Help shape the new Community Grants Programme for Tower Hamlets
The council is inviting residents, voluntary and community sector organisations, partners and local groups to help shape the future of the Mayor’s Community Grants Programme.
Background
Since 2023, the Mayor’s Community Grants Programme has provided long-term funding for voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups working to improve the lives of Tower Hamlets residents. As the current funding cycle comes to an end in 2027, we are starting to design what comes next.
Before developing the new programme, we want to hear from you. Your insights, experience and ideas will help ensure future funding reflects community needs, builds on what works well and improves what does not.
How can I take part?
The engagement period will run from mid-July 2026 until 19 September 2026. This will be an opportunity to discuss:
- local priorities
- community needs
- what is working well
- how future funding could support real and lasting change.
If you are a local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisation you can get involved by:
- joining workshops to discuss local priorities and funding needs - find more in the Workshop section
- completing the online survey.
If you are a local resident, you can get involved by
- visiting pop-up engagement stalls to share your views in person. Details can be found below.
- completing the online survey.
Start online survey
Workshops (for VCS organisations only)
Workshops will be held in different locations and at different times to widen participation as much as possible. Further details will be added as new sessions are confirmed.
Confirmed sessions
- Wednesday 15 July, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Town Hall — fully booked
- Tuesday 18 August, 11am to 1pm
Online session
Register for the session: Have your say on the new Community Grants Programme | 18 August
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Wednesday 9 September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Island House Community Centre, Roserton St, London E14 3PG
Register for the session: Have your say on the new Community grants Programme | 9 September
- Wednesday 16 September, 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Bernie Cameron Centre, 32 Merchant Street, Bow, London, E3 4LX
Register for the session: Have your say on the new Community Grants Programme | 16 September
- Saturday 19 September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Brady Arts Centre, 192–196 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5HU
Register for the session: Have your say on the new Community Grants Programme | 19 September
Additional workshops for smaller VCS organisations
By smaller VCS organisations we mean organisations with an income threshold below £150,000. Details of these sessions are as follows:
Pop-up stalls (for residents)
3 pop-up sessions will be held to hear the views of local residents. Below are the details:
- 10.30am to 1pm on Thursday 6 August, Idea Store Chrisp Street
- 10.30am to 1pm on Thursday 13 August, Idea Store Bow
- 10.30am to 1pm on Thursday 20 August, Idea Store Whitechapel
If you need any further information, please contact the project team at VCS@towerhamlets.gov.uk.