Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has under-performed in the quarter, with no beneficiaries for one of its KPIs, which had a target of 25 beneficiaries for the quarter. 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 LBTH officer checked with provider on why above under-performance on KPI has taken place. KPI related to gaining increased knowledge and confidence using ICT through participation in project training course. Organisation confirmed that no such training course took place in July- September 2025 quarter. Organisation will organise an additional ICT training course in October-December 2025. Organisation has confirmed that some beneficiaries in the quarter are not new to the service. Provider had previously informed LBTH that project's focus was on new beneficiaries each quarter. LBTH officer will liaise with organisation for clarification on this issue. Cumulative project under-performance on all of its KPIs is less than 10% - under-performance by -5.8%. 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. Geographical Breakdown Project is borough wide and had beneficiaries from all but four of the borough's wards in July-September 2025 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 3 3 4 2 8 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 4 1 0 7 15 12 14 5 16 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 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 Project is making good progress. It has surpassed all of its KPI targets, both in July-September 2025 quarter and cumulatively from its start in November 2023. 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 There was overachievement for four of the project's six KPIs in July-September 2025 quarter by above 10%, including 95.2% for one KPI and 46.6% for another KPI. There is also cumulative overachievement above 10% for four of the project's KPIs since its commencement in November 2023, including 87.6% for one KPI and 41.3% for another KPI. Organisation has confirmed that a project partner will not meet target date of 31st October 2025 for attaining required quality standard. LBTH has agreed with project lead provider that the above project partner will be given a new target date of 28th February 2026 to attain this standard. From November 2025 the above project partner will only have a supportive and facilitative role in the project – e.g. making referrals and signposting residents to the MCGP project – until it attains the required quality standard. 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ✓ 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 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) Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Address: Pott Street, London, E2 0EF; 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 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) 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. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 330 183 250 220 179 192 200 241 310 110 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 196 214 99 321 143 169 128 206 310 201 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has surpassed two of its KPI targets in July-September 2025 quarter by significant percentages - 192.6% and 52.8%. These KPIs are the project KPIs with highest target numbers. The project under- performed on its other two quarters in the above quarter. However, the under-performance on one of these KPIs was only -8%. The other KPI had a target of 3 beneficiaries - two beneficiaries were supported in relation to this KPI in the quarter. 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 has surpassed two of its KPI targets in July-September 2025 quarter by significant percentages - 192.6% and 52.8%. These KPIs are the project KPIs with highest target numbers. The project under-performed on its other two quarters in the above quarter. However, the under- performance on one of these KPIs was only -8%. The other KPI had a target of 3 beneficiaries - two beneficiaries were supported in relation to this KPI in the quarter. 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. In the July-September 2025 quarter the organisation secured approval for planning permission for a dedicated advice centre. This will enable it to expand and enhance service delivery. The organisation is now actively prioritising funding to bring this space into operation in Q1 2026, which will allow it to offer more accessible and consistent support to residents in Tower Hamlets. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographical Breakdown There were no beneficiaries from ten of the borough's wards in the July-September 2025 quarter. In April-June 2025 quarter there were no beneficiaries from nine of these ten wards. LBTH officer had asked organisation after the April-June 2025 quarter report had been submitted why there were no beneficiaries from these wards and whether it had any plans to promote the project in these wards. In reply, the organisation provided information on how beneficiaries accessed the project. First Love also provided information on plans it had in development to build awareness and extend its services across the borough, including development of a referral network and the objective of having a permanent space from which to deliver its services (please see progress on plan above ), with the capacity to deliver increased access to services. LBTH officer contacted organisation on 28th October 2025 to find out why there had been a recurrence of no referrals to the project from aforementioned council wards in July-September 2025 quarter. Organisation confirmed by e-mail on 3rd November 2025 that it had conducted a mapping exercise of the borough and plans were underway to undergo: • induction sessions with new referral organisations specifically in aforementioned wards • focus groups so that project is able to tailor its services to the needs of beneficiaries in the above wards. The organisation is hoping to hold the first of the above sessions in December 2025, after the pre-implementation work has been completed. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 7 1 0 0 25 5 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 3 4 3 0 0 0 37 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. 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 Project performed well in the quarter, overachieving on its aggregated KPIs by 8.3% and overachieving on one KPI by 25% and another KPI by 18.6%. Its cumulative performance is also good, with over-achievement on aggregated KPIs by 8%. For one KPI the over-achievement rate is 23% and for another KPI the over-achievement is 12.4%. Delivery Dates, Times and Location of Services Location (Address): Stifford Centre, 2-6 Cressy Place, London, E1 3JG 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) Geographical Breakdown There is still under-performance in two of the project's target wards: St Katharine's & Wapping and Limehouse, with 0 and 2 beneficiaries respectively in the last quarter. For the April-June 2025 quarter the provider reported that it believed under-performance in these wards had occurred because it had a lot of Universal Credit claim transferring from Legacy benefit - Employment & Support Allowance cases in that quarter, and there were more beneficiaries relating to these claims coming from other wards. It planned to target beneficiaries from St Katharine's & Wapping and Limehouse in July-September 2025 quarter to increase the number of beneficiaries engaged from these wards. LBTH officer asked provider at monitoring meeting on 30th October 2025 for reasons for continued under-performance in above two wards. Organisation believed that residents in St Katharine's & Wapping may prefer to access advice services from another LBTH-funded advice provider based in Wapping. It also believed that above trends can also be explained due to fluctuations in activity. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 5 0 6 6 9 1 5 4 35 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 32 34 0 14 5 0 2 10 2 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisat ion 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. 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 Over-achievements in July-September 2025 quarter included by 162.4% for meals produced and estimated value of food provided, plus by 350% for community organisations supported 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. The merger of The Felix Project and Fare Share was announced in September 2025. Geographical Breakdown 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. 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) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has surpassed all of its five KPI targets in July- September 2025. There has been overachievement on three KPIs by over 10%, with the over-achievement on one of these KPIs being 40 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. Its work focuses in the south-west locality of Tower Hamlets. Progress Update Project has cumulatively over-achieved on three of its five KPIs since project's start in November 2023. The two KPIs for which there has been cumulative under-performance do not represent significant under-achievements - underachievement of -1.3% for one KPI and -1.6% for another KPI. 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Geographical Breakdown The project delivers to all wards in the borough and had significant number of beneficiaries in the July-September 2025 quarter from its five target wards - Shadwell, Spitalfields & Banglatown, St Katherine’s and Wapping, Weavers, Whitechapel. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 22 2 17 2 2 3 2 4 49 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 4 17 63 86 3 4 2 0 14 13 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Despite the brief summer break, the Arabic Language & Youth Development Programme continues to perform well, with participation levels meeting and exceeding targets. Students are demonstrating clear progress in language proficiency, and youth engagement activities remain highly effective in building confidence and life skills. 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 Overview This quarter was relatively quieter as the Arabic class took a short break over the summer holidays. Despite this pause, the programme resumed strongly, with 16 students returning to continue their Arabic language learning and 35 young people attending youth workshops. The Arabic lessons have focused on improving reading, writing, and speaking skills through engaging, interactive activities such as role-play and storytelling. Students have shown growing confidence in using Arabic, and parents have expressed positive feedback about their children’s enthusiasm and progress. Although attendance dipped slightly during the summer, participation increased again in September. Booster sessions were introduced to support students who needed extra help catching up. Looking ahead to the next quarter, the focus will be on introducing more hands-on learning activities, expanding learning materials, and maintaining regular progress checks to build upon the solid foundation already established. The youth workshops also continued to thrive, featuring peer-led sessions and activities on financial literacy, navigating social media, and a well- attended end-of-summer celebration that marked the group’s achievements. Activities * Arabic language classes focused on reading, writing, and speaking * Interactive activities including role-play and storytelling * Booster sessions to support learners needing additional help Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 KPI report: KPI 1: Number of young people attending Somali and Arabic language classes Target: 15 participants per quarter Actual: 16 KPI 2: Percentage of young people showing improvement in language proficiency Target: 80% of participants (12) Actual: 90% (15 participants) KPI 3: Number of young people attending the programme and percentage reporting increased knowledge of topics affecting young people in the community Target: 30 participants per quarter; 80% (24 participants) reporting increased knowledge Actual: 35 participants; 90% reporting increased knowledge 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 7 0 3 3 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 0 8 0 2 4 3 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8807 Conductive Music CIC Music Beyond Imagination Boroughwide 102,500 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 Organisation continued to grow in Tower Hamlets, helping schools embed inclusive music and technology learning. 4 partner schools — Phoenix Upper, Ian Mikardo High, St Edmund’s Catholic Primary and Harry Gosling Primary supported 44 SEND students to achieve their Arts Award, Discover and Explorer certificates. Together with 26 from last year, 70 students have now achieved awards since 2023. 2 non-specialist teachers, Ms Stonehewer and Mr Sanchez, completed Arts Award Advisor training, enabling schools to deliver independently. Two new mainstream schools, Malmesbury and Christ Church Primary joined the project, bringing SEND and mainstream pupils together for creative tech-based learning. 10 Makey Makey kits were distributed to Harry Gosling & St Edmund’s to strengthen hands-on STEAM access in classrooms. This term also saw the start of a collaboration with Professor Lee Cheng (Anglia Ruskin University) to co-develop a digital musical-instrument app with SEND students. This quarter launched 'Music Explorers: STEAM Fun for Everyone!' a 14-lesson online course featuring videos and an illustrated Arts Log template codesigned with teachers and students with structured lessons, combining videos, lesson plans, and homework sets that integrate music and digital creativity. Malmesbury Primary and Christ Church Primary joined Music Beyond Imagination this term, expanding inclusive music education within Tower Hamlets. Organisation meeting KPI’s and no concerns, organisation is expanding increasing the chances of meeting KPI expectations. Organisation has provided a sample of a lesson plan and a Summary of the Project for this quarter. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 109 12 0 66 426 0 0 89 96 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 0 234 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisatio n Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8896 Four Corners Cameraworks: Young People’s Photography Workshops Boroughwide 68,333 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 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 The programme was promoted through various channels including posters, postcards, a website, weekly news feeds, and social media, though word-of-mouth proved most effective. A total of 34 participants engaged in three main projects: Camera and Darkroom, Mentoring, and Professional Studio Lighting. Activities included darkroom workshops, individual editing and curation sessions, and a public exhibition at Four Corners Gallery, which attracted over 200 attendees. Mentoring involved one-to-one critiques and a public presentation event, PhotoForum, attended by around 40 people. Studio lighting workshops began in September with 14 participants. Across all activities, attendance was 94% with no dropouts, and participants reported improved well-being and social connections. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and evaluation interviews and questionnaires were completed. Delivery Address: Four Corners, 121 Roman Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 0QN. 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 9 0 5 1 0 4 1 3 4 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 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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 This quarter, Hornafrik has focused on providing support, resources, and guidance to foster a conducive learning environment for both children and parents. Designed a structured educational support program delivering 6 hours of weekly sessions on core curriculum areas such as Mathematics, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. This support is to reinforce classroom learning, address individual student needs, and enhance overall academic performance. By utilizing small group instruction and personalized tutoring sessions reached 55 children this quarter. Implemented a series of targeted workshops, designed to empower parents by enhancing their understanding of effective schooling practices and the importance of active involvement in their children's education. The workshops covered topics such as establishing effective communication channels with teachers, understanding the educational system in the UK, and supporting children’s learning at home. 7 local parents benefitted from these informative and interactive sessions. These workshops have helped bridge communication gaps and encouraged a collaborative approach to education between parents and schools. Hornafrik has introduced accredited courses, including the Security Industry Authority (SIA) certification and the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) training. These courses are targeted for ages 16 to 19, with extended support up to 25 years for those facing educational difficulties or special needs. 9 young adults this quarter. Organisation has submitted images, video and project summary report Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 3 3 0 4 3 4 3 5 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 5 5 5 3 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8990 Newark Youth London Girls in Action Boroughwide 68,333.00 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes 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 During this quarter, the primary focus of the project was on recruiting and engaging a new cohort of girls. The project was promoted in youth clubs and local schools, resulting in the successful recruitment of 12 new girls. The new cohort began their journey with Newark in September, participating in 4 engaging sessions that laid the foundation for their development and participation. In the first 4 sessions, the project undertook team building exercises and created a safe space for open and honest dialogue. The project worked collectively to establish ground rules, ambitions and topics for the upcoming Social Action project and co-designed sessions and content for delivery in the next quarter. The project has confirmed a Girls Only Residential to continue with the cohort’s development including a range of social, personal, and accredited outcomes and learning, whilst being away from home. With the increase of Far-Right activity and protests in Tower Hamlets and across the country in the name of keeping “Women and Girls” safe, the girls and young women focused their social action project on a “Peer Research” to find out the real issues/concerns/needs for young women and girls in Tower Hamlets. The peer research will be conducted through surveys and interviews with girls and young women aged 10–19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. The aim is to challenge media-driven myths, narratives and highlight authentic voices and experiences, especially from BAME young women and girls from backgrounds and faith and research findings will be published in a report with recommendations. Additionally, in this quarter, in July, the project delivered the final 3 sessions with the last cohort of girls. Newark completed the social action project. The girls delivered a community fundraising event to raise funds to grow and sustain the girls only programme in Newark. Through practical activities like making and selling cookies and boba drinks, they applied new skills in a real-world context; the impact was substantial as it boosted the girls’ confidence, and improved their teamwork and life skills. All the activities took place at the Whitechapel Centre, 85 Myrdle Street, London E1 1HL. Key KPIs achieved this quarter include: Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 - 12 new girls registered and 4 sessions delivered with the new cohort and 3 with the last cohort - 10 girls from the last cohort reported having a positive engagement with the project - The girls from the last cohort delivered a social action project, a fundraising event to raise money for more girls projects in Newark. Geographical Breakdown Participation from 4/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from St Dunstan's, Shadwell, Stepney Green and Bethnal Green West. 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 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9028 SocietyLinks Tower Hamlets Rainbow Links Boroughwide 102,500 KPI’s have been achieved in the quarter, and the project is on track to achieve expected outcomes. 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 34 SEND children and their parents/carers have engaged this quarter which has exceeded the organisations annual KPI of 30, with 98% of service users reporting positive engagement with the service and 84% feeling more confident and supported in parenting their SEND child. Participants generally reside in Whitechapel, Shadwell and St Katherine’s & Wapping due to the location of the centre and provision and the barriers faced to travelling by SEND families. The weekly Monday sessions continue to provide study support, structured activities and online homework help which has been particularly valuable fir children transitioning into new school years. In August, SocietyLinks supported two young boys to attend a residential trip ensuring additional staff were in place to support their needs, which gave them the opportunity to develop independence, build confidence and take part in activity they would not otherwise have accessed. Families benefitted from seaside trips during the summer, providing affordable opportunities for shared experiences, reducing isolation and strengthening family bonds. Sports provision continues to grow in popularity and impact with three SEND young people regularly attending taekwondo and another young person supporting her peers in boxing. Webinars continued to be delivered from a wide range of partners including Talking Therapies on topics such as managing stress, handling emotions and understanding emotional wellbeing. 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 6 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 KPI’s have been achieved in the quarter, and the project is on track to achieve expected outcomes. 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 48 children and young people have engaged in activity at St Hilda’s East Community Centre this quarter, on track to meet their annual KPI of 95 with 100% reporting valuing the sessions leading to an improvement in mental wellbeing and resilience, in addition to improved confidence and leadership. Geographical spread show participants access the activity from across many wards in Tower Hamlets, however the largest participation is from residents of Bethnal Green East where St Hilda’s Community Centre is located. A highlight of this quarter was a Youth Day to promote the range of services available for young people, including a taster Brave Girls session and a celebration for participants of the St John’s First Aid Training. The day resulted in many new sign ups. All sessions now include young leaders who, in addition to supporting sessions, will receive training including a Level 1 in safeguarding which will support them in their leadership journey and to act as role models for other young people. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 22 2 0 4 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 3 0 1 0 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project is on track to achieve annual KPI objectives. 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 No sessions ran in this Quarter as the funding is for half term and Easter holiday projects. 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation 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 Jul-Sep 2025, the Project provided 8 weeks of Study Support Sessions delivered by a Qualified Teacher and a Classroom Assistant. The children were provided with one-to-one support. The project delivered lessons that were 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. The sessions provide Educational support in English and Maths at Key Stages 1 and 2. 20 children participated and 16 attended regularly. Project evaluation undertaken by participants demonstrated 80% 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. The number of children currently attending the Study Support Sessions is less than the target number of 20 children. The project has undertaken outreach and publicity work to increase the number of participants to meet the target number of 20. All the sessions took place at the THPC, 1 Links Yard, 29 Spelman Street E1 5LX. 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 On track to achieve overall outcomes. Positive feedback on support provided and good visitor numbers to libraries open over summer hols. Training outcome needs attention to avoid cumulative shortfall caused by closures. 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 Visitor numbers were very good at the 3 toy libraries that were open over summer, demonstrating strong community engagement. Toyhouse maintained contact with all 12 member groups, delivered insurance certificates, and collated annual returns. Positive feedback from toy librarians on support provided, but training was postponed due to summer holidays. The team will need to run two sessions for members in Q3 or Q4 to make up the shortfall. KPI1 (members supported) TARGET: 12 KPI1 ACTUAL: 11 (Green <10% variance) KPI2 (Member groups reporting positive engagement) TARGET: 10 out of 12 (85%) KPI2 ACTUAL: 9 / 82% (Green <10% variance) KPI3 (Training delivered & met needs) TARGET: 10 out of 12 (85%) KPI3 ACTUAL: 0 (Red, no training delivered due to summer holidays) QA remains outstanding, plan is in place. See Long Notes of Empowering Communities Project Report 07. Delivery method: In-person + remote support. Days and times: Each toy library has different delivery days & times. Geographical Breakdown Wards served: 7 of the 7 wards listed in their funding agreement. 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation 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 KPI’s have been achieved in the quarter, and the project is on track to achieve expected outcome. 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 During this quarter, 39 participants engaged with local Bengali culture and heritage, which is on track to meet their annual KPI of 87. This includes recruiting 25 new participants this quarter. Geographical spread of participants is spread well across wards. All participants developed new skills and confidence when learning Bengali mother tongue with all demonstrating improved educational attainment generally and also through assessments and tested administered by tutors. All students received a quarterly language certificate for their effort and progress. A highlight this quarter was a poetry performance by the young people and the organisation has attached photos to demonstrate this successful event. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 8 3 1 5 1 1 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 2 2 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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 33 students. According to project records 20 students for the Mother tongue class and 13 students for the supplementary home-work support sessions regularly attended the 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 July and September 2025, the Project delivered 20 Mother Tongue sessions and 7 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. 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 1 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9044 Weavers Community 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 weekly boxing and football sessions continued for young people to stay active, build confidence, and form positive peer relationships. These sessions have proven valuable in supporting physical wellbeing, discipline, and teamwork, also ran regular indoor girls' youth club sessions, providing a safe and inclusive space for young women to engage in creative activities, peer support, and open discussions around issues that affect them. The main event of this quarter was the Annual Summer Community Event, held on 23rd August 2025, bringing together 400–500 local residents at the Weavers Hub and football pitch. The day featured a range of inclusive activities such as arts & crafts, henna, face painting, penalty shootouts, tug of war, table tennis and foosball tournaments, and a bouncy castle, catering to all age groups. The event demonstrated strong community cohesion, with attendees from diverse backgrounds, including representatives from Tower Hamlets Council, local stakeholders, and members of the local mosques and church. This cross-community participation reflected the inclusive nature of the work and fostering mutual respect, understanding, and solidarity across cultural and faith groups. Organisation exceeding KPI's for this quarter and no significant challenges reported and has provided pictures to the event and activities with a testimonial and Summary for the project for the quarter Lease was renewed long-term confirming that project will be able to continue into the future Geographic al Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 5 0 8 20 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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/exceed 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 continued to build upon the key educational concepts introduced in previous terms on deepening understanding, encouraging critical reflection, and developing well-rounded learners through a variety of academic, social, and extracurricular activities. Key Activities included Exploring Social and Moral Values, Individual Mentoring, Educational Workshops, Recreational and Physical Education. - Series of sessions exploring social and moral values. Students examined timeless questions about truth, morality, and the distinction between right and wrong, while connecting these ideas to current global and political events. - One-to-one mentoring program offered young learners a space to reflect on their experiences, discuss challenges, and receive tailored academic guidance. The mentoring process supported emotional development, helping students build confidence, resilience. - Workshops provided opportunities for exploration, collaboration, and skill development across key areas like reading workshops, creative writing sessions, and listening skills development. - For physical and social development educational board games were integrated into weekly sessions to encourage strategic thinking, problem- solving, and cooperation in a fun and interactive way. Organisation has provided a Project status Report Highlighting KPI's, Budget Overview, with a Risk and Issue history, no significant issues but increasing targeted outreach to underrepresented groups, particularly girls in STEM for next quarter, organisation is exceeding KPI's comfortably 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) – Jul - Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes. Comprehensive report provided. 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 Parents were invited to visit the centre for support with any issues related to EHCPs, benefits advice, school matters. there has been an increase in parents seeking advice and guidance around housing support, medical priority application complaints and EHCPs. Also school support to families was provided, e.g. arranging and attending meetings with SENDCOs and SLT. Following schools supported this quarter: St Paul's way Secondary; Mulberry Shoreditch Academy; Morpeth School; Olga Primary; Bonner Primary; Woolmore Primary; London Enterprise Academy; Bow School; Swanlea School Cases coming in from schools or from families directly, for educational support. The need for mediators, translators and third-party support is high. Organisation has provided - Evaluation Report - Social media delivery plan - Case Study Participation was lower then usual but expected due to the Summer Holidays, following activities took place: - Speech and Language Therapy - Tennis Session - Summer Picnic - Coffee Morning for Parents Geographic al 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 2 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 0 5 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes and on target to meet KPI's. 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 This quarter due to summer holiday period students have been off for August and most of September. The first session of the new 2025-2026 academic year was on 20th September, with 48 students registered for the programme. New recruits have joined the team, Taj Wilmot has been brought in to help with coordination of the Saturday School and to help with the Instrumentalists Class, Conn Williams is bringing a new fresh energy to the dance sessions, with a focus on strengthening, conditioning, combined with expressive playfulness. - In July, students focused on the Y&T Summer Showstopper rehearsal and the final delivery of the showcase. - July to September, Y&T prepared for assessment for the London Youth Bronze Quality mark to build recognition and more funding in the future. - 20th September, delivered the first session of the academic year, recruited a new choreographer and a new social media coordinator. - 6th July, students performed at the Y&T Summer Showstopper in Rich Mix, Shoreditch. Outcomes: - Students developed new skills in playing instruments such as violins, cellos, tabla, harps, and xylophones. - Students incorporated physical theatre into their performance. - Students performed the newly learned skills in physical theatre and instruments for their families and friends in the Y&T Summer Showstopper on 6th July. Organisation has submitted a attendance register, case study and Outcomes from a wellbeing Questionnaire, also included a flyer and a poster advertising their project Geographical 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 4 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (Jul-Sep 2025) the project continues to run well attended 'Drop-in clinics' - where older people receive 1:1 support - and group courses of 6-weeks long; project has 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 Jul-Sep 25, 42 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 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: - 94% of participants surveyed report that they are more confident using digital technology and getting online. - 88% of participants surveyed report that they have developed at least one skill to use digital technology - 75% of participants surveyed report that they have greater awareness of risks and feel better able to manage them - 77.3% of participants surveyed report feeling better able to manage cost of living pressures. Sessions have been held in a variety of spaces inc. the Merchant Street hub (Methodist Church) off Bow Road and Women's Ekota group in Bow E3. Geographica l Breakdown The geographical information has not been provided this quarter as there has been a change of staff. The Grant Officer will chase the organisation to provide this information. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographica l Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 9021 Ashaadibi Education and Cultural Centre Aim Higher e~Adult Lifelong Learning Boroughwid e 68,333.00 The ESOL Creative English project continues to deliver outstanding results, exceeding all key performance indicators this quarter. Despite the quieter summer period, attendance remained consistent, and participants demonstrated great progress in both language proficiency and digital confidence. 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 The ESOL Creative English project, led by Ashaadibi, has continued to make excellent progress this quarter, welcoming a new group of women into the programme. A total of 16 participants attended regular sessions aimed at improving English language skills, developing digital confidence, and enhancing overall wellbeing. Although this was a quieter period due to the summer holidays, attendance remained steady and engagement levels were strong. Participants demonstrated consistent commitment to learning and actively supported one another in and outside the classroom. Activities * Weekly ESOL (Creative English) sessions every Wednesday * Focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills * Integration of digital literacy training, including: * Sending emails and completing online forms * Accessing community and service information online * Supportive, peer-led learning environment fostering inclusion and confidence * Combination of new learners and returning participants from previous cohorts KPI report KPI 1: Number of beneficiaries attending ESOL classes Target: 10 participants per quarter - Actual: 16 KPI 2: Percentage of participants showing improvement in language proficiency Target: 70% of participants (7) - Actual: 100% (16 participants) KPI 3: Percentage of participants reporting increased confidence in using digital devices and applications Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Target: 70% of participants (14) - Actual: 87% (14 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 2 0 0 0 0 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 2 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 this funding period, 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 July to September 2025 period the number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities was 73. 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. During the July to September quarter the BOOST project had no formal teaching of ESOL. Instead, it delivered a programme of social mixing in which Learners were given the opportunity to experience activities and places which gave them a taste of life in the UK in multicultural contexts. This quarter saw the end of the summer term of ESOL classes and the vibrant end of year celebration, a social mixing summer programme, and the beginning of the autumn term. • Learners volunteered a total of 76 hours to ensure the end of year celebration was a success, showcasing their work and sharing food with their community. • Project engaged 73 adults this quarter, including 15 new learners in the wider summer ESOL programme, plus their children and relatives. • In total, there were 202 attendances throughout the additional social mixing summer programme. • 26 new learners have been enrolled in September, 17 for the core ESOL course and a further 9 for additional pre-entry classes targeted at pre- literate learners. The ESOL classes and Social Mixing activities took place in and around the Bromley by Bow Centre and on the Aberfeldy Estate. KPIs achieved in this quarter include: 8 learners have completed an ESOL course 3 learners went on to further education courses during this quarter. 3 learners gained employment. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 1 1 0 0 5 1 35 14 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 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (Jul to Sep 2025, the project has supported 9 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. The Project supports adults who struggle with reading English and understanding numbers. Many learners find it difficult to make sense of bills, such as TV licences or electricity charges, and to know how much to pay. Some use British Sign Language (BSL) as their first language, which has short sentences and does not follow English grammar, while others come from diverse backgrounds where English is not their first language. The project provides one-to-one English and Maths support using real bills, helping learners read key words, understand numbers, and build confidence in everyday life. 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. Examples of delivered Learning Outcomes include: Practice Community – Housing Application Bidding and learning to write housing applications. Practiced face-to-face communication in the community. Used digital platforms and VRS for applications. Prepared and wrote down symptoms/questions. Role-played doctor appointments to build confidence. Understanding Letters and Bills During this quarter the project has achieved the following KIPs: - 5 deaf and hard of hearing adults and families report improved mental health Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 - 2 deaf and hard of hearing adults and families reported improved English & Math skills - 1 unique service user reported improved digital skills All sessions were held at the deafPLUS Whitechapel Office and sessions were tailored to suit the needs of individual learners. Geographica l Breakdown Participation from 6/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Bethnal Green East, Shadwell and Bethnal Green West. 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 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 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 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (Jul-Sep 2025) the project has supported 43 participants. The BOOST Project continues to make a meaningful impact in supporting refugees and migrants in Tower Hamlets to develop their English skills, build confidence, and progress into volunteering, employment, and further education. Between July and September, the project has delivered Entry Level ESOL courses and a wide range of community-based activities designed to meet learners’ diverse needs. The project delivers classes in a range of locations in the community including Children’s Centres, Primary Schools, community centres such as the Stepney Community Trust and faith venues such as East London Mosque. Many of these venues also offer crèche facilities, which have proved vital in enabling parents of young children to take part in the courses. In July, the latest cohort of learners celebrated the successful completion of their Entry Level ESOL courses with ELATT: 42 out of 43 (98%) participants achieved a qualification (Entry level RARPA or Ascentis exam). These courses are delivered in flexible and accessible community venues, ensuring that participants can engage in learning close to where they live. Recognising that learners often return to education after long breaks and may have “spiky” learning profiles, ELATT has continued to provide both formal ESOL qualifications and RARPA-accredited courses. This approach ensures that all students have achievable milestones and that their individual progress is recognised. The end of year celebration in July highlighted this inclusivity, with awards not only for academic progress but also for wider contributions, such as ‘Registering the most Library Cards’ (at the Idea Store, Whitechapel) and ‘Helping the Local Community’ (by organising a litter pick in Altab Ali Park). The BOOST Project places strong emphasis on guiding learners towards their next steps. At the conclusion of each course, participants take part in one-to-one end-of-course reviews with their tutors. These personalised discussions allow learners to identify clear progression routes and to build confidence in pursuing them. By embedding progression conversations within the course structure, the project ensures that learners are not only improving their English skills but are also preparing to move forward with purpose. More than 74% of students surveyed progressed into volunteering, employment, or further study during this quarter. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographical Breakdown 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 Dunstan’s, Bethnal Green East, Whitechapel and Stepney Green. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 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. 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. During this quarter the adults with learning disabilities attended 3 sessions delivered by AbilityNet where they learned about internet safety, social media and how to downloads apps on their devices. The sessions worked really well and they all learnt at least one thing they did not know before. The group have started to work on the articles for the Winter edition of the newspaper, so far the group have been to Horizon 22, The Clink Museum, Walthamstow Wetlands and the HMS Belfast for which they have written articles for. They have finished the presentation on how to support people with learning disabilities and they have emailed the disability groups in the borough about when they can present to them. The group are currently practising their presentation as they wait to hear back from the groups. Geographical Breakdown 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 0 1 0 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 2025 Island House Community Centre collaborated with Island Advice Centre to deliver weekly Digital Support Drop-In sessions, which have mitigated the digital divide within the local community. Digital Day was developed as part of IHCC action plan against digital exclusion — recognising that, as technology rapidly advances, certain groups are at risk of being left behind. These are precisely the individuals Island House seeks to support. During this funding period each weekly two-hour session saw an average of 19 clients, all presenting with a wide range of digital needs. The diverse demographic of users includes individuals of all ages, particularly from low-income households and those facing mental or physical health challenges. The project goal is to provide consistent, meaningful support to everyone who walks through the doors. The assistance provided spans a variety of areas, including welfare support, access to online training, and help with digital devices. During the summer quarter, the project experienced a natural decline in the number of sessions conducted due to reduced staff and volunteer availability. Despite the reduced staff presence, attendance remained strong, with an average of around 16 participants per session—only slightly lower than the average of 20 participants on fully staffed days. This demonstrates the resilience of the programme and the continued interest and commitment from participants, even during periods of limited resources. During this quarter the project has supported 139 unique individuals this quarter who completed the digital sessions. The weekly 2-hour sessions run from 10.00 to 12.00 at Island House. Geographica l Breakdown A good spread of participation 16/20 wards. The highest participation is from Blackwall and Cubitt Town, Lansbury, Island Gardens and Canary Wharf. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 3 1 3 1 0 2 3 4 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 1 0 0 26 20 22 15 2 8 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. GREEN 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 (Jul-Sep 2025) the project has supported 75 unique individuals between the 2 hubs (Wapping Bangladesh Association and ELM). The project is making good progress towards its milestones. The Creative English project is delivered 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 continues to liaise and has project oversight across the two sites ensuring quality service provision. The project has engaged ELATT. The project has trained a number of their volunteers and delivery has started in four locations. Wapping Bangladeshi Association continue to engage new learners. Lifeline have nearly completed the Charity Quality Excellence Mark and are waiting for final answers from the Chief Exec. This should be completed by December. Geographica l Breakdown The geographical areas served during this quarter include: Bow East, Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, Stepney Green 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 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 16 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 8 25 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 The Pre-ESOL and Digital Skills Programme has made a strong start to the new term, successfully recruiting and engaging a full cohort of learners. The project continues to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers women to build communication and digital skills essential for personal and community participation. While two KPIs are still being measured as the course progresses, early feedback and engagement levels indicate that participants are benefitting from the structured sessions. 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 Overview Following the summer break, the Pre-ESOL and Digital Skills Programme successfully recruited for the new term, which commenced on 27th September. A total of 15 women have joined the course this quarter. The programme continues to deliver classroom-based and interactive sessions designed to build confidence, improve communication skills, and strengthen digital literacy. Learners are actively involved in shaping the sessions through regular feedback, reinforcing a co-production approach that ensures engagement and responsiveness to their needs. The Cyber Café continues to operate as an accessible drop-in space, expanding its focus this term to include welfare benefits advice alongside digital support. Through an ongoing partnership with the Royal Foundation of St Katharine, learners benefit from a safe and inclusive environment that promotes digital engagement and peer learning. Activities delivered * Recruitment of 15 new learners, all assessed at Pre-Entry English level * Weekly Pre-ESOL and Digital Skills sessions combining classroom learning and practical application * Expanded Cyber Café drop-in support sessions, now including welfare benefits guidance * Continued partnership with the Royal Foundation of St Katharine for safe digital engagement * Student-led conversation sessions to build confidence and oral fluency * Collaboration with Limehouse Project and Muslim Women’s Health Project to enhance wellbeing and access to wider opportunities * Ongoing individual action planning, tutor progress reports, and one-to-one follow-ups KPI report Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 KPI 1: Number of women from BAME backgrounds reporting improvements in personal communication skills, especially spoken English Target: 6 learners per quarter - Actual: 15 KPI 2: Number of women from BAME backgrounds reporting improvements in confidence and self-esteem Target: 5 learners per quarter - Actual: In progress Pre-questionnaires and action planning have been completed. Confidence and self-esteem outcomes will be measured over the 16-week course through learner self-reports, tutor observations, and action plan reviews KPI 3: Number of women from BAME backgrounds reporting improvements in digital skills and basic IT applications Target: 5 learners per quarter - Actual: In progress Further Information: Digital skills development is underway. Learners have been supported in essential digital tasks such as downloading and signing into Zoom for hybrid sessions. Further progress will be measured through evaluations, one-to-one reviews, and tutor assessments later in the course. 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 4 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 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisatio n 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 53 women from the target demographic group (6 new this quarter). The project is exceeding its annual target of 40 people. 100% of attendees continue to meet the target beneficiary group of the project. The 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. 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. • 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. The project held a very successful summer party at Spitalfields City Farm, bringing the two groups together for a joint celebration. The event was filled with homemade food, lively dancing, and singing activities that everyone enjoyed. Participants also had the opportunity to explore the farm and join a guided tour to learn about the plants and animals. In addition, a seedling workshop was held, where participants planted seeds and then took their plants home at the end of the day. These activities provided an excellent opportunity for everyone to practice their English in a new and engaging context. The following KPIs were achieved: - Of 23 women surveyed, 87% of women report a direct improvement in their confidence and ability to communicate in English - Of 23 women surveyed, 100% of women report improvement in their mental and physical wellbeing - Of 23 women surveyed, 100% report improved level of physical activity Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 - Of 23 women surveyed, 83% of women report feeling a little less isolated. Geographic al Breakdown 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. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 16 6 26 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisati on 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 quarter July-September 2025, the 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. This quarter participants volunteered in the Summer programme; helped to setup session rooms, supported admin workers and supervised residents' during outing trips. The project has supported 37 women during this period who attended the various sessions. From the 37 service users that were surveyed in the last quarter 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 During this quarter the geographical areas served by the project include: 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. 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 9 18 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 last quarter (Jul – Sep 2025), the project has supported 17 unique individuals. The Project delivered 2 and a half hourly 5 Sessions (12.5 hours) of Computer Training to each of the 2 cohort of beneficiaries. Thus, in total, the Project delivered 25 hours of ICT Training to both cohorts of beneficiaries, who attended the Courses. In September 2025, the Project started the delivery of another 2 new Courses, with 10 new beneficiaries recruited for these Courses and 7 beneficiaries, who attended the previous Courses, who wished to continue to attend the Training for a longer period to improve their Skills and knowledge of ICT further. The project delivered two and a half hourly 4 Sessions to each of the two cohorts of beneficiaries currently attending. Thus, in total 20 hours of ICT Training was delivered to the beneficiaries, attending the Courses during this period.. During this funding period participants completed an Evaluation Questionnaire: - 9 beneficiaries out of 20 who attended the first two Courses, stated that they have learnt the Basics of how the Laptop works, navigating across the Screen, writing basic emails, sending and receiving emails, opening and saving files, understanding the Microsoft Word Screen - 4 out of 20 beneficiaries reported that they were able to create a CV and start Job searching. - 7 of the beneficiaries who attended the previous 2 Courses, stated they would like to continue to attend the Training for a longer period of time to improve certain Skills like navigating the internet and accessing useful websites as well as accessing Services like Universal Credit, Housing and GP Surgeries and to speed up their word processing. All the participants confirmed that they felt less socially isolated, having attended the Courses. Some of them also confirmed that they have increased in confidence in their digital skills which has now enabled them to go online and order household shopping and find good deals online. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographica l Breakdown The geographical areas served during this period include Spitalfields and Banglatown and Whitechapel. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 15 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 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 During Jul-Sep 2025 period the project continued to provide the required one to one and advice and Guidance IAG sessions for marginalised women of tower hamlets and worked with others in the community to provide a range of motivational and skills development workshops to support the women's journeys to employment A total of 22 diverse women registered and received Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) sessions. These women come from 13 different wards within the Borough. The focus has been on providing one-to-one tailored support, identifying individual barriers to learning and employment, and connecting participants with relevant training, volunteering, and job opportunities. One participant has successfully secured employment as a Mental Health Support worker. Delivery Address: Account 3 Ltd, 3 Birkbeck Street, London, E2 3JY The project has an agreement in place that they will target boroughwide and they have met that as evidenced by the report they submitted. 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 1 0 4 2 1 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 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 This quarter saw strong progress in supporting local young people to develop employability skills and transition into work or education. A key success was securing a job placement at Läderach’s Canary Wharf branch for a Tower Hamlets participant, following a partnership developed last quarter. New employer relationships were also formed with the House of God Hotel and Amazing Grace live music venue, both expressing interest in offering future opportunities. A major highlight was a series of eight employability workshops delivered by facilities management company Livv, which led to three participants securing one-week work experience placements. Overall, seven young people (63%) progressed into positive destinations—four into employment and three into further education or training. Despite a challenging labour market and reduced entry-level job openings, the programme’s employer engagement strategy ensured continued access to meaningful opportunities and skill development. 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 2 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 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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 Between July and September 2025, the Community Works Project in Tower Hamlets supported residents in developing employability skills, confidence, and access to volunteering and work opportunities through structured learning, career guidance, and practical experiences. Participants completed tailored Individual Learning Plans and progressed through modules covering goal setting, CV writing, job search, and workplace communication, with many reporting improved digital literacy and confidence. Notable success stories include Mrs N, who overcame limited UK work experience to secure a volunteer role with Age UK East London, and Mrs AL, who balanced significant family responsibilities while becoming a Public Health and Wellbeing Champion. Their journeys reflect the programme’s impact in helping individuals turn personal challenges into opportunities for growth and employment. Delivery Address: ELATT, 260 Kingsland Rd, London, E8 4DG Geographica l 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 0 2 2 1 1 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 14 9 0 11 0 1 1 8 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 The E14 BAME Development Project continues to focus on delivering accredited Security Industry Authority (SIA) and Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) courses, which are essential for employment in construction and security sectors. This quarter, 35 individuals participated in flexible training formats, with 30 successfully gaining certifications and 50% securing employment within eight weeks. Participants reported increased confidence and motivation, viewing the qualifications as key to independence. In addition, over 30 individuals attended employability workshops covering CV writing, interview techniques, and job search strategies, which led to successful job interviews and apprenticeships. These workshops also enhanced soft skills and created valuable networking opportunities with local employers and agencies. 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 6 1 5 0 5 3 4 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 5 0 3 6 5 6 5 3 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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, the project successfully recruited a new cohort of young people and capitalised on the summer period to intensify workshop delivery and developmental activities. Key achievements included the delivery of Insight Days, personal development workshops, one-to-one mentoring, cooking sessions, and a multi-day residential experience, all designed to build confidence, resilience, and workplace readiness. A social event at the Frameless venue in Marble Arch further strengthened peer connections and networking. Focused efforts led to confirmed work placements for several participants, marking significant progress toward employment outcomes. The seasonal timing allowed for greater engagement, and participant feedback highlighted the programme’s positive impact on confidence and preparedness for the workplace. No external challenges affected delivery, and all planned activities were successfully completed. 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 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 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 0 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 continued to expand its reach and strengthen partnerships across Tower Hamlets, focusing on supporting individuals at risk of social, economic, and digital exclusion. Through collaboration with local schools and community organisations, the programme engaged 20 new participants, delivering employability workshops and a full course on digital and e-commerce skills. One-to-one support from a trained employment and welfare adviser helped participants set and work towards personal goals. Positive feedback, case studies, and growing interest—reflected in a rising waiting list—highlight the programme’s impact in boosting confidence, motivation, and employability. A larger participant evaluation is planned to further refine and improve future delivery. 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 The café provides a safe and welcoming space, serving food and hot drinks. Through collaborative efforts with the Felix Project, along with generous donations and 'pay it forward' schemes, the café extends its support to those most in need. The café services a variety of needs: - Individuals enjoy a hot drink - Regular clients use the café as a social space - Clients and volunteers provide peer support to each other - We support our peer led activity groups with hot drinks and snacks. - Supporting our twice monthly Activate Café events with a nutritious freshly cooked meal and hot & cold drinks. The café has also progressed - Increasing recruitment - Mindful Barista volunteers supporting other events - Peer leaders/clients leveraging their networks to secure food donations - Co-production activity with clients Activities have progressed to: - Working with the Crafty People Art group to re-design the menu signage - Mindful Barista volunteers supporting staff events Organisation has provided a case study and images from 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 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisati on 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 In the last quarter, the team provided hands-on, practical support to 43 young people and young adults who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), assisting with tasks such as passport renewals and driving theory test bookings. Several participants successfully completed employability-focused training courses, including Level 2 Food and Hygiene (12), Traffic Management (6), Railway Maintenance (2), Personal Training (1), Construction (2), and Multi-Skills training (2). Notably, three individuals secured employment in youth work, retail, and administration, reflecting the programme’s impact in helping young people take meaningful steps toward independence and career progression. Delivery Address: Osmani Centre 58 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW 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 3 6 7 2 1 2 0 1 2 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 4 4 0 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8671 Providence 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 From July to September, the Employability & Progression team continued delivering tailored support to individuals experiencing homelessness, focusing on building skills, confidence, and pathways into employment, training, or volunteering. The Yes Chef catering programme remained central, with its first all-female cohort gaining professional kitchen experience and food hygiene qualifications, leading three trainees to further training with The Hotel School. The Peer Mentor programme saw two graduates begin supporting others through the Health Hub, while digital inclusion efforts expanded through Learn My Way and a pioneering AI Skilling Programme developed with Accenture, set to launch in November. The team also supported job readiness, helping clients with CVs and securing three employment outcomes this quarter. Innovative approaches, including accessible materials for non-English speakers and a focus on transferable skills, have strengthened the team’s impact. Overall, the project continues to break down barriers and empower clients to build brighter futures. 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 38 0 5 0 0 0 0 5 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 4 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8952 Stepney Community 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 This quarter, 10 beneficiaries—9 females and 1 male—registered for personalised career support, receiving 15 one-to-one Individual Action Plan sessions. These sessions provided tailored guidance on job searching, applications, personal statements, and interview preparation, while also addressing employment barriers and personal goals. The project’s 11-month partnership with Aberfeldy Big Local concluded in September, having successfully extended services to local residents through a dedicated presence at the ABL office. In response to identified needs, a co-designed Beginners IT Short Course in Microsoft Word was developed, with assessments held in September and the course starting in October. Outreach efforts included participation in four public events across Tower Hamlets to promote the service and engage new beneficiaries. Delivery Address: Stepney Community Trust, 46 Myrdle Street, Whitechapel, E1 1HL. 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 2 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 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Monitoring demonstrates the project will achieve expected outcomes an KPI's are being met. 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 For this quarter organisation continued to engage 26 young people from previous quarter and 10 new young people registered to the programme, totalling to 36 engaged overall. All participants are from high-risk backgrounds requiring expert intervention and personalized and tailored support to address diverse needs and career aspirations. KEY achievements: - Work experience: 3 young people completed work placement - Insight Day at British land : 6 participants attended the British land insight day. - Accreditation: a total 3 CPD Placer work readiness course was completed and certificate awarded. - One -to-One Mentoring/Coaching: 36 received coaching and mentoring. - Social Action: 6 took part in Streets of Growth’s Heritage Culture Plan Social Action, in partnership with Museum of London Archaeologist. 11 took part in Social Action volunteering at Streets of Growth's young young producers/leaders programme in the community. - Training: 1 young person completed their CSCS green card in construction. Organisation has provided cases studies and sessions plans with images for the project in and a feedback questionnaire 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 5 1 0 3 1 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 4 0 0 6 7 1 0 4 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. 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 Organisation is achieving outcomes and we delivered range of training activities during this quarter from July - Sept 2025 such as : ESOL , ICT , job search , CV preparation, 1-1 support on employment related matters with volunteers and workshops. 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 0 0 0 0 4 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Between July and September, 245 individuals registered with VCTH and were invited to join the Improving Employability Through Volunteering (IETV) programme. Eligible participants received information about the programme’s benefits and were asked to complete an entry questionnaire to assess their interests, goals, and baseline confidence in areas such as finding volunteer roles, applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews. During this quarter, 10 people enrolled in the IETV programme and received tailored support via phone and email, including help identifying suitable volunteering opportunities and guidance on applications. Since April 2025, a total of 58 participants have been enrolled and supported through the programme. Delivery Address: VCTH do not have a premise as they operate completely remotely. 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 1 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 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. 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 This quarter referrals came from secondary care referrals and less from GPs and voluntary organisations, due in part to the summer school holidays. There was an increase in the number of clients taking up courses. Two volunteer placements via partners at Mind and also a client undertaking Peer Support Training. Two clients receiving support over the last two quarters gained employment. Continued to engage with Social prescribers via THCan portal and made links with new mental health service based at Barnsley Street. Organisation has provided survey form and feedback information and case study and details of attendees for the project 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 1 0 1 0 1 1 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 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 a key element of the project’s success this quarter, combining engaging sports and fitness activities with targeted wellbeing support. A new Partnership SLA with a local Community Hub expanded youth provision and helped embed positive habits beyond the sessions. Mini tournaments were held to celebrate the end of summer, fostering community spirit and participation. The project also took steps to strengthen its governance by exploring opportunities for young people to join the BBBCO Board, aiming to involve them in strategic and operational decision-making and ensure the organisation’s long-term sustainability. Delivery Address: Marner School, E3 3LL Geographical 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 0 26 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 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 This quarter, the “East End Stories” project has engaged local residents and members of the Grand Union Housing Co-op in Bethnal Green to document the transformation of a once-threatened squatter community into a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood. Volunteers are being trained to collect and preserve photographs, oral histories, and personal memorabilia from the 1970s to the present, while also learning to create visual and film content about the area. Activities included an oral history training session in July, with another planned for November, and darkroom workshops following pinhole photography sessions held in June. Although July and August were quieter due to seasonal factors and a bereavement affecting the project manager’s availability, recruitment for upcoming digitising and editing workshops has been successful, with sessions reaching capacity. The project will culminate in a free online archive and a public exhibition at Four Corners Gallery in February 2026. 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 5 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 September marked the exciting start of Half Moon’s Autumn 2025 season, with all performances sold out — a strong indicator of the organisation’s continued success in engaging local families and young audiences. Youth theatre programme Following a successful summer term in July, when five Youth Theatre groups presented their end-of-term performances, September saw the launch of the new term with all eight Youth Theatre groups now active. Total participants: 203 KPI report KPI 1 – Number of children and young people reporting increased confidence through attending weekly Youth Theatre sessions Target: Year 2, Q2 – 110 participants - Actual: 189 KPI 2 – Number of children and young people reporting improved communication skills through attending weekly Youth Theatre sessions Target: Year 2, Q2 – 110 participants - Actual: 164 KPI 3 – Number of children, young people, and parents/carers (who don’t normally access the arts) reporting feeling enriched by their experience at Half Moon Target: Year 2, Q2 – Written update - Actual: 321 Between July and September 2025, 107 new people registered via the box office. With an average booking of three tickets per registration, an estimated 321 new attendees visited Half Moon. Audience feedback continues to highlight enjoyment, enrichment, and appreciation for accessible family theatre experiences. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 12 2 3 2 9 12 5 8 20 20 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 14 0 2 4 12 5 5 13 19 8 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Kayd has been working hard preparing for the screening and early indicators looks like the event will be a great hit later this month, especially given the event is sold out – reflecting interests and outreach. GREEN 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 Sofi and her team successfully completed filming by the end of July, demonstrating strong collaboration with contributors. They are now in post- production, including the release of the documentary trailer and poster. With tickets already sold and promotional activities scheduled for the coming week. As the screening is yet to take place, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as audience reach, feedback, and engagement cannot be assessed. This will be available from next quarter. But Co-design sessions with stakeholders shaped this year’s Somali Festival, ensuring the festival reflects community interests and generates engagement. A total of 11 registered participants engaged in regular activities, representing diverse wards. Additionally, The YouTube trailer for Untold stories part 2 has been shared, to increase engagement with the screening. Overall, Kayd has been working hard preparing for the screening and early indicators looks like the event will be a great hit later this month, especially given the event is sold out – reflecting interests and outreach. 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 1 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 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation 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 During this quarter, Creative Mix concluded its second year of delivery, using the summer break to gather evaluation and case study feedback from all stakeholders. The final session in July featured creative group activities, photography, and participant surveys using the Impact & Insight toolkit, capturing reflections such as “This place makes me feel happy” and “This project is like a plant that starts small and gets big.” Meetings with teachers, students, older adults, and lead artists helped evaluate the year and informed improvements, including a new application process for Year 12 students to ensure consistent attendance. In preparation for year 3, artists developed a plan to explore the theme of community and began outreach to local groups to promote the project. Delivery Address: Magic Me, 26 Pott Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 0EF. Geographica l 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 This quarter, the football and cycling programmes engaged young people and adults in regular physical activity, skill development, and wellbeing support. The football sessions involved 27 participants, with strong weekly attendance and positive relationships fostered through coaching, tournaments, and reflective debriefs. The cycling programme supported 12 adults, enhancing technical skills and planning a residential trip to promote relaxation and mental health. Both programmes showed measurable improvements in fitness, social connections, and mental wellbeing, with plans to grow borough participation and continue refining delivery. 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 4 2 1 1 1 0 1 3 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 1 4 1 4 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisati on 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 In this quarter, OC Active delivered a consistent and inclusive weekly programme across Tower Hamlets, engaging 47 unique participants through 78 sessions with an average weekly attendance of 104. The offer catered to women and girls, young vulnerable adults, and men aged 45+, with 64% of participants being female. Activities included women-only badminton, basketball, indoor football, and girls’ badminton, alongside football sessions for young adults and older men. Key events such as the Over-50s Masters Football Tournament and the Tower Hamlets Community Cup showcased community cohesion and intergenerational engagement. Thirty-five participants reported improved health and confidence, citing supportive environments and peer encouragement. The Community Cup drew over 600 attendees and highlighted inclusive practices, while female-led sessions and culturally sensitive scheduling continued to strengthen female engagement and leadership pathways. Delivery Address: Osmani Centre, 58 Underwood Road, London, E1 5AW 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 14 0 8 0 0 0 3 2 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 1 0 5 2 2 1 2 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Outside Edge’s East London Drop-In Drama programme has made meaningful progress towards annual targets, despite a decrease in attendance and outreach. 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 Outside Edge delivered 24 sessions of East London Drop in Dama for 37 service users who attended 118 times. Activities include improvisation games and drama activities with positive impacts of increase in confidence and wellbeing. 14 participants who attend East London drop were invited to join an acting group edge two for q3 module. 2 Drama and creative writing taster sessions were held including Daniel Gilbert House and RESET due to staff turnover. KPIs have not been completely met but generally about 28%-33% met towards KPI targets, which is good progress towards the overall end of year target – demonstrating commitment to project deliverables and on track to achieve KPI targets. Furthermore, project evaluation report was provided to show positive impact including 71% feel more physically active and 90% reported making meaningful connections. Challenges have been identified and attempts of mitigation including up and down in terms of attendance week to week. They managed to use the main hall at side hall price after lobbying with Brady Arts, which has seen an increase in attendance – showing initiative and problem-solving skills. Outside Edge’s East London Drop-In Drama programme has made meaningful progress towards annual targets, despite a decrease in attendance and outreach. Geographica l Breakdown Geographically, there’s been representation in a few wards but could be outreached further for broader impact 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 2 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 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Overall, project delivery and reach have been very consistent, and impact has been strong. But we are working with Platform Cricket to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted on time as agreed and discussed in our site visit. GREEN 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 Platform Cricket successfully concluded its 2024/25 programme cycle in August, which ended with the delivery of summer holiday schemes and completion of monitoring and evaluation processes. This quarter included many surveys completed by parents and family members, providing valuable insights into participant experience and impact. The new 2025/26 cycle of activities began for year 4s. 253 registered participants engaged consistently in project activities. Performance against KPIs was strong, with most targets exceeded demonstrating effective delivery and participant engagement. However, two key indicators fell short: measurable improvements in health outcomes and the formation of new interpersonal relationships. Main challenge identified include young people in Tower Hamlets having religious and academic pressures, so choosing correct time can be difficult. But having these cricket sessions during school timing has been appropriate, as observed during our site visit. Geographically, the project achieved broad reach across Tower Hamlets, with representation from nearly all wards. Bow East had the highest participation (28), while Limehouse had no engagement. Overall, project delivery and reach have been very consistent, and impact has been strong – Project activity report has been attached as well as a copy of the participant data template. But our main concerns lie in the management of the grant, we are working with Platform Cricket to ensure that monitoring reports are submitted on time as agreed and discussed in our site visit. Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 14 10 17 7 28 23 12 9 3 20 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 8 18 12 18 11 10 14 0 18 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 In this quarter, the Girls Sessions programme enrolled 30 participants, with three new joiners and five sessions held due to the summer break. Despite fewer sessions, engagement remained strong, with an average of 11 attendees per session and a total of 58 attendances, including a peer mentor. Activities focused on water-based and land-based adventures, fostering skill development, confidence, and friendships, particularly among younger girls aged 9–11. The group achieved 36 awards this quarter. The mixed Inactive/Healthy Activities programme, involving 11 boys and 17 girls, delivered eight sessions with 84 total attendances and an average of over 10 per session. Activities included climbing, high ropes, canoeing, rowing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. One participant progressed into a peer mentoring role and joined the Centre’s Adventure Coach Training Scheme. A total of 34 awards were achieved, reflecting the culmination of year-long efforts and assessments. Delivery Address: Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre, 3-4 Shadwell Pierhead, Glamis Road, London, E1W 3TD. 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 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 2 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 2 1 9 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 From July to September, the club delivered a variety of engaging outdoor activities for children, including cooking, sports, and traditional games. Notable achievements included three members securing £300 through the Jack Petchey Award and successful funding applications by the Club Committee, enabling summer trips for 45 children. Creative development was supported by volunteer Mishma from Bloomberg, who led origami sessions that fostered fine motor skills, teamwork, and confidence. One participant also stepped into a youth leadership role, assisting with these sessions. Overall, the club provided a safe, enriching environment where children built essential life skills, gained real-world experience, and grew in confidence and creativity. Delivery Address: 1 Wingram House, Wades Place, London, E14 0DA Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Poplar 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 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 28 0 0 0 0 17 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Performing Arts and Festival Project delivered for the quarter Apr-June 2025 was a great success in terms of achievement, outcome and impact. They have recruited more the 45 new students in this quarter. They have achieved more than their target and outputs in this quarter. The participants developed new skills and increased confidents in learning music, dance and creative writing. The learners demonstrated improved educational attainment. Assessments and tests were undertaken by tutors for all learners and the students demonstrated the progress in learning music, dance, creative writing. All participants received quarterly certificate of participants. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical Area Served: The project has an agreement in place that they will target Boroughwide, and this shows on their quarterly report. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 10 24 20 10 5 4 5 2 4 5 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 3 15 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 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 The SEND Health & Wellbeing Project (Adults) offered a weekly tailored multi-sports and physical activities sessions and a Social Club for adults (18 years and above) with learning disabilities across the spectrum of needs (low/medium to high/complex). The purpose of this initiative was to enable those with learning disabilities to live healthier and active lives. Over the quarter, our project successfully engaged 70 adults with disabilities in varied activities. In summary, the project has successfully empowered adults with disabilities by promoting health, fostering social inclusion, and enhancing life skills. These efforts have not only improved individual well-being but also strengthened community ties and created pathways for greater independence and opportunity. 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 1 7 6 1 0 0 2 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 This quarter, the BJJ sessions maintained strong attendance with 20 participants, offering a supportive space for young people to build discipline, fitness, and confidence. The football programme saw rapid growth, with over 80 registrations and weekly sessions for children aged 6–12, prompting a move from Mulberry School to Stepney Astro Turf to accommodate demand and reduce costs—though challenges with securing long- term bookings remain. Overall, 42 young people engaged in consistent physical activity and personal development, supported by community enthusiasm and effective coaching. Additionally, a new weekly arts and crafts initiative is in development, aiming to expand creative opportunities for local youth in the next quarter. Delivery Address: Mulberry School, Richard St, Commercial Rd, London E1 2JP Geographical 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 6 3 1 2 13 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 3 24 15 4 3 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 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 47 older people in this quarter. The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter: - 82% of clients on average reported feeling less isolated and lonely (8 matches for this quarter. Total Clients matched to date 50. - 90% on average state that they feel more included and integrated in their community - 89% of all participants report more physically active - 89% of all participants report accessing wider support and services Geographical Breakdown Participation from 7/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from St Dunstan's. 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 1 1 1 1 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 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Despite operational challenges caused by temporary venue closures and summer attendance fluctuations, APDA maintained strong engagement and consistent delivery of its health and wellbeing activities. Participants reported measurable improvements in physical health, mental wellbeing, and confidence, alongside an increased understanding of personal health management. GREE N 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 This quarter, the Asian People’s Disability Alliance (APDA) continued to deliver a range of engaging activities and community sessions supporting older women and disabled members of the community. Throughout the period, participants took part in local trips and outings around London, aimed at encouraging social inclusion, confidence-building, and wellbeing. Despite a temporary venue closure due to refurbishment works during the final month of the quarter, APDA successfully maintained service delivery. Participation Number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities this period: 20 (Attendance averaged 20 across the quarter, with higher participation in July (35) and lower in August–September (15), reflecting the seasonal impact of summer holidays.) KPI report KPI 1 – Number of older people reporting improved physical and mental health - Target: At least 18 older people- Actual: 20 KPI 2 – Number of older people reporting an increased understanding of their health conditions and an improved ability to make informed health choices - Target: At least 18 older people - Actual: 20 KPI 3 – Number of older people reporting increased engagement in physical activities -Target: At least 18 older people- Actual: 20 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 8 2 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (Jul to Sep 2025) the project has supported 50 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. During this quarter the project supported people by quipping them with the knowledge and tools 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 them. The project provided volunteer outreach programs, social activities, transportation services, technology training, and home visits for those members that are living on their own or are housebound to ensure that no member feels alone or disconnected. 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 organised two seaside day-trips to Margate (July) and Herne Bay, Kent (August), along with a visit to a Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Birmingham for Vietnamese Mother’s Day. Each trip was attended by fifty members, enhancing social interaction and cultural connection. This enabled members to bond, spend quality time with each other and experiencing the outdoor seaside environment helped members psychologically; reducing their anxieties and improving their moods. The project understands that healthy eating habits are essential for overall wellness. During this period the project provides cooking classes with healthy cooking techniques, empowering members to make nutritious choices and cultivate lifelong habits that support their health and vitality. In August CRV participated in the All Points East Festival at Victoria Park. Elderly members showcased Vietnamese pop music, Lion Dance performances, and traditional Vietnamese and Chinese dances to a large, diverse audience. Project participants collaborated with Alzheimer’s Society Tower Hamlets to host a Southeast Asian craft workshop, attracting young participants and encouraging cultural learning and creativity. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 These activities promoted cultural diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, highlighting Southeast Asian arts within London’s multicultural landscape. This quarter, CRV successfully engaged participants, families, and the broader community through focus group discussions, cultural showcases, health initiatives, and trips. The programs continue to strengthen community ties, promote cultural understanding, and support the well-being of its members. Geographica l Breakdown 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 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 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 13 12 2 5 5 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisati on 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 culuturally sensative space and gives access to a healthy meal through a health cafe Progress Update During this quarter (Jul to Sep 2025) the Senior Citizens Project has supported 59 people. During this quarter, the Senior Citizens Project continued to run a variety of sessions aimed at the participants active, connected, and engaged. Both groups took part in many enjoyable and meaningful activities that supported both wellbeing and community connection. Some of the key sessions included reminiscence activities where participants shared memories, sang old songs, and recited poetry. These sessions often sparked laughter and storytelling, helping them to feel more connected through shared experiences and culture. Reading the weekly Bangla paper also became a highlight for the men’s group, especially when the group’s previous session was featured in print, giving everyone a sense of pride and recognition. The groups took part in several workshops and outings, including a visit to Spitalfields Farm in Brick Lane and a trip on the Cable Cars, both of which offered opportunities to socialise and explore new environments. Indoor sessions such as Ludo games were also popular, helping to stimulate memory, concentration, and teamwork. Gentle seated exercises were continued to support movement and flexibility, and participants said these helped them feel more active and confident. Health and wellbeing continued to be an important focus. Participants attended the Bangladeshi Mental Health Forum (BMHF) celebration at the London Muslim Centre and took part in a Mental Health Forum workshop, which encouraged open conversations about wellbeing. The groups also joined the Health Equity Action Leadership session and took part in a Cancer Research feedback session, both of which helped raise awareness of important health issues. 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. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Outcomes The project has achieved positive outcomes for the beneficiaries for both men and women: 33 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 33 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 Geographical Breakdown A good spread of participation from 15/20 wards. The highest participation is from Whitechapel, Stepney Green and Spitalfields and Banglatown. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 12 3 12 1 2 1 5 4 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Overview During this quarter, participants attended a theatre show as well as their regular Dancing East sessions. The project continues to meet KPIs and attendance figures are listed below. Total classes delivered: 38 classes across 5 centres (4 centres delivered 8 classes each; 1 centre delivered 6 classes) Average weekly attendance: 45 participants KPI data: ENB conduct annual surveys and participants were last surveyed in January 2025. KPI data for last quarter will be updated in Jan/Feb 2026. Total Participants: approximately 60 individuals engaged across the term Total attendances: Approximately 338 across all centres 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (July to September 2025) the Wellbeing for Over 60s Project has supported 43 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. This quarter marked the successful launch and delivery of several new pilots and increased high-impact community outreach, expanding the projects' wellbeing support and tackling the complex barriers to connection for diverse older people at risk of isolation. A major achievement was the successful pilot of the projects' first targeted service for the LGBTQ+ Over 60s; the 6-week Level 1 Wellbeing Course. The project recruited 7 unique participants for this difficult-to-reach group and achieved zero dropouts, demonstrating high commitment to the bespoke service. During this period the project designed and held its first intervention with older Bangladeshi men, partnering with the Wapping Bangladeshi Association to offer a Wellbeing Day. This trial achieved an exceptional turnout of 28 attendees, all on low-incomes, and successfully engaged 21 deaf/disabled individuals, validating the projects' accessibility efforts. The success was immediate, with the community partner expressing interest in moving forward with a full six-week course. The quarter concluded with a user-led Steering Group Meeting on September 1st, where participants directly informed strategy on alumni engagement and addressed demographic challenges, ensuring that service users continue to drive the project's content, structure, and development. The project achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: 35 isolated people aged over 60 reported increased psychological resilience 35 isolated people aged over 60, reported increased high-quality connection with others 35 isolated people aged over 60 reported increased know-how to access the available spaces, activities and services Geographica l Breakdown Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 A good spread of participation from 10/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Shadwell, St Katherine's and Wapping, 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 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 4 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 4 4 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8973 Island House Community Centre SENIORS Boroughwide 85,417.00 The project continues to thrive and meet targets. Despite the temporary disruptions caused by refurbishment works, attendance and engagement have remained strong, and participant feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. 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 During this period, Island House Community Centre continued to deliver a range of Health & Wellbeing activities for local residents, with a particular focus on older adults and seniors. This quarter was marked by significant improvements to their facilities, following successful funding for two major refurbishment projects: 1. Lift replacement 2. Air conditioning Upgrade Project activities Monday Over 50s Craft Club Runs weekly for 3 hours. Average attendance: 10–15 female participants. Monday Evening – Community Voices Choir Weekly 2-hour evening session at Island House Community Centre. 10–15 members registered. Thursday Mood Boosters – Moves Over 50s Weekly 1-hour exercise session (11:00–12:00) combining cardio, strength-building, and yoga. Aims to support balance, mobility, energy, and heart health. Followed by a 1-hour social session with refreshments, fostering friendships and peer support. Thursday Mindfulness in Motion (Over 50s) Weekly 1-hour gentle chair-based exercise and meditation session (1:00–2:00 pm). Health & Wellbeing Workshops Delivered regularly on a range of health-related topics, supporting residents to better understand and manage their own or family members’ health conditions. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Average attendance: 10–15 participants per session. Participation Number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities this quarter: 57 KPI report KPI 1 – Number of people reporting improved health Target: 12 attendees per quarter Actual: 22 KPI 2 – Number of people completing health workshops Target: 27 attendances at exercise classes per quarter; 5 first-time participants per quarter Actual: 294 total attendances; 6 new attendees KPI 3 – Percentage of people reporting an increased sense of connectedness Target: 75% of participants (27 people) report reduced social isolation per quarter Actual: 28 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 0 0 6 2 11 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Strong delivery service to support Bengali residents who are digitally excluded to navigate through issues such as PIP and debt. GREEN Short Description Following extensive research by NIP, Neighbours in Poplar have discovered that there is a lack of community provision for local elderly Bengali women. Therefore, we 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 Neighbours in Poplar continue to successfully deliver social and digital support to Bengali residents especially women over 50. Activities include 1-1 appointments, home visits and digital support including support with PIP applications, appeals and debt. Case study was requested which showed how an older woman was supported as the client successfully submitted her PIP application, supported by detailed evidence, and began her Universal Credit claim. During this quarter, 26 registered participants took part in regular project activities. But many challenges were experienced including overlapping issues, requiring multi agency support and limited English meant time intensive guidance was required. This impact demonstrates ability to build trust and provide culturally sensitive support, which is essential for older women facing language barriers and digital exclusion. Some referrals had to be signposted to other agencies due to resource limitations. They have generally exceeded their targets including an improvement in mental health (13 actual and 10 target) and reduction of social participation (26 actual and 14 target) but fell short in people reporting an improvement in access to welfare benefits support (17 actual and 28 target) - showing positive health and financial impacts overall. Strong delivery service to support Bengali residents who are digitally excluded to navigate through issues such as PIP and debt. Geographica l Breakdown Geographically, participants are only from Poplar (18) and Canary Wharf (8) with no uptake from other wards. Neighbours in Poplar would benefit from extending reach to other wards in the borough to ensure widespread reach and impact. 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 8 0 0 0 18 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Shadwell Trust have had a major impact on the delivery of their activities and service delivery due to the closure of Tarling Centre and refurbishment over the last 3 months. RED 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 Closure of Tarling Centre Shadwell Trust have had a major impact on the delivery of their activities and service delivery due to the closure of Tarling Centre and refurbishment over the last 3 months. The landlord Hyde Housing gave Shadwell Trust less than a month's notice to vacate the building. The renovations were scheduled for 6 - 8 weeks. However, it was not complete until the end of September. Shadwell Trust have returned back to Tarling Centre in October. The space is now fully refurbished, and ST look forward to resuming their normal service delivery. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 All key performance indicators have been met or exceeded. The Older People’s Group continues to deliver meaningful activities that promote social inclusion, physical wellbeing, and digital confidence among older residents. 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 the Period Between April and September, the Older People’s Group has continued to play a key role in fostering community connection, wellbeing, and intergenerational engagement. Through a variety of seasonal events, the group has helped reduce isolation, promote social inclusion, and celebrate the contributions of older residents. Many of the sessions were held in and around the orchard and community gardens—providing a calm and familiar environment that encourages participation and supports wellbeing. The group participated in a rich mix of social, cultural, and wellbeing-focused activities including Afternoon Tea in the Orchard, Trees for Life celebrations, multiple East End Homes Garden Parties, and various community festivals. In addition, digital inclusion and armchair exercise sessions continued throughout the period, supporting participants’ confidence, mobility, and digital literacy. Activities Delivered Weekly digital support and development sessions Armchair exercise sessions promoting mobility and physical wellbeing Gardening sessions and orchard-based activities for connection and outdoor engagement April: Afternoon Tea in the Orchard May: Trees for Life Party and Filming; East End Homes Garden Party at Southern Grove June: East End Homes Garden Parties at Glamis Estate and Swedenborg Gardens July: East End Homes Garden Party at Southern Grove Women’s Community Focus Group in the Orchard Community BBQ – 15 Years of SocietyLinks Orchard Picking Day Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 September: Open House Festival at St George in the East Macmillan Coffee Afternoon Food Festival – No Waste Key Performance Indicators KPI 1: Participants reporting feeling happier or content Target: 20 participants Actual: 32 KPI 2: Participants reporting increased participation in physical activity Target: 21 participants Actual: 28 KPI 3: Participants attending digital development sessions reporting confidence in using basic features on a digital device Target: 18 participants Actual: 26 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 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 9 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 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. During this quarter the project has empowered Somali elders by equipping them with the knowledge, resources, and support systems necessary for them to take control of their health and live a more active and fulfilled lives. 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 has 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. In this reporting period the project has facilitated the Good Moves exercises course which was delivered in the community centre. The course has helped people with long term health conditions by providing them practical skills and knowledge on healthy eating, portion size and keeping fit; improving their heart and lung conditions as well as increasing their muscular strength. During this reporting period the project delivered a number of Health Promotion Sessions which have provided education on nutrition, chronic disease management, and medication adherence through weekly health talks in collaboration with health professionals and local community organizations. These sessions have empowered participants with the confidence and skills to effectively manage their health conditions in their daily lives. The project in partnership with Talking Therapy & Reset Treatment and Recovery has provided a safe and supportive space for individuals to openly discuss anxiety, grief, stress, and emotional well-being, fostering healing and resilience. All the project activities have taken place at Granby Hall, 37 St Matthews Row, Bethnal Green E2. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographica l Breakdown A good spread of participation from 20/20 wards. The highest participation is from Bethnal Green West, Weavers, Bethnal Green East, Mile End 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 8 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 2025, the Feeling good project has successfully supported 79 unique participants This summer the project offered some new and exciting activities, as well as a number of both local and day trips. Much of this was prompted by the user feedback as to what they would like from the programme. During July and August the project delivered summer seaside trips to Deal on the Kent coast and in August to Broadstairs. The project kicked off its nature-themed intergenerational art project with Cheltenham Ladies College with a printing from nature session using leaves from St Hilda's gardens. The sessions were held outside to help the group connect with nature. The work will go on display at Cheltenham College art gallery next spring, along with other work from upcoming creative sessions. The project led an inspirational trip to Liberty on Oxford Street to see the ‘Patchwork Collective’, a huge fabric house that had been made from hundreds of individual embroideries. Participants also visited their exhibition on the history of Liberty’s beautiful floral designs. The project ran a trip to the Horniman Museum and Gardens in late August, attended by 18 service users. Users were able to visit the Aquarium and Butterfly House as well as the unique main collection and beautiful gardens. Going by public transport together inspired many of the group to want to visit independently. The Sadler’s Wells classes took a break over the summer. The project took the group to see ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ at their main site in Islington, attended by 20 service users. The engagement and retention of male users remains a priority. September saw the Men’s Health ‘MOT’ Event, where service users could speak to a variety of health and support services and receive a free health check. Project activities were delivered in St Hilda's community centre, Sonali Centre and Gateway Housing Association (local sheltered housing scheme). Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Key KPIs achieved in this period include: 34 of 35 people reported improved physical health 220 attendances at physical activity sessions 35 of 35 people reported improved social connection 303 attendances at social activity sessions 35 of 35 people reported improved mental wellbeing Geographica l Breakdown A good spread of participation from 14/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Weavers, St Katherine's and Wapping, Bethnal Green East and 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 5 3 2 9 4 3 0 0 3 10 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 1 9 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 The Quarterly Report for July to September 2025 has not been submitted. Grant Officer to continue sending reminders to the org and carry out an unannounced visit. AMBER 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 Monitoring return for July-September 2025 not received as at 18 November 2025. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to Sep 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 (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) Themed Health Information Discussion Workshop Sessions including one mindfulness session. Participation in these workshops have helped our members to discuss issues in a structured way and identify concrete things that they can implement to improve their mental health and reduce their anxieties. During this reporting period the Older people's project delivered 5 Weekly Group Walking Sessions in Wapping Gardens, 10 exercise sessions for elderly women to keep them mentally engaged and physically fit, 4 Reading sessions and a Day trip to Whistable sea-side in Kent. 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. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. Geographica l Breakdown 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 13 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 2 53 5 0 0 0 0 3 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 July to September 2025, the Zacchaeus Project has successfully supported 126 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. During this last quarter, July-September 2025, has delivered 9 chair-based exercise sessions (34 people attended), 10 exercise to music sessions (41 people attended), 10 creative art sessions (23 people attended), 45 complementary therapy sessions (22 people attended) and 4 gardening sessions (6 people attended). 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: - 80 members reported better management of their health conditions, some of who are now attending the support groups run at Zacchaeus - 70 members reported feeling better as their physical and mental health has improved since taking part in the activity sessions. - 70 members have engaged in 1 or more physical activity sessions over this period. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographica l Breakdown 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, Mile End, Bromley North and Stepney 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 28 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 KPI’s have been achieved in the quarter, and the project is on track to 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 and Soul are working well towards their KPI’s, with 20 young people engaging this quarter on track to reach their annual target of 36. Twelve of these young people have completed the stabilising phase of the programme, on track to meet KPI of 29 annually. This quarter Body & Soul launched their Let’s Kill Suicide campaign alongside making 399 contact calls with Tower Hamlets members and 137 support contacts which includes support calls, casework interventions, DBT skills coaching and 1:1 support. In July, 40 members attended a behaviour change community night and 99% of members reported feeling less alone or less ashamed around their ineffective behaviours. September saw the organisations largest ever annual graduation celebration attended by 70 members marking the milestone of everyone who has completed DBT group that year. Importantly, this was support, designed and delivered by other members – alongside much of Body and Souls work this quarter being participant led. Body & Soul also submitted photos and other reporting material showcasing their work. Geographica l Breakdown Geographical reporting demonstrates an even spread of participants across Tower Hamlets wards. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 3 1 2 1 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 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 1 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. Project rating. 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 funding period (Jul-Sep 2025) the project has successfully supported 77 unique individuals. During this period the project focused heavily on exploring what the service users wished from the group activities, The project delivered a handful of new pilot groups and engaged more broadly with the community including through co-production. In this quarter, the Connect for Health project delivered the following 13 groups: • Community Engagement • Gardening • Healthy Lifestyle Taster • IT Course • Music is Medicine Taster • Cookery Taster • Photography • Relaxation Taster • Seated Pilates • Sewing • Threadheads • Urban Walk • Young @ Art In total there were 31 sessions, 254 attendances supporting a total of 77 unique people, of which 6 newly engaged people had not previously engaged in health and wellbeing groups in the last 12 months. This brings the total reach for the year of people not previously attending groups to 45 – well on track for the project’s target. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 The project has achieved the following KPIs this quarter which include: - 45 unique people not currently attending regular physical activity, wellbeing or social sessions have been supported this quarter - 25 participants reported they valued the sessions. In August, a taster calendar of Open Access sessions was launched, offering a range of co-produced, community-led activities designed to support wellbeing. These sessions focused on themes such as creativity, physical movement, and social connection. The programme was designed to meet funder criteria while remaining responsive to the needs and interests of the local community. Upcoming developments include: Threadheads, a 4-week creative programme funded by SOS Impact, running throughout October 2025. Progression of community leads through the Communities Keeping Well initiative. A new 6-week rolling programme, launching monthly and themed around Social, Mental, and Physical Wellbeing. Staff and community members are encouraged to join the Bromley by Bow Centre WhatsApp group to stay informed about upcoming sessions and receive promotional materials. Project activities took place in the Bromley by Bow Centre and across Tower Hamlets Network 6 GP Surgeries Geographica l Breakdown Geographical context 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, Mile End and Lansbury. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 1 0 0 1 11 4 17 14 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 1 2 1 2 0 4 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Despite the busy summer term, engagement has remained consistent, and outcomes exceed expectations across all indicators. 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 During this quarter, the Canaan Project has continued to deliver high-impact, relational mentoring and wellbeing support for young women aged 11–19 across our partner schools. They worked directly with 15 young women through both group and one-to-one mentoring. The summer term saw the successful delivery of a 10-week group mentoring programme at Canary Wharf College, engaging 11 young women in bespoke sessions co- designed with the school’s Pastoral Lead and Heads of Years 7 & 8. The programme outcomes were also positive: 70% of the young women reported feeling more confident to try new things, 100% said they are doing more to look after their wellbeing (including better sleep, healthy eating, and self-care), and 100% reported feeling safer as a result of engagement with our mentors and group sessions. Number of registered participants who took part in regular project activities this period: 15 KPI report KPI 1 – Number and percentage of young women (aged 11–19) reporting increased confidence in their ability to care for their mental health Target: 8 young women (70% of project clients) - Actual: 11 KPI 2 – Number and percentage of young women (aged 11–19) having increased access to support for the issues they are facing Target: 8 young women (70% of project clients) - Actual: 9 KPI 3 – Number and percentage of young women (aged 11–19) having increased hopes and aspirations for their futures Target: 8 young women (70% of project clients) - Actual: 11 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 KPI’s have not been fully achieved in the quarter (or cumulatively) but the project is mostly on track. Additional support is planned. AMBER 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 Across this quarter, 25 unique unpaid carers engaged in the Tuesday morning drop in session at Breathing Space in the London Buddhist Centre, which is not on track to meet the annual KPI of 150. Therefore, this project has been rated AMBER and the officer is arranging a site visit to discuss how the council can best support the organisation to meet their annual KPI’s which will be reported on before the next quarterly report. The session continues to offer an opportunity for unpaid carers to have tea, coffee and biscuits with other carers in a calm, peaceful environment with the time to connect socially and engage in a mindful meditation. Whilst the organisation reported 25 carers attending, this meant 123 attendances over 13 sessions. Carers who engaged reported reducing stress by 12%, feeling less isolated and lonely, physical wellbeing increased by 51% and carers felt they had more me time. Geographical Breakdown The geographical spread is spread well across the borough. 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 2 2 0 4 0 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 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 CoM is providing strong and effective delivery, with clear positive health benefits and commitment to community safety. 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 Council of Mosque organised drop in Health-Check Sessions at the following mosques: The Hamlets Way Mosque, Darul Ummah and Dorset Mosque. Activities include blood pressure checks, blood sugar levels, BMI measurements and health advice. Furthermore, Health Information Workshop and Events Programme was held to work with 9 local mosques to promote better understanding of health conditions including benefits of exercise and benefits of personal hygiene. Also, they undertook awareness training on growing hate crime, violence and attacks on mosque — highlighting CoM’s commitment to both physical and community safety. 700 registered participants took part in regular project activities and have nearly exceeded their KPI measures in all areas. For example, number of BAME residents reporting improved physical and mental health was 315 and target was 125 - demonstrating a great uptake and positive health impacts on participants. Overall, CoM is providing strong and effective delivery, with clear positive health benefits and commitment to community safety. Geographica l Breakdown Geographically, there’s been participants from different wards but could benefit from further outreach in areas like Poplar and Canary Wharf. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 75 80 150 75 0 0 0 170 150 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 (Jul to Sep 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 25 unique individuals. This quarter the project hosted a series of exciting events that fostered community, connection, and engagement in BSL: - Monthly Coffee Morning – A relaxed space for conversation and connection. - Wellcome Collection: 1880 That – An inspiring cultural experience. - London Eye BSL Cruise – A unique opportunity to enjoy the city from a new perspective. - Disaster Risk Reduction Workshop – Learning and discussion on safety and preparedness. - V&A Museum Trip – Exploring art, design, and history together. - International Week Workshop – Celebrating global diversity and culture. These events brought the community closer together, while promoting communication, learning, and fun in BSL. The achievement project staff witnessed was their growing confidence to connect, engage in discussion, and put great effort into understanding the information delivered. One of the most remarkable outcomes was seeing them gradually gain independence with project support, exactly what the project aims to encourage. Project staff also want to continue supporting them in exploring new opportunities and discovering what’s out there. The impact of delivering sessions in BSL, their first language, was significant. It provided access they wouldn’t otherwise have and empowered them to show the world that BSL accessibility is essential. Key KPIs achieved this quarter include: - 22 clients this quarter reported improved health and wellbeing due to attendance at activities - 22 clients this quarter indicated positive engagement with the activities provided Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 The sessions were delivered in the Trinity Centre, Key Close which is where deafplus Tower Hamlets is based in. Geographica l Breakdown A good spread of participation from 14/20 wards, but participation can be further broadened geographically to meet boroughwide outreach. The highest participation is from Mile End, Shadwell, Bethnal Green East, Lansbury, Stepney Green and Bromley South. 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 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 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 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 KPI’s have been achieved in the quarter, and the project is on track to 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 49 participants took part in regular activity this quarter with 29 of these being new to ELOP, with 100% of them reporting increased social connection and feeling less isolated, 90% reporting increased wellbeing and mental health and 80% reporting improved life satisfaction. These numbers are on target to meet their annual KPI of 145. The two groups continue to run weekly at Toynbee Hall on Tuesdays and seen new members attend. Across the 12 Nexus sessions, this included Animals and Nature, The Queer Family Unit, History of Drag, London Trans Pride, Bi Pride and UK Black Pride. Session activities for the chapter group for over 50’s included Autobiography, Fabulous Film, Eras, Generations and Revolutions, Summer Sightseeing as well as a monthly appearance of the Women Over Fifty Film Festival. Feedback from participants continues to be really positive. Geographica l Breakdown The geographical spread is spread well across the borough. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 0 4 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 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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. Organisation has given a detailed account of activities. GREEN Short Description A co-produced, community-based project for diverse Muslim women to come together to support each other’s 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 Weekly sessions now taking place in three different locations and attendance among Muslim women has grown this quarter, activities have included therapeutic art workshops, day trips to Muslim sites. Project to be expanded to with newly formed Asli Somali group Following Activities last quarter: - Every London Voice Focus Group - Q&A Session on Housing - Barnsley Street Community Listening Event - Sakinah and Crafty People picnic collaboration - Somali Sakinah Group launch - Women’s Sacred Body event at Tower Hamlets Town Hall - PCREF and Barnsley Street, improving access to our local services - Day trip to AGA Khan centre, insight into Muslim Civilisations Organisation has provided a case study and images for the last 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 5 0 2 0 5 0 2 5 2 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 1 5 0 3 1 0 0 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Positive East is maintaining service delivery, but actuals and targets could not be assessed this quarter as they are currently undertaking surveys. But they have shown commitment to improve reach and impact in the coming months. GREEN Short Description People living with HIV in the UK are at increased risk of anxiety and depression compared to the public. Poor mental health can lead to non- adherence to antiretroviral therapy and reduced retention in HIV care. one-to-one counselling will be provided to support people living with HIV in Tower Hamlets. Progress Update Positive East have 12 volunteer counsellors who are currently supporting people living with HIV and have 4 new participants undergoing counselling as well as 4 new referrals who will be started counselling in October. Meeting KPI 1-4 targets could not be assessed this quarter as they are currently undertaking their survey and impact will be provided in the next report. But KPI 5 on the number of LBTH residents receiving counselling was provided, including the target being 20 and actual being 5. They are slightly below target but have provided an explanation on how they aim to increase numbers including promoting the project on world mental health day (10 Oct) and generally they anticipate getting more participants seeking counselling in January – showing commitment to meeting KPIS and targets. Overall, Positive East is maintaining service delivery and showing commitment to improve reach and impact in the coming months. Geographical Breakdown Geographically, clients are from a few wards in the borough but after promotion, we hope to see more clients across the borough – broadening outreach. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 0 0 1 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 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Overview This quarter saw a total of four new referrals, with two from Tower Hamlets. This is consistent with trends typically observed during the summer months, when referral rates tend to slow due to holidays and reduced service activity. During this quieter period, staff from Sister Circle made productive use of time by completing assessments for the higher volume of referrals received in the previous quarter. Service delivery remained steady, and counsellors continued to provide meaningful one-to-one therapeutic support to women with complex needs. Childcare remains one of the primary barriers preventing some women from attending sessions consistently. In response, a meeting was held with the Nari Centre, which has offered counselling space and support with childcare arrangements once it opens in November. This collaboration is expected to significantly improve accessibility for women with childcare responsibilities. The organisation also focused on expanding its team of trainee counsellors to increase service capacity and language accessibility. Three new trainees were interviewed and will be offered placements. Collectively, they bring language skills in English, Italian, and Spanish, enabling the team to serve a more diverse client base. Activities reported during this period * Four new referrals received * Five women began counselling this quarter (one ended therapy early due to childcare challenges) * Seven women currently engaged in therapy * Two women successfully completed counselling this quarter * A total of 57 counselling sessions delivered * Productive partnership meeting with Nari Centre to explore future childcare and counselling support * Recruitment and placement of three new trainee counsellors with multilingual skills (English, Italian, Spanish) Community engagement activities Alongside direct counselling support, the organisation delivered a range of community engagement events aimed at promoting wellbeing, connection, and awareness across key themes such as bereavement, mental health, and women’s empowerment. Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 * Bereavement Conference – attended by approximately 240 participants, offering a full-day programme on grief awareness and support. * Mental Health Forum (Bangladeshi Community) – engaged around 150 attendees, focusing on culturally relevant mental health discussions. * Family Picnic Day – provided a supportive outdoor environment for 5 women and 5 children to connect and relax. * Women’s Commission Focus Group – gathered 18 women and 3 children to discuss local priorities and issues impacting women’s lives. * Networking – involved 23 participants in a hybrid session to strengthen collaboration among local stakeholders and services. * Conversation Café – hosted 8 women and 3 children, encouraging open dialogue and peer support in an informal setting. KPI report KPI 1: Number of minoritised mums/survivors of gender-based violence with complex needs improving their mental health because of Healing Conversations Anual target: 26 participants This quarter actual: 5 KPI 2: Number of participants satisfied with the provision following relevant interventions or at appropriate intervals Anual target: 23 participants This quarter actual: 5 Although referral numbers were lower this quarter due to seasonal factors, the project continued to provide consistent, high-quality support to women accessing counselling. All women who completed or provided feedback reported improved mental wellbeing and full satisfaction with the service. The partnership with the Nari Centre represents a positive step toward addressing childcare barriers and expanding access to therapy. The recruitment of new trainee counsellors will also strengthen service capacity and linguistic reach. Overall, the Healing Conversations project continues to meet targets and make a meaningful difference in supporting women’s mental health, resilience, and empowerment within the community. 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 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 1 1 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Shadwell Community Project has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement and youth development. But will require further support to ensure demographic data is being collected. GREEN Short Description Shadwell Community Project 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 Shadwell Community Project successfully saw an increase in attendance numbers and the number of young people registered. In total 231 registered participants took part in project activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, free play, cooking and survival skills. As well as engaging in weekly gardening sessions and producing a lot of harvest. Much photographic evidence was provided to show the various activities that was held by the Shadwell Community Project. 1/3 of the KPI targets have been exceeded including number of participants reporting improved physical and mental health (target: 135 actual: 219). The remaining KPIs fell short on targets including number of participants felt isolated (target:144 actual:124) and number of participants accessing healthier food (target: 2640 actual: 786). But great progress towards the end of year target. Overall, the Shadwell Community Project has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement and youth development. But will require further support to ensure demographic data is being collected. Geographical Breakdown Geographic demographic data was not provided as they are struggling to sort the addresses into wards. Officer will work with Shadwell Community Project to overcome the challenges experienced by the organisation. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Tower Hamlets Parent Centre is providing vital services to the community, which is improving the physical and mental wellbeing of women. GREEN 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 Tower Hamlets Parent Centre served 136 beneficiaries through holdings activities such as tea and coffee mornings, walking club, information drop-in sessions, healthy eating workshops and fitness sessions. Positive impacts include women reporting exercising more, eating healthily, improving their physical and mental wellbeing. Additionally, they reported managing conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Event photographs and Case study were provided, demonstrating workshop engagement and the benefits experienced by the client. They held meetings with beneficiaries to tailor services and gather feedback for future projects. They also consulted partner organisations to identify service gaps for collaborative development, showing commitment to improving service delivery for their beneficiaries. Overall, Tower Hamlets Parent Centre is providing vital services to the community, which is improving the physical and mental wellbeing of women. Geographica l Breakdown Geographically, they have been supporting several wards with the most participants of 70 from Spitalfields and Banglatown, but further outreach could be done. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 15 70 0 20 4 0 0 0 0 10 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 0 5 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 deliver play sessions across Christchurch Primary, Canon Barnett Primary and Toynbee Hall Community Centre, adapting to the school summer break when term-time sessions paused for part of August. To maintain engagement and reduce isolation, session was delivered a holiday play at Toynbee Hall. Site Highlights • Christchurch Primary o Term-time sessions resumed after the school summer break with stable attendance and new families recorded. o Delivered: group storytelling, large blue block construction, ball games/football, and a garden safety workshop to support safe outdoor play. o Impact: Children developed stronger teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. Parents observed improved confidence in outdoor play and easier social re-integration after the break. • Canon Barnett Primary o Lunchtime play provided continuity and supported social re-integration after the break. o Delivered: clay workshops, mask making, and dress-up role play to promote creativity and peer relationships. o Impact: Sessions encouraged self-expression and cross-year friendships; teachers noted improved peer support and reduced isolation for quieter pupils. The expanding gardening group indicates increased school engagement and sustainability, with staff now committed to supporting delivery long term. • Toynbee Hall Community Centre o August holiday offer provided safe, flexible sessions for families staying local. o Delivered: creative drawing, Lego building, sensory play, and early autumn outdoor learning (colour hunts, leaf/flower rubbings). o Impact: Intergenerational sessions built stronger community networks and reassurance for new families. Parents reported improved social confidence and imaginative play at home; older carers gained confidence joining and supporting play Organisation has provided images to the project Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 100 2 10 1 2 11 0 6 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 16 1 0 0 0 3 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 - Overall, the project is making a meaningful contribution to the physical and mental health of young people with disabilities. 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 Vallance Community Sports Association continue to deliver a physical and mental health programme to young people with disabilities with multi sports and physical activities. Positive impacts include increased participation, skill development, community integration and improved physical health. A total of 70 young people took part in project activities, with great progress towards KPI targets for the year. They have exceeded two of the KPIS and are on track to meeting the remaining two KPIs, showing commitment to delivery and achieving targets. They have also provided an evaluation summary report, which further highlights their progress and achievements. They have also held stakeholder meetings and parents’ coffee morning to gather input and feedback on the programme, to identity areas of improvement – ensuring the project is adaptable to the evolving needs of the young people with disabilities. Overall, the project is making a meaningful contribution to the physical and mental health of young people with disabilities. Geographical Breakdown Geographically, young people were drawn from several wards in Tower Hamlets but could benefit from further outreach, with the most participants from Bethnal Green East with a total of 24 participants. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 24 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 3 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8962 Working Well Trust Upskill Choices Boroughwide 85,417.00 All quarterly targets met or exceeded. Residents from 13 wards served. 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 Continued strong delivery, meeting or exceeding all KPIs. 26 registered participants engaged in regular activities. High referral rates and waiting list maintained. Activities included ESOL, vocational courses (SIA security, IT bootcamp), volunteering, and community events. KPI1 Target: 13 TH Upskill Choices participants access education on self-care, healthy lifestyles peer support crises and cost of living support KPI1 Actual: 19 (Green, exceeded) KPI2 Target: 85% TH Upskill Choices participants have positive engagement with project services. KPI2 Actual: 85% / 17 out of 20 (Green, met) KPI3 Target: 13 Upskill Choices clients report improved mental health. KPI3 Actual: 13 (Green, met) Delivery method: in-person, online and via telephone Days and times: not fixed Geographica l Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 4 2 3 1 0 1 1 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 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project is on track to achieve overall 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 Account3 successfully met all quarterly KPIs. The cohort completed leadership training and co-delivered the Sacred Body social action event, engaging 157 attendees and 27 organisations. All 15 women actively contributed to project outputs, with several advancing to board roles and new initiatives. Outcomes demonstrate strong progress toward improving opportunities, fostering community cohesion, and enhancing leadership skills. The project is firmly on track to achieve its long-term aims. KPI 1 (Women undertaking leadership training) Target: 15 women/year. Actual: 15 women completed training in previous quarter. KPI 2 (Community cohesion events) Target: 1 event/year. Actual: 1 event delivered (“Sacred Body” on 16 Sept). KPI 3 (Women involved in social action) Target: 50% of trained women join boards or set up initiatives. Actual: 100% engaged in social action; "several" progressed to boards and initiatives. Delivery method: in-person at Account3 premises, and online via Zoom. Event took place at Town Hall. Days and times: Not fixed. Geographical Breakdown 12 wards served, meeting Boroughwide commitment. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Generally, on track to achieve overall outcomes. Watchpoint for KPI3 (engagement with other faiths and communities). CoM has described how they will address this in Q3 and Q4. Details below. 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 During this quarter, the Council of Mosques (CoM) worked with 11 local mosques to deliver workshops and strategic discussions around community cohesion, empowerment, and tackling hate crime. Sessions were attended by 900 registered participants. Strong delivery of activities, proactive risk management during a time of escalating tensions affecting CoM members and the residents they serve. CoM aims to work with 59 total organisations each year. Officer note: the percentage targets in KPI table relate to their annual outcomes rather than quarterly figures, so I have rated based on the number of organisations rather than percentages. KPI1 Target: 7 organisations take part in capacity building training and report increased confidence to report and address incidents. KPI1 Actual: 9 organisations (+25%). KPI2 Target: 11 organisations demonstrate legal knowledge relating to race, discrimination, and faith-based abuse. KPI2 Actual: 9 organisations (-20%) KPI3 Target: 3 organisations engage in partnership work with other community and faith groups, and demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding of different cultures. KPI3 Actual: 9 reported, but these did not engage with other community and faith groups. CoM has stated, "We have had a number meetings, workshop sessions with these 9 Mosques during this quarter how CoM can enable and facilitate Mosques engagement with community and other faith groups... CoM has developed plans in consultation and feedback received from the Mosques to take this initiative forward during quarter 3 and quarter 4 of this year and we shall report on these in our next monitoring reports." KPI4 Target: 7 organisations report reduced incidents of hatred and abuse including Islamophobia. KPI4 Actual: 9 organisations (+25%). KPI5 Target: 7 organisations report that residents' economic prospects and social mobility are being enhanced by project activity. KPI5 Actual: 9 organisations (+25%). Delivery location: Mosques in the wards listed above, CoM offices in the East London Mosque. Delivery times: Generally, Thursday evenings. Geographica l Breakdown Contract is boroughwide and CoM's membership covers the whole borough. Officer will check whether mosques from different wards engage in Q3. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 0 100 100 200 0 100 0 0 200 200 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Assuming further participants will be recruited throughout the year, project is on track to achieve or exceed targets. 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 Project delivered strong outcomes, engaging 69 participants through cultural visits, community events, and advocacy campaigns. These activities helped reduce isolation, build confidence, and promote civic engagement. KPI performance was positive and, overall, the project is making great progress toward its aims of inclusion and empowerment, including strong co-design and leadership development activities. LH has emailed ELATT to confirm whether more participants will enrol throughout the year. KPI1 (Reduced isolation) TARGET: 77 in y3 KPI1 ACTUAL: 57 in q2 (on track, small risk of amber watchpoint) KPI2 (Progression opportunities) TARGET: 68 in y3 KPI2 ACTUAL: 57 in q2 (on track, green) KPI3 (Community involvement awareness) TARGET: 27 KPI3 ACTUAL: 23 (on track, green) Wards served: 15 Delivery method: Mostly in-person Days and times: not fixed 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 3 3 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8908 Real DPO Ltd All Inclusive Advice Boroughwide 102,500.00 The project is on track and performing strongly. *Residents from 4 wards served during quarter - funding agreement states "Boroughwide". 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 Continued strong performance, exceeding all KPIs. Narrative highlights: Strong community engagement (AGM, Disability Sports Festival). Positive client feedback. Case studies (e.g., RB’s DHP and RSS support) show positive impact on financial stability and wellbeing. Staff development: NVQ Level 3 training, reflective practice sessions. Governance changes: Interim CEO recruitment, new Chair, new project launch (“Empowerment in Employment”). KPI1 Target: 8 cases closed KPI1 Actual: 10 cases closed (Green, exceeded) KPI2 Target: 90% self-report as more independent/have improved quality of life KPI2 Actual: 90% (Green, met) KPI3 Target: 60% access resources (e.g. grants, white goods, adjustments in the home) KPI3 Actual: 70% (Green, exceeded) KPI4 Target: 80% self-report they have more choice and control over their lives KPI4 Actual: 85.71% (Green, exceeded) *LH has asked team to review outreach plans to increase reach to residents in other wards. Team will share refreshed outreach plan. Delivery method: in-person, online and via telephone Days and times: not fixed 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 1 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has met or exceeded all quarterly KPIs and is on track to achieve overall 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 This quarter, SocietyLinks delivered Stay Smart Stay Safe activities to 38 participants. KPIs exceeded targets: 89% improved understanding of female health, 78% on abuse awareness, and 97% on crime reporting confidence. Women also took leadership roles in community events, strengthening social bonds and resilience. KPI 1+2 (Better understanding of [female-specific] health conditions) TARGET: 30 annually / 75% KPI 1+2 ACTUAL: 34 of 38 / 89% (Green) KPI 3 (Better understanding and knowledge of abuse and support) TARGET: 30 annually / 75% KPI 3 ACTUAL: 30 of 38 / 78% (Green) KPI 4 (more confident in reporting crimes) TARGET: 34 annually / 85% KPI 4 ACTUAL: 37 of 38 / 97% The project served residents from the three wards listed in their funding agreement. Delivery method: In-person, generally at their Whitechapel centre. Days and times: Generally, Thursdays. *LH to draw up letter of variation merging KPI1+2, which both relate to health. As it's a women's group, separating the KPIs between health and "female-specific health" can be deemed redundant. 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 8 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 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 All quarterly KPIs exceeded; project is on track towards overall aims. 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 All KPIs achieved; project is on track (GREEN) towards overall aims. Participants overcame isolation and gained confidence, mutual respect, curiosity and friendships through Toyhouse's culinary cultural exchange activities. 16 total participants during the period. KPI1 (Knowledge & appreciation of other cultures) TARGET: 11 KPI1 ACTUAL: 14 (Green, exceeded) KPI2 (Friendships across cultures) TARGET: 11 KPI2 ACTUAL: 13 (Green, exceeded) KPI3 (Engagement in local community) TARGET: 11 KPI3 ACTUAL: 14 (Green, exceeded) Wards served: 6 of the 7 wards listed in their funding agreement Delivery method: In-person Toyhouse QA remains outstanding, LH has suggested supporting them with a self-assessment process, to be completed before 1 January 2026. Their current completion date for Community Matters IQS Mark is March 2026. 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 2 0 2 0 6 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 0 0 0 2 0 2 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 On track for training and knowledge outcomes; trustee appointments are progressing well. GREEN 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 Narrative highlights: Delivered 4 training sessions (10 June–1 July) for 13 trainees. Held online Matching Event (15 July) with 12 trainees and 9 charities. 8 trainees appointed to boards so far (e.g., Social Action for Health, Quaker Social Action, Detention Action). Planned improvements based on feedback: clearer programme overview, earlier coverage of financial responsibilities, Zoom support, and alumni networking. Great responsive approach to feedback, and iterative design & delivery process. Was previously rated Amber due to running the programme twice annually (quarterly reporting doesn't suit the delivery model). 11 out of 13 trainees from the most recent cohort have either been recruited as Trustees of local charities, or are in the selection process. New cohort induction starts during Nov. The project can therefore be considered well on track to achieving outcomes. KPI1 (BAME residents complete trustee training) TARGET: 24 annually / 12 per cohort (av. 6 per q) KPI1 ACTUAL: 13 (Green) KPI2 (% of participants reporting increased knowledge and confidence) TARGET: 90% per cohort KPI2 ACTUAL: 92% increased knowledge, 85% increased confidence (Green) KPI3 (BAME residents appointed as charity trustees) TARGET: 19 annually / 10 per cohort (av. 5 per q) KPI3 ACTUAL: 8 appointed, 3 in process of matching (Green) Participants were from 9 wards. Project delivery method is online. Days and times vary. 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 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 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8961 Working Well Trust Upskill Reach Boroughwide 135,778.00 The project is performing strongly and is aligned with intended outcomes. Residents from 11 wards served. GREEN Short Description Opening up referral pathways and increasing access to opportunities for people with lived experience of mental health from Black, Asian and Multi- Ethnic Communities. We will support people to overcome barriers by addressing inequalities of access to support and resources. Progress Update Continued strong performance, with all KPIs met or exceeded. Good evidence of meaningful engagement and co-production. Strategic partnerships and outreach activities in place. Case studies provide strong qualitative evidence of impact beyond KPI numbers. LH has asked the team for details about types of cost-of-living support being provided, and about if/how they plan to enhance capacity to meet the high demand (they currently have a short waitlist). KPI1 Target: 15 People from BAME communities access one-to-one support. KPI1 Actual: 17 (Green, exceeded) KPI2 Target: 10 People from BAME communities develop action plans. KPI2 Actual: 17 (Green, exceeded) KPI3 Target: 3 quarterly sessions at community venues for providers. KPI3 Actual: 3 (Green, met) Residents from 11 wards served. Delivery method: in-person and via telephone Days and times: not fixed 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 2 1 0 1 0 2 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 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Scheme B - Community Safety ID Organisatio n Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8900 Beyond the Streets Door of Hope Boroughwide 79,947.00 Delivery has continued to be highly impactful. Not all KPI targets were met this quarter however due to the nature of this program it is common for there to be fluctuations. The project has delivered incredible outreach across TH. GREEN 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 Their delivery has been highly impactful, and over the course of the last quarter they have delivered tremendous outreach programs across Tower Hamlets, this includes: - 28 women receiving 1:1 daytime support around poverty, housing, health and safety. They also receive psychotherapy support with a qualified psychotherapist - They continued to advocate for the women in their service across services (e.g. midwifery, housing etc...) to ensure they each receive the long term help they need. - 25 street outreach sessions - 35 drop-in sessions in their office and local cafes - Distributed 102 hot food and drink packages - Distributed 102 sexual health packs. - Made 3 referrals to the Women's Exploitation and Safety Partnership (which they chair) On the surface, multiple of their KPI figures do not match their targets. However, adequate explanation has been provided. It is vitally important to note that their ability to meet their KPI targets depends on the needs, comfort and willingness of the individuals on their caseload. All of which, will depend on where these individuals are in their journey and relationship with the organisation. For example, an individual new to the service may not be willing to engage with drug and alcohol treatment this quarter, but as a relationship develops and further support is received they may want to engage at a later time. This quarter they have achieved the following: - 81% of caseload are accessing sexual health services (target 55%) - 75% are accessing contraceptive advice (target 90%) - 82% are registered with a GP (target 98%) Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 - 55% have been referred to to local drug and alcohol services. It's important to note here that this % relates to individuals eligible for referral. 42% of their caseload have already been referred. (target 70%) - 61% are engaged with local drug and alcohol services (target 80-85%) - 27% have stopped or reduced use of class A substances (target 35%) In most instances, KPI actuals are close to the target figure. Highly impactful work is taking place and as the organisation notes in its return, most of this work cannot be done until the women's basic needs around food, housing and security are met. All of which the organisation is working towards. Geographica l Breakdown Due to the nature of their work, this organisation is exempt from calculating ward specific data. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatow n 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has exceeded quarterly targets and is on track to exceed annual targets. Project is struggling to meet its geographic targets set out in the contract. GREEN Short Descriptio n 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 organisation has made great progress this quarter. It has met all KPI targets, is on track for exceeding annual targets and has detailed promising project development. It has been rated green. Some trouble persists with them reaching their geographic targets. Project updates include: - Expanding their litter picking initiative - Building relationship between the Park Safety Champions and Queen Mary's University - Working with Langdon Secondary School to co-produce social action campaigns. They have also arranged for a group of young people to meet with the Mayor on the 16th December to share their work and advocate for more park benches in Gosling Park. The organisation has met or exceed all quarterly KPIs. They have reported the following indicators: - 17 community members have experienced increased feelings of safety in Gosling Park - 9 young people have commenced training of the Level 4 Community Leadership qualification - 17 community members have experienced an increase in community cohesion The grants officer has offered support in promoting some of the exciting developments they have reported and offered assistance for stakeholder building with QMUL and TH councillors. The officer has also expressed that in future returns the organisation should use the "further information" section on the grant portal to relay how the evidence they have collected shows the results they are presenting. Regarding improving their geographic reach to targeted wards, the grants officer has requested assistance from the wider VCS team and will work with the organisation to improve on this. Geographi cal Breakdow n One issue with the program is geographical reach. It is meant to target: Limehouse, Shadwell, St Katharine’s and Wapping. Stepney Green and Whitechapel. However, this quarter it only had residents from Lansbury and Shadwell. 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 9 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 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 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project rated green. All KPIs are rated green. Organisation is on track to achieve yearly targets. 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 Project has been making meaningful progress and has provided several updates on how they have supported the families accessing their services. Notable highlights include: • Supported families with immigration matters, including booking and attending solicitor appointments and assisting with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications to help secure stability and independence. Created and managed e-visa accounts to help clients avoid solicitor fees, ensuring they could access and manage immigration details confidently. • Arranged and attended medical appointments where language barriers or anxiety made communication difficult. • Coordinated family outings through Society Link, including trips to Brighton and Hastings beaches, encouraging bonding and positive experiences. KPI1 1 - 4 have been achieved and are rated green. The project is on track to meet its yearly targets. There is an exception with KPI 1. KPI 1 states that 7 children a quarter (50% of 15) will report increased confidence. They report that 10 children have reported increased confidence, however they have not worked with 15 children this quarter. Therefore they have met the qualitative requirement of the KPI but have not met the total number of cohort for the quarter. However as the indicator of those that have increased confidence is the one that is expressly stated in KPI 1 it has been marked as green. The assessor feels that this KPI as outlined in the contract lacks clarity, making it hard to enforce. The project has reported a significant concern. They have lost funding for their inhouse art and play therapist. This will be a major loss to the service and may impact on their ability to emotionally support and strengthen the children and adults using their services. The grant assessor has inquired with commissioning and has spoken to other VCS officers to see if there are opportunities for additional funding. Geographica l Breakdown Demographic data has not been reported on. However the organisation requested they be exempt from this during the site visit. They explained that owing to the nature of their work, they get families referred to them often from outside of London so that they are safe from their abusers. This is the normal process for work like this. The assessor is currently working on seeing if this change of condition can be agreed going forward. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 have been achieved and they are on track to exceed yearly targets. Geographical targets have widely been met. Good progress is being made to keep students engaged over the holidays. 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 This project has been rated green. The project has achieved all of its KPIs and is on track to exceed yearly targets. Geographical targets have widely been met. Good progress is being made to keep students engaged over the holidays. No concerns or issues have been raised. The project has made great progress. With the summer holidays occuring much of their work was halted for a few weeks, but they remained in contact with several at risk young people over the course of the holidays. Doing so created a sense of continuity and reassurance for the young people and led to them remaining in the program upon return from the summer holidays. At the start of the new school year they also undertook two new cohorts, and have worked especially hard with them to build trust and develop relationships within the group. All KPIs are on track. This quarter, they achieved the following: - 22 school children feel safe with the organisations presence in schools - 22 young people feel safer - 100% of pupils did not commit crime whilst engaged in the program - 80% self reported reduction is ASB - 75% self reported reduction in drug use. The project is planning on expanding its holiday offer by delivering a Holiday Resilience Programme during October half term and the Christmas Holidays. Geographica l Breakdown The organisation are meant to cover the following wards: Limehouse, Shadwell, St Katharine’s and Wapping. Stepney Green and Whitechapel. They served: Whitechapel, Weavers, Stepney Green, Island Gardens, Bethnal Green West, St. Dunstans. Spitalfields and Banglatown, Bow East and Bethnal Green East. They missed : Limehouse, St Katherine’s and Wapping. Given the reach they've had, no further action will be taken this quarter for Limehouse and St. Katherine's and Wapping. If these wards are missed in the next report the grants officer will raise this with the organisation. Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatown Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 6 5 4 1 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 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 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 Project has been rated RED, as they have been unable to deliver the program due to issues with the premise. The organisation raised this with grant officers in advance. RED Short Description Self Defence Classes and Creative Arts for Girls, Women and BAME Young People Progress Update Shadwell Trust was unable to deliver their program for this quarter. This is due to the closure of the Tarling Centre for refurbishment. The centre (where they are based) was closed at short notice for 3 months for refurbishment works. The organisation report being unable to secure another place to deliver sessions. This was communicated in advance to the grant officers. 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) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographical Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8696 Step Forward (Tower Hamlets) Being Heard Boroughwide 136,667.00 Project rated green. All KPIs have been met and the project is on track to meet annual targets. GREEN Short Descriptio n 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 Project updates include being able to continue running services across the summer holidays. Key performance achievements include: - 17 people received counselling and support - 25 reported feeling safe accessing the support they need - 12 people who have experienced hate crime reported feeling safe, supported and listened to by the service. Boroughwide target has been met. The grant officer has acknowledged the work the organisation does with hate crime survivors and has acknowledged that this work is likely being affected by the current political context. The officer has asked if there is further support they need to receive from the council's hate crime and community safety team. They've also raised that the organisation likely has strong expertise in this area and has offered to facilitate knowledge sharing with the council and other VCS orgs if that is something the organisation would like to pursue. Geographi cal Breakdow n 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 1 3 1 1 5 4 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine's and Wapping Whitechapel Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 ID Organisation Project Geographica l Area Served Grant Amount Officers Notes RAG Rating 8914 Women’s Inclusive Team Haawa Project (Community Safety) Boroughwide 102,500 All bar one KPI has been met. Great progress and updates have been provided showing project is not only on track for annual targets but is also continuing to expand and improve the quality of its program. 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 Initially two KPI figures were missing from the return. The grant officer requested these over email and has uploaded the email (dated 03/11/25) to BBGM. They have achieved almost all of their KPIs and are on track to meet their annual targets. The organisation did not completely meet KPI 2. Under this KPI 90% of participants of workshops were meant to report an increase in knowledge, this quarter only 75% of participants reported an increase in confidence. However, because all other targets were achieved or exceeded this has not affected the projects RAG rating of green. Explanation given for this is that only one workshop went ahead this quarter as the organisation was preparing for a large campaign in November. KPIs were widely achieved this quarter. They achieved the following: - Supported 36 individual women, - Had 39 contact sessions a week, - Trained 2 community champion. They have several exciting campaigns coming up including a digital awareness campaign for the 16 days of activism focusing on digital abuse. Grant officer has offered to help promote this. They also delivered culturally appropriate training to medical staff at Barnsley Street and have worked towards strengthening referral pathways. Geographical Breakdown Bethnal Green East Spitalfields and Banglatow n Bethnal Green West Weavers Bow East Bow West Bromley North Bromley South Mile End Shadwell 9 0 11 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 St Dunstan's Stepney Green St Katherine' s and Wapping Whitechape l Blackwall and Cubitt Town Canary Wharf Island Gardens Lansbury Limehouse Poplar 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 The project is boroughwide, however residents were not reached in the following wards: Weavers, Lansbury, Island Gardens, Canary Wharf, St. Katherine's and Wapping, Bromley South, St. Dunstan's, Bromley North, Spitalfields and Banglatown, Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP) – Jul – Sep 25 Project Summary Appendix 3 Shadwell and Blackwall and Cubit town. The grant officer has asked why these wards are not being represented, what plans the organisation has to increase outreach and will offer assistance if appropriate and needed.