Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy
Tower Hamlets Council is currently focusing on securing premises for voluntary and community organisations.
In March 2026, Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved two key measures to support local voluntary and community organisations. The Cabinet renewed a 15-year lease for The Highway Clubs charity, which operates the Broad Street Amateur Boxing Club, securing its long-term future. Additionally, the Boundary Estate Community Launderette was added to the Community Premises Portfolio.
The lease renewal for The Highway Clubs charity includes an initial annual rent of £78,000, with a potential 80% Community Benefit Rent Reduction grant. For the Boundary Estate Community Launderette, its inclusion in the portfolio allows the not-for-profit facility to apply for community rent and potential rent reductions, though this designation is temporary and personal to the current operator.
These decisions by Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet align with the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy, which aims to support the independence and long-term sustainability of voluntary and community organisations. No further discussions or decisions on this strategy are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet renewed a 15-year lease for The Highway Clubs charity in March 2026. Source
- The Highway Clubs charity's initial annual rent is £78,000, with potential 80% Community Benefit Rent Reduction. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet added Boundary Estate Community Launderette to the Community Premises Portfolio in March 2026. Source
- The Boundary Estate Launderette's designation is temporary and personal to its current operator. Source
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