Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee
Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee has extended current grant programmes to allow for the design of a new comprehensive scheme.
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 pushes the end date for these programmes to June 30, 2027, to facilitate the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive grant programme.
The extension follows a review of performance reports for the Mayor's Community Grants Programme, which currently supports 105 projects. The sub-committee's decision aims to ensure the continued delivery of vital services by the voluntary and community sector while future funding arrangements are developed.
Key facts
- On October 14, 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Grants Determination (Cabinet) Sub-Committee approved a three-month extension for two grant programmes. Source
- The Mayor's Community Grants Programme and the Emergency Fund will now end on June 30, 2027. Source
- The extension is to facilitate the design and implementation of a new, comprehensive grant programme. Source
- The Mayor's Community Grants Programme currently supports 105 projects. Source
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