Barking and Dagenham Giving

They fund initiatives that address poverty, education, youth development, and support for ethnic minorities. Priority areas include business training, employability programmes, and social enterprises that foster economic inclusion. They also support community-led schemes tackling food insecurity, neighbourhood support, and creative arts or outdoor activities that combat social isolation. Youth services such as after-school clubs, mentoring, and employability training for young people are also funded. All funded work must take place within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and benefit local residents.

They support organisations including registered charities, community groups, social enterprises, and community interest companies. Applicants must be based in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and deliver activities that benefit local residents. The funder prioritises grassroots groups and social enterprises with strong local roots. Beneficiaries include children, young people, families, elderly residents, and ethnic minority communities. There is no religious restriction on applicants.

They do not fund political advocacy, religious proselytising, or activities that take place outside the borough. They also avoid supporting duplicative services that do not address resident priorities or demonstrate measurable local impact.

Barking and Dagenham Giving uses a participatory grant-making model where local residents guide decisions through community steering groups. They offer multi-year grants and non-repayable social investment, with no match funding required. They also provide small grants for testing new ideas. Unsolicited applications are welcome.