Invest in a borough with potential

BD Giving is a vehicle for investing in Barking and Dagenham. We welcome conversations with investors, funders, and potential partners to facilitate mutual learning.

The GROW Fund is our main initiative, seeking investments to help local entrepreneurs who face barriers to growth. Notably, our first round saw 60% of applications from Black-led ventures and 70% from women-led enterprises.

The pilot year of the GROW Fund has set the stage for impact

ImpactMeans the changes to the world we expect to see because of an investment. This could be numbers of people helped, the amount of change or the creation of things that make the world better. This is not exclusive to investment or finance.

investors to collaborate with us, either through co-investing

Co-investmentInvestment in a project or fund alongside and often on the same terms as other investors.

in community enterprises or making direct investments in the GROW Fund to make room for more resident-led decision-making. BD Giving facilitates a group of residents who make decisions about the GROW Fund.

Unrestricted funding

Unrestricted fundsMoney that can be used however and wherever an organisation needs to further its objectives.

received by BD Giving supports essential operational expenses and furthers leadership development programmes within the community, enabling residents to participate in the Steering Group and engage in discussions on local matters.