We are interested in funding project that;

Help to improve green spaces

Project activities that increase volunteering or training opportunities. 

Projects that help build a cohesive community by delivering cultural or arts based activities that foster community connections, helping to reduce isolation in Tower Hamlets.

Projects that encourage the use of new and emerging technologies in delivering the Tower Hamlets Priorities to residents.

Projects created on 'Our Tower Hamlets' must align thier outcomes with the;

Tower Hamlets Plan 2018-2023

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/community_plan/tower_hamlets_plan.aspx

Strategic Plan 2018-2021

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/community_and_living/community_plan/strategic_plan.aspx

1.EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/ ATTEND A WORKSHOP

Complete our expression of interest form at your earliest convenience to inform us of your project idea and knowledge of crowdfunding. A member of the team will be in touch to provide you with the necessary information and support you may need to help get your project started. 

2.    PROJECT PAGE AND PITCH

Create your online project page which will match you to the Our Tower Hamlets Innovation fund. Here Tower Hamlets Council will ask you some additional questions about your project. You must pitch to the Tower Hamlets Innovation fund must be finished by the 15th of July! 

3.VERIFICATION

The project costs and necessary permissions will be checked by independent verifiers, Locality. This involves checking quotes for all the major items and if you have land owner permission for your project.

4.Crowdfundinding

Run your crowdfunding campaign between August and Nov 2019. Start by getting lots of small pledges from the community to show local support for your project. This will help unlock bigger pledges.

5.PLEDGE

Tower Hamlets Council will review all project campaigns and successful projects can expect to receive a pledge in early October.

5.HIT YOUR TARGET AND DELIVER YOUR PROJECT

Please note that the council will not be the first organisation to pledge to your project and will want to see community support and backing, in the form of smaller pledges from local people, before they pledge to your campaign.