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We believe you can fly

The Barking & Dagenham Enterprise Bursary project is a Bold and Dynamic programme aimed at inspiring and encouraging a group of aspirational year 12 students to achieve their dreams. That might sound rather grand, but the event I attended last Friday was probably the most grounding thing I have been ...

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About Barking & Dagenham Enterprise

Why should I be interested in Barking & Dagenham Enterprise?

If you live or work in the borough of Barking & Dagenham, BDE can connect you with many new opportunities to learn, to train, to find work or a better job, or to start or expand your own business.

BDE can also help community groups as well as individuals or businesses, and we are the first place to call if you come from outside but are thinking of moving to Barking & Dagenham to open a business.

What could Barking & Dagenham Enterprise do for me?

Put you in touch with the advice or help you need, quickly and efficiently. We work with 14 partner agencies and manage more than 30 programmes providing support as well as advice.

BDE is also creating the room for enterprises to grow by building managed workspace.

Is Barking & Dagenham Enterprise part of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham?

BDE grew out of the success of LBBD’s Barking and Dagenham Partnership in securing £15.5 million of funding from the government’s Department of Local Government and Communities to foster the spirit of enterprise locally.

BDE carries out that enterprise programme, and is overseen by a board whose chairman, Chris Oliver, is a local businessman. LBBD is represented on this board, as are representatives of other businesses and agencies.

How do I contact Barking & Dagenham Enterprise?

Paul Bishop, BDE’s Enterprise Champion

Tel: 020 8724 8292
Website: www.boldanddynamic.co.uk

You can also write to:

Barking & Dagenham Enterprise
The Clock Tower, Town Hall
1 Town Square
Barking IG11 7LU