Kensington and Chelsea (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Voting opens for the £600,000 Grenfell fund project (GFP), allowing North Kensington residents to bak community led initiatives for post-tragic recovery.
The total of £600,000 from the council will go to projects that aid in the community’s recovery after the Grenfell tragedy.
After a voting that begins today, the public will choose which of the 26 shortlisted proposals will get funding from the most recent round of the Grenfell Project Fund (GPF).
The three objectives of the grant—uniting the North Kensington neighborhood, fostering cultural enrichment within the community, and providing for the most vulnerable—must be addressed by the initiatives.
How will North Kensington residents decide the allocation of the £600K Grenfell projects fund?
Information on the projects is accessible on the council’s website and at various locations throughout the town, and voting for the GPF will be conducted both in person and online until February 16. The public vote’s results are anticipated in early April 2025.
Until the £600,000 fund runs out, each project will receive the entire amount they have asked for, with funding being allocated in order of most votes to least.
Cllr Sarah Addenbrooke, lead member for communities, said:
“To date, GPF has supported 100 diverse projects, including environmental, cultural, and employment programmes, all contributing to the community’s recovery.
I encourage all North Kensington residents to participate in the public vote as your vote is crucial in determining which projects receive funding and will have the most significant impact on the community.”
Since its establishment by Kensington and Chelsea Council in 2019, the GPF has provided funding for initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare of its residents, such as boxing lessons, arts and crafts workshops, child play and development sessions, youth fitness training and mentoring, and a social support group.
The North Kensington Residents’ Panel collaborated on the fund’s design.
What is the background of Grenfell project fund (GPF)?
As part of the Grenfell Recovery Strategy of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the GPF was introduced in 2019. Its main objective is to encourage community-led recovery by giving funds to projects and organizations that directly help the victims of the tragedy.
In order to guarantee that the projects supported are in line with the needs and goals of the community, this panel is essential to the decision-making process.
Initiatives that address important subjects like these are eligible for funding:
- Health and happiness of all residents
- Opportunities for training and education
- Cultural and artistic endeavors
- Providing for basic necessities (economic, safety, welfare)
- Eco-friendly community projects
In past rounds, the GPF has disbursed funding, with amounts going to a range of initiatives meant to aid in the development and rehabilitation of communities. Throughout its existence, the fund has provided support to a large number of groups that aid in reconstruction and strengthen community ties.