Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 1 Theme 1 - Tackling Cost of Living Crisis Scheme A - Advice, information and crisis support ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9072 Community of Refugees from Vietnam - East London Support and Advice for Older People in Vietnamese and Chinese Communities Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Boroughwide, Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel £68,333.00 Project has under-performed quarterly and cumulatively against all KPI targets combined - by -4% and -3.7% respectively. Under-performance levels are not at -10%. LBTH will work with organisation to ensure it addresses under-performance. GREEN Short Description The "Older People Vietnamese and Chinese Project" offers crucial support and guidance to the Vietnamese and Chinese communities in Tower Hamlets. We provide comprehensive assistance to individuals aged over 50, delivering valuable advice and information. Our services are available five days a week at Old Poplar Library, London E14 6RN. Progress Update Project's cumulative under-performance for one KPI is -10.8% and for another it is -10.2%. LBTH officer is visiting project on 17th July 2025, where he will ask organisation what it plans to do to address under-performance against highlighted KPIs and ask for clarification in relation to monitoring information focused on finance-related matters. Dates, Times and Location of Service - Drop-in advice sessions are held: • Every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Dockland Settlement, 4 Saunders Ness Road, E14 3PS (except on Bank Holidays, Christmas, and New Year's Day). • Every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Poplar Library, 45 Gillender Street, Poplar, London, E14 6RN (except on Good Friday, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Appointment-Based Services: Available on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at Old Poplar Library. Geographica l Breakdown Project is borough wide and had beneficiaries from all but two of the borough's wards in April-June 2025 Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 0 1 1 2 3 4 3 8 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 3 2 1 10 12 9 12 4 18 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 2 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Short Description Advice Tower Hamlets provides free, confidential, independent, quality assured-advice to help Tower Hamlets residents resolve their cost-of-living issues relating to welfare benefits, housing, money/debt, employment, immigration, consumer, education, community care, family and personal issues at a generalist/specialist level. Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets leads the partnership with 12 local advice agencies. Progress Update Project is making very good progress. It exceeded all of its KPI targets for April-June 2025, often by significant amounts. One of the project's KPIs had an over-achievement rate of 159%. For three of the project's remaining five KPIs the over-achievement rate was above 20%, including one with an over-achievement rate of 39.1%. The project has also over-performed cumulatively on all of its KPIs. This includes over-achievement on one KPI by 86.5% and on another by 40.5%. Information on times, days and venues for service, as confirmed by project partners is outlined below: Island Advice Centre Advice (to specialist level) in welfare benefits, housing, and debt for residents of Tower Hamlets only. Drop in at a drop in session, reception or phone to book an appointment. Benefits and general advice F2F clinics Monday 10 am - 12 noon, Telephone advice Tuesday 10 am – 12 noon, Digital Drop in Session Wednesday 10 am to 12 noon , Welfare right F2F Clinics by appointment only - Thursday 10 am – 4 pm, Housing F2F Clinics by appointment only - Thursday 10am – 12pm, Debt F2F clinics by appointment only - Friday 10 am – 12 pm Address: Island House, Roserton Street, E14 3PG Advice Line: 020 7987 9379 Email: admin@island-advice.org.uk Website: www.island-advice.org.uk ✓ Appointments ✓Drop in session ✓ Telephone Advice Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday, Friday In house Drop in session: 10 am - 12 noon. Telephone advice line: 10 am - 12 noon. Digital Support Drop in Session: 10 am - 12 noon Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Disability form clinic 4 to 6 pm appointment Housing clinic 2 to 4 pm appointments Debt clinic 3 to 6 pm appointments Outreach Island Medical centre 12 noon - 3 pm , Island Health 12 noon - 3 pm , Gough Walk MC 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, Crisp street Health Centre 9.00 am - 1 pm Barkantine MC 9.30 am - 12 noon , Bromley by Bow Centre debt specialist x2 , Suttons Wharf 9.30 am to 12.30 pm , Dockland Medical Centre 9.30 am to 12.30 pm , Aberfeldy 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Age UK Delivers advice Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm from its office at 82 Russia Lane and in the community at residents’ homes. It also has advice outreach at the Merchant Street Hub, The Methodist Church, 1 Merchant St, Bow, London E3 4LY on Wednesday 10 am -1 pm. Telephone: 020 8981 7124 Email: info@ageukeastlondon.org.uk Website: www.ageukeastlondon.org.uk Limehouse Project The Advice Service at Limehouse Project offers free confidential generalist impartial one-to-one information, advice, and support on: Welfare Benefits (Including Benefits Checks), Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction, Immigration (Basic Level Advice), Housing, Money & Debt (Basic Level Advice) Clients are seen on a first-come-first-served basis. When it is at full capacity, clients are signposted, and referrals are made to other local advice organisations. The service is offered via pre-booked appointment only, both face-to-face and telephone advice. Telephone: 020 7538 0075 (phone line is open Monday to Friday from 9.30 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 3.00 pm Languages: English, Bengali, Urdu, and Hindi Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 4 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Address: 791-791 Commercial Road, Unit 2, St Anne Street, London, E14 7HG Email: info@limehouseproject.org.uk Website: www.limehouseproject.org.uk ✓ Appointments ✓ Telephone Advice ✓ Email/Skype/WhatsApp/Zoom ✓ Outreach – Tower Hamlets Residents Hub (every Wednesday) Tower Hamlets Law Centre Provides specialist legal advice on welfare benefits (for people who live in Tower Hamlets), immigration, employment and housing (for people who live or work in Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs). Monday to Friday, 9:30 am – 5pm from its office Unit 1, St Anne’s Street, off 789 Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG. Organisation also runs fortnightly telephone evening advice sessions for Housing - Tuesday's fortnightly 5 pm to 8 pm Immigration - Wednesday's fortnightly 5.30pm to 8.30pm Organisation's employment advice sessions run fortnightly on Mondays from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm, alternating between in person sessions held at its office and telephone sessions. Praxis Community Projects Praxis is a migrant rights organisation, and its services are only available to migrants. It provides free immigration advice (up to IAA level 2) pan- London. In some cases, it might be able to offer representation. Praxis' focus is on applications made on human rights grounds. Priority is given to those on a very low income or people experiencing destitution. It cannot assist with asylum claims, entry clearance applications, naturalisation, or student/skilled worker visas. Telephone advice (020 7749 7605): Wednesdays, 2 pm–5 pm (except on drop- in days). Drop-in service: second Wednesday of the month at Praxis. There is a huge demand for the service, and Praxis is only able to offer 12 immigration appointments. Appointments are given out on a first come first served basis. Praxis has very limited capacity for non-immigration advice issues, and the support it provides will mainly be signposting. Address: Pott Street, London, E2 0EF Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 5 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Website: www.praxis.org.uk Deaf PLUS Delivers appointments from its offices in Whitechapel (deafPLUS, Trinity Centre, Key Close, E1 4HG). The service runs one day a week on a Monday. Legal Advice Centre (University House) Specialist level casework in Welfare Benefits, Housing/Homelessness, Employment, Family Law / Domestic Abuse, and Debt. Delivered by appointments only via: • face-to-face • telephone • video call Drop in for general enquiries and telephone line: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Address: 104 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 0RN Telephone: 020 3606 0372 Email: admin@legaladvicecentre.london Website: www.legaladvicecentre.london Appointments (specialist advice) Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm Legal Advice Centre, 104 Roman Road, E2 0RN Outreach site at Olga School, E3. Drop-in for general enquiries & telephone 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 6 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Legal Advice Centre, 104 Roman Road, E2 0RN Evening sessions by appointments (specialist advice) Monday to Tuesday - 6 to 8 pm Wednesday - 6 to 8 pm (bi-weekly) St Peter's Bengali Association Provides its advice on the following day, time and location: Every Saturday from 11am - 2pm at the Minerva community centre, 10 Minerva Street, London E2 9EH. The services are aimed to complete all the benefits forms including PIP, DLA, AA, UC50, Housing transfer application, housing application on medical ground, pension credit, state pension. Account3 Provides advice services on following days, time and locations: Monday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm from account3 office at 3 Birkbeck Street, E2 6JY. St Hilda's East Community Centre Delivers services from: 18 Club Row London E2 EY 02077398066 Days of Service: Monday: 10 am - 12 noon 1:1 appointments 1 pm - 5.30 pm telephone advice Tuesday: 10 am - 12 noon 1:1 appointments 1 pm -5.30 pm telephone advice Wednesday: 10am -12 noon 1:1 appointments 1 pm -5.30 pm telephone advice Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 7 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Toynbee Hall Welfare benefit applications for Tower Hamlets residents with particular emphasis on disability and sickness benefits Appointments available on : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday To book: Email: advice@toynbeehall.org.uk Telephone: 020 7392 2953 Monday 2 - 4 pm and Wednesday 10 am - 12 noon FLAC- Legal Advice: Employment, Housing, Debt, and Consumer To book an appointment fill in the online form: https://www.toynbeehall.org.uk/free-advice/legal-advice/ Debt Free Advice - Specialist Debt Advice and Money Management. Telephone: 0800 808 5700 https://debtfreeadvice.com/ Macmillan Welfare Rights Advice for people living with cancer Email: Macmillan.advice@toynbeehall.org.uk Telephone:020 7392 2958 Mon-Thurs 12.30-3.30 Generalist Advice for those who live, work or study in the City Square Mile. Email: City.Advice@toynbeehall.org.uk Telephone: 020 7392 2919 Address: The Community Centre, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 8 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Advice on welfare benefits, housing , debt ,employment , immigration, consumer, family are provided. Money management and debt support and specialist utility debt advice as well. Prebooked face to face or telephone generalist advice appointments: Monday-Wednesday, 10.00 am–4.00 pm. Telephone enquiries and appointments service Monday-Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Appointments for specialist Benefits & Employment cases booked following an initial assessment over the phone. Appointments can be booked by calling the telephone advice line 020 3855 4472 or 0344 826 9699, or the Citizens Advice Tower Hamlets enquiry line 020 3855 5234, Monday–Friday, 10 am – 4.00 pm. Address: 32 Greatorex Street, London, E1 5NP, Telephone: 020 3855 5234, Advice Line: 020 3855 4472 or 0344 826 9699 Email: towerhamlets@eastendcab.org.uk, Website: www.eastendcab.org.uk ✓ Drop-in sessions (9.30am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. First come first served for call backs and assessments) ✓ Appointments (Face to Face, Telephone and Home Visits) ✓ Town Hall, Aberfeldy Centre, Royal London Hospital (Dialysis Unit) ✓ Email ✓ Telephone Advice Bromley by Bow Centre Advice Service provides integrated support to people on welfare benefits, debt, housing, energy and household budgeting It delivers advice remotely and in person, Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm onsite in Bromley by Bow Centre, St Leonards Street, London E3 3BT. Organisation also delivers weekly advice sessions in Poplar Harca George Green Building, 55 E India Dock Rd, London E14 6DA every Wednesday 9.30 am - 1 pm Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT) Free, confidential, independent advice on welfare rights, work path and employment support, housing and homelessness, health, council tax, rent arrears and domestic abuse Appointments are available Monday to Thursday, at the main office. To book an appointment please call the office on 020 7790 2650. WIT has English, Somali, Swahili and Bangla speaking advisors. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 9 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Mayfield Hub Mayfield House, 202 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9LJ Pre-booked appointments are available on the following days: Mondays 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Appointments only ● Housing Advice ● Welfare and Benefits Advice ● Domestic Abuse ● Work Path/Employment support ● SEND Advice Tuesday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Appointments only ● Housing Advice ● Welfare and Benefits Advice ● General Assistance i.e. calling energy providers for non-English speaking clients Wednesday 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Appointments only ● Housing Advice for Tower Hamlets Tenants only, Thursday 10.00 am-4.00 pm ● Domestic Abuse ● General Assistance i.e. calling energy providers for non-English speaking clients Geographical Breakdown Project has been delivered on a borough-wide basis, as planned, reaching residents across all wards. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 10 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8705 East End Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 2,460,000.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 301 162 270 201 160 176 201 211 310 130 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 178 229 98 321 140 155 143 195 290 198 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 11 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8854 First Love Foundation First Love Foundation Advice and Advocacy Service Boroughwide, Poplar 102,500.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Short Description Tower Hamlets residents will have access to our AQS-accredited welfare rights advice and advocacy service in person, by telephone and through community outreach. We will explore why each individual and their household is in financial difficulty, what other challenges or crisis they face, and work with them to effect solutions. Progress Update Project overachieved on two of its four KPIs in April-June 2025 quarter - one by 196.3% and another by 63.9%. It underachieved on one KPI by 4% and another by 33%. However, for the latter KPI the target was only 3 (with 2 achievements). Venue, Days and Times of Project Services First Love Foundation currently operates full time from temporary office space at Import Building, Clove Crescent, Blackwall. It delivers Specialist Legal Advice to the community of Tower Hamlets in the following ways: • Outreach, embedded in community settings o Bow Foodbank - weekly on Tuesdays, 10am-3pm o Poplar Harca - weekly on Thursdays, 10am-3pm • Community Partnership Referrals - from its community partners, which includes the Tower Hamlets Council Residents Hub • Advice Partnership - it is an active member of the Tower Hamlets Community Advice Network and receive referrals via this route. • Self Referrals - from the community Follow up appointments are hosted at outreach locations. The project's admin staff are based at temporary offices in the Import Building, Republic London. Funding and staff permitting, First Love aims to continue to explore ways to provide ease of access to its service across the borough. Geographical Breakdown There were no beneficiaries from nine of the borough's wards in the last quarter. LBTH officer has asked organisation for clarification on why this was the case and whether it has any plans to promote the project in the above wards Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 11 2 1 0 13 2 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 3 6 6 7 0 0 0 34 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 12 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8998 Stifford Centre Limited Advice and Crisis Support Project Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 102,500.00 Project performed well in the quarter, overachieving on its aggregated KPIs by 5.3% and overachieving on one KPI by 25%. Its cumulative performance is also good, with over-achievement on aggregated KPIs by 8.4%. For one KPI the over-achievement rate is 22.2% and for another KPI the over-achievement is 12.3%. GREEN Short Description The Stifford Centre will deliver a comprehensive ‘Advice and Crisis Support Project', offering welfare benefit, debt, housing, employment & financial advice, emotional support, and peer-mentoring to local residents. Additionally, the project will manage a 'Crisis Support Fund' for emergency assistance, actively addressing the cost-of-living crisis. Progress Update The project continued to deliver advice/interventions and were open to all who need advice but have tailored the service to meet the needs of the BAME community by delivering culturally sensitive services (e.g., segregated drop-in session) in mother-tongue languages. Delivery Dates, Times and Location of Services Location (Address): Stifford Centre, 2-6 Cressy Place, London, E1 3JG Days and times of services for the Advice and Crisis Support Project: Days and Time: Monday- 10am to 5pm (Casework) Tuesday- 10am to 5pm (Drop-in- 10am to 1pm, Admin work- 1pm to 5pm) Wednesday- 9am to 5pm (appointment only) Thursday- 10am to 4pm (Crisis Support) Geographic al Breakdown There were no beneficiaries in the quarter from two target wards: St Katharine's & Wapping and Limehouse. Provider has confirmed that it believes this has occurred because it had a lot of Universal Credit claim transferring from Legacy benefit - Employment & Support Allowance cases in the quarter, and there were more beneficiaries relating to these claims coming from other wards. It plans to target beneficiaries from St Katharine's & Wapping and Limehouse this quarter to increase the number of beneficiaries engaged from these wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 6 0 7 5 12 0 0 16 42 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 31 36 0 18 6 0 0 11 0 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 13 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8662 The Felix Project Supporting residents of Tower Hamlets who are in Crisis to get access to nutritious food Boroughwide 102,500.00 Over-achievements in April-June 2025 quarter included 153.7% for meals produced and estimated value of food provided and 129.4% for community organisations supported GREEN Short Description Providing nutritious food and meals for 40,000 people in Tower Hamlets – each year – who are currently facing food insecurity and hunger. Working with 80 community partners in the borough to help people in crisis. Progress Update During the period April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, The Felix Project has continued the weekly surplus food deliveries to 88 community organisations located in Tower Hamlets and via the Tower Hamlets Hub. Some organisations received food from Felix directly as well as through the hub, others only received food directly from Felix, and some only received food through the hub (these would receive both Felix and hub-purchased food). The project does not submit information on beneficiary ward of residence due to the nature of the service and beneficiaries - poor and vulnerable people accessing food, often via other VCS organisations. The Felix Project's base in Tower Hamlets is Unit 12, Thomas Road Industrial Estate, Thomas Rd, London E14 7BN. Its operational hours are 9.45 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 14 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9054 Wapping Bangladesh Association Tower Hamlets Bangladeshi & BAME-Led Advice Forum Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Katherine's and Wapping, Weavers, Whitechapel £239,167.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Short Description Tower Hamlets Bangladeshi & BAME-Led Advice Forum is a consortium of trusted and embedded local charities, led by Wapping Bangladesh Association, working together to bring quality information, advice, guidance and support to people at risk during the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Our work focuses in the south-west locality of Tower Hamlets. Progress Update Project has over-achieved for all of its KPIs combined, both for the quarter and cumulatively - by 6.8% and 2.3% respectively. It has over-achieved against all of its KPIs in the quarter, including 10.1% over-achievement for one KPI and 26.7% over-achievement for another. In terms of cumulative performance it has over-performed for three KPIs and under-performed for the other three. The under-performances are not significant, however. The project delivers its services at the following days, times and venues: Wapping Bangladesh Association Advice Service Timetable: Monday: 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm, appointment only, Tuesday : 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm, drop in and telephone service , Wednesday & Thursday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, appointment only , Friday: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm, appointment only Venue: Wapping Bangladesh Association, Wapping Youth Club, 20 Tench Street, London E1W 2QD Bangladesh Youth Movement Advice Service Timetable: Monday: 12 noon to 5.30 pm by appointment, Tuesday: 2 pm to 5.30 pm by appointment only , Wednesday: 2 pm to 5.30 pm Drop-in-service , Thursday: 12 noon to 5.30 pm by appointment , Friday: 2 pm to 6 pm Drop in-service and telephone advice Venue: Bangladesh Youth Movement, Ponler Street, London E1 1QN Boundary Community School: Every Tuesday & Wednesday: 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Venue: Boundary Community School, 20 Club Row, London E2 7EY Tower Hamlets Parent Centre: Every Tuesday: 11 am - 3:00 pm Venue: Tower Hamlets Parents Centre, Unit 1, Links Yard, London E1 5LX Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 15 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9054 Wapping Bangladesh Association Tower Hamlets Bangladeshi & BAME-Led Advice Forum Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Katherine's and Wapping, Weavers, Whitechapel £239,167.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Geographical Breakdown The project delivers to all wards in the borough and had significant number of beneficiaries in the April-June 2025 quarter from its five target wards - Shadwell, Spitalfields & Banglatown, St Katherine’s and Wapping, Weavers, Whitechapel. There had been a low number of beneficiaries from two of these wards - Spitalfields & Banglatown and Weavers - in April 2024-March 2025. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 14 21 6 17 2 2 4 2 4 48 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 4 10 59 75 2 5 2 3 8 7 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 16 Theme 2 – Accelerate Education Scheme A - Education Attainment and Development of Children and Young People ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9020 Ashaadibi Education and Cultural Centre Aim Higher ~ Edify Boroughwide 68,333.00 The programme has successfully met or exceeded all participation and progress targets this quarter. Young people have developed significant language skills alongside enhanced academic support, while also deepening their understanding of key community topics. GREEN Short Description The Aim-Higher Edify project aims to promote community-based study support and language development for children and young people in Tower Hamlets, delivering boroughwide. This project will accelerate education and growth through after-school clubs, language classes, and youth-work opportunities, leading to improved academic achievement and future success for participants in LBTH. Progress Update Over the past 12 weeks, the Arabic Language Club & Homework Support Programme has made excellent progress in supporting linguistic and academic development for young people. Using Bayna Yadayk Book 1, Part 1 as the foundational text, students have built a strong base in Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure through engaging and interactive learning. Participants took part in a variety of dynamic activities including role-plays, storytelling, skits, and group writing, bringing the language to life. Vocabulary games, peer quizzes, and media discussions supported their reading, writing, and conversational skills. In addition to language learning, the programme offered tailored homework support in core subjects such as English, maths, and science. Tutors provided one-on-one and small- group sessions to reinforce classroom learning, build confidence, and address learning gaps ahead of upcoming assessments. Number of registered participants during the period: 15 KPI 1 – Number of young people attending Somali and Arabic language classes Target: 15 young people attending language classes per quarter Actual: 15 KPI 2 – Percentage of young people showing improvement in language proficiency Target: 80% (12 participants) show improvement per quarter Actual: 15 (100%) KPI 3 – Number of young people attending the programme and percentage reporting increased knowledge of community topics Target: 30 young people attend per quarter; 80% (24) report increased knowledge of community issues Actual: 45 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 17 Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 18 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8807 Conductive Music CIC Music Beyond Imagination Boroughwide 102,500.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Music Beyond Imagination (MBI), is a cutting-edge music-technology-led educational project for 1475 Y4-Y8 SEN students across 8 Special, Mainstream and Alternative Provision schools and in Tower Hamlets. MBI supports music creation by empowering children, bridging educational gaps, showcasing career pathways, and enabling growth for Tower Hamlets' youth. Progress Update This quarter, completion of all in-person delivery for the academic year. Support visits to the four special schools from the previous year and regular visits to the two mainstream schools currently participating in the programme. 42 Arts Logs have been collected from Phoenix Upper School, Harry Gosling Primary, and St Edmund’s Catholic Primary, with additional logs from Ian Mikardo High School expected. Beatrice Tate School, students engaged with online platform, STEAM Corner, Phoenix Upper School, teachers adapted lesson materials to meet diverse pupil needs, demonstrating the flexibility and inclusiveness of the resources. Feedback from teachers across settings has identified key areas of development pinpointing the types of support that would benefit non-specialist staff. Activities: Final in-person session delivered at Harry Gosling Primary, completion and submission of Arts Logs by teachers in three schools, St Edmund’s, Upper KS2 pupils independently completed their Arts Logs Mr Sanchez at St Edmund’s to take Arts Award Advisor Training, building school-wide capacity for future delivery. Finalised participation and contracts with 2 new schools for next academic year, Christchurch Primary and Malmesbury Primary. Impact: During support visits, tutors co-taught with classroom teachers, enabling effective knowledge transfer and modelling best practices in STEAM-based learning, collaborative sessions provided valuable insight into how non-specialist teachers can be supported, allowing to tailor resources and strategies by having collaborative planning meetings and co-created timetables for work. Understanding the challenges faced by schools—such as staff availability, varying levels of familiarity with music technology, and classroom management in sensory-rich environments is vital for the project’s continued evolution, addressing challenges through practical adjustments ensures the project remains inclusive and responsive. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 19 Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 12 0 0 0 66 315 0 0 89 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 80 0 0 0 0 109 0 89 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 20 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8896 Four Corners Cameraworks: Young People’s Photography Workshops Boroughwide 68,333.00 Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Camera-works is a free photography training programme for Tower Hamlets residents aged under 25. It provides tuition in camera operation and darkroom printing, professional studio lighting, masterclasses and mentoring, picture editing and exhibition curation. Progress Update Recruitment and Marketing: The project used posters, postcards, their website, weekly news feeds and social media to promote the programme. But word of mouth promotion proved the best form of recruitment marketing. The 11 participants recruited so far this year included 8 females and 3 males, aged from 18 to 25. Activities: Participants took part in the following workshops with 90% overall attendance: Project 1 14 B&W Darkroom Workshops 8 Individual Darkroom Sessions 5 Individual Negative Scanning Sessions 2 Studio lighting workshops 2 Pin Hole Photography Workshops Delivery Address: Four Corners, 121 Roman Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN. Geographic al Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 21 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9035 Hornafrik Integration Projects Ltd E14 BAME Children and Young People Educational Attainment Project Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Poplar 45,271.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve/exceed expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description E14 BAME Children and Young People Educational Attainment Project will support Children and Young people from disadvantaged households for timely intervention in access to extracurricular activities and after school provision. Progress Update Between April and June 2025, Hornafrik continues supporting children and young people within the Tower Hamlets local BAME community. Dedicated weekly study support sessions up to 6 hours focused on key curriculum areas, English, Maths, and Science, with two hours allocated to each subject for both primary and secondary students. This support aims to address the risk of falling behind academically and to bridge attainment gaps among vulnerable BAME pupils. This quarter, the project engaged 55 children and young people, with 38 regularly attending the scheduled sessions proving crucial in reinforcing classroom learning, improving confidence, and preparing students for their upcoming exams and assessments. Approach emphasizes tailored, interactive teaching methods, ensuring each child’s learning needs are met effectively. Project continued to enrich parental engagement through 30 hours of workshops, which are mainly held as group or one-to-one sessions, 13 parents participated, benefiting from guidance on supporting their children’s education, understanding school systems, and managing behavioural or learning challenges. An aspect of the project is its role within broader Skills Development and Employment Centre and a result of the educational support provided, 8 young people under 20 have been referred to vocational courses such as SIA and CSCS, leading to attainment of relevant licences, A few individuals have already secured employment within their chosen industries. Organisation plan to increase outreach efforts and develop additional tailored support for students with minor educational needs, promoting their academic and employment prospects. Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 3 4 2 5 3 2 4 6 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 4 1 3 6 6 5 4 2 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 22 ID Organisati on Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8990 Newark Youth London Girls in Action Boroughwide 68,333.00 During this quarter 11 girls and young women participated in the project over 7 sessions which is on track to meet the annual target of 34 GREEN Short Description Girls in Action widens access to extracurricular activities for girls and young women so they develop their confidence and life skills and increase their resilience. The project enables participants to participate in social action projects and other learning opportunities to enable them to develop their leadership, communication and organisational skills. Progress Update The sessions took place at Locksley Community Centre in Limehouse, every Friday 6pm – 9pm and this quarter there has been a focus on driving recruitment. A key highlight from this quarter was the girls social action project – they decided to organise a community fundraising event to raise funds to grow and sustain the girls only programme in Newark. Whilst the event will take place next quarter, this quarter has focussed on the planning of the event covering healthy eating, food safety, event planning, risk assessments and money management. Another highlight for this quarter included a trip to Flip Out in Canary Wharf providing an opportunity for the girls to bond, step out of their comfort zone and build confidence. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 23 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9028 SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets Rainbow Links Boroughwide 102,500.00 During this quarter 39 special education needs and disabilities (SEND) children participated in the programme which exceeds the organisation’s annual target of 39. GREEN Short Description A SEND focused programme of activities providing stimulating activities for children and young people, support and peer network for parents, and family trips to enhance the opportunities available for SEND children. Progress Update During this quarter 39 special education needs and disabilities (SEND) children participated in the programme which exceeds the organisation’s annual target of 39. In addition, 97% of service users report having positive engagement with the service and the organisation are now seeing young people over 12 staying on with the organisation after they have aged out of the programme. Positively, 83% of parents are reporting feeling more confident and supported in parenting their SEND child. Key highlights from this quarter included young people using origami techniques to make t-shirts which they designed as their own football teams, team games such as board games and jenga, study support programmes, taekwondo and boxing. SocietyLinks continue to run impactful webinars for parents, including one led by a lead psychologist from Talking Therapies and another workshop with Story Circles, a research led project which aims to reimagine the experience that parents have with local authority in terms of EHCPs and support around education in schools. Geographica l Breakdown Attendees are spread geographically across wards, with more attending from Whitechapel as this is where SocietyLinks run the provision so is to be expected. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 8 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 3 16 0 0 0 0 3 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 24 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8866 St Hilda's East Community Centre Young People’s Development Programme Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Spitalfields and Banglatown, Weavers, Whitechapel 113,365.00 During this quarter 44 young people attended the provision, which means the organisation is on track to meet their annual target of 95. GREEN Short Description St Hilda’s East Young People’s Programme is an inspirational initiative designed to support children and young people to reach their full potential. Through weekly activities including sports, arts, and reflective sessions; the programme focuses on improving young people’s mental health, resilience and steering them away from anti-social behaviour and crime. Progress Update Key highlights from this quarter included a new partnership with St John’s Ambulance to deliver First Aider Young Responders which equipped young people with vital first aid skills while also boosting confidence, resilience and creating a sense of responsibility. Another highlight included Badminton for All which gave young people the opportunity to engage in regular physical exercise, encouraging teamwork, discipline and healthy lifestyles. By the end of the quarter the young people has demonstrated significant progress in their badminton skills, including improved footwork, racket control and serving technique. This is in addition to their regular Brave Girls sessions focussing on supporting girls in building confidence, resilience and self-esteem. A key update for this quarter is that the badminton sessions were delivered in Poplar Baths temporarily whilst St Hilda’s hall was unavailable. Geographica l Breakdown Attendance by young people is spread across wards, with a high attendance from Bethnal green east where St Hilda’s is located, which is to be expected. The organisation is working with Mulberry Girls School to increase wider recruitment to the Brave Girls club. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 18 2 0 6 2 6 0 1 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 25 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8862 St Margaret's House The Children’s Making Tree Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Boroughwide, Weavers 17,616.00 All KPI targets were met or exceeded, reflecting the programme's impact on emotional wellbeing, physical health, and digital inclusion. The project continues to meet expectations and targets, delivering meaningful outcomes and responding effectively to the needs of participants. GREEN Short Description The project empowers Tower Hamlets children to take part in enriching holiday activities in a variety of arts disciplines (circus, art, drama, spoken word). Sessions improve children’s confidence in their abilities and increase their cultural capital to help them pursue diverse activities outside of school to support their academic achievement. Progress Update During the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the project delivered a total of six creative holiday activity sessions aimed at enriching children's experiences through the arts. Easter Holiday 2025 (3 sessions): These sessions introduced children to circus skills, including juggling, plate spinning, creative movement, and balancing. All activities were inclusive, ensuring accessibility for children with additional needs. The sessions took place at the Crypt at St John on Bethnal Green, due to ongoing unavailability of the Tramshed venue. A total of 61 children participated in these sessions. May Half Term Holiday 2025 (3 sessions): These sessions focused on creative play, incorporating active drama games to foster cooperation and concentration, as well as collaborative drawing and expressive movement. The sessions were held at Cyprus Street Community Centre, a new venue which proved to be a successful addition. A total of 40 children participated. Participants: 101 children took part in regular project activities. KPI 1: Number of enriching free holiday arts activities delivered Target: 12 sessions per year Actual This Quarter: 6 sessions delivered 3 during Easter holidays (7th, 9th, and 10th April) 3 during May half-term holidays (28th and 30th May) Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 26 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8862 St Margaret's House The Children’s Making Tree Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Boroughwide, Weavers 17,616.00 All KPI targets were met or exceeded, reflecting the programme's impact on emotional wellbeing, physical health, and digital inclusion. The project continues to meet expectations and targets, delivering meaningful outcomes and responding effectively to the needs of participants. GREEN Status: On track to meet annual target KPI 2: Positive engagement among participants Target: 85% of participants (approx. 170 annually) Actual This Quarter: 92% of surveyed participants reported a positive experience Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 18 0 14 0 17 23 10 0 3 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 10 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 27 ID Organisatio n Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8937 Tower Hamlets Parents Centre THPC Saturday Study Support Programme Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 35,427.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved educational attainment in key stages 1 & 2, improved confidence, resilience and self-esteem. GREEN Short Description This Project delivers weekly Study Support Session on a Saturday morning in term times that help improve the attainment of disadvantaged local young people at Key Stages 1 and 2. Progress Update During the last quarter Apr-Jun 2025, the Project provided 12 weeks of Study Support Sessions delivered by a Qualified Teacher. Children were provided with one-to-one support from a Classroom Assistant as needed. 20 children participated and 17 attended regularly. The sessions provide Educational support in English and Maths at Key Stages 1 and 2. The project delivered lessons that are activity orientated and participative. The sessions involved individual and group work encouraging participants to work together on tasks and project work thereby building their communication and team working skills. Project evaluation undertaken by participants demonstrated 85% of participants had a positive engagement with project activities. Assessment of their progress demonstrated that all had made progress towards their Key Stages 1 and 2 attainments. Evaluation has demonstrated other positive outcomes that have resulted from the provision including young people reporting better mental wellbeing, improved leadership skills, improved confidence, resilience and self-esteem. Geographical Breakdown The vast majority of children come from Spitalfields and Banglatown ward, with some participation from Bethnal Green East, Mile End, Bow East and St Katherine's and Wapping. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 14 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 28 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9009 Toyhouse Libraries Association of Tower Hamlets - Toyhouse Accelerating Education for Pre- School aged children via Community Toy Library involvement. Boroughwide 51,223.00 The project has three KPIs. It met one KPI target in April-June 2025, over-performed on one and under-achieved on the other. The latter levels of over and under-performance were not significant, however. GREEN Short Description Toyhouse supports a network of community-based Toy Libraries facilitated by a mix of parent volunteers and staff, that enables parents and pre- schoolers to benefit from weekly Play Learn sessions, enabling children to develop speech, communication, social interaction and Early Learning skills before they enter formal educational settings. Progress Update There have been delays in organisation securing planned quality mark - Improving Quality (IQS Mark). Two staff members have been on prolonged sick leave absence, there has been one resignation and an unsuccessful attempt at recruitment to a post. Toyhouse is maintaining proper quality standards in its work. It is committed to attaining IQS Mark, but service delivery remains its highest priority. Geographical Breakdown Toyhouse-supported participants are spread across multiple wards in Tower Hamlets. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 29 ID Organisatio n Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9063 Udichi Shilpi Gosthi Bengali Mother Tongue Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Boroughwide, Bow East, Canary Wharf, Island Gardens, Limehouse, Mile End, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 64,124.00 Udichi have recruited 30 children and young people for the Bengali Mother Tongue classes on Saturday’s which puts them on track to achieve their annual target of 87. GREEN Short Description Project provides mother tongue study support and community education for disadvantaged Bengali children and young people in Tower Hamlets who will learn to read, write and speak Bengali and achieve Tower Hamlets Community Language Certificate. This will boost community cohesion via arts and cultural activities broadcast on Bengali media (TV, radio). Progress Update All participants achieved their quarterly targets and were presented with a certificate with most reporting developing new skills and increased confidence in their learning. A key update this quarter is the relocation of the classes from Idea Store Whitechapel to MIND in Tower Hamlets (Open House) in Bow. The new venue is more suitable for the classes and Udichi have exclusive use at evening and weekend time with access to the onsite garden and café too. Udichi managed this change well, communicating early with parents and participants ensuring that they retained and supported learners throughout the process which is reflected in their high turnout numbers. Geographical Breakdown Participants continue to be spread across wards and next quarter may see increased attendance from the Bow area due to relocation. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 7 10 5 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 30 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9056 Wapping Bangladesh Association A Bright Future - Wapping After-School Children Education Project St Katherine's and Wapping 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence and self-esteem, improved literacy and language skills (Bengali) and improved literacy and numeracy. GREEN Short Description After School Children’s Education Project raising the educational achievements of academically underachieving Bangladeshi children from poorer and disadvantaged backgrounds through a programme of activities and learning interventions that includes Mother Tongue Education and Study Support Learning. Progress Update During the last quarter, the Mother Tongue and Supplementary Homework Support Project has successfully supported 32 students. According to project records 20 students for the Mother tongue class and 12 students for the supplementary home-work support sessions regularly attend the class sessions. The students predominantly come from disadvantaged backgrounds impacted by the cost of living crisis and the lack of free or affordable provision available in the Wapping and surrounding areas. The educational support provided has helped the children to continue to attain their academic and social skills in a safe environment at the Wapping Youth Club. The activities focused on helping children to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to counter and help them be prepared to overcome many of life barriers. The Mother Tongue provision supports students to acquire reading and writing skills in Bangla and the Supplementary Education provision supports students in Maths, English, and Science ensuring the confidence, skills and knowledge they are acquire in the sessions translates in their mainstream education. Between April and June 2025, the Project delivered 29 Mother Tongue sessions and 12 Supplementary classes which all took place at the Wapping Youth Centre. During the Quarter, the children continued to receive help and support project. Project provided each child with learning packs containing educational worksheets, learning materials and writing materials. Tutors provided one-to-one and group work help and support, kept regular contact with the children and the families to ensure their wellbeing outside of the classes. The children received educational support, tutoring, advice and guidance from 3 Tutors. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 31 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9056 Wapping Bangladesh Association A Bright Future - Wapping After-School Children Education Project St Katherine's and Wapping 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence and self-esteem, improved literacy and language skills (Bengali) and improved literacy and numeracy. GREEN Geographical Breakdown The geographical areas served by the project include St Katharine's and Wapping, and Shadwell wards. The highest participation is from St Katherine's and Wapping ward. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 32 ID Organisat ion Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9044 Weavers Communi ty Forum (WCF) Active Youth Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Weavers 74,835.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Active Youth Project is to help inspire, activate & motivate young people to learn about themselves, others, and Society, through non-formal education activities which combine enjoyment, challenge and learning. Progress Update This quarter has had a growth across the physical activity programs, within the boxing and football sessions. Improved weather conditions—longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures—have positively influenced participation, allowing young people to engage more frequently. Boost in attendance has fostered a motivating environment that supporting skill development and social interaction. To support increased engagement, new equipment bought, including a boxing bag enhancing quality of training. The availability of resources has allowed participants to refine their techniques maintaining enthusiasm and making sessions more dynamic and enjoyable. This quarter was the girls’ group session, which hosted visitors from City University’s sociology and criminology departments. The students facilitated icebreaker activities, helping build trust and rapport with the young women, leading workshops offering guidance on careers, education pathways, and addressed common fears and concerns. The visit concluded with a Q&A session and one-on-one support opportunities, providing personalized guidance. The regular youth club sessions continue to offer important spaces for social connection and peer support. These sessions remain key to fostering relationships and promoting collaborative learning within the community. Improved weather, new equipment, and enriching external visits has significantly enhanced program delivery this quarter. These factors have contributed to increased participation and more meaningful outcomes for the young people involved. Aim is to expand activity options and continuing supporting participants in their personal and social development. Organisation have included a case study as evidence of progress for an individual. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 33 ID Organisat ion Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9044 Weavers Communi ty Forum (WCF) Active Youth Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Weavers 74,835.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 0 3 12 0 0 0 0 2 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 34 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8758 Westferry Community Organisation Education Matters Canary Wharf 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Education Matters is a community-based initiative, which will deliver educational/learning activities to children and young people in the Canary Wharf area. This will consist of after-school/evening and/or weekend clubs for children, to assist in reading/writing, maths/arithmetic, and other curriculum/extra-curriculum-based learning. Also, weekend sessions for young adults providing life skills. Progress Update This quarter, focus was on deepening learners’ understanding of Meditation, Spiritual connection, inner peace, mindfulness. Through a blend studies, storytelling, literacy-building exercises, and discussions, the programme fostered personal growth, character development, and emotional regulation in line with contemporary values. Key Activities: 1. Book Reading & Oral Recitation Students engaged in guided reading. These sessions supported the development of reading, fluency, and comprehension skills. 2. Writing Learners demonstrated growing literacy and critical thinking skills through writing: o Translation and copying. o Language vocabulary building 3. Concept Mapping Students created visual maps to link key spiritual and emotional themes, self-awareness—enhancing their ability to organise abstract ideas. The term placed strong emphasis on personal development • The benefits of meditation in promoting inner calm, mindfulness • The importance of self-awareness and how one's actions influence others. To support holistic development, the programme included recreational components such as: • Outdoor football • Table tennis • Indoor board games and group activities • Refreshments were provided to create a welcoming and social atmosphere These activities promoted teamwork, physical health, and social interaction among learners of all ages. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 35 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8758 Westferry Community Organisation Education Matters Canary Wharf 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 4 21 5 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 36 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8913 Women’s Inclusive Team Maangaar (Young People - SEN Support) Boroughwide 68,333.00 Organisation on target to meet KPI's and has provided a case study and project evaluation GREEN Short Description This project will target children aged 6 to 10 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in LBTH boroughwide, who have limited after- school provisions. Maangaar (meaning 'unique child' in Somali) will create positive learning opportunities to enrich their development and their parents, ultimately improving their education and mental well-being. Progress Update This Quarter Organisation invited Parents to visit the centre support with any issues related to EHCPs, benefits advice, school matters, and more. We have had an increase of parents seeking advice and guidance around housing support, medical priority application complaints and EHCPs. We also provide school support to families, e.g. arranging and attending meetings with SENDCO’s and SLT. We have supported the following schools this quarter: Mulberry Shoreditch Academy Morpeth School Mulberry Cannon Barnet Primary Olga Primary Bonner Primary St. Paul’s Way Secondary Woolmore Primary The cases are coming from schools or from families directly. Organisation is running a series of dedicated Speech and Language Therapy sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) with their families Further activities: Neurodiversity Understanding Autism training for staff Power of Play Symposium Event Let’s Talk Send event - LBTH Town Hall Organisation collaborated with CommuniGate to deliver a speech and language workshop for our families Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 37 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8913 Women’s Inclusive Team Maangaar (Young People - SEN Support) Boroughwide 68,333.00 Organisation on target to meet KPI's and has provided a case study and project evaluation GREEN Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 1 0 4 1 0 1 5 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 38 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9013 Young and Talented Ltd Triple Talent Enrichment Programme Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's) 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Weekly, high-quality, performing-arts training for 6-16-year-olds. The free sessions will enable children from marginalised backgrounds to have long- term engagement with activities which support good mental health and wellbeing; develop personal and practical skills; enrich curriculum learning; and provide access to the infrastructure required to progress into arts/culture-related education and employment. Progress Update In this quarter, organisation delivered performing arts classes that includes musical theatre, acting, singing and dancing every Saturday during term time from 10:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. Participants explored their talents in the performing arts, preparing them careers in the creative industry. 47 participants aged 5-16 registered this quarter and 95% attended the programme regularly. Also had following projects/events this quarter: -Funny Bones Half-term Project, funded by the Arts Council, 23 students, aged 6-16, registered -Y&T Instrumentalists Project, invited Kuljit Bhamra MBE, British musician who specialises in South-East Asian instruments, to give two masterclasses -Comedy Whodunnit writing and performing with Sheena's Palace--Something Fishy On Set -Y&T Summer Showstopper, invited Emily Wheatman, a physical theatre practitioner, to host workshops to build up performing pieces to present Outcomes -Participants developed new skills in playing instruments such as violins, cellos, tabla, harps, and xylophones. -Participants learned to incorporate physical theatre into their performance. -Participants performed the newly learned skills in physical theatre and instruments for their families and friends. Organisation meeting KPI's and has included a case study and evidence of participants to the project Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 3 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 39 Theme 2 – Accelerate Education Scheme B – Lifelong Learning ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8967 Age UK East London Digital Buddy Boroughwide 136,656.00 During this period (Apr-Jun 2025) Project has met their KPI targets for the quarter and cumulatively to date; have delivered expected activity in the quarter and to date. GREEN Short Description Digital Buddies will build the skills, confidence and motivation of digitally excluded older people, using a proven model, enabling them to get to grips with new technologies and use them safely and skilfully. It represents the best opportunity to build their confidence, skills and ultimately resilience in a digital-first world. Progress Update During the last quarter from Apr-June 25, 18 older people have been supported. The Digital Buddies Project has successfully supported older people with all aspects of their digital inclusion. Through one-to-one support, group sessions and the Techy Tea Parties, the building of digital confidence, and the sharing of crucial online safety and financial skills, the project has had a positive impact on many of the older people’s lives The project has helped older people build confidence in using digital devices and learning the vast landscape of online usage options. Feedback received from some participants indicated that their confidence has grown not just in using the technology itself, but in their ability to troubleshoot basic issues and seek help independently with others when needed. This increase in confidence has helped participants feel more connected to their peers and families, particularly for those who were previously hesitant to embrace digital communication tools. During this funding period, the Digital Buddies Project has achieved the following outcomes for participants: - 88% of participants (or 131 people) report that they are more confident using digital technology and getting online. - 94% of participants (or 137 people) report that they have developed at least one skill to use digital technology. - 88.8% of participants (or 175 people) report that they have greater awareness of risks and feel better able to manage them - 72.2% of participants (or 165 people) feel better able to manage cost of living pressures Sessions have been held at the Merchant Street hub (Methodist Church) off Bow Road. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 40 Geographic al Breakdown Participation from 7/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Bow East, Bow West and Stepney Green. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 41 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9021 Ashaadibi Education and Cultural Centre Aim Higher e~Adult Lifelong Learning Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project is on track this quarter, exceeding KPI targets. GREEN Short Description The e-Adult Lifelong Learning project aims to promote digital inclusion, language skills, and lifelong learning in Tower Hamlets to the BAME community. Through English language classes and digital skills training, it will reduce digital exclusion and improve the confidence and aspirations of marginalized and underrepresented residents of LBTH. Progress Update Overview of quarterly project and activities From April to June 2025, the org delivered a tailored 12-week English language programme to a group of 15 adult women learners. Each session was thoughtfully structured to provide a solid foundation in essential language skills, blending theoretical instruction with practical activities and continuous assessments to track learner progress. The curriculum was specifically adapted to meet the needs of the participants, with a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. Reading and writing components were gradually introduced, including creative English exercises and digital literacy elements to enhance learners’ engagement and confidence. Participation Number of registered participants attending regular project activities: 15 KPI 1 – Number of beneficiaries attending ESOL classes Target: 10 beneficiaries attending classes per quarter Actual: 15 KPI 2 – Percentage of participants showing improvement in language proficiency Target: 70% (7 participants) show improvement per quarter Actual: 13 KPI 3 – Percentage of participants reporting increased confidence in using digital devices and applications Target: 70% (14 participants) report increased confidence per quarter Actual: 15 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 42 Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 43 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8906 Bromley By Bow Centre BOOST North East Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Mile End 85,417.00 During the funding year, the project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence, personal development and improved relationships with people of other backgrounds in the local neighbourhood GREEN Short Description Through Boost North East, the Bromley by Bow Centre is providing non-accredited English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and digital inclusion classes alongside social mixing activities. The project will support people to become confident engaging with the local community, and services using English. 280 learners will be supported. Progress Update During the April to June 2025 period the number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities was 32. The vast majority of the cohorts were Bangladeshi women aged 30 and above and many of those were in the harder to reach over 50’s group. April was the start of the new cohort but also the start of the BOOST programme without the Health practice's match funding - i.e. the team are delivering a £25k programme as opposed to a £50k programme. Therefore the numbers of participant have dropped to reflect the number of classes the project was able to accommodate for a tutor who is 14hours per week. Regardless the project has taken on more learners than expected as the demand for ESOL is tremendous. The project has recruited 22 new learners onto the programme and 10 existing learners to complete their 30GLH on the programme. This is a total of 32 participants for April - July cohort. The learners have enthusiastically expressed their satisfaction at their use of technology in the classroom. Some had very little use of the phone apart from texting and whatsapp. Now they use both tablets and phones for a variety of learning activities both in class and at home. All learners have done fully digitised assessments and classwork The ESOL classes and Social Mixing activities took place in and around the Bromley by Bow Centre and on the Aberfeldy Estate. Key Outcomes achieved in this quarter include: 3 learners have completed an ESOL course 3 learners went on to further education courses during this quarter. One of them joined a suitable course at a local FE College 28 learners passed an ESOL end of course assessment 32 learners have reported that they are more confident in using English language skills through our integration survey. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 44 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8906 Bromley By Bow Centre BOOST North East Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Mile End 85,417.00 During the funding year, the project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence, personal development and improved relationships with people of other backgrounds in the local neighbourhood GREEN Geographica l Breakdown The project mainly serves participants from the Bow area in line with the funding agreement with the highest participation from Bromley South, Bromley North, Bow East and Mile End. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 1 0 0 4 0 12 7 4 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 45 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8929 deafPLUS Improving deaf and hard of hearing residents English, Maths and digital skills Boroughwide 102,500.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, improved mental wellbeing and stronger community connections. GREEN Short Description A borough wide lifelong learning project that will improve deaf and hard of hearing residents English and Maths and digital skills, reducing socio- economic deprivation in Tower Hamlets. Progress Update During this quarter (April to June 2025, the project supported 6 unique individuals. The project continued delivering the “Choosing Skills for Everyday Life” programme, with a focus on building confidence in English, Maths, and digital communication skills through real-life contexts. All sessions were held at the deafPLUS Whitechapel Office and were tailored to suit the needs of individual learners. Participants engaged in one-to-one or small group sessions covering topics such as writing formal letters, understanding council tax and utility bills, and budgeting. Project explored ways to enhance learning through practical tools like AI for grammar support, and visual aids for numeracy and measurement. Interest was steady, with four sessions delivered across the quarter. Some barriers to attendance were identified including ongoing commitments to other deaf community groups on specific weekdays so flexible individual sessions were offered. Learners who attended reported improved confidence and requested continued learning in future quarters. Examples of content delivered include: - Letter-writing structure, tone, and spelling/grammar review using Word and AI tools - Budget planning using real-life examples (e.g. optical costs and shopping lists) - Understanding Council Tax bills and performing monthly cost calculations - Interpreting utility bills (Thames Water), including working out charges, identifying key dates and company references - Discussion of accessibility barriers (e.g. lack of BSL QR codes) and how to advocate for inclusive communication During this quarter the project has achieved the following outcomes: - 6 unique service users reported improved digital skills - 6 deaf and hard of hearing adults and families reported improved English & Math skills - 6 deaf and hard of hearing adults and families report improved mental health each year. The sessions were delivered in the Trinity Centre, Key Close which is where deafplus Tower Hamlets is based in. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 46 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8929 deafPLUS Improving deaf and hard of hearing residents English, Maths and digital skills Boroughwide 102,500.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, improved mental wellbeing and stronger community connections. GREEN Geographica l Breakdown Participation from 5/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Bethnal Green East, Mile End, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Whitechapel and Stepney Green. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 47 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8700 East London Advanced Technology Training BOOST (Building On Our Skills Together) South West Shadwell, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 136,667.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, personal development and stronger community connections. GREEN Short Description BOOST South West provides accessible, entry-level ESOL classes to develop English language skills, digital inclusion, and preparation for lifelong learning for 300 migrants and refugees in SW Tower Hamlets, 2023-2027. Courses will be tailored to learners’ lives and include classroom activities, visits to places of interest and community engagement activities. Progress Update During this quarter (Apr Jul 2025) the project has supported 43 participants. The project provides a range of classes for refugees and migrants across Tower Hamlets to cover all levels from Pre-Entry to Level 1 and 2. ELATT’s free ESOL courses empower refugees and migrants with language skills that are essential for everyday life as well as to build relationships with people in their communities, access local services to solve issues in their lives and finally to progress into volunteering, work or further study. The project delivers classes in a range of locations in the community including Children’s Centres, Primary Schools, community centres such as the Carer’s Centre, Stepney Community Trust and the London Muslim Centre which provide additional support with a range of wider issues such as well- being and support for families. 1. Completion of Entry Level ESOL In late February 2025, a new cohort of Entry Level students began their ESOL journey with ELATT. These learners, many of whom face significant barriers to mainstream education, have been engaged in a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Classes were held in accessible and familiar venues including community centres, faith settings, children’s centres, and primary schools. This approach has helped reduce anxiety around formal learning and supported regular attendance. Each student began the course with a comprehensive induction that introduced good learning habits and expectations around behaviour, punctuality, and participation. Diagnostic and initial assessments were conducted to establish their learning levels and needs. Based on these, students developed Individual Learning Plans with their tutors, outlining both academic and personal SMART goals. This structured and holistic approach has supported consistent learner progress. As students prepare to complete their courses in July, many are on track to gain an accredited ESOL qualification, marking a significant step in their educational development and self-confidence. 2. Increased Knowledge of Progression Routes Throughout the term, students have gained a clearer understanding of the various educational and career pathways available to them. This was embedded in the curriculum and reinforced through class discussions, one-to-one guidance, and trips to local facilities (Idea Store in Whitechapel and National Maritime Museum in Greenwich). Recognising a gap in digital literacy, the Boost Project lent laptops to students and provided IT skills sessions. Learners practised using email to communicate with schools and healthcare providers and learned how to search for volunteering opportunities online. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 48 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8700 East London Advanced Technology Training BOOST (Building On Our Skills Together) South West Shadwell, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 136,667.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, personal development and stronger community connections. GREEN 3. Progression into Volunteering, Work or Further Study Many students have expressed interest in further study or volunteering. With the confidence, skills, and qualifications gained this quarter, participants are increasingly empowered to take meaningful steps toward integration, independence, and personal development. Tutors supported students in finding out more about volunteering opportunities available locally by visiting the Tower Hamlets Volunteering Fair on 3rd June 2025, where they met representatives from over 25 charities and found out more about the advantages of volunteering. The Boost Project continues to demonstrate tangible impact in transforming lives through accessible education and targeted support. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context Project monitoring demonstrates engagement of refugees and migrants in line with application expectations on geographical monitoring. The geographical area served is Shadwell but the project is not restricted to Shadwell. The highest participation is from Shadwell, Bethnal Green West, St Dunstans, Bethnal Green East and Whitechapel. A good spread of participation from 13/20 wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 9 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 12 3 0 3 0 1 1 2 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 49 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8934 ICM Foundation CIC CORE News Community Newspaper Boroughwide 102,500.00 Monitoring return shows that project has made good cumulative progress towards its KPIs demonstrating strong performance and delivery in line with the funding agreement. GREEN Short Description Adults with learning disabilities will develop skills and work towards a qualification to design and produce a tri-annual community newspaper, informing people of and reviewing activities to be distributed to community groups in London with the focus on reducing social isolation and increased participation through low cost or free activities. Progress Update During this reporting period from April to June 2025 the project has supported 11 unique individuals. The project delivers sessions and activities that improve the lives of Adults with learning disabilities; improving their levels of confidence and resilience and improving their levels of digital and employability skills. The project supports adults with learning disabilities to plan, prepare, produce and print the CORE News Community Newspaper as well as writing articles. The group visit local facilities and amenities and write reviews of the places they have visited in their newsletters and publish their visits on Youtube videos. The participants do all planning and research for each edition of the CORE Newsletter and workshops. Their participation in the project (producing the newsletter and presenting it to other disability groups and planning the workshops) has given them excellent practical skills and confidence to be ambassadors and advocates for Adults with learning disabilities. The Core newsletter is printed and delivered to groups in London as well as being available in public spaces such as Tower Hamlets Idea stores and local community organisations. The group have finished creating their presentation and will be practicing over the summer ready to deliver to the first group either at the end of September or early October. The group did really well in creating their resources of the presentation which will be on issues regarding support - they made videos and brainstormed the content and put it into a PowerPoint presentation. In September the Project has arranged for the group to do some technology sessions with Ability Net who will deliver 3 sessions based on what the group wanted to learn. Project will also be training the group on how to advocate for other people with learning disabilities which we will begin in the next quarter. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation from 9/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Bethnal Green East and Poplar. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 50 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8934 ICM Foundation CIC CORE News Community Newspaper Boroughwide 102,500.00 Monitoring return shows that project has made good cumulative progress towards its KPIs demonstrating strong performance and delivery in line with the funding agreement. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 51 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8974 Island House Community Centre DIGITAL DAY Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring return shows that project has made good cumulative progress towards its KPIs, demonstrating strong performance and delivery in line with the funding agreement. GREEN Short Description Digital Day will develop the existing SKILLS project, providing 3 levels of support to digitally-excluded clients. Teaching basic digital skills and providing computer/internet access for necessary for life tasks that have moved online, supporting the digitally excluded, improving skills, reducing digital exclusion, and enabling access to health and social care. Progress Update During this quarter April to June 2025 the project saw a significant increase in attendance, with more than 40 attendees than the previous quarter. As a team, the project struggled with lack of staff/volunteers, despite this the project still managed to see an average of 15-19 people in a session, sometimes with just two members of staff. The project has supported 154 unique individuals this quarter. Demand for the Digital Day Sessions has maintained consistency over 2025, particularly within this quarter. Attendees come in with a variety of things they need support with, including referrals from other organisations such as Tower Hamlets, the Idea Store, Social Prescribers and many more. This induces demand, displaying the impact Island House make on the local community. With four volunteers and three members of staff successfully managing sessions, however on a positive note, one volunteer has now found a full-time role for a local advice centre. Project will now recruit two new interns from Island Advice, collaborating to gain practical experience and knowledge. The DIGITAL DAY support clients from low-income households with many different benefits, health and economic issues. The project tries to maximize their financial outcomes, provide reassurance and support as well as try to improve their digital skills. The weekly 2-hour sessions run from 10.00 to 12.00 at Island House. The Project has achieved positive outcomes for clients this quarter which include: - 154 people completed digital sessions - 84 people reported reduced digital exclusion - 84 people reporting improved confidence, self-esteem and resilience. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation 17/20 wards. The highest participation is from Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Lansbury, Island Gardens and Canary Wharf. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 52 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8974 Island House Community Centre DIGITAL DAY Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring return shows that project has made good cumulative progress towards its KPIs, demonstrating strong performance and delivery in line with the funding agreement. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 2 1 2 4 2 1 4 6 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 0 36 13 24 23 0 6 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 53 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8677 LifeLine Community Projects Creative English Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring return shows that project has made good cumulative progress towards its KPIs, demonstrating strong performance and delivery in line with the funding agreement. GREE N Short Description Creative English is a volunteer-led English language programme that teaches everyday English speaking to people from marginalised and minority groups who do not speak English as a first/main language. Delivered by faith and community groups, Creative English uses applied drama techniques to engage learners in a fun and welcoming environment. Progress Update During the last quarter (Apr-Jun 2025) the project has supported 31 unique individuals between the 2 hubs (Wapping Bangladesh Association and ELM). The Creative English delivers over a 10 week programme, where learners act out talking to the doctor, going to the pharmacy or speaking to teachers about their children. They might dress up as a doctor with a stethoscope, or pretend to go to the shops to buy different items using English only. Using a suitcase full of resources, which includes items for dressing up and other props, participants enter into real life scenarios to improve and build confidence to use English in everyday situations. The Creative English project continues at the original 2 hubs of Wapping Bangladeshi Association and East London Mosque. Creative English Project Manager has provided another two days of training for the volunteers and have also visited a number of times to ensure the quality of the training is to a competent standard. The project was disappointed in not securing a 3rd hub and have now engaged ELATT who will be delivering in multiple locations across the borough once their volunteers have been trained over the summer to ensure that the project reaches its engagement and completion targets. Geographic al Breakdown The geographical areas served include Mile End and St Katherine's and Wapping with the highest participation from Mile End. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 54 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8715 Limehouse Project ESOL & Digital Training Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Limehouse Project’s ESOL & Digital Training programme is a supportive coaching initiative funded by the Council which helps residents improve their command of the English language and basic digital skills. We hope to empower residents to improve their lives by learning new skills for life and life- long learning. Progress Update Project: Pre-ESOL and Digital Skills Development Project Reporting period: April – June 2025 Monitoring report: 6 Overview of activities This quarter marked the conclusion of the pre-ESOL and Digital Skills course for the summer break. The project maintained strong engagement through a combination of classroom-based learning and interactive activities, including conversation clubs, Cyber Café sessions, and community outings. Feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive, demonstrating both progress and increased confidence in their English communication and digital skills. The programme also incorporated learner-led initiatives such as planning a trip to Greenwich Park and the museum—an activity that strengthened travel planning skills, teamwork, and confidence. Students also participated in external events like the Muslim Women’s Health Fair to practise language skills in real-life contexts. In addition to structured sessions, ongoing one-to-one support, referrals to external training opportunities, and additional ESOL support from a CELTA-trained volunteer have provided learners with continued pathways for development. The project also partnered with the Royal Foundation of St Katharine to provide Cyber Café sessions and drop-in digital support for vulnerable clients. Activities delivered during this quarter 1. Face-to-face ESOL and Digital Skills classes 2. Conversation clubs with embedded advice and wellbeing topics 3. Cyber Café sessions offering digital support 4. Trip to Greenwich Park and museum, planned entirely by students 5. Attendance at the Muslim Women’s Health Fair 6. One-to-one support and action plan reviews 7. Additional ESOL sessions led by a CELTA-trained volunteer 8. Referrals to internal and external progression opportunities Participation Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 55 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8715 Limehouse Project ESOL & Digital Training Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Participants (Apr–Jun 2025): 14 Total Unique Participants (Apr 2024 – Jun 2025): [Insert if known] KPI 1: Improvements in Spoken English and Personal Communication Skills Target: 6 learners Actual: 14 KPI 2: Improvements in Confidence and Self-Esteem Target: 5 learners Actual: 14 KPI 3: Improvements in Digital Skills and Basic IT Use Target: 5 learners Actual: 14 All KPIs were exceeded this quarter, with all 14 participants showing measurable improvements in communication, confidence, and digital skills. The learner-led trip and participation in local events highlight the growing confidence and independence of the group. The project team remains committed to supporting learners through ongoing advice, referrals, and development opportunities, ensuring sustained impact beyond the classroom. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 56 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8803 Social Action For Health Bengali Women's ESOL Walking Group Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Spitalfields and Banglatown, Whitechapel 85,229.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including reduced isolation, improved physical and mental wellbeing and enabling more positive interaction with the wider community. GREEN Short Description This project brings together Bengali women for a weekly walking group to enjoy some gentle movement, and practice conversational English, thus reducing isolation, improving physical and mental wellbeing and enabling more positive interaction with the wider community and services such as GPs and other health professionals. Progress Update The project continues to be well received by the local community. In this quarter, the project has supported 54 women from the target demographic group (7 new this quarter). 100% of attendees continue to meet the target beneficiary group of the project. Project continues to hold groups on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings in Collingwood Children’s Centre. The weekly walking group sessions enable participants to enjoy gentle movement, and practice conversational English, thereby reducing isolation, improving physical and mental wellbeing and enabling more positive interaction with the wider community. The group is part of the Good Friends programme which offers physical activity, support, and friendship through multiple peer support groups often in community languages. Key achievements this quarter include: • Tutors continue to co-produce sessions with attendees to respond to community priorities. • Weekly attendance averages 12-18 people per session. Project is at capacity. 18 is the absolute maximum we can support in one session. • Session delivery is supported by volunteers, which brings additional capacity to the sessions and learning opportunities and development for the volunteers. • On-site gentle exercise takes place at all sessions and there have been several walks around the local area when the weather has been suitable. • Successful delivery of an Eid party where the two groups came together. Users celebrated with home-made food and fun dancing and singing activities. Participants took the opportunity to show case their English phrases to the office team who came to the event Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context The geographical area served is Bethnal Green West so the highest participation was from Bethnal Green West followed by Bethnal Green East and Spitalfields and Banglatown. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 57 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8803 Social Action For Health Bengali Women's ESOL Walking Group Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Spitalfields and Banglatown, Whitechapel 85,229.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including reduced isolation, improved physical and mental wellbeing and enabling more positive interaction with the wider community. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 13 6 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 58 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8996 Stifford Centre Limited BAME Women’s Empowerment Programme Shadwell, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 99,083.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, resilience and stronger community connections. GREEN Short Description Stifford Centre's BAME Women’s Empowerment Programme empowers BAME women in Tower Hamlets through comprehensive ESOL classes, employability work and digital skills training. Our goal is to bridge socio-economic gaps and boost integration, confidence, and participation in the local economy. Progress Update During this period BAME Women’s Empowerment Programme has consistently delivered the ESOL, Digital Upskilling, Online Safety, lifelong-learning and confidence building sessions to disenfranchised Bengali and Somali women living in Tower Hamlets who face challenges in language barriers, digital inclusion, employment and skill acquisition. The project has also provided additional support to overcome the other barriers that BAME women face for example, advice provision, healthy living and social activities which were valued by the women who often found it hard to overcome the feeling of dislocation that they felt upon arriving in the UK. The project has supported 46 women during this period who attended the various sessions. The Project has achieved positive outcomes for its beneficiaries. From the 174 women that were surveyed over 90% of these participants reported: - improved levels of digital skills. - increased confidence, resilience and self-esteem. - improved levels of spoken and written English - feel they've gained skills to enable them to move into volunteering, education and employment All project activities took place in the Stifford Centre, 2-6 Cressy Place, Stepney Green. Geographica l Breakdown The project achieved broad geographical reach, with the highest engagement recorded in Stepney Green, St Dunstan’s, Whitechapel and Shadwell. The wards of Spitalfields and Banglatown, Limehouse, Poplar, St Katherine's and Wapping have not been covered. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme in those wards. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 59 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8996 Stifford Centre Limited BAME Women’s Empowerment Programme Shadwell, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 99,083.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased confidence, resilience and stronger community connections. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 13 22 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 60 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8936 Tower Hamlets Parents Centre THPC Digital Inclusion Programme for BAME Women Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 41,000.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased self-confidence, improved digital skills and reduced social isolation. GREEN Short Description This Project will deliver a 36-hour Computer Training Programme that will improve the Skills, Employment Readiness and Inclusion of 140 local disadvantaged women from BAME Communities. Progress Update During the quarter (April – June 2025), the Project delivered 2 and half hourly 12 Sessions (30 hours) of Computer Training to each cohort of beneficiaries. Thus, in total, the Project delivered 24 Sessions (60 hours) of Computer Training to two cohorts of 20 beneficiary women (10 in each cohort), who attended the Courses. During the last quarter the project supported 20 women. The sessions were delivered, having assessed the abilities and aptitudes of the beneficiaries and aimed at improving the skills, employment readiness and digital inclusion of the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries reported to the Tutor and Classroom Assistant that they have learnt the use of the ICT Equipment and some of the programmes and stated that they felt less isolated, having made friends in the classroom/sessions. Students/learners have expressed that they would like to further improve their ICT Skills to be able to access Online Services and Shopping. The Sessions were led according to the abilities and aptitudes of the beneficiaries through an Assessment made initially. The Tutor, having observed the beneficiaries continuously and assessed them verbally, stated that the beneficiaries, who were illiterate in their first language, were making progress at a slower pace and it took longer for them to learn these skills and retain new information. However, there were a few students, who became confident in navigating the Laptop and sometimes, they helped other students when the Tutor or the Classroom Assistant was unable to do so or were helping another student. Geographica l Breakdown The geographical area served include Spitalfields and Banglatown, Poplar, Whitechapel and Weavers with the highest participation from Spitalfields and Banglatown. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 61 Theme 3 – Culture, Business, Jobs, and Skills Scheme A - Employment and Skills Opportunities for Socially Excluded Residents ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9080 Account3 Ltd Jobs for the Girls - Employability for Marginalised Women of Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description This project will provide unemployed women including returners with multilingual support to plan their futures through offer of MATRIX accredited career guidance, training and support to better understand the jobs market and make the right decisions to get into paid work that offers career progression and stable employment. Progress Update This quarter, the project have registered and provided IAG sessions to 22 unemployed women. Participants received tailored support including CV development, interview preparation, and employment guidance in collaboration with our Employment Support Adviser, Clarion Futures and THMP Community Mediation. This quarter saw the launch of their Coffee Morning sessions, held in partnership with Clarion Futures, creating a supportive and informal space for women to build confidence and social networks. The project also delivered CV and Interview Preparation workshops, further supporting women in their journey toward employment. In collaboration with THMP Community Mediation, they delivered a 12-week Mediation Training programme. Although initially targeted at unemployed women, interest was expressed by employed women as well. A total of 12 participants registered for the training. Delivery Address: Account 3 Ltd, 3 Birkbeck Street, London, E2 3JY Geographic al Breakdown The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 62 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8816 Circle Community Circle Community's Back Your Future @ Canary Wharf employability programme for young people Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Back Your Future @ Canary Wharf will provide holistic employability support to 495 NEET young people. Access to work experience, job-seeking skills, sector knowledge, wellbeing support and entry level jobs with Canary Wharf employers will provide them with the knowledge, networks and confidence to find, sustain, and progress in work. Progress Update The project had a successful first quarter of 2025/26 with local young people being supported into employment. The achievement they are most proud of is their increased employer pool, with companies such as The Cube and Laderach having employed young people directly through Circle and built relationships that will be lasting. This has been supported by their partnership with the Canary Wharf Group who are helping them gain access to their tenants, both corporate and retail /hospitality. Delivery Address: Unit 76, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets, E14 5NY Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 0 0 2 5 3 0 0 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 63 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8701 East London Advanced Technology Training Tower Hamlets Community Works Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Limehouse, Poplar, Shadwell, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 102,500.00 GREEN - Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description TH Community Works is an innovative, holistic programme of employability skills training, personal development, one-to-one support, volunteering and work experience to support unemployed refugees and migrant residents of Tower Hamlets into work. It will empower participants to build a career and navigate the UK job market independently. Progress Update The Community Works Project successfully advanced its aims in 2025. A new cohort of learners facing barriers to employment began ELATT’s structured programme in community venues. Over four weeks, participants set career goals, developed employability and IT skills, created CVs, and practiced job applications. Key highlights included workshops with UBS mentors and ELATT advisers, plus networking at local job and volunteering fairs with organisations such as Age UK and Barnardos. Participants also gained real-world experience and increased confidence in digital job searching, learning to use LinkedIn, job platforms, and online tools effectively. The project continues to build skills, confidence, and clear pathways into employment or volunteering. Delivery Address: ELATT, 260 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4DG Geographical Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), however, the report they submitted shows that they have been serving boroughwide. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 7 4 6 2 1 1 0 1 2 9 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 14 9 0 11 0 1 1 8 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 64 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9036 Hornafrik Integration Projects Ltd E14 BAME Skills Development and Employment Project Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Poplar 70,623.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Our project aims to work with the hard-to reach, excluded BAME, mainly Somali and other African communities who live in 3 wards in Tower Hamlets, who are long-term unemployed and/or economically inactive, including individuals with no formal or limited educational qualifications. Progress Update Achievements (April-June 2025): Trained 17 participants in accredited qualifications, including CSCS cards and SIA licenses. Delivered employability workshops—both one-on-one and group sessions—to 35 individuals, focusing on CV writing, interview skills, workplace readiness, and job search strategies. Focused on building skills, confidence, and employability for residents most distant from the job market. Delivery Address: The Reach Community Hub, 1 Oliphant St, London, E14 0GB Geographic al Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 3 6 2 5 4 2 3 5 4 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 6 1 4 7 3 5 5 2 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 65 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8742 Leaders in Community Youth and Community Social Action Hub Lansbury, Poplar 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description The project will create a safe and inclusive hub for youth and community social action work placements, which will help develop campaigns on equity and employment by addressing barriers to progress, and raising aspirations for young people and older community members, particularly for people from Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnicity backgrounds. Progress Update This quarter has been a particularly successful and impactful period for Leaders in Community. A major highlight has been the strong engagement and support from several corporate partners who delivered high-quality employability sessions for their young people. These sessions not only enhanced the knowledge and confidence of participants but also generated a positive buzz in the community, which led to an increase in new sign- ups to their programmes. The project were fortunate to host workshops and insight sessions delivered by professionals from organisations such as JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, Barclays, and Weightmans. These sessions provided invaluable industry exposure to our young people, many of whom had never previously engaged with corporate professionals or entered a corporate environment. In summary, this quarter has marked a significant step forward in their employability work. Through strong partnerships, engaging content, and responsive programming, they’ve seen increased participation, strengthened confidence among their young people, and real movement towards their goal of making employment pathways more accessible and equitable. Delivery Address: Leaders in Community, Teviot Centre, Wyvis Street, London, E14 6QD Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Lansbury ward. However, they have shown in their report that they have served boroughwide. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 8 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 66 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8716 Limehouse Project More New Horizons Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Limehouse Project’s ‘More New Horizons’ project seeks to support local women to gain the skills to get into work and/or to begin to run their own online businesses which can be managed around a work-life balance and household responsibilities. Progress Update This quarter, the More New Horizons programme strengthened partnerships with schools and community organisations to reach individuals at risk of social, economic, and digital exclusion. Twelve participants took part in employability sessions, money management workshops, and a full E- commerce and Digital Skills course. One-to-one support with the project worker—also trained in employment and welfare advice—helped participants set and progress toward personal and career goals. Evaluations, case studies, and testimonies highlighted increased confidence, motivation, and creative thinking among participants. A larger evaluation is planned to identify improvements and support future progression. Delivery Address: Unit 2, 789-791 Commercial Road, St Anne Street, London, E14 7HG Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Limehouse ward, however, their report shows that they have served boroughwide. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 67 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9017 Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge Mindful Barista Project Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description The Mindful Barista Project will support people living with mental health to access employment training and experience to become a Barista and gain work experience in local cafes. We will support up to 20 people per year to gain experience of working in a cafe and becoming a Barista. Progress Update 2 clients successfully accessed and completed training this quarter, collaborative efforts with the Felix Project, along with generous donations and 'pay it forward' schemes, the café extends its support to those who need it. • Individuals enjoy a hot drink while awaiting appointments or seek solace when feeling distressed or isolated. • Regular clients use the café as a social space to meet and talk. • Support our peer led activity groups with hot drinks and snacks. Café hosted numerous events - spring BBQ involving volunteer clients to prepare food, supporting twice a month Activate Café events and Eid celebrations. In the process of onboarding 4 applications and referrals from partners, interviewed 7 new candidates who are all being onboarded for next quarter. On target to meet KPI's Geographical Data: Mile End: 1 Bow West: 1 Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 68 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8885 Osmani Trust Pathway to Employment Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description We are seeking to deliver an education, employment and training-focused project to reduce barriers to employment for NEET young people in Tower Hamlets. We will develop their confidence and employability skills, help them gain qualifications and work experience and support them with progressing into education, employment or training. Progress Update All of the project's candidates enrolled in the Level 2 Youth Work course have successfully completed the programme— an important milestone in developing the next generation of youth workers in the borough. Several have already secured employment with LBTH. The project are especially proud to have supported four young adults into employment within the education sector— three of whom are now in their very first jobs. In addition, the project provided meaningful work experience placements at the Osmani Centre for three young people aged 14–15. These placements offered hands-on insight into youth work, administration, finance, and digital marketing. The project have also supported three adults in accessing careers in the construction industry by helping them complete their CSCS qualifications. Furthermore, they've provided tailored Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to 35 young people and adults, including support with CV preparation, benefit claims, advocacy, and referrals to relevant services for ongoing support Delivery Address: Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 9 3 3 5 1 0 1 2 4 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 3 5 1 7 0 0 1 2 1 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 69 ID Organisati on Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8671 Providenc e Row Employability & Progression (E&P) programme helping homeless people get closer to, or into, employment Boroughwide, Spitalfields and Banglatown 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Our Employability & Progression (E&P) project will support 110 extremely vulnerable, disadvantaged and excluded homeless people in Tower Hamlets, annually. Through our numerous tried-and-tested learning, training, peer mentoring, work-placement and employment opportunities we will help people get off, and stay off, the streets and begin leading more independent, self-sustaining lives. Progress Update In Q1, the project built on last year’s success by enhancing client services and engagement. New partnerships with The Ned and the Felix Project expanded the Catering Trainee Scheme, offering more professional work experience. Introductory ESOL classes, run on-site by The Ideas Store, were launched for asylum-seeking clients to prepare them for Level 2 courses with Babbels Blessings. The Peer Mentor programme, briefly paused for adjustments, has recruited three new participants to start training in July 2025. Delivery Address: The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street, London, E1 7SA. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 37 0 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 70 ID Organisati on Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8952 Stepney Communit y Trust (SCT) “Employment Pathways” Boroughwide, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description “Employment Pathways” will develop training and support programmes for local people, farthest away from the job market, to improve employability and become better able to compete for jobs; the programme will comprise skills training, 1-1 mentoring, practical job search activities and work experience to progress along ‘employment pathways’. Progress Update The project held their first In house IT short course co-designed with beneficiaries started in February 2025 which came to a completion in May 2025. The feedback from participants has been positive. And most students said they would like to continue and enrol for the next course, which the project are in the process of designing for the next quarter. 3 new beneficiaries registered (1 Male and 2 Female) and received one-to-one advice and guidance, developed individual action plans. The project delivered 7 One-to One sessions in which beneficiaries received support with careers guidance, job search and application; completing online tests. 4 new beneficiaries completed the first stage of the registration process, however, failed to comply with the Registration requirement and One-to- One meeting for various reasons. The project have rebooked Registration compliance and One-to-One meetings for these beneficiaries in July Delivery Address: Stepney Community Trust, 46 Myrdle Street, Whitechapel, E1 1HL. Geographical Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 71 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9077 Streets of Growth Inspire Talent: Youth employability programme Boroughwide 68,333.00 Organisation is on target with KPI's and provided detailed reports with evidence such as pictures and case studies. GREEN Short Description We will support 16-25s Young adults who face complex barriers to work – showcasing their abilities and ensuring successful employment/training transitions. Engaging participants through outreach, we will develop their skills through strategic employer partnerships and a vibrant programme of life skills/work training, career mentoring, work experience and viable career pathways. Progress Update Streets of Growth engaged 40 young people from previous year, and we have gained 10 new young people registered on the programme this period, thus overall young people engaged were 50 this quarter. Participants were from high-risk backgrounds, who come from extensive experience of harm in the home or outside, personalised and tailored support to address diverse needs and career aspirations provided to individuals, Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 1 6 2 1 2 1 3 2 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 5 2 0 8 8 1 0 3 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 72 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8957 The Bangladesh Youth Movement (BYM) “Opening Doors” [The Ethnically Diverse Women’s Engagement Initiative] Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. KPI's are on target for this quarter. GREEN Short Description “Opening Doors” is an initiative customised to support those residents furthest from the labour market i.e. females from Bangladeshi and ethnically diverse communities who are regularly excluded from development opportunities; they will build confidence, work-related skills and experience through employment-driven training and work development activities to become ready for work. Progress Update BYM women training project " Opening Doors" programme on track to meet outcomes, projects delivered this quarter included ESOL, IT, job search ,CV preparation,1-1 support on employment related matter, volunteers, employment training workshops & Women forum. organisation has submitted testimonials and spreadsheet for costs breakdown. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 73 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9047 Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets Improving Employability Through Volunteering Boroughwide 134,104.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Our project will support socially excluded residents from across the borough, including those who are further away from the labour market, to volunteer in local voluntary, community and statutory organisations, where they will gain workplace experience, training, references and improve their employability, skills and confidence. Progress Update This quarter we continued to deliver volunteering presentations to target groups of residents, including ESOL learners and Workpath clients. 64 residents participated in workshops. This quarter 297 individuals registered with VCTH. The project sent everyone details of their Improving Employability Through Volunteering programme and its benefits and invited them to sign up via an entry questionnaire, if eligible. The questionnaire asked why they want to volunteer, the volunteering activity, training and paid jobs that interest them, and the skills/experience they hope to gain. It establishes baseline data on knowledge and confidence levels in finding the right volunteer role, completing application forms, preparing for interviews, and making the most of volunteering experience on CVs. 48 people signed up to IETV. Via phone calls and in person the project discussed interests and suggested suitable volunteering roles. They provided follow-up support to address concerns and offered guidance on how to apply. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 74 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8964 Working Well Trust Upskill Works Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Have met all quarter outputs. GREEN Short Description We will support people with lived experience of mental health, learning disabilities and/or neurodiversity to address the barriers to progressing towards employment, to improve their employment prospects, to achieve and sustain their employment goals. Progress Update Organisation referrals have come from a range of organisations including both Primary and Secondary mental health services. GP Practices and social prescribers have referred to the service and also other community and voluntary services including Housing services such as Look Ahead and the THCan portal. Support provided for development of pre-employment support, drop in sessions in Pritchards Centre E2 where clients can access IT support and also IT equipment to complete application form, job search and compile CVs Residents supported to enrol onto Tower Hamlets Volunteer site to access opportunities to support employment goals. This quarter Upskill Works meet all quarter outputs and, in some cases, exceeding KPI's, organisation has also included a Case Study and completed surveys. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 3 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 75 Theme 3 – Culture, Business, Jobs, and Skills Scheme B – Sports and Local Culture and Heritage ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9086 Bromley By Bow Community Organisation BBBCO Sporting Community Bromley South 51,250.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description BBBCO Sporting Community will provide sporting sessions to young people to improve their physical and mental health; develop their personal skills and social connections; act as a diversionary hook away from negative activities. Progress Update Structured sessions remained central to the project’s success, offering a balance of engaging sports, fitness development, and targeted wellbeing support. As the project look ahead, BBBCO is exploring partnerships with the local council to provide youth provisions expanding their reach and embed positive habits beyond the sessions. Plans are also underway for a community tournament to celebrate participants’ achievements and foster greater local engagement. Delivery Address: Marner School, E3 3LL Geographic al Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Bromley South and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 0 0 1 0 5 30 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 76 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8897 Four Corners East End Stories Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description “East End Stories” will provide seventy-two Tower Hamlets residents with the opportunity to participate in a programme of training and cultural activities which will culminate in them making films about their local community’s history and culture. Progress Update During this quarter (Apr – Jun 2025), the project have held a project launch in May at The Factory, the Co-op’s community centre, at which they introduced the project to local residents and outlined the opportunities to become involved. They have also organised a free walking tour exploring the history of the local area and two pinhole photography workshops at the Factory led by local photographer and filmmaker Derek Smith, in which participants learnt how to make images using a shoebox. Delivery Address: Four Corners, 121 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0QN. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 77 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9050 Half Moon Young People's Theatre Professional Theatre and Inclusive Participatory Drama for Young People Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Professional theatre shows and inclusive participatory drama opportunities in an accessible venue and in Children and Family Centres around the borough. Activity is for ages 0-18 (or 25 for disabled young people) from all backgrounds and abilities from across Tower Hamlets, with free access support for anyone with needs/disabilities. Progress Update Please find below a summary of project activities. Actual data for this period (monitoring report 6) will be shared next quarter. KPI 1 – The number of children and young people reporting increased confidence through attending weekly Youth Theatre sessions Target: Y1 4th quarter – written update; Y2 1st quarter – 70; Y2 2nd quarter – 110; Y2 3rd and 4th quarter – written updates; Y3 and Y4 follow the same pattern Actual: to be reported in Q2 2025–26 N.B. Young people complete forms at the beginning and end of the academic year, with results shared in the next quarter. KPI 2 – The number of children and young people reporting improved communication skills through attending weekly Youth Theatre sessions Target: Y1 4th quarter – written update; Y2 1st quarter – 70; Y2 2nd quarter – 110; Y2 3rd and 4th quarter – written updates; Y3 and Y4 follow the same pattern Actual: to be reported in Q2 2025–26 N.B. Outcomes will be assessed at the end of the academic year using multiple forms of evidence. KPI 3 – The number of children and young people and their parents/carers, who don't normally access the arts, reporting feeling enriched by their experience at Half Moon Target: Y1 4th quarter – 500; Y2 3rd quarter – 1000; Y2 4th quarter – 500; Y3 and Y4 follow the same pattern Actual: 204 Between April and June 2025, 68 new individuals registered with our box office. With an average of 3 tickets per booking, an estimated 204 new audience members attended. Please note that lower new registrations are expected this quarter, as the Autumn 2025 season was only announced in July. All new registrations relate to our Summer season performances. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 8 0 12 1 8 8 6 2 20 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 11 3 14 7 12 3 12 13 17 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 78 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8860 Kayd Somali Arts & Culture Tower Hamlets in Focus: Somali Arts Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Boroughwide, Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 68,333.00 Despite the lack of events to meet the KPIs set, this quarter set the foundations for the screening of Untold Stories Part II. AMBER Short Description Celebrate and showcasing Somali arts and culture in Tower Hamlets through a series of engaging events during the Somali Week Festival. Featuring a family weekend, a captivating documentary highlighting the historical significance of Somalis in East London, and a commissioned British-Somali play. Preserving cultural heritage &promoting artistic expression and storytelling. Progress Update This quarter was significant in the development of Untold Stories Part II, as newly appointed director Suher Sofi began conducting interviews to understand the contributions of the Somali community in the area. The filming began during Somaliland Independence Day on 18th May, which celebrated 34 years of independence. Production agreement has been signed between Kayd and Janfirst Productions, ensuring the continuation of filming leading up to the planned documentary screenings in October 2025. Though this quarter did not feature any cultural events or screenings, placing the project significantly under target. It led to the development of Untold Stories Part II and a focus on codesigning activities with community stakeholders. This led to the gathering of valuable feedback on last year's Somali Week festival, informing the design of a more inclusive family weekend tailored to the diverse needs of the community. 8 registered participants took part in regular project activities, representing key wards including Bethnal Green East (1), Bow West (2), Stepney Green (1) and Whitechapel (2). Pictures provided include behind-the-scenes photos of the filming process and the traditional-style living room set, offering authenticity. Despite the lack of events to meet the KPIs set, this quarter set the foundations for the success of the next phases, including the screening of Untold Stories Part II. Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 79 ID Organisati on Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8983 Magic Me CREATIVE MIX Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Weavers 136,523.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. They are yet to meet their targets due to the design and length of the programme but have delivered expected activities. GREEN Short Description CREATIVE MIX: a year round programme of relationship building, arts workshops and creative events in and around Bethnal Green that will bring older and younger residents together, increasing individuals’ confidence and wellbeing, building connections across different faiths, cultures and backgrounds, through creativity and the arts. Progress Update Due to delays to them receiving MCGP funding and grant agreements being signed and due to struggling to initially engage with older participants the project had started late. The project’s baseline started in November 2024 and the end evaluation will be carried out in July 2025 and will be reported on the Jul-Sep 2025 report. They are expected to report 18 people by then. They will meet both KPI1 and KPI2. During this quarter Creative Mix sessions increased in regularity from monthly to biweekly in the lead up to the groups celebratory community exhibition at The Chapel space in St Margaret's House. As the prior sessions had built the foundations for the theme, artists were keen to use the intergenerational sessions to work with the group to delve deeper into the theme of belonging. Artists led sessions that married poetry and print work and frequently had participants working in smaller groups to develop the bonds that were forming. Sessions included writing group poems, audio recordings and print work (using gelli, foam, stencil and relief prints) linked to areas raised in the poetry. Delivery Address: Magic Me, 26 Pott Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EF. Geographical Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), however, their report shows that they have served boroughwide. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 80 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9087 Ocean Youth Connexions Physical Health and fitness programmes Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description We want to continue deliver a Taekwondo Session for young girls from the BAME communities, a BAME men’s cycling activity and a weekend football programme that addresses social exclusions Progress Update The football sessions are progressing well, with 36 young people registered and 12 sessions delivered—averaging 16 attendees per session. The project recently entered the Super7s tournament at Stepney Astro. Although performance has dipped due to fewer players (as some are prioritising education), the sessions continue to build resilience, teamwork, and social skills—benefits echoed in youth football research. Their adult cycling group is actively designing new routes and planning a residential away trip beyond London, to explore rides, unwind, and escape urban life. Despite recent injuries and life commitments reducing attendance, they anticipate a summer boost in rider numbers. The June heatwave led to several cancellations, but a dedicated few adjusted to shorter rides, keeping sessions worthwhile. Overall, both initiatives foster physical health, wellbeing, and community connection. Football nurtures friendship, coping skills, and confidence, while cycling offers adventure, fitness, and respite from daily routines. Summer visibility and renewed enthusiasm should help us sustain momentum across both groups. Delivery Address: Ocean Youth Connexions, 25-27 Newell Street, London, E14 7HP. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 5 3 0 2 0 2 3 0 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 2 1 2 2 4 2 3 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 81 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8882 Osmani Trust OC Active – Community Sports & Health Project Boroughwide 136,667.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description Our project will provide access to regular sports provision for BAME communities including young girls, women, young adults and men over 45; meeting their family, cultural and religious needs and enabling them to participate fully. The programme will support local people to become Volunteer Champions promoting sports and healthy living. Progress Update During this quarter, the project welcomed 46 new participants and delivered 82 unique sports sessions across seven regular activities, averaging 96 weekly attendees. All new participants completed initial assessment questionnaires, and post-assessment phases are scheduled for quarters two and three to evaluate impact more comprehensively. A key highlight of this period was the delivery of a targeted workshop titled “Barriers and Ways to Overcome Them”, hosted at the Osmani Centre. This session focused on engaging women and young girls, many of whom are local mothers. Delivered by OC Active volunteers with relevant lived experience, the workshop addressed challenges such as cultural expectations, childcare responsibilities, low confidence, and the lack of gender- sensitive environments. The session led to increased female engagement and provided valuable insights to guide future programming. Delivery Address: Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW Geographic al Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 8 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 7 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 6 0 0 1 4 0 1 4 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 82 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8875 Outside Edge Theatre Company East London Drop-in Drama and Write Now Boroughwide, Spitalfields and Banglatown 85,417.00 Overall, the project achieved strong outcomes, including confidence building, well-being, and creative development. GREEN Short Description East London Drop-in Drama and East London Write Now will provide free, accessible arts-based activities for vulnerable Tower Hamlets residents affected by addiction that will help improve their health and wellbeing and prevent relapse. Progress Update Between April-June 2025, Outside Edge delivered 13 sessions of East London Drop in Drama, engaging 45 service users who attended 137 times. 13 participants performed a piece called wrong exit with 31 attendees at Brady Arts Centre and 2 drama and creative writing taster sessions delivered in 2 services including RESET and Build on Belief involving 24 participants. This was cofacilitated by East London drama users, offering valuable peer leadership opportunities. Positive outcomes include increase in confidence, reduction in loneliness and wellbeing A total number of 69 individuals took part in regular delivery. Service users also played a key role in the recruitment of new participation manager and new trustees, reflecting strong user involvement in the organisation. KPIS and performance Delivery is strong for the first quarter as organisation is over 25% into the target of the year. But it should be noted that staffing changes has impacted delivery numbers. Taster sessions paused delivery due to the turnover of 2 staff. • East London Recovery Arts sessions: Target 50 | Actual 13 • Weekly session attendance: Target 50 | Actual 45 • Taster sessions delivered: Target 6 | Actual 2 • Taster session participants: Target 42 | Actual 24 Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 83 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8644 Platform Cricket (Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Foundation) Platform Cricket Hubs: Bethnal Green, Bow, Isle of Dogs, Poplar, Stepney, Wapping & Whitechapel Boroughwide 85,417.00 Apr – Jun 25 monitoring form not received (as at 9/09/25) AMBER Short Description Establish "pop up" cricket clubs at 7 locations across the borough, providing access for all children but particularly under-represented groups such as girls, ethnic minorities, and those from low-income backgrounds. Sessions will utilise cricket to support personal and social development outcomes. Progress Update Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 84 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9016 Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre (Also Known as ELMV Shadwell Basin Project) Discover Adventure Sport Project Boroughwide 31,755.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description The ‘Discover Adventure Sports Project’ will use outdoor and adventure activities as a vehicle to, both increase the engagement of girls in sports and improve health outcomes for inactive young people. It will target under-represented communities to address the inequalities that exist in the access to adventure sports. Progress Update Girls Sessions: Twenty-seven girls are now enrolled, with seven new additions including two older participants acting as peer mentors. Ten Wednesday evening sessions were held, with an average of 11 attendees and 110 total attendances. Activities focused on water-based skills such as canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and climbing, leading to 14 awards achieved. Many younger girls (ages 9–11) showed notable growth in confidence, friendships, and skills. Inactive/Healthy Activities (Mixed Programme): This strand engaged 10 boys and 16 girls, with four new enrolments. Ten sessions offered varied activities including climbing, high ropes, bouldering, and water sports. Average attendance was nine, with 88 total attendances. Participants gained 19 awards, and one girl advanced to become a candidate for the Centre’s Adventure Coach Training Scheme. Delivery Address: Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre, 3-4 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, London, E1W 3TD. Geographical Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 1 10 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 85 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8703 South Poplar and Limehouse Action for Secure Housing (SPLASH) SPLASH Sports and Play clubs Limehouse, Poplar 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description In England's most densely populated borough, where 41.8% of kids face weight challenges, and 88% live in flats. SPLASH Play offers free supervised play and sport provisions for children aged 5-13. Our dedicated playworkers nurture creativity, empowering kids to explore their imagination, learn, and flourish in a safe, friendly space. Progress Update This quarter, the project fostered children’s participation in physical, social, and educational activities within a safe and supportive environment. Gardening and cooking sessions promoted teamwork, healthy eating, and hands-on learning. Weekly sports and outdoor games kept engagement high, while group discussions addressed safety, gang risks, and responsible behaviour. A Youth Participation Meeting gave children a voice in local issues and activity planning, including requests for summer trips. Physical education sessions reinforced the importance of warm-ups and cool- downs for performance and injury prevention. Outcomes included improved fitness, teamwork, and social interaction, greater awareness of safety, healthier habits, and increased youth leadership and involvement. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 86 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9064 Udichi Shilpi Gosthi Udichi Performing Arts and Festival Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Boroughwide, Bow East, Bromley North, Island Gardens, Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 64,917.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description UDICHI Performing Arts/Festival Project works with Tower Hamlets Bangladeshi community increasing access and participation in cultural events focusing on Bengali & other cultures/heritages. Project provides quality teaching in music, dance, literature to 420 children/young people over 3.5 years and also delivers X 18 Festivals for 7,000 Tower Hamlets residents. Progress Update Udichi Performimg Arts and Festival Project April-June, 2025 was a great success. The project had delivered regular music, dance, creative writing classes at the Udichi New Centre Open House, 13 Whitethorn Streeet, London E3 4DA successfully. They have also organised Health Awareness and Cultural festival at the Brady arts Centre on 31 May 2025, Eid Festival at Bethnal Green on 14 June 2025. The period was a great success in terms of outputs and achievements and impact. the project had 35 Children and young people who attended the music and dance classes regularly. They organised three events and attracted 800 audience members. The children and young people demonstrated improved educational achievements and learned new skills. Assessments were carried out by the tutors at the end of the term. The participants also received end of term certificates. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 10 10 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 87 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8673 Vallance Community Sports Association SEND Health & Wellbeing Project (Adults) Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed all of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description A programme of weekly sports and physical activities and a social club for Adults (18 years and above) with special educational needs and disabilities for the purpose of increasing sports participation, improving health and wellbeing (including mental health), and reducing loneliness, isolation and exclusion. Progress Update Over the past quarter, the project engaged 80 adults with disabilities in activities promoting health, social integration, and personal development. Key outcomes include: Health & Well-being: Wellness sessions (yoga, mindfulness, nutrition) led to 40% of participants feeling more capable of managing their health. Social Integration: Bi-monthly events improved community bonds, with 35% reporting a stronger sense of belonging. Impact: Participants experienced improved quality of life, increased independence, and greater employability. Mentoring from local volunteers provided meaningful personal support. Delivery Factors: Partnerships with local SEND organisations expanded programme resources and reach. Overall, the project successfully empowered participants, enhancing their well-being, confidence, and community inclusion. Delivery Address: Vallance Community Sports Association, The Hasan Raja Centre, 117 Vallance Road, London, E1 5BW. Geographic al Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 4 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 7 6 1 0 0 2 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 88 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8752 Wapping Youth Services FitLife: Wellness Through Sports Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Limehouse, Mile End, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Cumulatively they have surpassed most of their KPI targets and have delivered expected activities to date. GREEN Short Description FitLife: Wellness Through Sports initiative is a project that promotes improved health and well-being of residents. Through targeted activities, the project aims to foster engagement, physical and mental wellness, and a sense of pride in the diverse cultural community for all the residents of Tower Hamlets. Progress Update Over the quarter, the project successfully delivered 11 weekly football sessions and 10 weekly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) sessions. Two football sessions were missed due to Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha, while three BJJ sessions were not held due to the same festivals and one instance of the coach attending a training day. Football sessions initially ran at full capacity in April, consistently attracting 24 participants. However, attendance declined slightly in May and June due to ongoing student examinations. During this period, the project engaged with the local community and identified a growing demand for football opportunities for younger age groups. In response, the project are now working in collaboration with local football coaches to develop and deliver a dedicated weekly training session for younger participants in Q2. BJJ sessions maintained a consistent attendance of 20 participants throughout the delivery period, despite the reduced number of sessions. The programme engaged over 42 young people from the local community, offering consistent opportunities for physical activity, skill-building, and personal development. With strong community support and reliable facilities, sessions ran effectively despite occasional challenges. The project is steadily building a committed community of young people who are passionate about fitness and sport, encouraging healthy lifestyles, confidence, and positive growth through regular participation. Delivery Address: Mulberry School, Richard St, Commercial Rd, London E1 2JP Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green) ward and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 89 Theme 4 – Investing in Public Services Scheme A - Physical and Mental Health Wellbeing of Older People ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8969 Age UK East London Activity Buddy Boroughwide 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for older residents including increased physical activity levels, improved mental wellbeing and stronger community connections. GREEN Short Description Our tried and tested, volunteer-led Activity Buddy scheme uses both 1:1 and group sessions to support older people to build the trust and confidence to get out into the community, connect with others and become more active and informed. Progress Update During this funding period from April to June 2025 the Activity Buddies project has made a significant positive impact on the older residents of Tower Hamlets. It has not only increased physical activity levels but also helped improve mental health by reducing isolation and providing companionship. Volunteers and participants alike have reported increased confidence in going outdoors and engaging with their community. The project has supported 39 older people in this quarter. The project has achieved the following outcomes this quarter: - 100% of clients on average reported feeling less isolated and lonely (6 matches for this quarter. Total Clients matched to date 37. - 100% on average state that they feel more included and integrated in their community - 100% of all participants are more physically active. - 87% of all participants access wider support and services Geographic al Breakdown Geographical context Participation from 5/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Bow East, followed by Shadwell, Bromley North, Bethnal Green West and Stepney Green. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 90 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8826 Asian People's Disability Alliance Can you See Us - Standing Up for Older People Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Spitalfields and Banglatown, Weavers 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description This is a Daycare & Development Project for Older women with Disabilities and long term Health Conditions. By supporting their physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs, we may improve the quality of life for older persons with impairments and health issues. Progress Update Project Name: Older & Marginalised Women’s Wellbeing Project Reporting Period: April – June 2025 Location: Bethnal Green Overview of activities This quarter has seen strong engagement and growth within the Older & Marginalised Women’s Wellbeing Project. With a continued focus on improving physical and mental wellbeing, the programme expanded its reach through a range of activities, events, and the development of a promotional video to increase visibility and engagement. The steady influx of new attendees and consistently high attendance reflect the ongoing relevance and impact of the project in the community. Activities delivered * Twice-weekly wellbeing sessions focusing on movement, peer connection, and mental health support * Organised outings to local parks and cultural sites to promote outdoor engagement and social inclusion * Development and distribution of a promotional video to raise awareness about the services offered * Continued delivery of health information and wellbeing support during sessions Participation Participants (Apr–Jun 2025): 50 Total unique participants (Apr 2024 – Jun 2025): 170 KPIs KPI 1: Improved Physical & Mental Health Target: 18 older people Actual: 50 KPI 2: Increased Understanding of Health Conditions & Health Choices Target: 18 older people Actual: 50 KPI 3: Increased Engagement in Physical Activities Target: 18 older people Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 91 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8826 Asian People's Disability Alliance Can you See Us - Standing Up for Older People Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Spitalfields and Banglatown, Weavers 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Actual: 50 Summary The project continues to exceed expectations, with participation and impact growing steadily. All key performance targets were met and surpassed, highlighting the value of the programme to older and marginalised women in the area. The quarter was marked by successful engagement through a variety of activities and media outreach, further embedding the project within the local community. The wellbeing sessions, outings, and promotional efforts have contributed to improved health outcomes and strengthened social bonds among participants. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 20 15 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 92 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9073 Community of Refugees from Vietnam - East London Vietnamese and Chinese Lunch and Social Club Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Boroughwide, Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved physical wellbeing, improved psychological wellbeing and improved diet and healthy eating habits. GREEN Short Description The Vietnamese &Chinese Lunch Club (VCLC) provides healthy food, a lunch club, a range of social activities and promotes healthy living in all forms for older people in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Progress Update During this reporting period (April to June 2025) the project has supported 60 older Vietnamese and Chinese beneficiaries with a range of services including providing nutritious meals, opportunities to learn healthy cooking, dexterity games, Tai Chi sessions, table tennis and ballroom dancing. The project recognises the importance of physical activity in promoting health and well-being and therefore delivers a suite of exercise options that are tailored to members' needs and abilities helping them stay active, energized, and vital. The project supports people by quipping them with knowledge and resources to lead healthier lives. Through informative sessions, health screenings, and workshops, the project has provided opportunities for its members to learn about the different health conditions that affect older adults. The project provides volunteer outreach programs, social activities, transportation services, technology training, and home visits for those members that are living on their own or are housebound. The Vietnamese and Chinese Elderly Luncheon Club is based at the Dockland Settlement on 4 Saunders Ness Road, London E14 During this quarter the project introduced more variety, including culturally diverse dishes, to better meet the dietary needs and preferences of our participants. The project organized exchange visits between luncheon clubs to promote community engagement, interaction, and friendship. This quarter the project hosted a health talk focusing on high blood pressure awareness and management. Recent activities included Walking Exercise at Canary Wharf which included a visit to HSBC Bank and a Film Screening at Rich Mix Cinema: screened Boat People – 50 Year Journey, a film about the post-1975 Vietnamese diaspora. After the war, many were forced to flee the country by fishing boats due to the communist regime. A significant number of people settled in Tower Hamlets, beginning new lives as refugees. This year marks 50 years since their dispersal, and the film was shown to commemorate this important journey. Around 100 people attended the screening, reflecting strong community interest and engagement with this meaningful event. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 93 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9073 Community of Refugees from Vietnam - East London Vietnamese and Chinese Lunch and Social Club Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Boroughwide, Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Limehouse, Mile End, Poplar, Shadwell, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved physical wellbeing, improved psychological wellbeing and improved diet and healthy eating habits. GREEN Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context Geographical areas served include: Island Gardens, Poplar, Limehouse and Lansbury and more widely from across the borough. A good spread of participation from 12/20 wards. The highest participation is from Island Gardens, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Shadwell, Poplar and Bromley South. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 3 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 0 4 12 11 2 5 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 94 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9004 East London Mosque Trust The Senior Citizens Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Whitechapel 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence, improved physical and mental wellbeing and increased stronger community connections. GREEN Short Description The Senior Citizens Project at East London Mosque supports elderly men and women over 50 to tackle loneliness and isolation and improve their health and well-being through social activity, exercise, and awareness sessions in a culturally sensitive space and gives access to a healthy meal through a health cafe Progress Update During this quarter (April to June 2025) the Senior Citizens Project has supported 57 people. Throughout this quarter, the programme was thoughtfully designed around the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework. Reconnection was a key focus after Ramadan, with many participants feeling slightly disengaged. Activities such as group board games, outings to Greenwich Park and Canary Wharf Sky Garden, and the Eid celebration event provided safe spaces for participants to connect, share stories, and rebuild bonds. These shared experiences promoted emotional wellbeing and strengthened peer relationships. The group outings encouraged members to be active, through gentle walking and exploration, while the Pilates sessions provided structured movement to support physical health and confidence. The project encourages participants to take notice of their surroundings and emotions by engaging with nature during trips, reflecting on memories, and celebrating cultural traditions. Opportunities to keep learning were integrated through informative workshops on menopause, breast cancer, diabetes, domestic violence, and by supporting members to register with the local library, with many borrowing Bengali books for the first time. Activities like the cultural food-sharing session allowed participants to both give and receive knowledge, stories, and support, fostering a deep sense of community and purpose. By embedding the Five Ways throughout the sessions, the project created a balanced, enriching environment where participants emotional, physical, and social wellbeing could flourish. The sessions have helped to reduce social isolation for older people, improve their health and wellbeing, and increase stronger community connections. All sessions took place at ELM and outdoor settings as described above. Outcomes The project has achieved positive outcomes for the beneficiaries for both men and women: 31 elderly men reported feeling less lonely and isolated this quarter due to participation in project activities. 26 women reported feeling less lonely and isolated this quarter due to participation in project activities 31 elderly men reported improved physical and mental health wellbeing this quarter, due to participation in project activities. 26 elderly women reported improved physical and mental health wellbeing this quarter, due to participation in project activities Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 95 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9004 East London Mosque Trust The Senior Citizens Project Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Whitechapel 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved self-confidence, improved physical and mental wellbeing and increased stronger community connections. GREEN Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation from 18/20 wards. The highest participation is from Whitechapel, Stepney Green and Mile End. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 5 8 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 10 3 9 2 2 2 0 3 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 96 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8868 English National Ballet Dancing East Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf, Lansbury, Limehouse, Poplar, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Weavers, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Dancing East is English National Ballet’s programme of creative ballet classes for participants aged over 50 living in Tower Hamlets, and is designed to improve physical and mental wellbeing through dance in community centres across the borough. Progress Update Monitoring report 6: April – June 2025 period Progress and activities During this quarter, the English National Ballet's Dancing East project participants engaged in a varied and enriching programme. Across the term, groups developed movement sequences which they shared at the Dancing East Sharing Day on 7 July at the Mulryan Centre for Dance. This informal performance included collaboration with East London Dance’s older people’s group, Leap of Faith. Preparing for and presenting their work challenged participants to develop performance skills, resulting in increased confidence, energy, and a sense of accomplishment. It also offered insight into the possibilities of performance in later life. Activities delivered * 38 classes delivered across 5 centres - Approx. 45 participants engaged weekly, with 60 registered participants this term - 338 attendances recorded across 5 centres * 67 attendances at the Sadler’s Wells theatre trip * 62 attendances at the Dancing East Sharing Day in July Participants engaged and attended from a wide range of wards in Tower Hamlets, e.g. Mile End, Shadwell, Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Bow West, Limehouse, Poplar, St Katherine’s and Wapping, Stepney Green, and Whitechapel. KPI outcomes KPI 1: Increased sense of community connection Target: 12 participants (80%) in Year 1 Actual: Awaiting results of annual survey – last conducted January 2025 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 97 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8868 English National Ballet Dancing East Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf, Lansbury, Limehouse, Poplar, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Weavers, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN KPI 2: Improved mental health Target: 9 participants (75%) in Year 1 Actual: Awaiting results of annual survey – last conducted January 2025 KPI 3: Feeling welcomed, included, and respected Target: 45 participants (90%) in Year 1 Actual: Data pending – annual feedback scheduled later in 2025 Summary Dancing East successfully delivered a vibrant programme of dance classes, theatre experiences, and performance opportunities this quarter. The focus on The Sleeping Beauty and the Sharing Day performance provided participants with cultural enrichment, creative expression, and intergenerational collaboration. While KPI survey data is collected annually, qualitative feedback and observations suggest strong engagement, enjoyment, and personal growth among participants. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 98 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8942 Globe Community Project Wellbeing for Elders Boroughwide 136,335.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased psychological resilience, increased high- quality connection with others and increased sense of belonging. GREEN Short Description A powerful mindfulness-based programme serving over-60s at risk of severe loneliness and isolation in Tower Hamlets supporting them to increase connection with others and themselves and lead richer, more active and fulfilling lives. Participants improve their resilience using proven tools to improve awareness and agency over thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Progress Update During this funding period April to June 2025 the Wellbeing for Over 60s Project has supported 28 unique participants on its programme. This quarter demonstrated significant project growth and engagement, expanding the wellbeing support for over 60s at risk of isolation and loneliness. The project successfully delivered a Level 2 wellbeing course for Bangladeshi women at the Harford Centre (April 16th - May 21st). This quarter the project trialled a new way of reaching people, through the inaugural Wellbeing Day at the Mission Practice on May 27th. Project partners at the Mission practice were really keen to work together, feeling that our work was more likely to reduce future appointments and admissions than the NHS’s main ‘vital 5’ approach. They made a point of reaching out to the most isolated patients and encouraging and supporting them to come. A further major highlight of this quarter was the participant-led bus sightseeing tour on April 28th, which was conceived and designed by the co-design Steering Group. The event saw 25 isolated older people exploring London in a way that felt safe to them, fostering immediate wellbeing improvements and strong community connections. The project achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: 25 isolated people aged over 60 reported increased psychological resilience 25 isolated people aged over 60, reported increased high-quality connection with others 25 isolated people aged over 60 reported increased know-how to access the available spaces, activities and services Geographic al Breakdown Participation from 7/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is Stepney Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 99 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8973 Island House Community Centre SENIORS Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description The Seniors Project addresses loneliness and isolation in older people within Tower Hamlets through regular initiatives covering physical and mental health, social needs, and practical skills. Extending our existing programme will increase the range of social and health activities available to improve mental and physical health amongst the over-fifties. Progress Update Participation: This quarter saw an increase in both the number of classes delivered and participant attendance, with a strong mix of returning and new participants. The total number of registered participants engaged in regular project activities during the period was 62. The project is currently continuing without any major changes. However, in response to participant feedback, funding bids have been submitted to introduce a dance class to our activity schedule. KPI 1 – Improved health Target: 12 attendees reporting improved health per quarter Actual: 16 KPI 2 – Completion of health workshops / first-time participation Targets: 27 attendances at exercise classes per quarter 5 new participants attending physical activities per quarter Actual: 286 attendances (up from last quarter) including 9 first-time attendees (up and exceeding target) KPI 3 – Increased connectedness / reduced social isolation Target: 75% of participants (27 individuals) report reduced social isolation Actual: 33 Summary: Participant engagement continues to rise, and feedback indicates strong outcomes in health and social connectedness. The proposed addition of a dance class aims to further enhance the programme in response to community demand. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 2 0 6 4 14 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 100 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8903 Neighbours In Poplar Bengali Womens Holistic Project Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf, Island Gardens, Lansbury, Limehouse, Poplar 85,417.00 Impactful project that addresses well-being, isolation, and challenges among Bengali women. GREEN Short Description Following extensive research by NIP, we have discovered that there is a lack of community provision for local elderly Bengali women. We therefore, propose to outreach to local elderly Bengali women residing in the E14 area to attend and take full advantage of the many services and activities from NIP. Progress Update One to one support to Bengali women was provided to a total of 17 new clients, helping clients complete forms, upload evidence and navigate benefit system including benefits check, universal credit and PIP application. KPIS 1. Number of older women who report an improvement in their mental health: no target specified, actual (7), 2. Number of older people who report a reduction of social isolation and an increase in social interaction: 14 (target), 17 (actual), exceeded target 3. Number of older people who report an improvement in access to Welfare Benefits Support due to interactions with the project: 28 (target), 13 (actual), below target suggesting a need for further outreach and improved referrals. A Case study was provided highlighting strong client satisfaction, addressing key issues that are affecting older Bengali women. Overall, impactful project that addresses well-being, isolation and challenges among Bengali women. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical information 12 participants from Poplar and 5 from Canary, further outreach needed to balance geographic engagement. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 12 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 101 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8632 Shadwell Trust Bridging the Gap Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased physical activity, improved mental health and wellbeing and reduced isolation. GREEN Short Description Bridging the Gap will provide access to physical activity and mobility sessions to older people. The activities will be delivered from Tarling East Community Centre in partnership with Sonali Gardens, Linkage Plus and Tower Hamlets Community Housing. We also plan to run social club and activity classes for older people. Progress Update During this funding period from April to June 2025 the Project has successfully supported 73 unique participants. The project has delivered a range of health and wellbeing activities that have promoted physical health, mobility, mental wellbeing, reduced isolation, reduced anxiety and improved manual dexterity. The sessions delivered during this quarter include: art classes, social club sessions, physical activity and mobility classes and walking football sessions for 50 plus. The activities are delivered from Tarling East Community Centre in partnership with Sonali Gardens, Linkage Plus and Tower Hamlets Community Housing. The Project makes a positive impact on people's lives by reducing isolation; increasing social networks and promoting physical and mental wellbeing. The Project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 30 older people including older people from Black, Asian and Multi-ethnic communities reported improved mental wellbeing - 30 older people participating on the project reported feeling less socially isolated this quarter due to participation on project. - 12 older people including older people from Black, Asian and Multi-ethnic communities reported improved physical wellbeing this quarter Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context The geographical area served in the grant agreement is the Shadwell ward with the highest participation from Shadwell. The next highest participation is from Bethnal Green East, Whitechapel and Bow East. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 9 5 0 0 8 0 2 0 5 35 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 0 8 2 0 0 1 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 102 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9032 SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets Growing Together Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Whitechapel 136,667.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description A health and mental wellbeing improvement programme targeting older people through tackling loneliness, inactivity and isolation. The project will reduce digital isolation to give older people greater access to services and convenience and imbed strategies to improve intergenerational relations through a volunteering scheme with local young students. Progress Update Overview of activities for quarter In addition to the ongoing digital support, armchair exercise, gardening, and Chat & Chai sessions, the organisation hosted a number of community events that boosted morale and enhanced social connection. These included an afternoon tea in the orchard, participation in the Trees for Life documentary filming, and attendance at both the Eastend Community Party and the Eastend Homes Garden Party. They also facilitated a women’s community focus group, giving attendees space to share their experiences and shape future programming. Activities delivered * Weekly digital support sessions * Armchair exercise sessions focused on mobility and stamina * Gardening sessions and Chat & Chai for social connection * Afternoon Tea in the Orchard * Participation in Trees for Life documentary filming * Eastend Community Party * Eastend Homes Garden Party * Women’s Community Focus Group Participation Participants: 52 KPI 1: Participants reporting feeling happier or content Target: 20 participants Actual: 39 KPI 2: Participants reporting increased participation in physical activity Target: 21 participants Actual: 21 KPI 3: Participants attending digital development sessions reporting confidence in using basic features on a digital device Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 103 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9032 SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets Growing Together Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Whitechapel 136,667.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Target: 18 participants Actual: 26 Summary All KPIs have been met or exceeded, and the project continues to meet (and sometimes exceed) expectations. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 18 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 3 7 24 0 0 0 0 2 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 104 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8956 Somali Senior Citizens Club “Granby Hall Seniors’ Club” Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Boroughwide 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased health awareness and self-care practices, enhanced physical mobility and pain management and feeling stronger social connections and reduced loneliness. GREEN Short Description Granby Hall Seniors’ Club will promote health and well-being of vulnerable local elders, particularly, but not exclusively, from the Somali community living in Tower Hamlets experiencing social isolation, economic deprivation and reduced independence by providing a programme of health and developmental activities at our Granby Hall Centre. Progress Update During this funding period from April to June 2025, the Project has successfully supported 98 unique older residents who have participated in activities that have enhanced their well-being and reduced their loneliness. The project empowers older Somali elders through equipping them with the knowledge, resources, and support systems necessary for them to take control of their health and to navigate the post-pandemic world with confidence. During this reporting period, the Project has delivered Exercise & Movement Sessions which have included chair-based exercises, stretching routines, and osteopathy interventions to enhance mobility, flexibility, and overall physical well-being. The Project delivered social engagement activities such as luncheon clubs, traditional folk dances, and board games which have fostered friendships and community bonding helping to reduce isolation and promote social well-being. The Project continues to deliver Health Check-ups & Screenings – Early detection and management of conditions like diabetes and hypertension co- designed with a GP care group. The Project continues to deliver Health Promotion Sessions – providing education on nutrition, chronic disease management, and medication adherence through weekly health talks in collaboration with health professionals. These sessions empowered participants with the confidence and skills to effectively manage their health conditions in their daily lives. All the project activities have taken place at Granby Hall, 37 St Matthews Row, Bethnal Green E2. The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 98 older people report improved physical and mental health and well-being - 98 older people report ageing well and report feeling less lonely and less isolated - 95 older people has reported being better informed to make healthier choices Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 105 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8956 Somali Senior Citizens Club “Granby Hall Seniors’ Club” Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Boroughwide 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased health awareness and self-care practices, enhanced physical mobility and pain management and feeling stronger social connections and reduced loneliness. GREEN Geographic al Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation from 20/20 wards. The highest participation is from Bethnal Green West, Weavers, Bethnal Green East and Lansbury. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 10 4 12 11 4 6 3 4 6 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 3 3 4 1 1 1 8 3 7 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 106 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8864 St Hilda's East Community Centre Over 50's Feeling Good Boroughwide, Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Weavers 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased social connections, improved physical activity and improved mental wellbeing. GREEN Short Description The aim of Over 50s Feeling Good is to provide a programme of activity for older people which allows them to experience joy through taking part in exciting and challenging activity, fostering social connections, and improving their physical and mental health in an environment that is comfortable, safe and inclusive. Progress Update During this funding period April to June 2025 the Feeling good project has successfully supported 80 unique participants. This spring the project saw the beginning of a new creative focus for Feeling Good, in response to demand from centre users. The Art for Wellbeing course included a seasonal special making Easter Wreaths in April.  In May the project began a seven-week course with a professional artist from Create, who led the group in ceramic making. A different technique was learnt each week, including pinch pots, slab building and painting the finished pieces. The group enjoyed the mindful nature of the medium and the social side as well as their artistic output. The Chit Chat Chai coffee morning celebrated VE Day with music and a quiz, which prompted conversations about growing up in the wake of World War Two. Staff took a group of 18 service users to the Tower of London, to see the new display of Poppies to also mark the occasion. The Men’s Group continued their monthly rotation of activities, including trips to the Bank of England Museum, the Natural History Museum as well as local history walks. A walk around the curiosities of Greenwich included a stop for pie and mash. In June, centre users attended two local trips, one to the Museum of the Home and one to Weavers Fields and Oxford House. Participants walked there as a group, encouraging walking for leisure and making the most of the local parks. Although many had lived in the area a long time, some had not been to these places before, and enjoyed the experience of going as a group. The physical exercise classes continue to be popular, with high numbers and regular attendees. Project continues to offer a Dancercise, Seated Exercise and Strength Training. In response to user demand, the project is now running a weekly Pilates class which has been very well attended and much welcomed by attendees.  Project activities are delivered in St Hilda's community centre, Tarling Centre and Gateway Housing Association (local sheltered housing scheme). The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 94% of participants in the programme experienced improved physical health - 376 attendances at physical activity sessions this quarter - 98% of Older people reported improved social connections and sense of community. - 316 attendances at social activity sessions this quarter - 97% older people reported improved wellbeing this quarter Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 107 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8864 St Hilda's East Community Centre Over 50's Feeling Good Boroughwide, Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Weavers 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including increased social connections, improved physical activity and improved mental wellbeing. GREEN Geographical Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation from 17/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Bow East and Bethnal Green East. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 4 1 1 6 3 1 0 3 14 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 3 7 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 108 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9002 Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours Befriending for Isolated Older People Boroughwide 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for older people including improved self-confidence, reduced isolation and anxiety and increased social connections and providing a sense of identity. GREEN Short Description A free befriending and advocacy service for older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation in Tower Hamlets through one-to-one befriending visits in people’s homes, group outings enabling people to meet others in a similar situation, and telephone befriending for additional support particularly at times of crisis Progress Update During the last period the organisation has successfully secured additional funding for a Volunteer Development Coordinator and is working on onboarding the individual during the next quarter to aid organisation's capacity and reach into the community. During this reporting period the project has supported 56 older people with one to one befriending. The Project has remained responsive and effective. Older people have broadly experienced a reduction in loneliness and anxiety and increased social connections and participation, as a result of accessing project activities and outings. The Befriending for Isolated Older people project provides regular home visits and phone contact to provide practical and emotional support to people experiencing social isolation and loneliness. These visits give people social contact, companionship, and support with practical tasks. The majority of the clients are homebound. Typical activities that befriender deliver with clients include reflexology/foot massage, seated exercises, crafts and reminiscence activities. The project is also the gateway to other services including advocacy and enabling of self advocacy and support accessing health and social care services. Activities or project delivery mostly take place in the older people's house or flat as most are housebound. Those that are able to get out to access activities visit places such as Bernie Cameron Community Centre in Bow, local parks, museums and the Bank of England. During this quarter, Project has achieved the following KPIs for its clients which include: - 51 older adults reported feeling less isolated a result of a visit - 31 older adults reported experiencing increased social connections and participation - 23 older adults reported feeling more confident in dealing with everyday situation Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context THF&N have secured new funding and pro bono support from DataKind to develop a new CRM/database as their current one has become extremely problematic and requires to manually verify data. The absence of a fit for purpose CRM is a key hurdle for the organisation. Hence, they have been unable to complete the postcode profile at the time of completing their form. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 109 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9002 Tower Hamlets Friends and Neighbours Befriending for Isolated Older People Boroughwide 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for older people including improved self-confidence, reduced isolation and anxiety and increased social connections and providing a sense of identity. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 110 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9052 Wapping Bangladesh Association Active Plus - Wapping BME Older Person's Day Club Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for older people including improved physical health, improved mental wellbeing, decrease in loneliness and isolation and increased social connectivity. GREEN Short Description WBA’s Older Person’s Healthy Living Club is a community-based day club run at the Wapping’s Youth Club that will a Lunch Club Programme and a variety of social and cultural socialisation activities that bringing improvements to the physical and emotional well-being to vulnerable Bangladeshi and BME older people. Progress Update During this funding period from April to June 2025, the Active Plus - Wapping BME Older Person's Day Club has supported 82 unique participants. The Project has provided the following services, activities and facilities for local Older People from the Bangladeshi and other BME Communities which include: (a) Delivery of the Lunch Club Programme three times a week for older men and women; providing freshly cooked and hot nutritious lunch 3-days a week. The lunch club programme has been a very important service for the vulnerable older people; some who are facing food poverty while others have been impacted by the continuing cost-of-living crisis with many food items which are still very expensive compared to 2-years ago. (b) Running socialisation activities such as indoor games, access to books, newspapers, ICT facilities, group chats through a cup of tea and biscuits. Opportunity to make new friends. These activities have helped to bring relief from isolation and loneliness and helps to contribute to improving their emotional wellbeing. (c) Helping to improve the physical health of older people through complementary therapy sessions particularly shiatzu and chair yoga. (d) Health promotion and awareness - health talk and discussion on Heart diseases, How to eat Healthily on a Budget and Preventing Falls. These discussions have been important as they help to build older person's knowledge and improves their understanding on matters that affect them on a daily basis. The cost-of-living crisis and rising inflation has meant that the Day Centre has been a very important hub and source of support for older people to access a variety of social, health and leisure activities and facilities that addresses their needs. Project activities take place at the Wapping Youth Centre, 1st floor and in around the Wapping vicinity. The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 98% Older people from black, minority ethnic communities report improved physical health - 95% Older people from black, minority ethnic communities report improved mental and emotional wellbeing - 98% Older people from black, minority ethnic communities report feeling less lonely and isolated. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3.4.1 111 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9052 Wapping Bangladesh Association Active Plus - Wapping BME Older Person's Day Club Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for older people including improved physical health, improved mental wellbeing, decrease in loneliness and isolation and increased social connectivity. GREEN Geographical Breakdown Geographical context. The geographical areas served include: Shadwell, Wapping and St Katherine but the service open to rest of the borough. Highest participation was from St Katherine's and Wapping, followed by Shadwell and Whitechapel. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 12 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 54 6 0 0 0 0 2 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 112 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8979 Zacchaeus - Methodist Church in Tower Hamlets Zacchaeus Health and Wellbeing for Older People Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bow East 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved physical, mental and emotional health and better management of long term health conditions. GREEN Short Description Zacchaeus aims to provide a range of wrap around/holistic offers of advice, information, access to benefits, support groups and health, social and therapeutic sessions to reduce isolation for older people. Aiming to promote healthy lifestyles, increase opportunities for physical activity participation, working towards a better mutual understanding of different cultures. Progress Update During this funding period April to June 2025, the Zacchaeus Project has successfully supported 127 unique older and vulnerable residents. Zacchaeus has successfully delivered health and wellbeing activities to reduce isolation and promote healthier lifestyles. Activities included weekly walk and talk groups, short mat bowls group and from chair based exercise classes to the more energetic exercise to music sessions. Through the provision of physical activity sessions and health information workshops, members have developed a good understanding of their health conditions and have been able to tap into the support the group dynamic gives to individuals. The Project has allowed older residents, especially those with limited access to services to be encouraged to join other activities such as creative arts therapy sessions. Complementary therapy and health information sessions has encouraged previously isolated individuals to explore and participate in weekly health and wellbeing activities. All of the sessions were delivered at the Bethnal Green and Bow premises (Tower Hamlets Methodist Church sites) and were publicised at network events and through partnerships with the GP Care Group social prescribing teams, Project newsletter, noticeboards and the Methodist Church Circuit weekly newsletter. The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 82 members have reported change and better management of their health conditions - 75 members reported an improvement to their physical and/or mental health wellbeing - 70 members have engaged in one or more physical activity sessions Geographic al Breakdown Geographical context The geographical area stated in the grant agreement is Bethnal Green East which the majority participation coming from Bethnal Green East. Other wards with high participation have included Bow East and Mile End. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 113 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8979 Zacchaeus - Methodist Church in Tower Hamlets Zacchaeus Health and Wellbeing for Older People Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bow East 85,417.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for participants including improved physical, mental and emotional health and better management of long term health conditions. GREEN Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 36 4 7 6 29 8 7 3 14 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 114 Theme 4 – Investing in Public Services Scheme B - Physical and Mental Health of Resident ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8857 Body & Soul You Are Not Alone Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description A suicide-prevention programme for young people (aged 16-30) most at risk of suicide in Tower Hamlets, addressing increasing demand and complex needs, particularly among marginalised communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and rising cost of living. Progress Update Body & Soul are on track to meet their KPI’s this year, with a strong start to this quarter seeing 20 young people engage with the YANA programme. In the previous quarter, this project was rated AMBER, however due to positive steps to develop and implement fundraising strategy and increase their resources, they are now back on track to deliver their KPI's this financial year. Key highlights from this quarter included the Rooted Emotions Festival, Community Nights (May focussed on change and June focussed on communication), attendance at the British & Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder (BIGSPD) conference and a new behaviour change group. In addition to the core programme, Tower Hamlets residents continue to make an impact within the organisation, with one playing a key role in co- producing the organisations Decolonising DBT Curriculum presentation for a national conference. This demonstrates the organisations commitment to their provision being member-led and shaped by the community. Feedback has been really positive from participants and this quarter the organisation submitted a wealth of evidence of this positive feedback including work sheets from participants, posters and a photograph from the BIGSPD conference. Geographic al Breakdown As a boroughwide project, the organisation reported attendance from residents split across several boroughs. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 2 3 1 1 0 1 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 115 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8905 Bromley By Bow Centre Connect for Health Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Mile End 85,417.00 During this funding period, the project has improved the physical health, wellbeing and community connection amongst its participants. The project has been able to demonstrate progress against key performance indicators. GREEN Short Description Working alongside local self-employed sessional leads (physical activity coaches, artists, and facilitators) to support residents to participate in activity sessions. Sessions are designed to improve health and connection and include both broad open access activities and those targeted at specific audiences. Progress Update During this quarter from April to June 2025, the project has successfully supported 117 unique individuals. Q1 of 2025/26 has been a strong quarter for the project. Project experienced strong recruitment of new people engaging in the sessions for the first time. 9 groups were active over the period, and they held a total of 64 sessions. They were: Community Art, Creative Photography, Healthy Lifestyles, IT for Social Engagement, Music is Medicine, Pilates, Sewing, Threadheads and Young at Art. Building on the co-production and outreach session from last year the project launched a number of new sessions: - IT for Social Engagement A 7-week drop-in IT course supported adults who included people with learning disabilities, carers, and individuals with limited digital skills. Sessions were tailored to individual interests and included basic computer use, internet safety, word processing, and creative tasks. Impact: • Fostered peer support and social interaction • Built confidence and digital independence • Encouraged creativity and practical skill development • Participants expressed pride and eagerness to continue learning During this quarter the project delivered a series of outreach health event across 6 GP surgeries aimed at increasing awareness and participation in programme. These events connected patients with health practitioners, tutors, and social prescribers in a supportive setting. Impact: • 30 out of 42 attendees expressed interest in Centre activities • 8 new participants joined ongoing health-lifestyle sessions • Plans are in place to expand outreach to additional GP surgeries Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 116 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8905 Bromley By Bow Centre Connect for Health Bow East, Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Mile End 85,417.00 During this funding period, the project has improved the physical health, wellbeing and community connection amongst its participants. The project has been able to demonstrate progress against key performance indicators. GREEN The project achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 40 participants reported they valued the sessions. - 37 unique people not currently attending regular physical activity, wellbeing or social sessions have been supported this quarter Project activities took place in the Bromley by Bow Centre and across Tower Hamlets Network 6 GP Surgeries Geographica l Breakdown The project mainly served participants from the Bow area in line with the funding agreement with the highest participation from Bromley South, Bromley North, Bow East, Bow West and Mile End Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 0 0 1 15 8 27 24 8 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 2 0 3 1 2 2 3 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 117 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8947 Canaan Project Canaan Project: Young Women's Mentoring Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf, Island Gardens, Mile End 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description A mentoring programme offering 1-1 support for young women with the aim of seeing them flourish, have broadened horizons and raised aspirations. Progress Update Project progress and activities During this quarter, the project supported a total of 15 young women across two schools. A ten-week programme of group mentoring sessions was delivered at Canary Wharf College with 11 participants. These sessions were co-designed with the school’s Pastoral Lead and Heads of Year 7 & 8 to address key issues relevant to the young women, including boundaries, confidence, wellbeing, social media, and relationships. Additional support was provided through lunch clubs and after-school activities. Evaluation data indicated strong positive outcomes: 70% of participants reported increased confidence to try new things, 100% stated they were taking better care of themselves (e.g., sleeping and eating well, maintaining their health), and 100% reported feeling safer following engagement with the mentoring programme. Overall, the project continues to provide impactful mentoring and enrichment opportunities, with all KPIs illustrating improvements in participants’ confidence, wellbeing, access to support, and aspirations for the future. Demand for one-to-one mentoring remains high. KPIs KPI 1: Increased confidence in ability to care for mental health Target: 8 young women (70%) Actual: 11 young women KPI 2: Increased access to support for issues faced Target: 8 young women (70%) Actual: 9 young women KPI 3: Increased hopes and aspirations for the future Target: 8 young women (70%) Actual: 11 young women Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 118 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8947 Canaan Project Canaan Project: Young Women's Mentoring Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Canary Wharf, Island Gardens, Mile End 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0 2 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 119 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8858 Carers Centre Tower Hamlets Building Resilience and Resourcefulness for Unpaid Carers Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Carers provided with a range of therapies, respite, and learning opportunities including, wellness days; art and creative activities; practical workshops on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle; and courses delivered by professionals to develop the skills required to effectively manage their caring role; and look after themselves. Progress Update During this quarter, Carers Centre delivered 12 sessions, with 127 attendees overall and 26 of these being unique participants. Whilst this is positive and demonstrates an increase in attendance, their annual target is 150 unique users, therefore they are still slightly underperforming. However, since the last quarter, the organisation has re-written the activity information with carers which included a more detailed explanation of activities, what to expect and details of how non-Buddhist carers from other religions can take part and focus on their wellbeing. The officer will work with the organisation to monitor the success of the changes and the participation numbers and as they have taken positive steps to address their current challenges, they are now rated green. Consistent feedback over this quarter has reaffirmed the transformative effect the sessions have on carers emotional and psychological resilience with 100% of the attendees reported that the activity has a positive impact on them and completed a journey of change evaluation this quarter. The supportive environment has enabled many to stay more grounded in difficult moments, feel less isolated through shared experience, create more space for themselves amidst the demands of caregiving and experience moments of rest and relaxation that positively affect their wider lives. Geographica l Breakdown There is a good spread of attendees across wards in Tower Hamlets, which is expected a boroughwide project. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 0 2 0 5 0 0 1 2 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 3 2 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 120 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8736 Council Of Mosques - Tower Hamlets Council of Mosque Healthy Mind, Healthy Lifestyle Reach Boroughwide 85,417.00 Clear benefits to participants health and wellbeing. GREEN Short Description This healthy living project aims to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of BAME residents through a programme of community events, practical workshops and one-to-one health support, advice and information that will raise awareness of health risks, illnesses and diseases most profound amongst the borough’s BAME communities. Progress Update During Quarter 1, the programme delivered a total of 20 sessions of 20 hours of physical activities, engaging 60 participants who reported increased self-esteem and enjoyment of exercise. Activities: Free drop-in health checks were held at Redcoat and Leopold Mosques, offering blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI checks in both English and Bengali. The Bangladeshi Men’s Health Fair on 19th June 2025 saw over 200 attendees, with more than 140 residents visiting informational stalls. In total, 700 participants engaged in regular project activities. KPIS: 1. Number of BAME residents reporting improved physical and mental health: 125 participants (target), 280 (actual), over target 2. No. of BAME residents report improved knowledge and understanding of the benefits of healthy lifestyles and healthy living: 125 (target), 280 (actual), over target 3. No. of BAME residents engaging in Health orientated activities for the first time: 250 (target), 60 (actual), under target 4. No. of residents report fewer feelings of isolation and loneliness: 75 (target), 280 (actual), over target Overall, the programme has shown strong impact through strong impact in terms of mental and physical health improvements with several KPIs significantly exceeded. But engagement of first-time participants was below target and so may require further outreach. Geographic al Breakdown Participation included 200 residents each from Mile End and Spitalfields & Banglatown, and 100 each from Bethnal Green West, Stepney Green, and Weavers. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 200 100 100 0 0 0 0 200 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 121 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8932 deafPLUS Improving the Health and Wellbeing of the deaf and hard of hearing community Boroughwide 136,666.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for D/deaf participants including increased physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. GREEN Short Description A borough wide health and wellbeing project that addresses health inequalities for deaf and hard of hearing residents, addresses their mental health issues and enables them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Progress Update During this quarter (April to June 2025) the Health and Wellbeing project for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing residents continued to deliver a varied and co-designed programme of workshops, outings, and peer-led sessions. Participant feedback remained central to shaping the offer, and engagement levels were consistently strong across both educational and social activities. During this reporting period the project has supported 31 unique individuals. During this reporting period the project has achieved the following KPIs: - 23 clients reported improved H&W due to attendance at activities - 23 clients this quarter indicated positive engagement with the activities provided Key Achievements this quarter include: • Legal Empowerment: A well attended workshop on wills, probate, and lasting power of attorney led to high demand for follow-up 1:1 support. We h • Health Education: A bilingual Healthy Eating workshop (BSL and voiceover,) equipped participants with practical knowledge about nutrition • Access and Advocacy: Our AIS (Accessible Information Standard) workshop series continued with a focus on NHS complaints processes. • Public Safety and Rights: A workshop on Honour-Based Abuse, delivered in BSL with SignHealth, challenged common misconceptions and introduced safeguarding tools. • Cultural Participation: Trips to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Holland Park offered informal settings for peer support, conversation, and independent exploration. Both outings reinforced social connectedness and wellbeing. • Service User Voice: A collaborative session with Network Rail and BDA enabled Deaf participants to share feedback on station access and propose future improvements, contributing to national accessibility conversations. • Strong peer networks are forming, with participants organising informal meetups outside project hours, demonstrating increasing community cohesion. Project Activities this quarter included: • Monthly Coffee Mornings (x3) Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 122 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8932 deafPLUS Improving the Health and Wellbeing of the deaf and hard of hearing community Boroughwide 136,666.00 Overall, project demonstrates positive impact for D/deaf participants including increased physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. GREEN • Hyper-Floor Active Games Experience • Network Rail x BDA Accessibility Workshop • SignHealth Honour-Based Abuse Awareness Workshop • AIS Workshop – NHS Complaints • Healthy Eating & Nutrition Workshop • Trip to St. Paul’s Cathedral • Holland Park/Kyoto Garden Visit • Wills, Probate & LPA Workshop The sessions were delivered in the Trinity Centre, Key Close which is where deafplus Tower Hamlets is based in. Geographic al Breakdown Geographical context A good spread of participation from 13/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Poplar and Mile End, Shadwell. Officer will work to review and improve geographical spread for delivery of programme Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 0 2 1 2 1 0 3 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 123 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8940 elop (East London Out Project) Tower Hamlets LGBT+ Support Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description LGBT+ Community Support to enhance peer networks, lessen isolation and provide mental health crisis prevention support. Two facilitated social support groups targeting older people, people with mental health needs or other disabilities, and LGBT asylum seekers, and one to one mental health support providing individual mental health crisis prevention support. Progress Update During this quarter 37 people took part in project activities, with 19 of these being new users providing positive feedback including 100% feeling less isolated and increasing their social connection, 94% reporting increased wellbeing and mental health and 90% reporting improved life satisfaction and quality of life. This is across 26 group sessions this quarter. The organisation continues to use feedback from participants to shape the provision, including one participant requesting a film-based session which will take place next quarter. Key highlights from this quarter included The Queer Travel Bug, Lesbian Legends, Come Dine With Me, Pride Party and a creative writing workshop. For the over-50’s cohort, numbers have remained steady and sessions have covered topics including all things spring, found family, children’s literature, silver pride and a monthly appearance of Women Over 50 Film Festival. Geographica l Breakdown The geographical spread has only been recorded for the 19 new participants this quarter and is spread across wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 2 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 124 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8966 Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge Our Voices Sakinah Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description A co-produced, community-based project for diverse Muslim women to come together to support each others mental health and wellbeing through creating a network of safe spaces. The project supports women to have a greater voice and access services that promote positive mental health. Progress Update Organisation participated in the International Women’s Day celebration, an event dedicated to recognising the contributions, resilience, and voices of women from diverse backgrounds. Attended Homerton Hospital at the beginning of May, contacted by Dr. Charlotte Grove, a psychologist at the Mother and Baby Unit in Homerton Hospital, Dr. Grove provided insight into the ward and the experiences of women in the unit, background information about the Sakinah Project shared, following our conversation, Dr. Grove confirmed she would continue to share information about the Sakinah group with mothers at the unit. Organisation was invited to take part in the induction week at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) London campus, The event served as a valuable opportunity for Connecting the Communities Manager to introduce the range of services offered, with a particular focus on the Sakinah Project. The Sakinah Project attended a wide range of mental health services and professionals across Tower Hamlets. Organisation is has exceeded some KPI's for this quarter and has included a case study for a participant. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 2 8 0 8 0 3 10 2 6 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 5 0 3 1 1 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 125 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8663 Positive East One-to-one counselling for residents living with HIV and poor mental health Boroughwide, Whitechapel 55,425.00 KPIs have not yet been achieved as participants are not due for an assessment during this quarter. AMBER Short Description People living with HIV in the UK are at increased risk of anxiety and depression compared to the general public. Poor mental health can lead to non- adherence to antiretroviral therapy and reduced retention in HIV care. We will provide one-to-one counselling supporting people living with HIV in Tower Hamlets. Progress Update This quarter focused on preparing volunteer counsellors to support people living with HIV (PLWHIV). Two new counsellors were recruited, bringing the total to 11. They completed BACP training and have been providing guidance and emotional support, particularly around social isolation and HIV status. The waitlist for counselling is around 2–3 weeks. Referrals are being received through other Positive East activities. However, the number of counselling referrals remains low. Although they are targeting promotion, including outreach to Royal London Hospital, newsletters, and social media channels. But a clearer strategy outlining how these activities will be implemented would have added great value. Geographica l Breakdown Two registered participants from St Dunstan and Canary Wharf have regularly engaged with the project’s activities. While Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have not yet been met due to it not being far enough, one KPI indicates that two residents have received counselling services. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 126 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8843 Sister Circle Healing Conversations Boroughwide 124,377.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project is on track to achieve annual KPI objectives. GREEN Short Description Healing Conversations provides minoritised mums of pre-school children/survivors of gender-based violence with complex needs with specialist, culturally competent, trauma-informed counselling delivered in community settings, in multiple languages. The project improves mental health, connects women to wider sources of support essential to health and wellbeing, and reduces health inequalities. Progress Update Summary and key activities During the second quarter of 2025, the project continued to provide vital support to women affected by domestic abuse and related challenges. The service received seven new referrals—four self-referrals and three from professionals. In response, the team delivered 19 one-to-one counselling sessions, offering personalised emotional and practical support. To strengthen service delivery, the support advocate completed two key training programmes: 1. VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) Champions Training, enhancing capacity for advocacy and community engagement; 2. First Aid and CPR Training, equipping frontline staff with essential emergency response skills. In addition to direct support services, the project hosted two Conversation Café sessions. These informal, peer-led spaces focused on: * Peer support, * Safeguarding, * Mental health and wellbeing. Number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities this quarter: 5 KPI 1: Mental Health Improvement Annual target: 26 minoritised mums/survivors with complex needs to show improved mental health Actual This Quarter: 3 participants 2 completed their counselling journey and reported improved wellbeing 1 completed a mid-way review and expressed increased confidence and psychological resilience KPI 2: Participant Satisfaction Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 127 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8843 Sister Circle Healing Conversations Boroughwide 124,377.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project is on track to achieve annual KPI objectives. GREEN Annual target: 23 participants to report satisfaction with the service Actual This Quarter: 3 participants All 3 who completed Learning Links activities reported satisfaction Challenges No major barriers to delivery were reported during this period. The successful completion of training and the continuation of key support services suggest a positive trajectory in service capacity and participant engagement. Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 128 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8747 The Shadwell Community Project Grow, Eat, Cook! Children's Café Project Shadwell 85,417.00 Overall, project has provided successful gardening sessions and healthy meals to its beneficiaries, building the skills and nutritional awareness of participants but short of targets for each KPI due to refurbishments. AMBER Short Description We will provide access to free healthy meals for children especially from low income and ethnic minority backgrounds in Tower Hamlets. We will provide weekly sessions where children grow, cook and eat meals together in a supportive, active environment and increase their health, fitness and wellbeing. Progress Update Over last quarter, the site has had major refurbishment projects and is currently starting a new design for the second half of the playground which has been partially demolished. This shows strong commitment to improving the physical environment. 38 Gardening sessions were delivered over April to June with attendees of 1006, averaging to 26 young people where participants were growing a range of high quality fruits and vegetables. 867 registered participants took part in regular activities with positive impacts being skill building and nutritional awareness among participants. KPIS Despite high participation numbers, the project fell short of its target due to major refurbishment. 1. Number of participants reporting improved mental and physical health: 135 (target), 87 (actual), under target 2. Number of participants reporting they feel less isolated due to attending the project: 144 (target), 87 (actual), under target 3. Number of participants accessing healthier food and making better choices around healthier diets due to the project: 144 and 2640 meals (target), 1006 and 81% of 16 YP said eating healthier (actual), under target Overall, project has provided successful gardening sessions and healthy meals to its beneficiaries, building the skills and nutritional awareness of participants but short of targets for each KPI due to refurbishments. Geographical Breakdown No breakdown of geographical information was provided, limiting ability to asses reach. This needs to be provided to understand demographics and outcomes. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 129 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8939 Tower Hamlets Parents Centre Women’s Health Matters Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 85,417.00 The project successfully supported hard-to- reach women with effective interventions that improved well-being and health risks but needs to improve reporting on KPIS. AMBER Short Description The Women’s Health Matters Project in Tower Hamlets will improve the Physical and Mental Health of over 1050 disadvantaged Women in Tower Hamlets, by developing their knowledge, providing Fitness and Nutrition Activities and enhancing their Access to Services. Progress Update A total of 258 beneficiaries were served across the following activities: tea and coffee/walking club (20 beneficiaries), advice drop in (21 beneficiaries), healthy eating workshops (25 women) and fitness sessions (10 beneficiaries). 2 events were held including international women’s days event (130 beneficiaries) and women’s mental health (52 women). Beneficiary women reported exercising more and eating healthy, improving their physical, mental health and quality of life. Moreover, being better informed of negative impacts of harmful behaviour and how to manage health risks. KPIS No quantitative data was provided to assess the KPIS below, tracking mechanisms need to be introduced. But reported outcomes indicate progress towards achieving the target. 1. An increase in disadvantaged women exercising more and eating healthier, thus leading to improved physical and mental health: 45 (target) 2. an increase in disadvantaged women accessing Statutory Health Services, leading to better management of Diabetes, Cancer, Obesity, Hypertension and Depression: 75 (target) 3. an increase in disadvantaged women being better informed about the negative impact of harmful behaviours leading to improved health management: 250 (target), likely met / exceeded. While quantitative evidence for all KPIs is limited, self reported outcomes suggest improvement in health, change in behaviour and better quality of life Geographica l Breakdown Participants were drawn from across Tower Hamleys including 4 from Mile End, 7 from Poplar, 6 from Bow East, 35 Spitalfields and Banglatown, 4 from St Katherines and Wapping, 8 Weavers and 12 Whitechapel. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 35 0 8 6 0 0 0 4 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 4 12 0 0 0 0 0 7 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 130 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8667 Toynbee Hall Playful Tower Hamlets - Nurturing Bodies and Minds Spitalfields and Banglatown 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Creating edible gardens in underused areas of East London, the project connects children to nature, tackles food poverty, and improves physical and mental wellbeing. The project provides outdoor play activities, forest school and weekend gardening sessions for disadvantaged children and their families. Progress Update Organisation continued to work at both Christchurch school and Canon Barnett, also continued to work alongside a food bank where support is given to mothers who volunteer by offering a regular Thursday evening club for their children to play together and make art, the changes to regular play sessions help embed an expressive and enquiry that is helping development. An increased level of confidence and social interaction in both children and families, parents come together to help each other. Organisation on target to meet KPI's and have provided testimonials from the sessions Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 48 6 3 4 2 0 0 3 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 1 108 3 0 0 0 4 7 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 131 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8850 Vallance Community Sports Association SEND Health & Wellbeing Project (Young People) Boroughwide 85,417.00 Green - Programme has delivered impactful and tailored initiatives to support the well being and health of young people with SEND. GREEN Short Description A programme of weekly sports and physical activities and a social club for young people (8-25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities for the purpose of increasing sports participation, improving health and wellbeing (including mental health), and reducing loneliness, isolation and exclusion. Progress Update The SEND health and wellbeing project offers various multisport and physical activities to young people across the disability spectrum, including football sessions on Fridays at Mile End Leisure Centre and indoor healthy activities session on Sundays at Hason Raja Centre. They’ve recently held their 15th annual Disability Sports Day Festival 2025 on 25th June, which saw over 250 participants to take part in multi-sports including bikes and soft Tennis (Sports day leaflet and pictures attached) – showing reach and engagement. Positive outcomes include improved physical health, boosted mental wellbeing, enhanced self-esteem and feeling empowered because of their engagement in sports activities. 70 registered participants took part in regular project activities. KPIS 1. Number of young people with special educational needs and disabilities participating in 10 or more sessions of sports and physical activities each year: 60%/42 (target), 56 (actual), exceeded 2. Percentage of participating young people (or carers on behalf of child) report improvement in physical health: 39 (target), 25 (actual), under target suggesting targeted interventions 3. Percentage of participating young people report feeling less lonely, isolated and/or excluded: 33 (target), 29 (actual), slightly under target 4. Percentage of participating young people report feeling there is a reduction in inequality, gain a new skill, feel more confident about their future and have skills to address challenges: more than 50% (predicted), 22 (actual), under target Overall, programme has delivered impactful and tailored initiatives to support the well being and health of young people with SEND. Geographica l Breakdown Widespread - 24 from Bethnal Green East, 7 Mile End, 2 from Bow East, 3 Bow West, 5 from Spitalfields and Banglatown, 1 Island Gardens, 4 Stepney Green and 2 Whitechapel. But future outreach could target underrepresented wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 24 5 0 0 2 3 0 0 7 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 132 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8962 Working Well Trust Upskill Choices Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Short Description The project engages and supports people who have been affected by emotional or mental health issues to take steps towards improving their own health wellbeing and community involvement. Clients will work with project staff to identify pathways within the community to wellbeing, training and volunteering opportunities and to develop skills essential for wellbeing and future employment. Progress Update KPI 1: Green – 17 participants supported vs. ~12.5‑person quarterly target KPI 2: Green – 95 % positive engagement, above 85 % target KPI 3: Green – 16 clients reported improved mental health vs. ~12.5 target Upskill Choices had a busy quarter, receiving referrals from mental‑health services and community networks and providing one‑to‑one, phone and online support. Seventeen residents developed action plans and accessed education, wellbeing activities and volunteering opportunities . Consultation surveys show that 95 % of participants were satisfied with the support . Sixteen residents completed action plans and met at least one wellbeing goal . The project is therefore on track to exceed annual targets for participants supported and improved mental‑health outcomes. KPIs 4–6 were blank; the organisation should clarify whether additional indicators are required or remove them from future returns. LBTH officer will contact organisation about: - calculation for KPI 2 which appears to have a minor error - confirmation on beneficiary numbers. Monitoring information on individual beneficiaries would indicate that there were 22 beneficiaries, rather than 17, as listed in main report - ask it to submit new beneficiary information with beneficiary names excluded - original information included names. LBTH officer has deleted from BBGM above file with beneficiary information. Beneficiaries were from 9 of the borough's 20 wards. Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 1 3 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 133 Theme 5 - Empower Communities and Fight Crime Scheme A - Inequalities Experienced by People and Communities Reflecting Different Equality Groups and Socio-economic Backgrounds ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8722 Account3 Ltd Dare to Lead - leadership development for Minoritized women of Tower Hamlets Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes GREEN Short Description Dare to Lead is a customised and approved BAME Women focused leadership programme, which is accredited and externally verified and validated by the national examination board OCN, London. The leadership programme is designed to support BAME women who are in or aspire to leadership roles through a development programme Progress Update Project met target for one KPI and exceeded the target for another KPI by 47%. The remaining KPI is focused on the holding of three events a year. No event took place in the first quarter. The first event is in the process of being developed and is scheduled to take place in September 2025. Geographica l Breakdown The project's 15 beneficiaries in the quarter were from 11 different council wards in the borough. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 4 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 134 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8631 Council Of Mosques - Tower Hamlets CoM Community Empowerment Project Boroughwide 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description CoM’s Community Empowerment Project is new structured service designed and developed by CoM to address racism, faith-based abuse such as Islamophobia and discrimination faced by particularly by the borough’s Muslim Communities areas of health, the criminal justice system, education, employment, immigration and politics experienced by the borough’s BAME communities. Progress Update The project has made good progress in April-June 2025, outperforming on its three KPIs and its two outcomes which are not connected to KPIs. Overachievement rates on the three KPIs were high: 200%, 114% and 36.4%. The project engaged with nine mosques in the last quarter, from north, east, south and west of the borough. Six of these mosques were engaged by the project for the first time. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Update The project reported beneficiaries from eight of the project's wards in the last quarter. These wards would be the wards where the mosques engaged in the project were based. There is no monitoring of individual beneficiaries' ward of residence. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 100 100 100 0 0 0 0 200 100 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 135 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8994 East London Advanced Technology Training Tower Hamlets Voices Bethnal Green East (formerly Bethnal Green), Bethnal Green West (formerly St Peter's), Limehouse, Mile End, Shadwell, Spitalfields and Banglatown, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green, Weavers, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Tower Hamlets Voices will foster community cohesion by bringing together people from diverse backgrounds in six local West Tower Hamlets hubs. The project aims to improve inclusion, access to support, and overall equality and will support 220 participants, mostly from Black, Asian, and multi- ethnic backgrounds and other marginalised groups annually. Progress Update Monitoring return is submitted on pro-forma for January-March 2025, including annual report section, rather than April-June 2025. LBTH officer will check with organisation to see whether information submitted in the report relates to April-June 2025. If information relates to April-June 2025, then the project appears to be making good progress, with over-achievement scheduled for two of the project's KPIs in its second year and one under-achievement scheduled, but at a lower level than 10%. Full progress on KPIs will be confirmed at end of July-September 2025 quarter, once project year has concluded. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Summary 59 of the project's 71 beneficiaries (83.1%) in April-June 2025 are from the project's ten target wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 8 3 4 1 0 1 0 1 2 9 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 13 7 0 11 0 1 1 7 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 136 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8908 Real DPO Ltd All Inclusive Advice Boroughwide 102,500.00 KPI 1: Green – 8 cases closed vs. 8‑case target KPI 2: Green – 90 % report improved independence, meeting the 90 % target .KPI 3: Green – 60 % access resources, meeting the year‑2 target KPI 4: Green – 90 % report more choice/control, exceeding 80 % GREEN Short Description Tailored and evidence-based advice and support for disabled individuals in Tower Hamlets. Offering holistic assistance, including guidance on independent travel, financial independence, community engagement, and access to local services. It will cater to clients from diverse ethnic, cultural, and faith backgrounds and collaborate with other organizations for referrals. Progress Update Good progress has been made this quarter, despite this, annual returns have still not been submitted. The project delivered a strong quarter, supporting 8 new referrals and closing 8 cases while providing wrap‑around advice to disabled clients. Clients reported that the service helped them secure grants, avoid eviction and access ESOL classes . All four stated KPIs were achieved or exceeded: the team closed the target number of cases, 90 % of respondents reported improved independence 60 % accessed resources and 90 % felt they had more choice/control Continued qualitative feedback (case studies, testimonials) strengthens the case for impact. *Additional note (LH, Sep 2025): Annual return has now been received and saved to Documents. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 137 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9029 SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets Stay Smart Stay Safe Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Whitechapel 85,417.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description The Stay Smart, Stay Safe project focuses on empowering girls and women to make positive choices in their personal lives that allow them to prosper and lead fulfilling lives. Progress Update Project was over-performing on one KPI in April-June quarter by 27%, whilst under-performing on two other KPIs - one by 10% and one by 20.6%. If the three KPIs are aggregated together the under-performance on total KPIs is only 2.1%. There is no reporting on one KPI. LBTH officer will check with provider to obtain more information on reasons behind under-performance on two KPIs and any actions that the organisation plans to address this. He will also request information on KPI that has not been reported and the reason why it was not covered in the monitoring report. Geographica l Breakdown 43 of the project's 48 beneficiaries in April-June 2025 quarter were from the project's three target wards - Shadwell, St Katharine's & Wapping and Whitechapel (89.6% of beneficiaries). Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 3 32 0 0 0 0 1 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 138 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9008 TOYHOUSE LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION OF TOWER HAMLETS Empowering Communities:- Coming together, sharing their cultures, food and experiences Bow West, Bromley North, Bromley South, Mile End, Poplar, St Dunstan's, Stepney Green 51,192.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. GREEN Short Description Toyhouse will facilitate a series of short courses for people from diverse backgrounds and 3 generations across equalities strands. 5 parents & pre- schoolers, plus older people, drawn together to discover and discuss, aiming to increase understanding and appreciation of different cultures - via food; games; traditions; clothing; beliefs; and celebrations. Progress Update The project has made good progress against its KPIs this quarter, slightly exceeded all three of them. There have been delays in organisation securing planned quality mark - Improving Quality (IQS Mark). Two staff members have been on prolonged sick leave absence, there has been one resignation and an unsuccessful attempt at recruitment to a post. Toyhouse is maintaining proper quality standards in its work. It is committed to attaining IQS Mark, but service delivery remains its highest priority. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Summary Eight of the projects 14 beneficiaries (57.1%) are from three of the project's seven target wards. LBTH will check with organisation on why such a significant proportion of beneficiaries are from non-target wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 139 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9048 Volunteer Centre Tower Hamlets BAME Trustee Training and Matching (known as The METs Programme) Boroughwide 136,629.00 KPI 1: Green – 13 trainees completed training vs. 6‑person target KPI 2: Amber – post‑training confidence survey not yet collected KPI 3: Amber – no trustee placements yet; matching event schedule AMBER Short Description The programme will recruit, train and support residents from BAME communities (60% women) to become charity trustees. It will address inequality by empowering BAME residents to fulfil their potential and progress into leadership roles. Trained volunteers will be matched with local charities, creating trustee boards that better reflect our community. Progress Update Round 3 of the METs programme successfully recruited 13 volunteers and nine local charities. Training was refreshed and delivered via four evening sessions. All 13 trainees completed the course (exceeding the quarterly target), with 62 % women . Participants completed baseline questionnaires; however, the post‑training surveys measuring knowledge/confidence will not be available until the next period . Board matches have not yet occurred because the Matching Event and follow‑up interviews are scheduled for July–September; placements will be reported in October . Additional KPIs were listed in the template but not defined, so they are rated amber. Recommended actions include supplying definitions and targets for KPIs 4–6, reporting the results of the confidence survey, and confirming trustee appointments in the next return. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 140 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8961 Working Well Trust Upskill Reach Boroughwide 135,778.00 KPI 1: Green – 17 BAME clients supported vs. 15‑person target KPI 2: Green – 11 action plans developed vs. 10‑plan target KPI 3: Amber – 2 community sessions vs. 3‑session quarterly target; more planned GREEN Short Description Opening up referral pathways and increaseing access to opportunities for people with lived experience of mental health from Black, Asian and Multi- Ethnic Communities. We will support people to overcome barries by addressing ineuqalities of access to support and resources. Progress Update Upskill Reach experienced growing demand, prioritising short waiting times and strengthening referral links with mental‑health teams and community groups. Seventeen BAME clients received one‑to‑one support and 11 developed personalised action plans . Clients were linked to courses and volunteering opportunities, and outreach events were organised across Tower Hamlets. Only two open community sessions were held (versus an expected three), but additional sessions are planned next quarter . KPIs 4–6 were not defined or reported; the organisation should clarify these indicators or remove them. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 3 1 2 1 0 1 1 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 141 Scheme B - Community Safety ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8900 Beyond the Streets Door of Hope Boroughwide 79,947.00 All KPIs amber. BtS a struggle to meet KPI targets because small numbers of people account for large percentage differences. However, impact remains high and meaningful AMBER Short Description Funding our Door of Hope Coordinator, overseeing our project working with women selling sex in Tower Hamlets through street outreach, drop Ins and long term, trauma informed, 1:1 support that includes advocating for and enabling positive outcomes within themes of homelessness, income and food poverty, substance misuse, and physical/mental health Progress Update Door of Hope supported 29 women through its long‑term, person‑centred casework this quarter, addressing safety, housing, poverty, health and substance misuse. In total, 58 unique women engaged with services: 29 on active caseload, 15 reached via outreach and 14 at drop‑ins. The project delivered 21 of 23 scheduled street‑outreach sessions, distributing hot food, drinks and sexual‑health packs; 31 drop‑ins at cafés, offices and hostels (up from 24 last quarter); and 14 psychotherapy sessions for four women despite a pause in new referrals while recruiting a psychotherapist. Outreach volunteers (14) remain active, and five referrals were made to the Tower Hamlets Prostitution Partnership. The team has strengthened staffing, adding a new part‑time Women’s Support Worker and a new psychotherapist, which should increase capacity and continuity. KPI performance: All six KPIs are rated amber. KPI 1 (sexual‑health access) reports 50 %, matching last year’s target but below the March 2026 target of 55 %. This figure is based on responses from only 16 women, whereas there are 29 active cases; including all cases would drop the figure to 28 %. Clarifying how the denominator is selected is essential. KPI 2 (contraceptive advice) stands at 79 % vs. a 90 % target; the organisation intends to change the KPI definition because it cannot verify uptake without compromising confidentiality. KPI 3 (GP registration) has improved to 93 %; one additional registration would meet the 95 % interim target. KPI 4 (referrals to treatment) is 57 % based on seven eligible women; many women were already in treatment or do not use drugs/alcohol, so one more referral would have met the March 2026 target. KPI 5 (treatment engagement) is at 79 %, just under the 80–85 % target; the figure varies as women move through treatment. KPI 6 (reduced Class A use) is at 25 % vs. a 30–35 % target; previous quarters saw up to 50 %. Overall, while numeric targets aren’t yet met, the narrative and context indicate significant progress and positive impact. Gaps, issues and recommended actions: Incomplete data and denominator issues: KPIs 1 and 2 are calculated based on subsets of the caseload. The organisation should specify how many women are asked each quarter, whether percentages use all active cases, and how “access” or “use” is verified. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 142 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8900 Beyond the Streets Door of Hope Boroughwide 79,947.00 All KPIs amber. BtS a struggle to meet KPI targets because small numbers of people account for large percentage differences. However, impact remains high and meaningful AMBER KPI definitions and confidentiality: For KPI 2, the proposed change to “access to contraceptive advice” is sensible; it should be formalised in the contract with an agreed target. Similar clarity is needed for what counts as referral, engagement and reduction in KPIs 4–6. Small sample sizes: Several KPIs depend on small numbers (e.g. only seven women eligible for referral), causing large percentage swings. Supplementary narrative explaining these fluctuations is helpful; ensure this context is included in future returns. Outcome measurement: While quantitative targets are useful, outcomes (e.g. safety, housing stability, mental and physical health) are critical. The project is already providing case studies and additional impact documents; continue to include these and link them explicitly to the KPIs. Methodology details: For each KPI, describe data sources (Lamplight records, client self‑reports), collection methods, and any limitations. This will help us understand variations and interpret results. By addressing these methodological gaps and continuing to showcase qualitative outcomes, Beyond the Streets will better demonstrate its impact and meet both contractual and outcome‑focused requirements Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 143 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8678 D'awatul Islam UK & Eire Ltd "Our Park" - 'Safer Parks Campaign' Limehouse, Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 102,500.00 KPI 1 (Green) – 10 of 20 (annual target) residents reported improved safety; on track to meet. KPI 2 (Green) – 20 safety champions trained vs. 15 target. KPI 3 (Green) – 20 people reported increased cohesion vs. 40 (annual) target - on track to meet GREEN Short Description The "Safer Parks Campaign" empowers local communities to tackle issues like anti-social behaviour, drug abuse, mugging, sexual exploitation, and violence in parks. A diverse team of 20 individuals, will work together to make parks safer through community organising, community listening, social action, and negotiations with authorities. Progress Update The “Our Park – Safer Parks Campaign” partnered with Langdon Park Secondary School to deliver leadership workshops and graduated its first cohort of park‑safety champions. Twenty new champions were recruited and trained , and community‑listening events gathered 97 stories from park users, showcasing community engagement. The team continues to build capacity by enrolling champions on a Level 4 Community Leadership programme. KPI performance: All KPIs are green and on target for annual targets. KPI 2 is fully met: 20 residents were trained as safety champions, exceeding the Year‑1 target of 15 . KPI 1 is Green—10 residents reported increased safety and reduced anti‑social behaviour versus an annual target of 20 . KPI 3 is also Green: 20 people reported enhanced cohesion and solidarity, half of the 40‑person Year‑1 target Gaps & recommended actions: Highlight qualitative impact (e.g., case studies from champions, community feedback) alongside numeric KPIs. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 144 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8792 Look Ahead Care and Support Children's Domestic Violence Support Worker Shadwell 68,333.00 KPI 1, 3 and 4 = Green. KPI 2 = Amber (6 mothers improved parent‑child communication vs. 7 target) GREEN Short Description A specialist Children’s Domestic Violence Support Worker to support children living at the refuge who have experienced trauma due to early exposure to domestic abuse. The post will be embedded in the Tower Hamlets Domestic Abuse Service and support children while they stay in the refuge. Progress Update This quarter, the Children’s Domestic Violence Support Worker assisted seven families, providing advocacy for immigration, benefits, housing, health registration and schooling. They organised parenting sessions, ESOL classes, play‑based learning, a surprise Eid party, and ongoing co‑production work. Achievements include securing ILR and visas for multiple families, preventing homelessness and crises through timely access to benefits, engaging statutory partners, and enabling strong community links. KPI performance: KPI 1 is met: all seven children reported increased confidence and emotional‑management skills on a co‑designed scale . KPI 2 is amber—six mothers reported improved communication with their child, just below the seven‑mother target . KPI 3 is green: four agencies showed increased awareness after receiving training, exceeding the target of three . KPI 4 is green: six mothers improved wellbeing and the home environment, surpassing the prorated quarterly target (15 per year ≈ 3–4 per quarter) Gaps & recommended actions: For KPI 2, detail the methodology: how parent‑child communication is assessed (e.g. survey scale, feedback forms) and whether “improved” denotes a score threshold or qualitative change. Continue to collect and report outcome data for children’s emotional wellbeing and mother’s wellbeing/communication; note any contextual factors that affect participation (e.g. trauma, immigration status). Include more qualitative evidence—case studies, quotes, or narratives—that illustrates impact on children, mothers and agencies, strengthening the focus on outcomes over numbers. Ensure that annual targets are broken down by quarter in future returns to help interpret progress and manage expectations. With these clarifications and continued emphasis on both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, the monitoring returns will better demonstrate impact and align with the contract’s focus on meaningful change. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 145 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8883 Osmani Trust Schools Resilience Programme (SRP) Boroughwide 136,667.00 All KPIs (except KPI 2) have been exceeded. Participant report feeling safer, reduced crime rates in cohorts and demonstrate a reduction in ASB. KPI 2 has been rated Amber (target 32 - actual 23) as a result of below target registration numbers. GREEN Short Description The Schools Resilience Programme (SRP) aims to educate and mentor vulnerable and at risk secondary school children on community safety and prevent them from becoming involved in crime, gangs and criminal exploitation. The project will develop their resilience, critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence so they make informed choices. Progress Update Osmani Trust have ran 4 cohorts this year. Three in Morpeth, 1 at Mulberry Academy. They have also conducted Nitrous Oxide awareness workshops which reached 155 students from Swanlea, Ford Square Madressah, New City College, and LEAP PRU. KPI 1 and 3 have been rated green and KPI 2 has been rated amber. Both KPI 1 and 3 were exceeded. KPI 1 is that "School children state feeling safe with Osmani Trust’s presence in the school". There target is 100 pupils, they achieved 178. KPI 2 is that "YP feel safer and not scared/threatened by their peers". Their target is 32, they've achieved 23. This is greater than a 10% disparity, however as it is the first quarter of the year and appears to be a result of low participation numbers no further action will be taken. Further action may be taken dependent on Q2 numbers. KPI 3 contains multiple outcomes, all of which were exceeded. 100% of respondents did not commit a crime whilst engaged in the project (target = 70%). 85% of respondents stated a reduction in ASB (target = 70%). 70% of young people engaged reports a reduction in drug use (target = 50%). Whilst target participation numbers have not been met this quarter (KPI 2), the impact has exceeded expectations and obligations. Project has had a great first quarter. Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 14 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 146 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8738 Shadwell Trust Self Defence Classes and Creative Arts Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 68,333.00 KPI 3 rated green. However KPI 1 and 2 have been rated amber as they are achieving 50% of their targets for self defence participants and numbers introduced to physical activity for the first time. Concerns about the validity of these numbers, AMBER Short Description Self Defence Classes and Creative Arts for Girls, Women and BAME Young People Progress Update Shadwell Trust has a mixed first quarter. There is concerns about the validity of some of their data. There also appears to be on-going issues with the venue (more on this later). However, impact reported is high and meaningful. They report that attendance to self-defence classes is consistent, and that one of the girls have even reported wanting to become a coach as a result of the program. Their martial arts trainer has enrolled to become a youth worker as a result of the program. Three young girls are now acting as assistant coaches. They have run 12 art sessions and have focused on novel techniques like printing. However, with the closure of Tarling Centre, they report having to give away a lot of their resources, at great expense to the club. This is of concern and constitutes a risk to the project. I will be taking the action of meeting with Abu Hasanath to understand the severity of this impact and will try to determine a mitigation strategy with the organisation. Of importance is the temporary closure of the Tarling Centre. This was reported in the return, but officers were already made aware of this incident. Myself and Abu Sufian met with Abu Hasanath in June to talk through the incident and identify alternatives for service provision. The return makes it seem like the closure is now permanent. I will be contacting Abu Hasanath immediately to confirm details of this and supporting so services will be uninterrupted. The arts classes appear to have been moved to online - raising concerns for retention. Martial arts classes have been unable to go ahead - this has been previously discussed between myself, Abu Hasanath and Abu Sufian. The agreement in place is that classes would not run for the first quarter of this financial year, and the numbers lost would try to be recuperated. Despite agreeing to this Shadwell has provided figures for this KPI. This raises concerns about the figures validity and this will be raised in discussions with Shadwell Trust and investigated during the site visit. KPI 3 has been met and rated green, with 15 girls participating in art classes (target 15). However KPI 1 and 2 have been rated amber as they are achieving 50% of their targets for self defence participants and numbers introduced to physical activity for the first time. Concerns about the validity of these numbers, Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 147 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8738 Shadwell Trust Self Defence Classes and Creative Arts Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green, Whitechapel 68,333.00 KPI 3 rated green. However KPI 1 and 2 have been rated amber as they are achieving 50% of their targets for self defence participants and numbers introduced to physical activity for the first time. Concerns about the validity of these numbers, AMBER Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 7 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 12 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 3 5 0 2 0 0 1 6 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 148 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8696 Step Forward (Tower Hamlets) Being Heard Boroughwide 136,667.00 All KPIs for first quarter achieved. 16 young girls have accessed counselling and support. 17 who have experienced hate crime report feeling safe and supported. And 21 yp feel safe accessing the support they need through the creation of safe spaces. GREEN Short Description Our Being Heard project offers a programme of preventative, early intervention activities to help keep vulnerable young people aged 11-25 safe, free from harm and prevent them being exploited. It also provides specialist support to young people affected by sexual violence to help them feel safe, cope and recover. Progress Update So far this financial year, Step Forward has been able to offer their core services and run additional bespoke projects and one off sessions. This includes delivering group sessions over Easter and half-term, 3 outreach session at Mental Health Fayre, 2 pride assemblies. Step Forward also prepared a response to the recent Supreme Court ruling and held Trans Community Care events which were attended by 7 trans young people. All KPIs for first quarter achieved. 16 young girls have accessed counselling and support (target 15-25). 17 who have experienced hate crime report feeling safe and supported (target 35-45 by EOY). And 21 yp feel safe accessing the support they need through the creation of safe spaces (target 75- 85 by EOY). Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 2 6 4 5 4 1 0 6 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 1 2 3 1 0 5 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Apr – Jun 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 149 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8914 Women’s Inclusive Team Haawa Project (Community Safety) Boroughwide 102,500.00 KPI 1, green - 56 individually supported (target 39). KPI 2, green - 52 workshop participants (target: 25). KPI 3 amber, no one recruited for training yet, but yearly target is still achievable. GREEN Short Description The Hawaa Project is a tailored advice and guidance service for BAME women affected by domestic abuse. WIT provides a safe and confidential environment, where cultural and linguistic needs of minority women are catered for. Hawaa is set to help tackle a culturally sensitive issue that is often overlooked. Progress Update The Haawa Project delivered a strong programme of activities this quarter. Notable achievements include a well‑attended coffee morning on 1 May, a mental‑health focus group for 12 women, and an IOPC‑led VAWG training session bringing together community, council and health‑sector stakeholders. Regular project activities engaged 27 participants and the project continues to attract new clients. Feedback from beneficiaries is positive, with one client reporting significant improvement in wellbeing, housing and employment after support from the project. KPI performance: Two of the 3 KPIs meet or exceed targets. KPI 1 reports 56 contacts, surpassing the target for women accessing support via phone or drop‑in. KPI 2 shows 52 workshop participants versus a target of 25; if at least 23 participants report increased confidence (90 %), this KPI is achieved, but the return should confirm the percentage and how it was measured. KPI 3 is rated amber because no community champions were trained this quarter; the plan notes that training sessions are forthcoming. To strengthen future monitoring and align with our emphasis on impact over numerical KPIs, the organisation should explain the methodology for each KPI: how contacts, workshop attendees and outcomes are counted; whether numbers represent unique individuals or total engagements; and how percentages are calculated. For KPI 2, report the number (and percentage) of participants who actually reported increased knowledge/confidence. Outline a plan and timeline for delivering community‑champion training to address the shortfall in KPI 3. Continue highlighting qualitative impact (testimonials, case studies, community feedback) alongside numbers. Include any challenges affecting delivery (e.g. scheduling, staffing, participants’ availability) that may explain deviations from targets. These actions will make subsequent returns clearer and enable us to focus on meaningful outcomes while still tracking contractual KPIs. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 2