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Give it a Go Fund is indefinitely paused.
The Give it a Go Fund offers grants of £2,000 for local businesses, charities, CICs or individuals to test ideas or fill gaps in the borough.
We welcome bold ideas for making positive contributions to Barking and Dagenham. Previous rounds have focused on mental health & wellbeing and children & young people.
Nassaba got a grant in the first round of Give it a Go Fund. She went on to co-design and make decisions for the second round.
Watch the videos below to hear about her experience of both getting a grant and a decision maker!
Applications Paused
The next round of the Give it a Go Fund is delayed. We’ll share a new launch date as soon as it’s confirmed.
If you have any questions please email hello@bdgiving.org.uk
About Give it a Go Fund
Eight local people formed a team make decisions about the design of the Give it a Go Fund in May 2024.
They decided the Give it a Go Fund should provide ten applicants grants of £2,000 in each round and agreed that applicants must:
- have an annual turnover of no more than £50,000
- have an idea which is new for them and address a gap in the borough
- have an idea which has the potential to deliver social impact and foster inclusivity
Since its launch we’ve funded 30+ projects – from women’s health workshops to inclusive playgroups – all decided upon by local residents.
