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 website

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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.

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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:

  1. Notes the update on the status of the improvement projects including match funding. (Appendix 1)
  2. Authorises the Director of Legal Services to enter into the final grant agreement with Fields in Trust (exempt Appendix 2). 

Supporting Documents

King Georges Field Trust Update on Fields in Trust funding and approval to complete an agreement .pdf
Appendix. 1 for King Georges Field Trust Update on Fields in Trust funding and approval to comple.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date4 Mar 2026