URL: https://democracy.wandsworth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12894

Decision Maker: Assistant Chief Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Approve the allocation of £1,180,000 from the Cost-of-Living Fund to uplift the Wandsworth Grant Fund and match-fund community fundraising. This will comprise of a £700,000 uplift to the Wandsworth Grant Fund budget, up to £300,000 to match fund money raised via a new crowdfunding initiative that will be set up and £180,000 on the appointment of a new Grants Officer over three years to manage the additional volume in grants, the crowdfunding initiative and ensure sufficient capacity is in place to support the allocation and continued robust monitoring of the programmes funded.

Content: Approve the allocation of £1,180,000 from the Cost-of-Living Fund to uplift the Wandsworth Grant Fund and match-fund community fundraising. This will comprise of a £700,000 uplift to the Wandsworth Grant Fund budget, up to £300,000 to match fund money raised via a new crowdfunding initiative that will be set up and £180,000 on the appointment of a new Grants Officer over three years to manage the additional volume in grants, the crowdfunding initiative and ensure sufficient capacity is in place to support the allocation and continued robust monitoring of the programmes funded.

Date of Decision: January 17, 2026