurs is now open for applications. GROW launched with a party that brought together around 150 people from across the borough and beyond!  Guests heard inspiring stories from entrepreneurs from previous rounds of GROW, and learned what’s ahead for the 2026 programme,…

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Where Entrepreneurs GROW Confidence, Community, Possibilities GROW 2026 will launch on Wednesday 4 March 2026. If you’re a purpose-led entrepreneur, you don’t want to miss this opportunity to develop your venture. GROW offers a £10,000 grant and access to expert support that will equip you with the skills and confidence to take on social investment.…

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