Key information
Decision type: Director
Reference code: DD1183
Date signed:
Decision by: Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Executive Director of Development, Enterprise and Environment
Executive summary
The GLA was awarded £3m from the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) towards a Smart Cities Demonstrator Programme (MD1247), which includes the development and delivery of a Micro-Work and Volunteering platform. The online portal supports the Mayor’s Volunteering Strategy and his vision for a Smart London ; one that puts technological innovation at the heart of efforts to address challenges that global cities face. There are two strands to the online platform: the first is to give Londoners the flexibility to volunteer in ways that fit their busy lifestyles. The second is to connect young people to work experience – be it through volunteering or paid work.
In this regard the GLA wishes to enter into a funding agreement between Red Trust (charity number 1117891) and Team London to support the development of a micro volunteering and work platform up to a maximum of £125,000.
To fund the technological development, DD1132 authorised the virement of £125,000 (of TSB funding) from the Environment team to Team London. With the additional funding, Red Trust will be able to build new functionality for the Do-it national volunteering platform. This will also integrate with the Team London website, enabling Londoners to take part in Micro Volunteering and Work opportunities.
Signed decision document
DD1183 IVO Micro Volunteering (signed) PDF.pdf
Supporting documents
DD1183 IVO Micro Volunteering PDF.pdf