Give it a Go Fund: Children & Young People recipients

We’re excited to announce the ten new recipients of the latest round of our Give it a Go Fund. Selected by our ‘Given it a Go’ cohort, made up of previous grantees and decision-makers, the theme for this round was Children and Young People. Give it a Go is our fund for local businesses, charities, […]
Residents’ Recommendations for Community Space

Spaces+Places Session 11 The penultimate session of the Spaces+Places programme was an important moment for the Neighbourhood Stewards. With the focus on developing a ‘long short-list’ of investment ideas, the session on 21 May brought together all the research and conversations they’ve had over the past few months. It was a lively evening full of […]
BD Giving Notes #59 – The Potential of GROW

Over the coming years, we envision GROW to flourish and bloom into an established community of committed entrepreneurs and business leaders, working together, building each other up and emboldening their local economy. Jack Webb GROW is BD Giving’s investment fund for ambitious entrepreneurs with big dreams and plans to grow in Barking & Dagenham. While […]
BD Giving Notes #58 – What Makes a Great Application

If you’re considering applying to GROW 2025 this Note will help you understand what makes a strong application. Read these tips before you start writing to save you time.
Empty Building Fills with Imagination

We teamed up with BD Reside to get local people involved in a conversation about what an unused building in Gascoigne West could become.
Which Fund is Right for Me?

Read to help you figure out which fund is the best fit for you.
Give it a Go Fund is back!

We’re excited to launch the fourth round of our Give it a Go Fund. This time, the theme has been chosen by our ‘Given it a Go’ group: 11 local people who’ve either received funding or helped make decisions in previous rounds. Their choice? Children and young people – because our borough has the highest […]
GROW Fund 2025 Launches with a Celebration of Entrepreneurial Grit!

GROW launch party with residents, funders, and business owners celebrated the borough’s thriving spirit of entrepreneurialism and ambition.
Is Investment Right for your Business?

Join BD Giving and the Growth Impact Fund for an in-person information session on social investment and what it means for your business.
Mapping Our Borough

Read about the latest Spaces + Places meeting and tell us what opportunities and offerings you know exist in Barking & Dagenham.