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BD Giving Notes is a bi-monthly reflection and learning blog written by members of the BD Giving team.
BD Giving Notes #39 – “Thinking carefully about inclusion as we promote the GROW Fund‘’
We see the future of our borough as one where underrepresented groups have the same opportunities as others. We want to spread equity across the borough. Jack Webb As we continue to market the GROW Fund and spread the word about this fantastic opportunity in the community, we can’t help
BD Giving Notes #38 – “The Double-edged sword of Representation and Visibility‘’
While we advocate for representation, diversity and inclusion, I think we often forget the other edge of that sword; the clearer the visibility, the easier it is for bigots to have a face to attach to their hate. Adeshola Adejare As LGBTQIA+ history month ends, this blog is about the
BD Giving Notes #37 – “The death of Nuance‘’
Two things can be true at once. These same two things can be conflicting and in opposition. This is where understanding nuance comes in. A world which does not allow for nuance is not a world that accounts for experience or growth. Adeshola Adejare and Cameron Bray Communication without Nuance
BD Giving Notes #36 – “Reaching out to local businesses about the GROW Fund‘’
We have already started to adapt our outreach strategy to ensure that information about the GROW Fund is available in local community hubs, places of worship and local businesses on the high street. Adeshola Adejare On Monday 30 January 2023, we launched the GROW Fund. This blog is about how
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
BD 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.
BD Giving Notes #33 – ‘The trouble with funding (Part 3)’
The joy of making something collaborative and participatory is that you never have to be ‘done’ because you’re always open to the possibility of someone new making improvements and changes that are literally beyond the system’s current ability to make. Cameron Bray This is the third of a three-part series
BD Giving Notes #32 – ‘Learning the Art of Facilitation’
I think what a community looks like is contingent on space, place and context. It can be different from person to person and neighbourhood to neighbourhood. But in light of this training, I think having a sense of belonging is an important part. Jack Webb This Note is by our
BD Giving Notes #31 – ‘The lines that connect us’
In this Note Liliana, a member of the Community Steering Group, writes about her visit to Plymouth Octopus Project and what she wishes to share from the visit with our community.