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Do you want to transform your place?
Get involved in making decisions about
Barking & Dagenham.
The people of Barking and Dagenham are at the heart of everything we do. And you’re included.
We’re all about putting decision-making power in the hands of local people like you. We believe you should have a say in what happens in your community and how your borough’s resources are used—where money is spent or invested, and why.
“My experience with BD Giving has given me new skills to make an informed decision about investing while also feeling much more involved in my local community.”
- Kemi, CSG member and B&D resident
Current opportunities
Get Involved!
Give it a Go Fund
Local businesses, charities, CICs, and individuals can apply for £2,000 to test out new ideas for the borough.
Community Spaces
Come be part of conversations in how we invest in a community space in the borough.
Disruptive Explorers
Local organisations and community groups come together to find new ways to disrupt harmful systems in the borough.
Why get involved?
Barking and Dagenham has a proud history of community action, like the famous Ford factory strikes in 1968 which led to the Equal Pay Act.
Join us to tap into that spirit and break down barriers with residents of all cultures, ages, ethnicities, and genders.
You know the community’s needs and dreams. We’re here to support you to develop skills to get involved and we will always compensate you for your time.
Here’s what you’ll gain by getting involved:
- A chance to rebalance power in our borough
- Opportunities to make impactful spending decisions
- Teamwork, networking, and collaboration skills
- Access to training in shared decision-making, finance, and conflict management
- Compensation at the London Living Wage, plus expenses
Join us in making Barking and Dagenham a stronger, more inclusive community!
