NETWORKS
The BD_Collective is a network of networks, big and small, thematic or geographic, short or longer-term, coming together to make the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham a better place to live.
The work of the networks is diverse but is bound together by shared values. They link people ready to put the community ahead of their organisation. We know that when networks are effective they lead to civil society doing more.
a new type of network
Want to join a network? Contact the network leads listed below.
Want to set up a new network? Find out how here.
FOOD NETWORK
WHO FOR
Organisations providing food for residents.
THE FOCUS
Sharing resources, building a network of food banks & ensuring residents have access to the food & support they need.
To find out more contact Nighat Bhola: nighat@humdum.org or our Food Coordinators Nathan Grady: nathan.grady@khccc.com or Lisa Gonsalves: lisa.gonsalves@barkingmosque.org.uk
YOUTH NETWORK
WHO FOR
Organisations offering activities and support for young people.
THE FOCUS
Cross-sector group ensuring that young people can be supported and engaged to reach their potential.
To find out more contact Sam Miller: sam@greenshoesarts.com.
WHO FOR
Faith leaders and leaders of faith-based organisations in the borough from across all faiths.
THE FOCUS
Typically already engaged in projects and outreach activities individually, our members come together to build relationships, share experiences and learning, and develop and deliver new collaborative programmes of support, avoiding duplication and multiplying our impact.
To find out more contact Andrew Welsby: andrew.welsby@faithaction.net or Matthew Allen: matthew.allen@faithaction.net
SPORTS NETWORK
WHO FOR
Organisations offering sports and physical activity for borough residents.
THE FOCUS
Cross sector groups ensuring that offer sports and physical activity can build stronger and collective relations.
To find out more contact Amanda Dawes: amandadawes.ad@gmail.com
BD WOMEN'S NETWORK
WHO FOR
Organisations providing services and support for women in the borough.
THE FOCUS
Cross-sector organisations to forge collaborations to provide access to helpful resources and support that focuses on solutions to help women make better decisions.
To find out more contact Hannah Kupoluyi: allwomensnetwork@gmail.com
WHO FOR
Organisations supporting residents with a migration background.
THE FOCUS
This network aims to take action to improve support of residents with a migration background.
To find out more contact Tamlyn Monson: ad7231@coventry.ac.uk
WHO FOR
Organisations providing a safe space for creative wellness amongst youth.
THE FOCUS
Cross-sector organisations sharing resources, building a strong network, and ensuring youths have the support, tools and tips to learn how to manage their emotions as well as having access to various wellness and wellbeing creative workshops.
To find out more contact Jeorgina Soares: jds2project@gmail.com
The Network Pot
Since BD_Collective was established, it was agreed that around 40% of the £100,000 grant from Barking & Dagenham Council would be used for ‘development’. This now makes up the ‘network pot’ and we will use the ‘Open Collective’ platform to distribute funds. This is a public platform and available for anyone to view.
The BD_Collective Leadership Teams have agreed the criteria and process for sign off which is detailed in this pdf: Network-Pot-distribution-Nov-22