Council of Mosques - CoM Community Empowerment Project
Tower Hamlets Council has extended the Mayor's Community Grants Programme, under which the Council of Mosques project operates, to allow for a new programme's design.
Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a three-month extension for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP) and the Emergency Fund on October 14, 2026. This decision aims to facilitate the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive programme, following a review of performance reports for the MCGP.
The Council of Mosques Community Empowerment Project, which is part of Theme 5 – Scheme A of the MCGP, has faced challenges with data collection and outcome measurement. The MCGP currently supports 105 projects across five key themes, and the extension ensures continued delivery of vital services.
The extension means the Mayor's Community Grants Programme and the Emergency Fund will now end on June 30, 2027. This provides additional time for the council to develop a new programme to support the voluntary and community sector.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a three-month extension for the MCGP on October 14, 2026. Source
- The Mayor's Community Grants Programme (MCGP) and Emergency Fund will now end on June 30, 2027. Source
- The extension aims to facilitate the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive programme. Source
- The MCGP currently supports 105 projects across five key themes. Source
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