Voluntary and Community Sector Funding 2027-31

March 18, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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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

Supporting Documents

VCS appendices.pdf
Voluntary and Community Sector Funding 2027-31.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date18 Mar 2026
Effective from25 Mar 2026
Expected date4 Mar 2026
Originally due4 Mar 2026
Lead officer Catherine Hannafin, Rhiannon HeskethNotice of decision: 30/12/2025
Subject to call-inYes