King George’s Field Trust – Update on Fields in Trust funding and approval to complete an agreement with Fields in Trust regarding associated grant funding
March 4, 2026 King George's Field Charity Board (Committee) Awaiting outcome 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 King's George's Field Charity Board noted an update on improvement projects and authorised the Director of Legal Services to enter into a grant agreement with Fields in Trust. This agreement will release funds for park improvements at Mile End Park and Stepney Green Park. The Board also approved the allocation of £265,000 from Fields in Trust for specific projects including cricket nets, a refreshment kiosk, outdoor gym expansion, a five-a-side football facility, and hardcourt upgrades.
Full council record
Purpose
This report provides an update on the Fields in Trust grant arrangements that will enable the Charity to improve its sports offer, benefiting residents of Tower Hamlets and park users.
This report seeks approval from the Board for the grant funding agreement with Fields in Trust to be formally entered into to enable funds to be released to deliver park improvement programmes at Mile End Park and Stepney Green Park.
Decision
RESOLVED that the Board:
- Notes the update on the status of the improvement projects including match funding. (Appendix 1)
- Authorises the Director of Legal Services to enter into the final grant agreement with Fields in Trust (exempt Appendix 2).
Related Meeting
King George's Field Charity Board - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 4.00 p.m. on March 4, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 4 Mar 2026 |