# London Councils start commissioning process for grants

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/02/01/london-councils-start-commissioning-process-grants/
- Published: 2007-02-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

London Councils (formerly the Association of London Government) is holding five 
meetings across London in February to explain the new commissioning process for 
its £28m grants programme for voluntary sector projects.

The events will explain how the new system will work. Following a major consultation
last year London Councils reviewed the way it distributed the funds and has chosen
to ‘commission’ services from te voluntary sector rather than operate an ‘open bidding’
system. It says this will ‘better address’ the needs of Londoners across the capital.

Commissioning priorities include: helping children living in poverty, tackling crime;
supporting the homeless; giving people with disabilities better opportunities; promoting
greater recycling; and improving access to health.

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From the time of the meetings groups will be able to submit bids to provide services
supporting children in crisis, ensuring a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games,
tackling homelessness, developing social enterprises, supporting victims of crime
and improving links across London’s voluntary sector.

Meetings take place

• 7 February, Ealing

• 8 February, Bromley

• 8 February, Southwark

• 9 February, North Finchley

• 9 February, West Ham

Places can be booked via the website.

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