BD Giving Notes #51 – Counting the Days
Instead of enforcing rigid hour-monitoring systems, we prioritise trusting our colleagues to maintain professionalism and deliver their finest work. Géraud de Ville With the first Note of 2024, our CEO looks back on one of the most radical changes BD Giving adopted last year, the 4-Day Week. Serving as a companion piece to Jack and […]
BD Giving Notes #50 – Paying people for participation? Sounds like Greek to me.
Participation makes a big difference to those of us who have the privilege of supporting communities in their decision-making. Cameron Bray Rather than a contemporary contentious concern, the idea of paying people to participate in society is older than you might think, as Cameron Bray, Head of Learning and Participation explores. I’ve written previously about […]
BD Giving Notes #49 – 4-Day Week: The personal perspective
Not dreading work on a Monday is a tangible benefit from a 4-Day Week Jack Webb Following the conclusion of our six month 4-Day Week trial, our next two Notes will explore the benefits, challenges and lessons that we have experienced both personally and organisationally. This time, we hear from Programme Manager Jack Webb and Finance […]
BD Giving Notes #48 – “Diligently doing”
The transformation that is needed in funding relationships goes beyond bureaucratic adjustments. It calls for a genuine shift in mindset Géraud de Ville Following a series of conversations and experiences he had over summer, the first Note of November sees our CEO Géraud de Ville talk us through the gruelling cycle of due diligence. Ahead […]
BD Giving Notes #47 – ‘’History is happening all the time‘’
Though our fund could only support eight businesses, the other ninety-something predominantly black-led businesses made us think deeply about our role in decolonising funding and the meaning of “purpose” in business. Kate Harmatz It’s really exciting when lots of things you’ve been working on over many years start to join up and tell a great […]
BD Giving Notes #46 – ‘’Now THIS is podcasting‘’
Participation makes a big difference to those of us who have the privilege of supporting communities in their decision-making. Cameron Bray Have you been wondering about the history of the borough, why BD Giving talks so much about power, what makes the GROW Fund special, or maybe just what my dulcet tones sound like? Well, […]
BD Giving Notes #45 – ‘’Pride, Place and Progress‘’
As a Trustee for BD Giving, I am proud to be involved with an organisation working towards inclusivity in the borough… BD Giving is rooted in local communities, and their core values of collaboration, inclusion, and learning directly align with the ethos LGBTQ+ communities need to thrive within the borough. Andrew Kerr In this Note, […]
BD Giving Notes #44 – ‘’All Good Things Come To An End (when to step away and how to do it well)‘’
As I dive into other projects, I will think about everything I have learnt with the Working Group – the bestowed wisdom I have from being a part of the process but more importantly from the powerful connections I have forged with some of the Barking and Dagenham community. Jack Webb In this Note our […]
BD Giving Notes #43 – ‘’Looking Out For Each Other‘’
Good mental health is necessary for fostering interpersonal relationships and maintaining productivity within the team. As a small team, any wrinkle in our team synergy can derail communication and throw us off balance. Adeshola Adejare In this Note, for Mental Health Awareness Week the BD Giving team shares their mental well-being practices. As our last […]
BD Giving Notes #42 – ‘’Exploring A 4 Day Working Week‘’
By pioneering this shift in our working world, we’re sending a clear message that the changes we want to see won’t happen unless we make it happen – together. Cameron Bray In this Note Cameron and Kate invite you to follow along as we develop our approach to a 4 day work week. “Workers won […]