Voluntary and Community Sector Funding 2027-31
March 18, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council decided on 18/03/2026 to approve the model and funding outline for the Voluntary and Community Sector Grants Programme 2027-31. The Cabinet agreed the continued annual allocation of £3.655 million for the programme and delegated authority to the Director of Health and Adults Services to oversee the assessment and award process.
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Purpose
Agreement of model and funding outline for the VCS Grants Programme 2027-31
Decision
Agreed the model for the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) support programme 2027-2031.
Agreed the continued annual allocation of £3.655 million for the VCFS support programme 2027-2031, to be included within the formulation of the proposed Council budget.
Agreed, in principle, for the process to be developed for awarding VCFS grants on the basis of the revised criteria as outlined below, with the final process being agreed with the Leader of the Council and lead Cabinet member.
Agreed the delegation of authority to the Director of Health and Adults Services to oversee the assessment and award process of the VCFS grants 2027-2031programme.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm on March 18, 2026
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Expected date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Originally due | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Lead officer | Catherine Hannafin, Rhiannon HeskethNotice of decision: 30/12/2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |