BD Giving Note #61 – Becoming a Data-Informed Funder
Barking and Dagenham Giving has always been committed to being as open and transparent about our work as possible. We think this is an important part of our work as a local funder, helping foster trust and allowing for meaningful decision-making to take place. In addition to benefiting our own learning, we want our community to better understand the impact we are having on the borough.
BD Giving Notes #40 – “My weapon of choice‘’
A few weeks ago, our Head of Learning & Participation finally finished their Level 4 training in Lewis Deep Democracy (LDD), marking the culmination of a development process that started in September 2020. Here, Cameron, reflects on what they’ve learned and what this means for their work.
BD Giving Notes #39 – “Thinking carefully about inclusion as we promote the GROW Fund‘’
We see the future of our borough as one where underrepresented groups have the same opportunities as others. We want to spread equity across the borough. Jack Webb As we continue to market the GROW Fund and spread the word about this fantastic opportunity in the community, we can’t help but think about all the […]
BD Giving Notes #36 – “Reaching out to local businesses about the GROW Fund‘’
We have already started to adapt our outreach strategy to ensure that information about the GROW Fund is available in local community hubs, places of worship and local businesses on the high street. Adeshola Adejare On Monday 30 January 2023, we launched the GROW Fund. This blog is about how we reached local business owners […]
BD Giving Notes #35 – ‘’Putting Power Down‘’
It’s important that power is seen as something that ought to be stepped away from, in all walks of life. Getting there won’t be easy though as it’s both a cultural and a systemic shift that is needed. Cameron Bray In this Note, Cameron Bray offers up their thoughts on a very recent example of […]
BD Giving Notes #34 – ‘’Democratising Finance‘’
With new players moving in and supporting local communities, it will be important not to repeat past errors. People must have a say over what happens where they live. That’s why we strongly believe that those most affected by funding decisions should be the ones in charge of making them. Géraud de Ville de Goyet […]
BD Giving Notes #33 – ‘The trouble with funding (Part 3)’
The joy of making something collaborative and participatory is that you never have to be ‘done’ because you’re always open to the possibility of someone new making improvements and changes that are literally beyond the system’s current ability to make. Cameron Bray This is the third of a three-part series of blogs in reaction to […]
BD Giving Notes #32 – ‘Learning the Art of Facilitation’
I think what a community looks like is contingent on space, place and context. It can be different from person to person and neighbourhood to neighbourhood. But in light of this training, I think having a sense of belonging is an important part. Jack Webb This Note is by our Programme Officer, Jack Webb. In […]
BD Giving Notes #31 – ‘The lines that connect us’
In this Note Liliana, a member of the Community Steering Group, writes about her visit to Plymouth Octopus Project and what she wishes to share from the visit with our community.
BD Giving Notes #29 – ‘The trouble with funding (Part 2)’
In the education system, students are able to apply to dozens of colleges and universities using one application form. Could a similar system help small UK charities unlock multiple funding opportunities? Géraud de Ville de Goyet This is the second of a three-part series about the impact Impact Means the changes to the world we […]